Keeneland Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
COVER STORY (10) Initial appearance 2yo by Thousand Words for trainer Kenneth G Mcpeek. Respect the betting. GRIOLET (8) 2yo first starter by Mo Donegal for trainer Elias Lopez. The large claim from Yomar Ortiz Jr helps. Keep your eye on the market. CLEVER ONE (7) Ran 6th last run at Churchill Downs. Happy to forgive that run. One of the major players. MADDY MANIA (11) Managed to run into 3rd last run at Churchill Downs and facing an increased distance. Jockey Summer Pauly is in form for this stable. Key player.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $9.50 and didn't find the line when 10th last time at Churchill Downs but rising in trip. Should be going forward early. Take on trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $28.00 and lacklustre showing when 7th last start at Colonial Downs but gets a favourable draw. Cannot be tipped.
Last Starts 58 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $11.00 and average performance when 8th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but having second career run. Racing over a longer distance. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 61 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 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $7.00 and improved when 5th last time at Churchill Downs and was on debut last time. Irad Ortiz Jr is an advantage and stepping up in trip. Potential to run into a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $23.00 and finished 4th last run at Churchill Downs but was a debutant last start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Going over extra ground. Slim chance.
Last Starts 44 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $5.50 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last time at Churchill Downs but having second career run. Coming to a new trainer. This field likely to be too good.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-10-8 | 1 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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At $5.00 came in 6th last run at Churchill Downs. Happy to forgive that run. Win will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 8-9-8-7 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Mo Donegal for trainer Elias Lopez. Large claim helps. Watch betting.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $28.00 and didn't attack the line when 9th last run at Churchill Downs. Hard to recommend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Kenneth G Mcpeek trained 2yo by Thousand Words having first race start. Watch the market.
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
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Attacked the line when 3rd last run at Churchill Downs and going over more ground. Jockey Summer Pauly and trainer Jr Ed Moger are a strong team. Serious contender.
Last Starts 44 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $12.00 and faded away to finish 12th last time at Kentucky Downs but having second race start. Recent form of Wesley A Ward is strong. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 56 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 10-10-12-12 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 |