Willie Shoemaker --National Portrait Gallery
The race: Kentucky Downs, September 5, Race 2: MSW $170,000. 2 Yr old. 7F Turf.
My selection: #5 Majic Mooney, 12-1 on the morning line, is a first-time starter with a mediocre pedigree. The draw here is Joe Sharp, a trainer who excels at the track, and the mystery of a first time starter.
Most likely winner: Brad Cox's Rupp is likely to be favoured. The second time starter draws the rail but is cross-entered for Monday.
Results and Replay
Majic Mooney settled early, moved inside then charged up late to win by a half-length in an impressive debut. Rupp was favoured, led early and faded to finish 7th. (Replay starts at 1:10 mark).
Previous Results
09/12/26 Woodbine R5 #2 6.50-1. Finish 2/11. $6.80 (P), $4.00 (S)
09/05/2026 Kentucky Downs R2 #5 11.77-1. Finish 1/8. $25.54 (W), $ 13.70 (P), $7.02 (S)
08/29/26 Saratoga R13 #4 10.64-1. Finish 4/10. N/A
08/22/26 Saratoga R 12 #4 6.70-1. Finish 7/8. N/A
08/15/26 Saratoga R5 #8 Scratched. N/A
08/08/26 Saratoga R9 #6 5.42-1. Finish 5/8. N/A.
08/01/26 Sarataga R3 #7 4.90-1. Finish 5/5. N/A.
07/25/26 Saratoga R12 #2 10.87-1. Finish 5/9. N/A