Keeneland Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
SOCK MONKEY (3) Below par when 8th last run at Churchill Downs. Has the potential to improve sharply and showing consistent performance in races. Has good finishing speed. Will be there at the finish. SPUR OF THE MOMENT (2) Ran well when 2nd last start at this track and rising in trip. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can find a nice position from the draw. Should go close. KIHEI KIANA (7) Kept chasing when 4th last run at Churchill Downs. Should get going late. Can win this. BRAVOJULIET (5) Ran 6th last run at Kentucky Downs but back in an easier grade. Has scope so do not ignore.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Good performance to run into 2nd last time at Churchill Downs and facing a rise in trip. Has a nice advantage with a good draw. Has some claims.
Last Starts 43 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | SOFT | Jorge Ruiz | 53.55kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Honest race when 2nd last start at the track and has a good draw. Displays good tactical speed. Going over more ground. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 14 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $9.00 and average at best when 8th last run at Churchill Downs. Has the potential to improve sharply and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 11-11-9-8 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 11-11-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $14.00 and finished 7th last start at Churchill Downs but having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 9-8-4-5 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $14.00 and ran 6th last run at Kentucky Downs but facing less formidable opponents. Represents value.
Last Starts 55 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | MY | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and picked up some late ground when 4th last run at Churchill Downs. Shows good closing speed. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 10-10-7-6 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | YL | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 10-8-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $53.00 was ordinary when 10th last time at Churchill Downs but was on debut last time. Likely to get back in the run. Seems unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 11-11-11-10 | 4 |
| 23L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $16.00 and finished 6th last start at Kentucky Downs. Could feature here.
Last Starts 46 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 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 9-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 8-8-7-7 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $9.50 and clearly outclassed when 6th last run at Churchill Downs but was a debutant last start. Likely to settle back in the field. Stepping up in distance. Facing a difficult task today.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 14L | $0.00 |