Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CHUNK OF GOLD (2) returns after a spell of seven months. Looking to emulate his win at Turfway Park when returning from a spell last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. GOULD'S GOLD (5) could only manage second as favourite last start over 1811m at this track (Dirt) after being prominent at the turn, making it two minor placings from four starts this campaign. Leading contender. PUBLISHER (6) lines up on the back of a 3 length fifth over 1609m at Lone Star Park. Capable of playing a big role. THIS IS USCAR (3) turned in another moderate effort last start when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1609m at Lone Star Park at the second run back from a spell. The engagement of Edgar Morales is a positive move. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 30 len behind Tiztastic carrying 55.5kg at $14.26. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Keeneland in the G3 Ben Ali Stakes on April 18 over 1911m, 26 len behind Stars And Stripes with 53.5kg at $14.12. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 49 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 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $14.26 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $509,461.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:58.34 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $14.12 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 274 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:16.76 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:48.45 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 55.9L | $26.02 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $559,105.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:59.00 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.87 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $154,093.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:36.80 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track in the G2 Clark Handicap November 28 over 1811m, 0.6 len behind Magnitude carrying 54.5kg at $14.51. On debut won by 0.3 len Turfway Park December 19 2024 over 1207m defeating D Bigalow with 54kg at $14.44. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $916,031.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:48.69 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $14.51 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:50.21 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/3 | 20/09/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1911m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:55.89 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.23 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $620,155.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:50.97 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $777,605.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 57kg | 1:50.72 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 9/19 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $7,812,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 57kg | 2:02.31 | 8-6-9 | 17 |
| 15.8L | $30.06 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1509m, 3 len behind U Devil You carrying 55.5kg at $5.88. Last start 6th of 9 at Lone Star Park in the G3 Steve Sexton Mile Stakes on May 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Heroic Move with 54.5kg at $11.60. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/05/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3U | $558,659.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:36.92 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $11.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | 149 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:27.71 | 1-1-D3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.88 |
| 3/11 | 30/11/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:34.41 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.33 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:41.03 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.38 |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:41.84 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.71 |
| 3/5 | 10/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $310,078.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:35.38 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.26 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Woodcourt with 56kg at $8.40. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1710m, 10 len behind Bendoog with 54.5kg at $15.60. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $111,732.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:36.77 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $186,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:42.80 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.60 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN 4U | $702,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $18.40 |
| 3/4 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $98,315.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:42.88 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:51.57 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 66 | ALLOW 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:44.12 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Tiztastic carrying 55.5kg at $2.69. The race before that 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1710m, 4 len behind Bendoog carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.69 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $186,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:42.80 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $702,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:48.82 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 153 | G3 OPEN 4U | $702,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 52.5kg | 1:42.10 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.90 |
| 3/5 | 28/09/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | M | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:50.91 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Charles Town | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:53.26 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Lone Star Park in the G3 Steve Sexton Mile Stakes on May 25 over 1609m, 3 len behind Heroic Move with 55.5kg at $6.10. Before that 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park in the G2 Oaklawn Handicap on April 18 over 1811m, 11 len behind White Abarrio carrying 53.5kg at $15.30. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | G3 OPEN 3U | $558,659.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:36.92 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $6.10 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,819,505.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:47.49 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:43.51 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:43.97 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after nine months ran second last of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 17 len behind Tiztastic with 55.5kg at $3.11. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Ellis Park in LR on August 10 over 1609m, 7 len behind Big Truzz carrying 54.5kg at $2.31. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 49 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 | 09/05/2026 | 272 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $3.11 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3 | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:34.73 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.31 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,042.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:43.57 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | 44 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,996,805.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:51.33 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $16.87 |
| 6/13 | 23/02/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $2,012,882.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53kg | 1:43.01 | 13-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $19.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:46.49 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after a year 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on May 22 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind T Kraft with 55kg at $4.22. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Harlan's Holiday Stakes on December 21 2024 over 1710m, 11 len behind Rocket Can carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 36 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 | 22/05/2026 | 342 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,492.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:15.68 | 2-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.22 |
| 5/6 | 14/06/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $233,281.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | F Pennington | 53.5kg | 1:37.16 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/5 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.70 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,490.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:41.97 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 4U | $402,576.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.89 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $7.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $254,237.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:45.01 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $2.30 |