Churchill Downs Race 8

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $166,667

CIRCADIAN (12) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). Should be prominent despite the wide draw. Should run well again. TAKE CHARGE BEACH (8) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1308m at Kentucky after missing the placings at the previous appearance. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to be right there at the finish. AUTOMATIC PRESS (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Del Mar Turf, beaten one length into fourth after being in contention on the corner. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. BANDOLIM (3) was solid on debut last start when beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf) on September 3. Can figure in the finish.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN

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Okarito (1) 6
Trainer: E P Harty(Kildare)
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $1,063
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: VIOLENCE (USA)

Dam: MOCKERY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Blinkers On

Comments

At debut, 6th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 11 len behind Jokester with 54kg at $16.60. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 12	21/8/26	Ellis Park	1207m	MDN 2	10	Yedsit Hazlewood	54kg	Fast	1:11.43	60.8 km/h	11.3L	3-6	$17	-	$142,653	$1,063	1. Jokester 2. National Forest 3. Staunch

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Result

6th of 12

21/8/26

Ellis Park

1207m

MDN 2

Yedsit Hazlewood

54kg

Fast

1:11.43

60.8 km/h

11.3L

3-6

$17

$142,653

$1,063

1. Jokester

2. National Forest

3. Staunch

Automatic Press (2) 75254
Trainer: Peter Miller(USA)
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $29,843
Win / Place: 0% / 20%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: GO GO DANA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1609m

Comments

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Dang Son carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Before that 5th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 26 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Dee Snook carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Further improvement is anticipated.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	15/8/26	Del Mar	1609m	MDN 2	4	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	FM	1:37.08	59.7 km/h	1.0L	1-1	$6.70	20	$114,123	$6,847	1. Dang Son 2. Wildcatter 3. Clear And Present
5th of 8	26/7/26	Del Mar	1609m	MDN 2	3	Joel Rosario	55.5kg	FM	1:36.43	60.1 km/h	4.5L	1-3	$7.30	22	$116,110	$2,322	1. Dee Snook 2. Let Her Fly 3. Dream Seeker
2nd of 7	4/7/26	Gulfstream Park	1509m	MDN 2	7	Jonathan Ocasio	54.5kg	FM	1:30.68	59.9 km/h	1.8L	1-2	$4.10	56	$101,597	$12,192	1. Heracles 2. Automatic Press 3. Palingo
56 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	9/5/26	Gulfstream Park	1006m	LR OPEN 2	6	Jg Torrealba	54.5kg	FM	0:56.17	64.5 km/h	8.0L	2-6	$16	16	$174,581	$6,844	1. Celtic Dispute 2. Skara Brae 3. Braums Run
7th of 9	23/4/26	Keeneland	1106m	MDN 2	4	Luis Saez	54kg	FM	1:06.00	60.3 km/h	10.6L	2-6	$9.68	-	$131,004	$1,638	1. Tolstoy 2. Through The Years 3. Randie's Rascal

Bandolim (3) 4
Trainer: P H Lobo(USA)
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $9,914
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: AMERICAN PHAROAH (USA)

Dam: MAY BE NOW (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

At debut, 4th of 10 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m, 4 len behind That's Fire with 54kg at $7.29. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	3/9/26	Kentucky	1609m	MDN 2	6	Walter A Rodriguez	54kg	FM	1:40.78	57.5 km/h	4.1L	6-4	$7.29	-	$142,653	$9,914	1. That's Fire 2. Sun Gate 3. Innocent No More

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Result

4th of 10

3/9/26

Kentucky

1609m

MDN 2

Walter A Rodriguez

54kg

1:40.78

57.5 km/h

4.1L

6-4

$7.29

$142,653

$9,914

1. That's Fire

2. Sun Gate

3. Innocent No More

The King Of Soccer (4)
Trainer: Brendan P Walsh(Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS)

Dam: CALL ME KATIE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Kodiac

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Comments

Two-year-old colt (Starspangledbanner - Call Me Katie) making his debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Giovanni's Heart (5) 6
Trainer: J K Desormeaux(USA)
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $1,667
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: BUCCHERO (USA)

Dam: STRATOSPHERA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Get Stormy

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m

Comments

Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 3 len behind Just Joe carrying 54kg at $36.45. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 12	7/9/26	Kentucky	1308m	MDN 2	3	Jim Graham	54kg	FM	1:17.31	60.9 km/h	3.3L	5-4	$36	-	$236,111	$1,667	1. Just Joe 2. Take Charge Beach 3. Mahogany Dream

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Result

6th of 12

7/9/26

Kentucky

1308m

MDN 2

Jim Graham

54kg

1:17.31

60.9 km/h

3.3L

5-4

$36

$236,111

$1,667

1. Just Joe

2. Take Charge Beach

3. Mahogany Dream

Where's Otto (6)
Trainer: Mark E Casse(USA)
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)

Dam: BELLE'S FINALE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

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Comments

First-starter by Not This Time out of Belle's Finale. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

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Platinum Power (7) 9
Trainer: Sarah E Shaffer()
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $672
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: GOLDEN PAL (USA)

Dam: BANKRUPTONTHEBEACH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Temple City

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

At debut, 9th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 12 len behind Ciarlatano with 54kg at $18.29. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 12	23/8/26	Ellis Park	1106m	MDN OCLM 2	10	Cristian Mauricio Torres	54kg	FM	1:02.48	63.7 km/h	12.4L	10-9	$18	-	$75,606	$672	1. Ciarlatano 2. Mega Blue 3. Quigley

Place

Date

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Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

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Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

9th of 12

23/8/26

Ellis Park

1106m

MDN OCLM 2

Cristian Mauricio Torres

54kg

1:02.48

63.7 km/h

12.4L

10-9

$18

$75,606

$672

1. Ciarlatano

2. Mega Blue

3. Quigley

Quigley (8) 3
Trainer: Brian A Lynch()
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $7,211
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: OSCAR PERFORMANCE (USA)

Dam: RAPID RHYTHM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Successful Appeal

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

At debut, 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 7 len behind Ciarlatano carrying 54kg at $5.51. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 12	23/8/26	Ellis Park	1106m	MDN OCLM 2	7	Mario Gutierrez	54kg	FM	1:02.48	63.7 km/h	7.5L	9-4	$5.51	-	$75,606	$7,211	1. Ciarlatano 2. Mega Blue 3. Quigley

Place

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Jockey

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Race Time

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Margin

800/400

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Prize Won

Result

3rd of 12

23/8/26

Ellis Park

1106m

MDN OCLM 2

Mario Gutierrez

54kg

1:02.48

63.7 km/h

7.5L

9-4

$5.51

$75,606

$7,211

1. Ciarlatano

2. Mega Blue

3. Quigley

Mined That Gold (9)
Trainer: Kenneth G Mcpeek(USA)
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: MINESHAFT (USA)

Dam: BOLD INTENT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

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Comments

First-starter by Mineshaft out of Bold Intent. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Sweeten The Pot (10)
Trainer: George R Arnold Ii(USA)
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MAXFIELD (USA)

Dam: CANDY FLOWER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Twirling Candy

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Comments

First-starter by Maxfield out of Candy Flower. Maybe later.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Circadian (11) 52
Trainer: Kinnon Larose()
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $52,752
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)

Dam: LI'L TOOTSIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapiture

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1207m, 7 len behind Bet On Silver carrying 54kg at $20.70. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m, nose behind Pride Rock with 54kg at $8.42. Capable of a strong showing.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	3/9/26	Kentucky	1609m	MDN 2	4	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54kg	FM	1:39.41	58.3 km/h	0.1L	1-1	$8.42	39	$242,511	$48,502	1. Pride Rock 2. Circadian 3. This Time For Sure
39 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	26/7/26	Ellis Park	1207m	MDN 2	4	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54kg	Fast	1:11.69	60.6 km/h	7.8L	7-5	$21	-	$145,138	$4,250	1. Bet On Silver 2. Just Vote 3. Ali's Glory

Harwich Port (12) 9
Trainer: Fergus Bogle()
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $2,257
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: DOLL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Verrazano

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

At debut, ran last of 9 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1408m, 26 len behind Merlin Monroan with 54kg at $16.79. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	9/9/26	Kentucky	1408m	MDN 2	5	Florent Geroux	54kg	FM	1:24.39	60.1 km/h	26.1L	4-9	$17	-	$236,111	$2,257	1. Merlin Monroan 2. Remember The Time 3. Grantchester

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9th of 9

9/9/26

Kentucky

1408m

MDN 2

Florent Geroux

54kg

1:24.39

60.1 km/h

26.1L

4-9

$17

$236,111

$2,257

1. Merlin Monroan

2. Remember The Time

3. Grantchester

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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