Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
COGNIZANT (2) Back after a spell. Rattled home nicely into 2nd last time at this track and gets a favourable barrier. Likely to be well placed early. Appears well in this. LOVERS CARRIL (4) Right in contention last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Should race on the speed. Suited. REACHINGFORTHEMOON (7) First up after a break. Lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at Kentucky Downs. Giving another go here but dropping back to a shorter trip. Worth a ticket. MAXI MAXI (3) Finished 7th last start here. Luan Machado and Robert C Cline enjoy a high success rate together. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and gave away some ground when 6th last start at this venue but can save some energy from the gate. Should muster plenty of early toe. Sharp improvement needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 4-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 12-12-8 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Ran on when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at this track and drawn nicely. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good career start. Attracts support.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 11-12-8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7 | 9 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | - | 3-4-4-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 7th last start at this track. Luan Machado has a good track record with the Robert C Cline stable. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 57 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-11-11 | 6 |
| 52.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Just short of the win last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Should muster plenty of early speed. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-4 | 2 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FM | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | SY | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a spell. Started $16.00 and was ordinary when 5th last start at Saratoga. Chad C Brown stable are having a great run of late. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 6 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
At $18.00 came in 6th last start at Keeneland but was a debutant last start. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Brad H Cox form a proven partnership. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 11-11-8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from break. Weakened to finish 8th last run at Kentucky Downs. Giving another go here but down in trip. Shows good early pace. Stands out as good value.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2112m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 2-1-2-4-7 | 7 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Alberto Burgos | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/12 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | - | 12-12-12-7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |