Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
PEPPERMINT QUILL (2) Philip A Bauer 2yo by Jack Christopher having first race start and can find a nice position from the draw. Added confidence with Junior Alvarado doing the steering. Market as guide. JACKIE'S LIVELY (8) First appearance at the races 2yo by Jackie's Warrior for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Watch the market. SING THE BLUES (4) Flashed home late into 3rd last start here. Dylan Silva Machado is in form for this stable. Should muster plenty of early speed. Could run into the money. TURTLE CREEK (3) 2yo first starter sired by Connect for Lindsay Schultz. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis and will appreciate a good gate. Will be positive in the run early. Should be included in your exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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First race appearance 2yo by Jack Christopher for trainer Philip A Bauer and will try to take advantage of the draw. Junior Alvarado rates highly. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant by Connect for Lindsay Schultz. Watch betting.
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Started $36.00 and average at best when 8th last start at this venue but having second race start. Likely to settle back in the field. Back to a shorter trip. Hard to see this being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Miguel Fernandez | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Wayne L Mackey trained 2yo by Central Banker having first start. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Maxfield for trainer J Tyler Servis. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Jackie's Warrior 2yo having first race appearance for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Upstart 2yo trained by Grant T Forster having first race appearance. Watch the market moves.