Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
FLAMING MAMA (14) Competitive effort when 3rd last start at Belterra Park. Worth consideration. NYAD (7) Resuming after a 31 week break. Tailed off to finish 7th last run at Oaklawn Park. Winning hope. SHARP MINDSET (8) Came on strongly to finish 3rd last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis but will be dropping in distance. The large claim from Yomar Ortiz Jr should help. Goes very close. WADO WAVE (12) Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 3rd beaten by more than 11L last run at Keeneland. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. No shock to see a win.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. At $7.00 fairly underwhelming when 5th last run at Ellis Park but fitter for debut run. Have to respect the recent Jr Thomas Drury form. Looking at others.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. At $11.00 didn't threaten when 7th last start at Ellis Park. Not without a chance.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | WET FAST | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Declan Cannon | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $43.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 12th last time at Kentucky Downs. Won't be far away during the run. Will be a difficult test.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | - | 6-7-12 | 10 |
| 30.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 25L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Odds of $53.00 and lost ground in the run home when 10th last run here. Yet to make an impression in 8 runs. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Summer Pauly | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Summer Pauly | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $71.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | - | 3-7-11 | 11 |
| 44.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 15 |
| 7.05L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell of 31 weeks. Was $11.00 and gave away some ground when 7th last run at Oaklawn Park. One of the value chances in this race.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 23L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced an eye catching run when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis but back to a shorter distance. Yomar Ortiz Jr provides some weight relief. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $3.50 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.38 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Brooke Bays
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at Belterra Park and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 02/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | GD | Dylan Silva Machado | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 49 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Orlando Mojica Jr | 50.299999952316284kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Summer Pauly | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 2-3-6-6 | 4 |
| 57L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.00 ran past a few when 5th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | GD | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 16L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | - | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $28.00 and finished 6th last run at Keeneland. Might have to make up considerable ground. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 19L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was overpowered late when 3rd beaten by just over 11L last run at Keeneland. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Must respect.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55kg | - | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | GD | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-11 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | WET FAST | H Luke Hoskins | 54kg | - | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sara Hess | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-8 | 1 |
| 27L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Sara Hess | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | GD | Sara Hess | 51.5kg | - | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last start at Belterra Park. Can win.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Caitlyn Stoddard | 55kg | - | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Rishawn Blanche | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Laureano Sosa | 55kg | - | 4-5-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | GD | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | - | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Victor Lebron | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $2.45 |
| 2/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Albin Jimenez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.45L | $51.00 |