Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
GHAZAALY (8) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1609m after being in contention all the way. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. LIGHT THE WAY (5) last appeared when eighth over 1509m at this track (Dirt). Steps out over more ground now off a two months freshen-up. Forgive that latest effort. In the mix. HOUSE UNITED (4) lines up on the back of a 5 length fourth over 1911m at this track. Key contender. ALTERNATE REALITY (6) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at Aqueduct when returning from a spell last prep. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Joe Sharp. Can make his presence felt.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on June 13 over 1509m, 7 len behind Lunar Module with 54.5kg at $11.86. The race before that ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 15 over 1609m, 12 len behind Silent Heart carrying 55.5kg at $42.80. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $124,128.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:28.49 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $11.86 |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.23 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $42.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | 152 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
| 10/11 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:34.41 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $110.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 0:55.70 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 2414m, 6 len behind Hall Monitor with 53.5kg at $72.77. First up last campaign 6th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 12 over 2012m, 6 len behind Copper Missile carrying 56.5kg at $31.16. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $72.77 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 2:06.70 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $31.16 |
| 8/11 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 2:01.55 | 11-9-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $58.05 |
| 6/10 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $26.93 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $123,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:37.51 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $6.51 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:40.67 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $13.71 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Skyro carrying 53.5kg at $2.54. Second-up ran second last of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Time For Truth carrying 53.5kg at $3.17. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:22.80 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.17 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 90 | CLM 4U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.10 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.54 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:38.16 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 284 | CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:15.51 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | CLM 4U | $99,042.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:45.04 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $56,180.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:41.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on June 13 over 1911m, 5 len behind Render Judgment with 56kg at $7.82. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 24 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Tacticality carrying 55kg at $2.50. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1911m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:57.27 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $7.82 |
| 3/5 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,324.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:44.48 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:27.25 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $23.27 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:51.13 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.61 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Gokhan Kocakaya | 55kg | 1:38.42 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.11 |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $74,180.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:39.35 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.61 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1509m, 21 len behind U Devil You carrying 55.5kg at $17.12. The run before that ran last in a small field at Aqueduct on March 21 over 1609m, 12 len behind Bramito with 56kg at $3.57. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:27.71 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $17.12 |
| 4/4 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $123,596.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:36.68 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $3.57 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $10.75 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,888.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:22.44 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3U | $267,176.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:35.31 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $15.38 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Oaklawn Park December 14 over 1609m, 9 len behind American Law carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Aqueduct February 13 2025 over 1609m defeating Certified Loverboy with 56kg at $3.65. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $76,570.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:37.30 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.40 |
| 6/14 | 15/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $305,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:50.89 | 12-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.04 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $105,023.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:22.95 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.82 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $116,208.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:35.12 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $25.84 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | 1:37.85 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $88,685.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:51.38 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Prairie Meadows on May 23 over 1673m, 5.5 len behind Conquering Cat with 54.5kg at $4.90. The run before that 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1609m, 11 len behind Crushed It carrying 54kg at $11.30. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $50,978.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1673m | Fast | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:39.18 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.64 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $11.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:45.02 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:44.00 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:44.04 | 2-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $23.80 |
| 4/5 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $135,878.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:37.27 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $10.97 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on June 5 over 1609m, 3 len behind Midway Lane carrying 56kg at $5.70. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Clouseau with 56kg at $1.60. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 22 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 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:36.36 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.30 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.75 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 4/5 | 31/01/2026 | 12 | G2 OPEN 4U | $285,307.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:50.52 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $17.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.49 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |