Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
KALAPAKI POINT (7) 2yo first starter sired by Charlatan for Dallas Stewart. Betting is the best guide. RUPP (1) Didn't attack the line when 7th last time at Kentucky Downs. Has the ability to turn things around and drawn the rails. Down in trip. Must respect. FIRE MARSHAL (9) Ran 5th last time at Belmont Park. Has the potential to improve sharply. Will be positive in the run early. Can win. CAPTIVATE (5) Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 2L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and having second career run. Stays under notice.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $3.25 and weakened to finish 7th last time at Kentucky Downs. Has the ability to turn things around and drawn beautifully. Back in trip. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Pavel Matejka 2yo by Epicenter having first race start and has a good draw. Watch betting.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Even though being overrun still grabbed 2nd beaten by 3/4L last run at Kentucky Downs but will be down in distance. Has shown early pace in races to date. Minor claims.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 4 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54kgs
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Big effort to finish 3rd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and was a debutant last start. Should come to hand quickly. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 34 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 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and having second race start. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Odds of $43.00 and folded up in the straight when 12th last start at Belmont Park and back to a shorter trip. Likely to get back in the field. Others much better.
Last Starts 30 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 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 7-7-9-12 | 2 |
| 28.2L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1-11 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | GD | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Charlatan having initial appearance for Dallas Stewart. Market as guide.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Missed by a narrow margin last time at Keeneland and stepping down to a lower level. Expecting to settle positively. Been in the money each start this preparation. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $4.50 and came in 5th last time at Belmont Park. Has the potential to improve sharply. Displays good tactical speed. Definite claims for punters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 56kg | - | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |