Churchill Downs Race 11 - Race 11 - Mdn Special Weight
JUSTIFY JOEY (8) 2yo debutant sired by Justify for Brad H Cox. Tyler Gaffalione is a bonus. Watch for a sign in the market. THERE'S NO DOUBT (12) Eddie Kenneally trained 2yo by American Pharoah having first race start. Respect the betting. CIRCADIAN (1) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at this venue and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Running with confidence this campaign and promising career start. Will be there at the finish. TOUCH SOME GRASS (9) Initial appearance 2yo by Munnings for trainer Eddie Kenneally. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Produced an eye catching run when 3rd beaten by 1 1/4L last time around here and solid career start. In fine form since resuming from a spell and drawn well. Can win.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $16.00 and ran 7th last run at Keeneland but can find a nice position from the draw. Likely to get back in the run. Large claim helps. Looks hopeful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 12-12-10-11 | 11 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing as a debutant 2yo by Speightstown for trainer Nicholas Vaccarezza. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 3348 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/09/2017 | - | Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Oscar Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/08/2017 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Jose Arturo Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-10 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/07/2017 | - | Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Jose Arturo Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2017 | - | MDN Claiming 46 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SY | Jose Arturo Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2017 | - | MDN Claiming 46 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | - | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/13 | 11/05/2017 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 8-11-11 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2017 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 53kg | - | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2017 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Angel S Arroyo | 56kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 6 |
| 40.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2017 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Angel S Arroyo | 55kg | - | 3-3-6-6 | 6 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2016 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1674m | FT | Angel S Arroyo | 55kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 2 |
| 20L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2016 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FT | Angel S Arroyo | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/10/2016 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | SY | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/06/2016 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 53kg | - | 7-7-7-11 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Right in contention last time here. Won't be far away during the run. Recent form of William Walden is strong. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 51 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 6-5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $16.00 struggled with the pace when 8th last start here. Displays good tactical speed. Lines up against a competitive field.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Came on strongly when 3rd last start at Kentucky Downs. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 2 attempts. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. At $11.00 finished 7th last start at Kentucky Downs. Does take a while to get into stride. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 70 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 10-8-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | YL | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 11-8-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 5 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
2yo by Justify on debut for trainer Brad H Cox. Tyler Gaffalione is a crucial engagement. Market as guide.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Munnings for Eddie Kenneally. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and ran past a few when 4th last time at Keeneland. Would be more keen on the chances of others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Started $28.00 and faded away to finish 7th last run at Kentucky Downs. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 4-7-9-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First appearance at the races 2yo by American Pharoah for trainer Eddie Kenneally. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 2976 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/09/2018 | - | Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | WET FAST | Gary Wales | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2018 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1710m | FT | Gary Wales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2018 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Kevin E Orozco | 56kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/05/2018 | - | Starters Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Gary Wales | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2018 | - | Starters Allowance 105 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Gary Wales | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2017 | - | Starters Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Javier Matias | 56kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2017 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Javier Matias | 56kg | - | 2-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2017 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Javier Matias | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2017 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Javier Matias | 56kg | - | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |