Medinah (Into Mischief), a first-time starter making her debut on the grass after bringing $575,000 earlier this year in Ocala, was given only a 5-1 shot with race favoritism going to the more experienced R Last Laugh (Practical Joke).Up to set a the pace just narrowly ahead, she took pressure from all sides around the sweeping far turn and, just as she scooted clear into the stretch, was met by Blazing Sunset (Candy Ride {Arg}).Repelling that challenge midway down the stretch, Medinah was able to surge clear to win handily by 3 1/2 lengths. Out of a stakes-winning War Front mare who banked more than $270,000, Medinah is a half to SP Charlie's Curlin (Curlin).She has a yearling half-brother by Uncle Mo while her dam was covered by Locked ahead of next term. Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse scores his fifth win of the meet with Medinah in the opener!John Velazquez was aboard for owner Greenwell Thoroughbreds, LLC. #KyDowns pic.twitter.com/xPf8mBLlFS— Kentucky Downs (@KYDownsRacing) September 9, 20261st-Kentucky Downs, $180,800, Msw, 9-9, 2yo, f, 6 1/2fT, 1:17.16, fm, 3 1/2 lengths.MEDINAH (f, 2, Into Mischief–Compelled {MSW & MGSP, $272,495}, by War Front)Sales History: $275,000 Ylg '25 OBSOCT; $575,000 2yo '26 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $102,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel Racing.O-Greenwell Thoroughbreds, LLC; B-Glen Hill Farm (KY); T-Mark E. Casse.The post Medinah A Gate-To-Wire Winner In Kentucky Downs Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.