Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
PRANK AT DAWN (7) Looked outclassed when 4th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Should improve here but coming back in trip. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Brad H Cox deserve serious attention. Will be around the mark at odds. MAUI MEOW (14) Tidy run when 2nd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and was on debut last time. The wide alley shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Large claim helps. Can get the job done. ABSOLUTE LEA W (1) Crept into 5th last time at Keeneland and has drawn to do little work. Can take this out. PUZZLED (15) Struggled with the pace when 7th last run at Keeneland. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Expect to go close.
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $5.50 and improved when 5th last time at Keeneland and can save some energy from the alley. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 3-6-10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $18.00 and folded up in the straight when 10th last start at Keeneland but drawn nicely. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 6-6-9 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 9-11-12 | 7 |
| 64.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Agustin Gomez
Weight: 54kgs
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At $14.00 unimpressive effort when 6th last time at Finger Lakes but was on debut last time. Hard to take.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | FT | Jacqueline A Davis | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and came in 6th last run at this venue. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and came in 7th last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Can't back with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $12.00 and underperformed when 8th last time at Keeneland but having second career run. Likely to get back in the field. Watch betting.
Last Starts 31 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 | 08/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 26.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $4.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 4th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Should improve here but down in trip. Competitive type.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54kgs
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At $14.00 showed some merit late when 4th last start at Los Alamitos Th. First appearance for a new trainer. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and kept chasing when 4th last start here. Prefers to settle towards the rear. A long shot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 8-9-11 | 12 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54kgs
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At $12.00 was nothing special when 8th last run at Keeneland. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $16.00 and came in 5th last run at Keeneland. Likely to get back in the run. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 12-12-12-10 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 10-11-9 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Fresh after a 26 week break. At $9.50 lost ground in the run home when 7th last run around here but was a debutant last start. Stepping up in trip. Tough race will need luck.
Last Starts 182 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 5-7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |