Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
INTERLOCK EMPIRE (5) improved last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1609m at Ellis Park after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to take this out. RAISING KANE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at Colonial Downs, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to take this out. BOURBON STATE (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1811m at Belterra Park, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. BATTLEOFLEXINGTON (7) is back at the races for the first time since May 24. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1609m at Fairgrounds. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Sure to make his presence felt.

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind National Eclipse carrying 55.5kg at $14.53. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Mucho Mojo carrying 56kg at $4.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 17/08/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $65,891.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:36.66 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $14.53 |
6/9 | 20/06/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $90,202.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:35.97 | 3-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $98,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:42.43 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.57 |
4/5 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $87,859.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:53.36 | 1-5-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.56 |
6/10 | 29/03/2025 | 93 | CLM 3U | $50,555.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:38.27 | 6-9-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.22 |
5/9 | 26/12/2024 | 43 | CLM 3U | $49,153.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:38.96 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $8.68 |

Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 14 months 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 14 over 1673m, 6 len behind Karlwithanarl carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on December 17 2023 over 1710m, 8 len behind Winnemac Avenue carrying 53kg at $7.40.
Last Starts 30 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 | 14/08/2025 | 407 | CLM 3U | $37,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:41.72 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $10.30 |
7/7 | 03/07/2024 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $51,880.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:23.21 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $7.00 |
4/6 | 27/05/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $52,752.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $9.20 |
5/6 | 04/05/2024 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,752.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:38.12 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $4.30 |
2/5 | 22/03/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $53,846.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:38.46 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
5/9 | 09/03/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $53,846.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:38.81 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Colonial Downs on August 13 over 1710m, 4 len behind Old Flag carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1811m, 3 len behind King Curlin carrying 54.5kg at $31.07.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 13/08/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:42.75 | 2-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
6/9 | 26/07/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:47.83 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $31.07 |
1/5 | 01/07/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $26,758.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:44.05 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
1/7 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,432.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:23.25 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.42 |
8/8 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:37.07 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 38.9L | $8.04 |
5/11 | 10/05/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $89,062.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:23.69 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $14.46 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 49kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on September 4 over 1811m, 4 len behind Forge In Fire with 51.5kg at $4. The run before that ran last in a small field at Belterra Park on August 21 over 1811m, 17 len behind D Day Reunion carrying 51.5kg at $4.80.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $24,465.00 | Belterra Park | 1811m | M | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:54.22 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
4/4 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $24,806.00 | Belterra Park | 1811m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:52.32 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $4.80 |
2/5 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $24,465.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | SP | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:41.25 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
1/4 | 18/07/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Heavy | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:41.68 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
1/5 | 09/07/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Chase Miller | 55kg | 1:47.71 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $1.40 |
5/8 | 13/06/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,440.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | SP | Chase Miller | 55kg | 1:47.22 | 8-4-5 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 4 over 1609m, 5 len behind Air Of Defiance carrying 56kg at $3.97. The race before that 4th of 7 at Ellis Park on July 14 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Solid Left carrying 56kg at $7.24.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 04/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $54,264.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:37.68 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.97 |
4/7 | 14/07/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $64,985.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:36.39 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.24 |
4/9 | 20/06/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $90,202.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 56kg | 1:35.97 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $2.77 |
3/8 | 24/04/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $103,834.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:37.83 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.80 |
6/8 | 22/03/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $103,011.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:44.49 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $9.90 |
6/9 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $107,890.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1811m, 7 len behind King Curlin with 53.5kg at $31.56. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Pancake House carrying 53.5kg at $42.64.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 26/07/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:47.83 | 4-4-9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $31.56 |
7/12 | 25/06/2025 | 53 | CLM 3U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:34.57 | 2-4-7 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $42.64 |
5/5 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $46,406.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 53kg | 1:39.40 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $3.90 |
1/6 | 22/03/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $41,046.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:41.38 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
3/6 | 26/02/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $85,346.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:40.02 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $25.90 |
6/8 | 02/02/2025 | 132 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $85,346.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:35.73 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Aqueduct May 24 over 1811m, 28 len behind Palace Boss carrying 57kg at $1.85. First up last campaign second of 8 at Fairgrounds February 23 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Norwich with 55.5kg at $4.60.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 24/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $126,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:49.91 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $1.85 |
1/6 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $51,118.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:43.72 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
2/7 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $85,072.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:43.28 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.40 |
2/8 | 23/02/2025 | 218 | CLM 4U | $35,427.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:39.22 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
3/7 | 20/07/2024 | 43 | CLM 3U | $42,105.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:38.42 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.16 |
6/6 | 07/06/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $191,843.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:22.78 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $19.25 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign winning by 2.25 len Belterra Park July 5 over 1609m defeating Doc B with 51.5kg at $3.50. On debut fourth of 11 at Turfway Park January 16 over 1308m, 7 len behind Graydaria with 54.5kg at $8.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 05/07/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $22,936.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 51.5kg | 1:39.89 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
6/7 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $96,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:44.57 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $35.43 |
1/12 | 29/04/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:36.76 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.28 |
5/10 | 06/04/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,665.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:53.14 | 8-4-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $8.68 |
5/10 | 21/02/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $48,148.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:18.65 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $3.59 |
4/11 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $51,452.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:19.43 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.5 len at Hawthorne August 17 over 1673m defeating License To Steal with 55.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 25 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Daddy Justify with 54.5kg at $13.95.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 17/08/2025 | 73 | CLM 3U | $22,481.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Fast | Alexis Centeno | 55.5kg | 1:42.82 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
2/7 | 05/06/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $55,988.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:50.42 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.54 |
6/9 | 24/04/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $78,275.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 56.5kg | 1:43.66 | 4-8-6 | 7 |
| 28.0L | $9.39 |
9/11 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $129,952.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 56.5kg | 2:33.99 | 2-10-9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $58.50 |
5/9 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $54,750.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 55kg | 1:39.66 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $29.13 |
5/12 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | CLM 4U | $51,452.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 54.5kg | 1:40.60 | 11-9-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $13.95 |