Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
FREE VERSE (16) Kept boxing on when 2nd beaten by 1L last start at Keeneland. Florent Geroux and Brad H Cox are a duo to watch closely. Winning hope. TIME FOR A STAR (13) 2yo debutant sired by Not This Time for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Follow the money. CAMPHOR (5) Twirling Candy 2yo trained by Cherie Devaux having first start. Betting as a guide. GOLDBUTTONTHURSDAY (4) Initial appearance 2yo by Gleneagles for trainer Cherie Devaux. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Volatile having first race appearance for trainer Jr Thomas Drury and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First up from a spell. Odds of $14.00 and chased well when 5th last start at Kentucky Downs and having second race start. Likely to settle back in the field. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 63 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 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter sired by Gleneagles for trainer Cherie Devaux. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Cherie Devaux 2yo runner on debut by Twirling Candy. Watch the market.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $5.50 and folded up in the straight when 6th last time at this track. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $12.00 and ran past a few when 4th last start at Keeneland. Mario Gutierrez has a good track record with the Brian A Lynch stable. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $36.00 and disappointing outing when 8th last time at Keeneland but was a debutant last start. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Cannot have in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at the track and was on debut last time. Will be trying to topple them late. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 9-8-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $5.50 and weakened to finish 6th last run at Keeneland but was a debutant last start. Displays good tactical speed. Long shot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-5-5-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $36.00 and was found wanting late when 4th last start at Keeneland. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will need a big effort to win this.
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 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 7-6-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 4-5-3-4 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $23.00 and below expectations when 7th last run at Keeneland. Gets back and needs luck. May find these too slick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 10-10-11-9 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Career debut 2yo by Not This Time for Steven M Asmussen. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $43.00 and looked outclassed when 8th last time at Keeneland. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
Last Starts 32 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 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-7 | 3 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 10-10-9-7 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Zipped home into 2nd beaten by 1L last start at Keeneland. Jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Brad H Cox deserve respect as a team. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |