Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
HAT YAI (3) Brendan P Walsh trained 2yo by Cyberknife having first start. Watch betting. PIRATE SHIP (5) Ran 4th last start here. Likely to bounce back. Should get going late. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly aboard. Right in this. EPIC MAX (8) Carlos Santamaria 2yo debutant by Epicenter. Jaime A Torres is a strong choice aboard. Watch the betting. KRINGLEJUSTKRINGLE (10) 2yo debutant sired by Instagrand for Ian R Wilkes. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $5.50 and overrun in the late stages when 4th last run around here and will try to take advantage of the draw. Down in distance. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 11-8-6-6 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Cyberknife for trainer Brendan P Walsh. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes after a break. Started $5.50 and weakened to finish 6th last run at the track but was a debutant last start. Displays good tactical speed. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 129 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $4.33 and came in 4th last start at this venue. Likely to bounce back. Will be motoring home late. Irad Ortiz Jr adds value. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Uncle Mo for Helen Pitts. Market as guide.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First race appearance 2yo by Epicenter for trainer Carlos Santamaria. Jaime A Torres is an advantage. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Jackie's Warrior having first race start for J Keith Desormeaux. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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2yo first starter by Instagrand for trainer Ian R Wilkes. Watch the market.