Keeneland Race 10 - Race 10 - Maiden Special Weight
DEMOCRACY DEFENDER (10) Finished strongly when 2nd beaten by 4 1/2L last start at Tampa Bay Downs. More confidence with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr guiding the horse. Will give a big sight. LEMON'S LAW (4) Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last run at Gulfstream Park and good career start. Well placed and has solid claims. OBELUS (7) Good performance to run into 2nd beaten by 3/4L last start at Fair Grounds and putting a tidy record together. Showing good ability since returning from a spell. Has the ability to take this out. TILSON (15) 3yo by Instagrand having initial appearance for trainer William Walden. Jockey Cristian A Torres rates highly aboard. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 3rd last time at Gulfstream Park and has the ideal draw. Won't be far away during the run. Form has been improving over recent runs. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $4.50 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Started $6.50 and chased well when 4th last run at Gulfstream Park and drawn nicely. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 68 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 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.95L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-6-8 | 8 |
| 8.05L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 2L last run at Turfway Park. Flavien Prat is a plus. Could feature here.
Last Starts 119 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 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-5 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 10-7-6-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Started at $6.00 and outpaced some runners late when 4th last run at Turfway Park. Likely to get back in the run. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 76 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11-10 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-9-10-9 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and dominant winner by a margin of 5L first up last preparation at Oaklawn Park. First start for a new trainer and back to a longer distance. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 2708 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 | 03/11/2018 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | GD | Jr Floyd Wethey | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2018 | - | Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | SY | John Bisono | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2018 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2018 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | John Bisono | 52kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2018 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Ken S Tohill | 55kg | - | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2018 | - | Starters Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Ken S Tohill | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2018 | - | Starter Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | WET FAST | David Cabrera | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2018 | - | Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2018 | - | Starter Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2018 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | David Cohen | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2017 | - | Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Julie Burke | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Arlington Park | 1006m | FM | Julio E Felix | 55kg | - | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/08/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Arlington Park | 1106m | FT | Julio E Felix | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/07/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 55kg | - | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Arlington Park | 1207m | FT | Julio E Felix | 55kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Arlington Park | 1207m | FT | Julio E Felix | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2017 | - | Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | David Romero Flores | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/01/2017 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Gerard Melancon | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2016 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Shaun Bridgmohan | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd last start at Fair Grounds and promising career start. Been in the money frequently this campaign. Can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | GD | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 3rd beaten by 1L last start at Fair Grounds. Chances are slim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6-10 | 10 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-9-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.00 and came in 7th last start at Gulfstream Park. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 54 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 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 7-7-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 12-10-9 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when 2nd beaten by 4 1/2L last start at Tampa Bay Downs. Good to see jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is jumping on. Placed at every start this campaign. Strong prospects in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 8-5-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Luca Panici | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Good result placing 3rd beaten by 8L last time at Turfway Park and going over extra ground. Should race on the speed. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 8L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and threw down a serious challenge first up last preparation at Ellis Park. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Definite claims.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 7-3-3-11 | 12 |
| 67.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 7-6-5-3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 8-8-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. At $36.00 couldn't stay in touch when 8th last time at Churchill Downs but fitter for debut run. Will need to elevate.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-5-7-8 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $34.00 |