Kentucky Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
IN A DAYDREAM (5) 2yo debutant sired by Candy Ride for trainer Brad H Cox. Great to see Florent Geroux taking the ride. Respect the betting. NEW PURPOSE (14) 2yo debutant by American Pharoah for Brad H Cox. Florent Geroux is a key booking. Watch early betting. CLASSIC SONG (2) First appearance at the races 2yo by Tacitus for Wesley A Ward and has a positive gate. Jockey Luan Machado rates highly aboard. Watch the market. CHEROKEE PURPLE (6) Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last time at Colonial Downs. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Can win this. Something for the Multiples: BY HER DECREE (1)
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Hit the line well when 2nd last run at Colonial Downs and drawn the rails. Should muster plenty of early toe. Tracking very well this campaign and good career start. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 8-8-6-5 | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Wesley A Ward 2yo by Tacitus having first race appearance and drawn nicely. Luan Machado is highly regarded. Follow the money.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $28.00 and came in 6th last start at Ellis Park but was on debut last time. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 8-8-9-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $36.00 and finished 7th last run at Ellis Park but having second career run. Unlikely to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Candy Ride for Brad H Cox. Florent Geroux is a plus. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54kgs
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Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 3 1/2L last time at Colonial Downs. Has not missed the money this campaign in 2 attempts. Definite contender.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.50 and just average when 8th last start at Ellis Park but was a debutant last start. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Considerable improvement needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $7.00 and advanced late into 4th last time at Ellis Park and having second race start. Rising in trip. Slim hope.
Last Starts 23 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 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At $6.50 finished 5th last start at Ellis Park. Considering others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $16.00 and getting tired late when 4th last start at Ellis Park and stepping up in distance. Should come to hand quickly. Prefer in something weaker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.00 and ran 4th last time at Ellis Park. Has early speed and positions nicely. Has some claims.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 4-2 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $7.50 and looked outclassed when 8th last time at Saratoga but racing over a longer distance. Shows good early pace. Simply cannot have today.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |