Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
GODDESS OF SPEED (11) 2yo first starter by Tapit for Brad H Cox. Luis Saez is a crucial engagement. Watch early betting. HER ESSENCE (6) 2yo by Essential Quality having first start for trainer Matt A Shirer. Watch the market. GREATEST BLAZE (9) Big effort to place 2nd last run around here and showing consistent performance in races. Displays good tactical speed. Running with confidence this campaign. Expect to go close. DEVARIM (5) Jeremiah O Dwyer trained 2yo by Epicenter having first start. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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In the money when 2nd last run at Keeneland and was a debutant last start. Should jump out and bowl along. Has a good draw. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 6L last run at this track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Could feature here.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $11.00 and didn't threaten when 8th last run at Keeneland and coming back in distance. One for the exotics players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 54kgs
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First race appearance 2yo by Epicenter for Jeremiah O Dwyer. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Essential Quality for Matt A Shirer. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 7th last run at Keeneland but having second race start. Might be ridden for luck. Highly unlikely to feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $7.00 and ran 5th last time at Keeneland and down in trip. Best to watch only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Good result placing 2nd last run here and solid career start. Shows good early pace. Performing honestly since resuming from a break. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 45 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 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 3-2-6-6 | 7 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Shancelot first starter for Gustavo Esquivel. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Brad H Cox 2yo by Tapit having first race start. Jockey Luis Saez rates highly aboard. Market as guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $12.00 and showed some merit late when 4th last start at this track and having second race start. Does take a while to get into stride. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely.
Last Starts 45 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 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Right up there last start at Gulfstream Park and was on debut last time. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Large claim helps. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |