Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
SALTWATER COWBOY (8) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 26/05/2025, finishing seventh and beaten 17 lengths over 1609m at Lone Star Park (Dirt). Comes here with definite claims. CRITICAL THREAT (10) was thereabouts last time out when third at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1811m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has a wide gate to overcome but will still be competitive. MASTER GAME (4) settled well back last start and never threatened when 12 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1408m at Colonial Downs (Dirt). The engagement of Tyler Gaffalione is noteworthy. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SIR SAFFER (11) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt), finishing 17 lengths from the winner in seventh. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. One of the better hopes.

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Timonium on August 23 over 1609m, 5 len behind Uncle Cat with 55.5kg at $7.50. The race before that ran last of 10 at Ellis Park on July 20 over 1609m, 18 len behind Golden Glider carrying 55.5kg at $19.63.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,217.00 | Timonium | 1609m | Fast | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 1:41.52 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
10/10 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $76,453.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:36.94 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $19.63 |
2/6 | 06/07/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $64,985.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:16.23 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.63 |
9/10 | 06/06/2025 | 354 | CLM 4U | $99,533.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $18.68 |
5/5 | 17/06/2024 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,381.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:39.73 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $20.50 |
6/7 | 08/06/2024 | 12 | LR OPEN 3U | $75,529.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | A Birzer | 54.5kg | 1:43.89 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1408m, 0.9 len behind Master Game carrying 55.5kg at $5.66. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1811m, 16 len behind Papa Yo carrying 53.5kg at $10.15.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 01/08/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $54,264.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:25.01 | 3-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.66 |
7/7 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:49.36 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $10.15 |
7/8 | 26/05/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:49.90 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $6.40 |
8/8 | 13/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $107,029.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:44.88 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $5.80 |
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 29 | CLM 4U | $99,518.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:45.19 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
2/9 | 07/02/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $107,890.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Most recently second last of 7 at Colonial Downs on August 21 over 1408m, 12 len behind Gilmore carrying 55.5kg at $15.10. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Ellis Park August 1 over 1408m defeating Transcendental carrying 55.5kg at $2.16.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $96,899.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:22.38 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $15.10 |
1/9 | 01/08/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $54,264.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:25.01 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.16 |
8/8 | 05/06/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:50.85 | 3-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $4.44 |
7/9 | 09/05/2025 | 54 | CLM 4U | $134,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:42.71 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $33.70 |
8/12 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,273.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | 1:38.27 | 11-8-8 | 11 |
| 13.4L | $74.40 |
6/8 | 15/02/2025 | 209 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $156,200.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:36.92 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $77.00 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1710m, 10 len behind Risk Manager carrying 55.5kg at $30.14. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 26 over 1710m, 8 len behind Man In The Can with 53.5kg at $10.73.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 01/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $77,519.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:39.67 | 7-10-9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $30.14 |
6/6 | 26/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.52 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $10.73 |
6/8 | 06/06/2025 | 356 | CLM 4U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:16.37 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $20.35 |
5/8 | 15/06/2024 | 28 | CLM 4U | $102,719.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.85 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.40 |
4/4 | 18/05/2024 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:45.88 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $10.93 |
7/9 | 16/03/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $216,923.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $39.10 |

Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Saratoga June 8 over 1609m, 8 len behind Light The Way with 56kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Keeneland April 16 over 1710m, 68 len behind Baba Voss carrying 53.5kg at $4.08.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:36.74 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.30 |
3/7 | 18/05/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $90,625.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | 1:16.30 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.70 |
6/6 | 16/04/2025 | 255 | CLM 4U | $110,224.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:45.15 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 68.3L | $4.08 |
3/4 | 04/08/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $230,415.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 2:57.83 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 118.5L | $16.20 |
6/6 | 07/07/2024 | 222 | LR OPEN 3U | $263,158.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:46.26 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 70.3L | $6.20 |
6/7 | 28/11/2023 | 66 | LR OPEN 3 | $471,698.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:41.25 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Lone Star Park May 26 over 1609m, 17 len behind Sara's Shaman with 55.5kg at $2.10. On debut fourth of 7 at Gulfstream Park March 27 2024 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Air Invasion carrying 53.5kg at $13.80.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 26/05/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,906.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:38.96 | 7-5-7 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $2.10 |
1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $53,514.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Reyes | 56kg | 1:38.54 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |
1/7 | 16/03/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $41,734.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:36.86 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
5/5 | 17/02/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $37,037.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $2.20 |
4/9 | 20/01/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $37,097.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:38.62 | 9-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
2/6 | 31/12/2024 | 25 | ALLOW 3 | $46,225.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 55kg | 1:35.58 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1811m, 6 len behind What's Up Doc carrying 55.5kg at $22.48. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1710m, 10 len behind American Law carrying 53.5kg at $12.79.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 52 | CLM 3U | $71,705.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 55.5kg | 1:50.81 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $22.48 |
6/6 | 25/06/2025 | 19 | CLM 4U | $110,420.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:43.54 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $12.79 |
2/10 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $99,533.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $18.62 |
5/8 | 23/05/2025 | 40 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:43.01 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $14.01 |
7/8 | 13/04/2025 | 59 | CLM 4U | $99,042.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:45.04 | 3-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $2.80 |
3/6 | 13/02/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $59,581.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:19.25 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Unstable Prince carrying 56kg at $4.41. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Ellis Park July 13 over 1609m defeating Iceatude carrying 56kg at $8.59.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 08/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $60,078.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:50.25 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.41 |
1/8 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $47,783.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:36.02 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.59 |
6/7 | 15/06/2025 | 36 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:09.36 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $12.50 |
9/10 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $70,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.61 | 4-8-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $7.01 |
9/9 | 12/04/2025 | 72 | CLM 4U | $116,613.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:17.38 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 30/01/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $80,645.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:23.44 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 28 over 1710m, 17 len behind Best Actor carrying 55.5kg at $46.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 11 over 1646m, 2.5 len behind Lure Him In carrying 54kg at $7.70.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/7 | 28/08/2025 | 118 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:43.42 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $46.50 |
3/5 | 02/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,375.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:35.94 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 25 | CLM 4U | $50,319.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:33.47 | 5-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.60 |
1/7 | 12/03/2025 | 40 | CLM 4U | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:34.99 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:42.98 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.90 |
2/7 | 11/01/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:39.82 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.70 |