Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
WHEN I GO (4) Claimed late when 3rd beaten by just short of 9L last time at Churchill Downs and good career start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has the ability to take this out. LUX AETERNA (9) First time at the races 2yo by Instagrand for trainer Matt Williams. Follow the money. NORTHLINE (1) 2yo debutant sired by Girvin for trainer Albert M Stall Jr and can save some energy from the draw. Watch for a sign in the market. SALTY VIKING (3) Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last run at Kentucky Downs. Will be hitting the line strongly. Large claim helps. Respect against this field.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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First appearance at the races 2yo by Girvin for Albert M Stall Jr and drawn beautifully. Market as guide.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Did well to finish 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last run at Kentucky Downs. Will be motoring home late. The large claim from Yomar Ortiz Jr should help. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 10-11-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Overrun late when 3rd beaten by close to 9L last time at Churchill Downs and solid career start. Should come to hand quickly. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54kgs
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Twirling Candy 2yo trained by John Ennis having first start. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a spell. Good effort to finish 3rd last run at Ellis Park and having second career run. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 96 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SY | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 3L last start at Churchill Downs. Can measure up against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Instagrand having first race appearance for trainer Matt Williams. Watch the market.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $9.00 and finished 7th last run at Churchill Downs but fitter for debut run. Likely to get back in the field. Would need to step up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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At $5.00 outmatched in the late stages when 4th last time at Kentucky Downs. Others are more appealing.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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At $16.00 kept chasing when 4th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Micah Meeks | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 6-6-3-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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At $14.00 hit the line well when 4th last run at Churchill Downs and having second race start. Not likely to pull off the victory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Albin Jimenez
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $14.00 and overrun in the run home when 4th last run at Churchill Downs and was on debut last time. Has the speed to overcome the wide gate. A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |