Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
BEIJING (4) Did well to run into 3rd beaten by 2L last start around here and good career start. Has early speed and positions nicely. Racing for a new trainer. Should go close. MOJACAR (7) First up after a 36 week break. Managed to run 3rd last time at Fair Grounds. Always seems to find the line well. Winning hope. COWBOYS TIME (1) 3yo by Not This Time having first race start for trainer Dale L Romans and gets the perfect alley. Respect the betting. WE BE MISCHIEF (3) Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last start at Keeneland and having second career run. Irad Ortiz Jr is a bonus. Can be competitive.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First race appearance 3yo by Not This Time for Dale L Romans and has drawn to do little work. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started $6.50 and couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last start at Keeneland but was a debutant last start. Will try to take advantage of the alley. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 7-9-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Good performance to run into 2nd last start at Keeneland and was on debut last time. Irad Ortiz Jr is a smart booking. Has some claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Kept chasing when 3rd beaten by 2L last start at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Coming to a new trainer. Expecting to settle positively. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Did well to place 2nd last run at the track and form has been improving over recent runs. Slim chance.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 7-8-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Javier Castellano | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7 | 3 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Chase Miller | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Chase Miller | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-12-12 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up from a spell of 42 weeks. Jumped at $16.00 and ran 7th last time at Turfway Park. Might have to make up considerable ground. Could feature here.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-6 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 11-8-7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up from a break of 36 weeks. Managed to finish 3rd beaten by almost 8L last time at Fair Grounds. Shows very good closing speed. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 256 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at $53.00 and fairly underwhelming when 9th last time at Kentucky Downs. Might be ridden for luck. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | - | 11-10-10 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-9 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 9-12-10 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a break. Started $7.50 and struggled with the pace when 6th last run at Gulfstream Park but fitter for debut run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Questions at this level.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Narrowly denied victory last run at Keeneland. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Finished strongly when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Keeneland and having second race start. First race for a new trainer. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First start at the races 3yo by Liam's Map for Philip A Bauer. Follow the money.