Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Allowance
TRUE PASSION (10) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 7 lengths over this journey at this track (Dirt). Has a sound record at this journey with a win and one minor placings. Rates highly and should go well. KENTUCKY SMOKESHOW (9) was in the money two starts back at Oaklawn Park but was unable to repeat the effort last time when eighth, beaten 15 lengths, at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1207m. Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. STRONG STATE (8) was well held in the Pocahontas Stakes won by La Cara over 1609m at this track at her last appearance nine months ago. Interesting move to remove the blinkers this prep. One of the better hopes. SCYTHIA (5) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 3.5 lengths last time over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Must be respected.

Jockey: Micah Husbands
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when scored a big 7 len win at Tampa Bay Downs March 26 over 1207m defeating She Stopped Short with 55.5kg at $4.70.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 26/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $31,696.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:10.59 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up second last of 12 at Oaklawn Park on March 30 over 1207m, 21 len behind Mendela with 55.5kg at $33.50. Second run from a spell won by 2.25 len at Oaklawn Park April 26 over 1207m defeating La Dinamita with 55.5kg at $3.20.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 26/04/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM F 3 | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:11.75 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
11/12 | 30/03/2025 | 258 | MDN F 3 | $174,326.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.58 | 7-11-11 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $33.50 |
5/8 | 15/07/2024 | 38 | MDN F 2 | $106,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:24.05 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $39.64 |
5/8 | 07/06/2024 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:04.37 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $23.95 |
4/11 | 02/05/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 0:51.56 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.82 |

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis in LR on May 14 over 1673m, 21 len behind Running Away carrying 54kg at $16.70. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1207m, 3 len behind Mila Rose with 53.5kg at $14.36.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 14/05/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN F 3 | $234,375.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:42.72 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $16.70 |
3/7 | 17/04/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:12.66 | 2-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $14.36 |
5/11 | 21/03/2025 | 135 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $83,994.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:04.31 | 11-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $28.50 |
4/8 | 06/11/2024 | 98 | ALLOW F 2 | $109,589.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:10.95 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $9.29 |
1/8 | 31/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $120,301.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:05.95 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful filly. Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1207m, 8 len behind Indy Bay with 55.5kg at $10.80. Before that 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on March 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Itzel carrying 54kg at $2.70.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 25/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $207,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:09.66 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |
4/8 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,257.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:10.44 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
1/8 | 28/02/2025 | 36 | CLM F 3 | $99,839.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:11.30 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
4/6 | 23/01/2025 | 89 | HCP F 3 | $108,065.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.81 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.30 |
4/6 | 26/10/2024 | 118 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $159,971.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.33 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.40 |
6/7 | 30/06/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN F 2 | $339,879.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.58 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $10.91 |
1/9 | 27/05/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $92,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1005m | Fast | Jose L. Ortiz | 54kg | 996.20. | 3-7-6-4 | 6 |
| -1.75L | $2.46 |
4/9 | 10/05/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $92,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1005m | Fast | Jose L. Ortiz | 54kg | 978.50. | 5-6-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.55L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 25 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Vicki Rose carrying 53.5kg at $4.93. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track May 16 over 1408m defeating Employeeofthemonth carrying 53.5kg at $2.51.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $104,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:24.64 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.51 |
3/5 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $86,262.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:11.97 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.93 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1308m, 9 len behind Gerlin's Empire carrying 54.5kg at $68. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on April 7 over 1408m, 7 len behind Moochie Girl with 54.5kg at $52.49.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 08/05/2025 | 31 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:16.76 | 11-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $68.00 |
3/10 | 07/04/2025 | 32 | ALLOW F 3 | $100,639.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:29.00 | 10-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $52.49 |
1/8 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM F 3 | $39,647.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:13.80 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.95 |
11/12 | 14/02/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM F 3 | $48,148.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:19.02 | 4-11-11 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $19.20 |
4/11 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | MDN CLM F 2 | $49,153.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:12.35 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $20.51 |
6/9 | 23/11/2024 | 31 | MDN CLM F 2 | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:24.61 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $19.43 |
3/12 | 23/10/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $53,000.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1179.20. | 2-4-4-4 | 8 |
| 20.25L | $14.41 |
4/9 | 21/09/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1178.50. | 5-7-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.75L | $22.90 |
5/7 | 04/09/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | Fast | Johnathon Curtsinger | 54kg | 1083.50. | 6-7-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $66.90 |

Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 53kgs
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At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track May 22 over 1207m defeating Always Practical with 51.5kg at $9.48. Before that 7th of 10 at Keeneland on April 7 over 1408m, 12 len behind Moochie Girl with 54.5kg at $30.15.
Last Starts 13 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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1/6 | 22/05/2025 | 45 | CLM F 3 | $134,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:09.27 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.48 |
7/10 | 07/04/2025 | 32 | ALLOW F 3 | $100,639.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:29.00 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $30.15 |
5/9 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $131,621.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:12.35 | 5-8-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $35.97 |
1/12 | 14/02/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM F 3 | $48,148.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:19.02 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.92 |
3/10 | 20/12/2024 | 27 | MDN CLM F 2 | $46,071.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | 1:19.93 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
3/9 | 23/11/2024 | 17 | MDN CLM F 2 | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:24.61 | 8-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.85 |
6/12 | 06/11/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Sloppy | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | 54kg | 1775.50. | 6-5-4-3-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $3.27 |
4/9 | 13/10/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $79,000.00 | Keeneland | 1709m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | 54kg | 1799.10. | 8-3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.25L | $6.35 |
8/9 | 22/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Saratoga | 1709m | Good | Julien R. Leparoux | 54kg | 1785.20. | 1-4-5-8-8 | 5 |
| 24.05L | $3.55 |
3/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Julien R. Leparoux | 54kg | 1179.30. | 6-7-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.75L | $44.00 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track in the G3 Pocahontas Stakes September 14 over 1609m, 7 len behind La Cara carrying 55.5kg at $5.31. On debut second of 11 at this track June 16 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Sherbini with 54kg at $19.40.
Last Starts 263 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $441,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 12-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $5.31 |
4/11 | 31/08/2024 | 51 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $460,829.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:25.31 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 11/07/2024 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $120,301.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:04.53 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
2/11 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $138,973.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:03.78 | 9-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1207m, 15 len behind Indy Bay with 54kg at $12.70. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 22 over 1207m, 4 len behind Kimchi Cat with 53kg at $8.80.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 25/04/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $207,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:09.66 | 8-8-8 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $12.70 |
2/7 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $277,338.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | 1:11.91 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
4/8 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $208,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 49kg | 1:45.30 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.90 |
4/10 | 31/01/2025 | 86 | ALLOW F 34 | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Tyler W Bacon | 51.5kg | 1:12.61 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.80 |
7/8 | 06/11/2024 | 10 | ALLOW F 2 | $109,589.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:10.95 | 3-8-7 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $5.26 |
4/7 | 27/10/2024 | 42 | ALLOW F 2 | $104,046.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:37.34 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.33 |
1/12 | 15/09/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $92,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1071.50. | 10-4-3-3 | 4 |
| -1.25L | $8.23 |

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently scored a big 7 len win at this track May 11 over 1207m defeating Order Restored with 53.5kg at $3.94. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Passage East carrying 54.5kg at $3.63.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 11/05/2025 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:09.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $3.94 |
3/12 | 18/04/2025 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $119,808.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:12.07 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.63 |
8/12 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $174,326.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:10.58 | 6-5-8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $12.20 |