ROCKIE ROCKIE (f, 2, Mo Donegal–Bakken Baby {MSP, $124,949}, by Valid Expectations), the fifth winner for her freshman sire (by Uncle Mo) and 'insighted' as his third highest-priced juvenile to sell this year when she brought $370,000 at OBS, kicked clear at Churchill for a victory on debut Sunday. The Bob Baffert-trained bay broke cleanly to rush up and secure an outside spot in third while tracking the :22.55 pace set by 20-1 Ubiquitous Annie (Yaupon). Rockie Rockie, second choice at a few ticks over 2-1, improved to second before the half, pressuring the leader while just off her flank as the clock registered :46.24. Ubiquitous Annie swung wide off the turn, sending Rockie Rockie even wider, but the winner remained unfazed, powering clear to a 3 1/4-length win over fellow firster Stand by Me (By My Standards). Third-place finisher and fellow 'insighted' filly Dream Street (Street Sense) was another 3 3/4 lengths back. Other 'insighted' horses, Let It Go (Blame) and Top Selection (Life Is Good), finished fifth and sixth, respectively.Rockie Rockie is a half-sister to SP Expect the Boss (Danza) from the same family as 1983 GI Spinster Stakes winner Try Something New (Hail the Pirates). The winner's dam has a yearling colt by Girvin, a 2026 filly by Mo Town, and was covered by Upstart for next term.8th-Churchill Downs, $120,000, Msw, 9-20, 2yo, f, 6 1/2f, 1:17.17, ft, 3 1/4 lengths.ROCKIE ROCKIE (f, 2, Mo Donegal–Bakken Baby {MSP, $124,949}, by Valid Expectations) Sales History: $30,000 Ylg '25 KEESEP; $200,000 2yo '26 OBSMAR; $370,000 2yo '26 OBSOPN. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $69,088. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel Racing. O-Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc.; B-Forever Spring Farm (KY); T-Bob Baffert.proves to be a rockstar on debut! @Rbejaranojockey is aboard for the ride for HOF trainer @BobBaffert.#TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/fzf2WqKWXy— TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) September 20, 2026The post Mo Donegal’s Rockie Rockie Kicks Clear at Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.