Kentucky Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
VELVET CROWN (15) 2yo first starter by Tonalist for trainer Nicholas Vaccarezza. Market as guide. QUIBBLER (6) First time at the races 2yo by Epicenter for Riley Mott. Keep your eye on the market. CHAMITA (11) Rattled home nicely into 3rd beaten by 12L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and going over extra ground. Expect to go close. SHAYS GRAY (2) Liam's Map 2yo having first start for trainer Christopher Davis and will try to take advantage of the gate. Luis Saez is highly regarded. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54kgs
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At $12.00 picked up some ground to run 5th last time at Ellis Park and has the ideal gate. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Orlando Bocachica | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Liam's Map for Christopher Davis and gets a favourable gate. Luis Saez is a suitable booking. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $12.00 and struggled with the pace when 6th last run at Ellis Park but was on debut last time. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 4-5-3-4 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Good run when finishing 3rd beaten by 1L last time at Colonial Downs and was a debutant last start. Stepping up in trip. Has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 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: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $18.00 and came in 8th last run at Ellis Park but having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Stepping up in distance. Considerable improvement needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 10-11-9 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Riley Mott trained 2yo runner on debut by Epicenter. Watch betting.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $23.00 and came in 4th last start at Ellis Park. Has to have a lot go its way.
Last Starts 57 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 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $4.00 and outpaced some runners late when 4th last time at Saratoga and was a debutant last start. Brad H Cox stable are having a great run of late. Remote chance at best.
Last Starts 24 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 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $18.00 and ran 6th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but having second race start. Have to respect the recent Jonathan Thomas form. Looks too tough.
Last Starts 25 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 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $7.50 and folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Ellis Park but was on debut last time. Has shown early pace in races to date. Hard to see this being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 2-6-8 | 7 |
| 52.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
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Good effort to place 3rd beaten by 12L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and facing an increased distance. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 17 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 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 54kgs
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Missed by a narrow margin last start at Colonial Downs and having second career run. Going over more ground. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Jumped at $14.00 and overtook some late when 4th last time at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Going up in distance. Rather have another day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter sired by Mendelssohn for Caio Caramori. Follow the money.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Nicholas Vaccarezza 2yo by Tonalist having first race start. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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On a short back up. At $28.00 ran 5th last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Others much better.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | GD | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | GD | Orlando Mojica Jr | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 4-4-7-10 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | SY | Orlando Mojica Jr | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 905m | FT | Orlando Mojica Jr | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |