Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
PARADISE STREET (7) Fresh today after a break. Finished 4th last run at Ellis Park. Giving another chance here. Change in trainer. Will be around the mark at odds. ALTADENA (8) Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last time at Keeneland and getting better in recent performances. Expected to be flashing home. Down in trip. Goes very close. LEXI V. (5) Did well to run into 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Kentucky Downs and form has been improving over recent runs. Has a nice turn of foot. Will be there at the finish. HEY FLAMEAWAY (10) 3yo runner on debut by Flame Away for Juan M Medina. Watch the market.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up after a 45 week break. Started at $3.60 and tailed off to finish 12th last start at Fair Grounds but drawn the rails. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 321 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 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-7 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $2.62 |
| 2/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 11 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 51kgs
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Started $10.00 and kept chasing when 5th last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis and can find a nice position from the draw. Likely to get back in the run. Watching with interest.
Last Starts 24 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 | 13/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started at $18.00 and was found wanting late when 4th last start at Kentucky Downs. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 2nd last run at Belmont Park but down in distance. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 42 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 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | GD | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Managed to run into 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Kentucky Downs and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Finishes off strongly. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 4-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First start at the races 3yo by Ghostzapper for Eoin G Harty. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up after a break. Started at $5.00 and came in 4th last run at Ellis Park. Giving another chance here. First appearance for a new trainer. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 76 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 10 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran out of steam towards the end when 3rd last time at Keeneland but back to a shorter trip. Will be hitting the line strongly. Showing improvement in recent outings. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | WET FAST | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54kg | - | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At $11.00 gave away some ground when 10th last start at Keeneland but having second career run. Shows good early pace. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 1-5-9 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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3yo first starter by Flame Away for trainer Juan M Medina. Keep your eye on the market.