Churchill Downs Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Special Weight
BARBEY POURTALES (12) Olympiad 2yo having first race start for trainer Kenneth G Mcpeek. Market as guide. UPPITY (8) First up today. Good run when placing 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last time at Colonial Downs and fitter for debut run. Rising in distance. A win wouldn't surprise. ENERGY FLOWS (1) Although being overrun still grabbed 3rd last time at Keeneland and gets a favourable gate. Won't be far away during the run. Going well this preparation and promising career start. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. JOY OF LIFE (10) Improved when 5th last start at Keeneland and racing over extra ground. The wide gate shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Must respect.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last time at Keeneland and has drawn to do little work. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.50 and made some ground when 5th last start at Keeneland and having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Rising in trip. Will need to elevate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 12-12-10 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $16.00 and was overrun when 4th last start at the track. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SY | James Graham | 54kg | - | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Fresh from a spell. Jumped at $23.00 and didn't attack the line when 10th last run at Saratoga but having second race start. Racing over more ground. This will pose a challenge.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.50 and tired late when 4th last run at Keeneland and racing over a longer distance. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-6 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Improved to place when 3rd last start at this track and having second career run. Has early speed and positions nicely. Jockey Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Win will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $8.00 and lost ground when 5th last start here. Expecting to settle positively. One of the punters top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 10 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after a spell. Managed to run into 2nd last time at Colonial Downs and was a debutant last start. Going over more ground. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Olympiad having initial appearance for Ben Colebrook. Watch the market.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.00 and pushed past some when 5th last start at Keeneland and stepping up in trip. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when placing 2nd last start at the track. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-2-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Olympiad having first race appearance for Kenneth G Mcpeek. Watch the market moves.