Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
EPIC DAWN (13) Larry Rivelli trained 2yo by Epicenter on debut. Jockey Jareth Loveberry rates highly. Keep your eye on the market. PALESTRA (2) 2yo debutant sired by Tiz The Law for trainer D Whitworth Beckman and will try to take advantage of the draw. Watch the market moves. CANDY ILLUSION (5) Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at Kentucky Downs and having second career run. Definite claims. JOY OF LIFE (8) Faded towards the finish when 4th last run at Saratoga. Won't be far away during the run. One of the major players.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last run at Kentucky Downs and having second race start. Will be hitting the line strongly. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-6 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Tiz The Law for trainer D Whitworth Beckman and has a positive draw. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 51kgs
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Ran on when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last time at Churchill Downs and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Showing great form since resuming from a spell. Could feature here.
Last Starts 21 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 6-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.5kg | - | 6-8-8-6 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Fresh today. Started $7.50 and didn't threaten when 7th last time at Saratoga but was a debutant last start. Should come to hand quickly. Chances are slim.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54kgs
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Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at Kentucky Downs and was on debut last time. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54kgs
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Pinehurst 2yo having first race start for Sergio Donjuan. Market as guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $36.00 and was ordinary when 9th last start at Kentucky Downs but was on debut last time. Might have to make up considerable ground. Prefer in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $8.00 and gave ground late when 4th last run at Saratoga. Displays good tactical speed. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 33 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $28.00 and finished 6th last time at Kentucky Downs. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Better to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luke Luke Hoskins | 45.5kg | - | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $12.00 and didn't stay in touch when 5th last start at Kentucky Downs and having second career run. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Slim chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54kgs
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Epicenter 2yo trained by Larry Rivelli having first start. Jareth Loveberry is a plus. Watch the market.