Turfway Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
AMBITIOUSLY (3) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1207m at this track (Synthetic). Well-placed and will take catching. PUTEKETEKE (7) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has ability and looks sure to measure up. FLICK (8) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Strong winning chance on best figures. BIG BLUE NOTION (1) is appearing for the first time. By Great Notion and comes from the Darrin Miller stable. Worth watching for a betting push.

Jockey: Chase Miller
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Four-year-old colt (Great Notion - Miz Shelton) at the races for the first time. Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.

Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf June 15 over 1609m, 14 len behind Plensa carrying 56.5kg at $78.66. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf May 8 over 1006m, 7 len behind Guy Smiley with 56kg at $79.50. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 271 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 | 15/06/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | 1:36.18 | 7-9-8 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $78.66 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2025 | 315 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Andres Calleja | 56kg | 0:55.93 | 5-10-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $79.50 |
| 10/12 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | Joseph C Bealmear | 50.5kg | 1:03.99 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $70.39 |

Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Cinister Cix with 56.5kg at $9.91. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 25 over 1710m, 9 len behind Tickled Quist carrying 53.5kg at $10.18. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 294 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $9.91 |
| 7/12 | 25/04/2025 | 71 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Y | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:47.71 | 1-3-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $10.18 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:49.44 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Brody's Cause out of Desert Flight having his first start. Looks ready to run a big race.

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Authentic out of Night Time Lady. Sure to be better for this hitout.

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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This Audible colt is a four-year-old having his first start. This looks a tricky race for him.

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 21 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Sargent Sully carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 20 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 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:09.11 | 7-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Fairgrounds December 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind Elnajd carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. On debut second last of 7 at Fairgrounds March 20 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mississippi Man with 54.5kg at $8.80. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 76 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 | 27/12/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.34 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 10-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.20 |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 10-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $31.09 |
| 4/12 | 14/09/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:24.92 | 11-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.78 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:22.79 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:09.48 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis November 12 2024 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind North Terrace carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. On debut sixth of 12 at Churchill Downs May 9 2024 over 1006m, 11 len behind Austin Cruise with 54kg at $22.54. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 486 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 | 12/11/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:40.21 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 27/10/2024 | 39 | MDN 2 | $132,948.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 10-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $28.96 |
| 4/11 | 18/09/2024 | 44 | MDN 2 | $135,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:35.65 | 10-5-4 | 11 |
| 17.3L | $17.03 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2024 | 47 | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,588.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:24.82 | 9-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.89 |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $138,973.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:04.91 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $34.20 |
| 6/12 | 09/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 0:58.53 | 12-8-6 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $22.54 |