Churchill Downs Race 5

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $166,667

STAUNCH (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Likely improver who should go well. RICCELLI (10) was well in the market on debut last time out and ran well but found one better over 1207m at Del Mar (Dirt). Likely improver who should go well. FIESTABOWLFOREMIKE (3) raced handy on debut last start and gave a good sight, holding on for second and beaten 3 lengths over 1408m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Must be included among the main hopes. GUN FOR GLORY (8) is back from a spell of four months. Debuted with a second, beaten 7 lengths, over 1106m at this track at his only appearance to date. One of the better chances.

Distance: 1509m
Track: Fast
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Staunch (1) 3
Trainer: Brendan P Walsh(Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $13,666
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: LIAM'S MAP (USA)

Dam: FUTURE SHOW (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 2 len behind Jokester carrying 54kg at $7.66. Shows ability and can open the account this time.

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
3rd of 12	21/8/26	Ellis Park	1207m	MDN 2	3	Ben Curtis	54kg	Fast	1:11.43	60.8 km/h	2.0L	7-3	$7.66	-	$142,653	$13,666	1. Jokester 2. National Forest 3. Staunch

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3rd of 12

21/8/26

Ellis Park

1207m

MDN 2

Ben Curtis

54kg

Fast

1:11.43

60.8 km/h

2.0L

7-3

$7.66

$142,653

$13,666

1. Jokester

2. National Forest

3. Staunch

Fiestabowlforemike (2) 2
Trainer: D Whitworth Beckman()
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $27,846
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CORNICHE (USA)

Dam: SUSTAINABLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Forestry

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Gear Changes

Blinkers On

Comments

At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 3 len behind Caribbean Life carrying 54kg at $8.58. Shows ability and can open the account this time.

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
2nd of 9	8/8/26	Ellis Park	1408m	MDN 2	3	Francisco Arrieta	54kg	Fast	1:23.30	60.8 km/h	3.3L	2-2	$8.58	-	$142,653	$27,846	1. Caribbean Life 2. Fiestabowlforemike 3. Justification

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Result

2nd of 9

8/8/26

Ellis Park

1408m

MDN 2

Francisco Arrieta

54kg

Fast

1:23.30

60.8 km/h

3.3L

2-2

$8.58

$142,653

$27,846

1. Caribbean Life

2. Fiestabowlforemike

3. Justification

Oren's Flyer (3)
Trainer: Thomas Drury()
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: LIAM'S MAP (USA)

Dam: PLUM SPECIAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Astern

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Comments

First-starter by Liam's Map out of Plum Special. Watch for a market push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

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Slade (4)
Trainer: Brendan P Walsh(Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: STREET SENSE (USA)

Dam: DOROTHEA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

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Comments

First-starter by Street Sense out of Dorothea. Betting can tell the tale.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

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Red Pack's Candy (5)
Trainer: Bobby C Barnett()
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: CANDY RIDE (ARG)

Dam: APPEALING AUDREY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

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Comments

First-starter by Candy Ride out of Appealing Audrey. Likely to need the run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Gun For Glory (6) 2x
Trainer: Steven Asmussen()
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $33,520
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: EASY TAP (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Resumes from a spell after only one run when made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on May 25 over 1106m, 7 len behind Hey Tuff Guy carrying 54kg at $7.48. Don't underestimate.

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 8	25/5/26	Churchill Downs	1106m	MDN 2	3	Keith J Asmussen	54kg	Fast	1:04.77	61.5 km/h	7.8L	4-4	$7.48	-	$167,598	$33,520	1. Hey Tuff Guy 2. Gun For Glory 3. Time For Action

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2nd of 8

25/5/26

Churchill Downs

1106m

MDN 2

Keith J Asmussen

54kg

Fast

1:04.77

61.5 km/h

7.8L

4-4

$7.48

$167,598

$33,520

1. Hey Tuff Guy

2. Gun For Glory

3. Time For Action

Apotheon (7) 5
Trainer: William I Mott(U.S.A.)
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $6,562
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: INDULGENT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Saratoga on August 1 over 1207m, 8 len behind Pinpoint with 56kg at $22.71. That race experience to prove invaluable.

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
5th of 7	1/8/26	Saratoga	1207m	MDN 2	4	Jose Lezcano	56kg	Fast	1:11.50	60.8 km/h	8.8L	2-3	$23	-	$164,051	$6,562	1. Pinpoint 2. Cybersteel 3. Jackpot Rocket

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Result

5th of 7

1/8/26

Saratoga

1207m

MDN 2

Jose Lezcano

56kg

Fast

1:11.50

60.8 km/h

8.8L

2-3

$23

$164,051

$6,562

1. Pinpoint

2. Cybersteel

3. Jackpot Rocket

Riccelli (8) 2
Trainer: Bob Baffert(California Usa)
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $28,531
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: NYQUIST (USA)

Dam: IAINTFRAIDANOGHOST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on August 29 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Emancipate with 55.5kg at $3. Can build upon that bright start to his career.

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
2nd of 4	29/8/26	Del Mar	1207m	MDN 2	3	Juan J Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:11.37	60.9 km/h	2.5L	1-2	$3.00	-	$142,653	$28,531	1. Emancipate 2. Riccelli 3. Bid

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Result

2nd of 4

29/8/26

Del Mar

1207m

MDN 2

Juan J Hernandez

55.5kg

Fast

1:11.37

60.9 km/h

2.5L

1-2

$3.00

$142,653

$28,531

1. Emancipate

2. Riccelli

3. Bid

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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