Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CAT ON TIME (5) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Ellis Park (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1308m at Ellis Park (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by a nose after being prominent at the corner. Meets a stronger field but he is worth serious consideration. HARRODSBURG (7) is back from a break of three months. Closed last campaign with a narrow defeat over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has found a suitable race. CHAMPLIN (2) was well found in the betting last time out but could only manage to finish seventh over 1308m in Listed grade at Ellis Park (Dirt) in a disappointing performance. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. RYVIT (8) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 4 lengths back in second over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the key runners.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Ellis Park in LR on August 10 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tumbarumba carrying 55.5kg at $5.03. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ellis Park in LR on July 20 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Banishing with 55.5kg at $20.97.
Last Starts 34 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 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $310,078.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:35.38 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.03 |
5/8 | 20/07/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $20.97 |
6/8 | 28/06/2025 | 238 | G3 OPEN 3U | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:15.22 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $26.50 |
12/13 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 57kg | 1:35.48 | 13-12-12 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $44.00 |
1/4 | 28/09/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $588,235.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:36.77 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.29 |
5/10 | 11/08/2024 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $230,415.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:36.57 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $20.66 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Ellis Park in LR on July 20 over 1308m, 11 len behind Banishing carrying 55.5kg at $5.57. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track in LR on June 7 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Joe Shiesty carrying 55.5kg at $8.37.
Last Starts 55 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 | 20/07/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $5.57 |
5/8 | 07/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $349,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 0:55.87 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.37 |
2/10 | 01/05/2025 | 154 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:08.04 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.28 |
7/10 | 28/11/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $342,466.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 2-7-7 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $6.40 |
2/7 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $456,621.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:08.97 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.33 |
1/6 | 28/09/2024 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $207,353.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:03.64 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.59 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run got back early 4th in a small field at Saratoga on August 9 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Little Ni with 55.5kg at $8.90. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 8 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Twenty Four Mamba with 53.5kg at $8.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 09/08/2025 | 93 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.19 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
3/6 | 08/05/2025 | 347 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,750.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:22.74 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 26/05/2024 | 80 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $160,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:09.05 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
2/5 | 07/03/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $135,385.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Eric Cancel | 54.5kg | 1:24.21 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.15 |
3/5 | 09/02/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $133,536.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:10.80 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.95 |
5/7 | 12/01/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $129,032.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:16.65 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a nose at Ellis Park August 23 over 1308m defeating Hailstorm with 55.5kg at $1.66. Before that 4th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Pinfire with 55.5kg at $2.98.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:16.22 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.66 |
4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:09.49 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $2.98 |
5/8 | 12/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:27.91 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.49 |
2/9 | 23/05/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:08.29 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.41 |
1/10 | 01/05/2025 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $203,125.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:09.59 | 10-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
1/5 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $140,575.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:17.00 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.57 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track June 26 over 1207m, 3 len behind Banjo Chris carrying 55kg at $9.97. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at this track May 16 over 1308m, 4 len behind Roll On Big Joe carrying 55kg at $28.99.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 26/06/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:08.62 | 10-7-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.97 |
4/7 | 16/05/2025 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $231,250.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:15.64 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $28.99 |
6/6 | 24/02/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $233,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | 1:08.64 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $27.30 |
4/6 | 23/01/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN 4U | $233,871.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:10.66 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $31.10 |
5/7 | 17/11/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $214,612.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:15.85 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.81 |
7/7 | 02/11/2024 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $456,621.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:08.97 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $17.56 |

Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track June 13 over 1207m, a 0.1 lengths behind Nash with 56kg at $7.27. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Keeneland April 12 over 1308m, 9 len behind Discreet Mischief carrying 53.5kg at $5.56.
Last Starts 92 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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2/6 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $219,285.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:07.79 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.27 |
1/9 | 23/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:08.29 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.60 |
4/7 | 12/04/2025 | 140 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:15.94 | 4-2-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $5.56 |
2/6 | 23/11/2024 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:21.40 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.28 |
1/12 | 30/10/2024 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $183,526.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:15.51 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $32.56 |
9/11 | 14/09/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $186,765.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:22.68 | 2-3-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $6.29 |

Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Here Mi Song carrying 55kg at $4.86. The race before that ran last of 8 at Ellis Park in LR on July 20 over 1308m, 11 len behind Banishing carrying 55.5kg at $37.79.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.86 |
8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $37.79 |
6/9 | 26/05/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,250.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:10.82 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $5.30 |
2/5 | 02/05/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:08.15 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.90 |
2/7 | 12/04/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $798,722.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:09.82 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $23.10 |
4/9 | 21/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $207,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:10.86 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $18.60 |