Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
DIVE BOMBER (2) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1609m at Ellis Park after being prominent at the turn. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. LINEBACKER (3) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1207m at Ellis Park, beaten 9 lengths. Has the ability to figure prominently. COLONEL CALIENTE (4) broke through for his maiden win over 1408m at Ellis Park (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and he looks sure to be in the mix. CHANCE (7) is back at the races for the first time since June 27. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1207m at this track. One to consider.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. Resuming failed to make an impression; 6th of 11 at Saratoga on June 8 over 1106m, 7 len behind Acoustic Ave with 56kg at $41.75. Last start ran last of 11 at Saratoga on July 19 over 1408m, 77 len behind Rookie Card with 53kg at $57.50.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 19/07/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 53kg | 1:23.25 | 2-11-11 | 7 |
| 77.3L | $57.50 |
6/11 | 08/06/2025 | 717 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:03.63 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $41.75 |
1/5 | 22/06/2023 | 28 | MDN 2 | $184,049.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:04.61 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.44 |
4/8 | 25/05/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $179,104.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:59.04 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.13 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up 4th in a small field at this track on June 15 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind Imperial Gun carrying 56kg at $3.32. Last start 3rd in a small field at Ellis Park on July 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind David Of Athens carrying 56kg at $3.98. Promising galloper.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 20/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:35.07 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.98 |
4/6 | 15/06/2025 | 290 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:27.43 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.32 |
1/6 | 29/08/2024 | 82 | MDN 3U | $49,155.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:11.04 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.20 |
3/12 | 08/06/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:48.57 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
4/11 | 04/05/2024 | 245 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:35.79 | 8-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.36 |
2/10 | 02/09/2023 | 42 | MDN 2 | $210,974.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:22.33 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Ellis Park on August 18 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ajaayb carrying 55.5kg at $13.53. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Star Of Wonder with 54.5kg at $9.88.
Last Starts 26 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 | 18/08/2025 | 164 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:09.40 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $13.53 |
10/12 | 07/03/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $131,621.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:47.36 | 12-11-10 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $10.56 |
12/12 | 04/01/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:44.25 | 12-11-12 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $13.20 |
8/12 | 28/11/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 12-8-8 | 12 |
| 16.0L | $5.52 |
6/12 | 30/10/2024 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $183,526.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:15.51 | 11-7-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $10.76 |
3/11 | 14/09/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $186,765.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:22.68 | 10-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.88 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start won by 3 len at Ellis Park August 23 over 1408m defeating Valiant Humor carrying 54kg at $7.36. The run before that second last of 7 at Ellis Park on July 13 over 1609m, 9 len behind Duke Of Duval carrying 53.5kg at $7.93.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:23.43 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.36 |
6/7 | 13/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:35.82 | 1-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.93 |
5/11 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $104,199.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:44.68 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $5.95 |
2/11 | 16/05/2025 | 93 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:35.63 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $14.91 |
5/8 | 12/02/2025 | 46 | MDN CLM 3 | $51,369.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:18.41 | 5-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.09 |
8/12 | 28/12/2024 | 31 | MDN 2 | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:17.93 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $49.94 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track June 14 over 1609m, 12 len behind Django with 53.5kg at $3.45. On debut third of 8 at Turfway Park February 8 over 1207m, 1.4 len behind Big Vince with 54.5kg at $8.67.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 14/06/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $127,527.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.07 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.45 |
8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:40.61 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $4.38 |
1/11 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $126,783.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:38.82 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
3/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:13.29 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $8.67 |

Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Iron Sharpens Iron with 56kg at $5.89. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 14 over 1609m, 10 len behind Bermuda Blitz carrying 56kg at $4.95.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 16/08/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:37.25 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.89 |
4/8 | 14/07/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:36.12 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.95 |
4/7 | 28/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:08.99 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $10.06 |
4/9 | 08/06/2025 | 99 | CLM 3U | $127,527.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:10.12 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $10.15 |
8/11 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $208,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 51kg | 1:38.03 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $22.70 |
7/7 | 25/01/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:11.22 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track June 27 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Dancin For Gold with 56kg at $5.89. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at this track May 11 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Trust Issues with 56kg at $3.75.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 27/06/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $118,196.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:08.99 | 9-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.89 |
7/9 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $127,527.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:10.12 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $4.77 |
2/5 | 11/05/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $118,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:09.14 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
9/12 | 01/03/2025 | 246 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $131,621.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:18.65 | 6-10-9 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $5.43 |
3/6 | 28/06/2024 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $108,761.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:15.73 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.61 |
3/8 | 12/05/2024 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:15.12 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.73 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Ellis Park on August 24 over 1106m, 17 len behind Cheval De Guerre with 53.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on December 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dapper Moon carrying 54.5kg at $7.50.
Last Starts 20 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 | 24/08/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:02.76 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
8/8 | 17/05/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:14.97 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $9.29 |
2/6 | 18/04/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $124,601.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.73 |
2/8 | 20/03/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $83,994.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 7-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 21/02/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3 | $85,346.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:04.05 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $15.20 |
2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:41.78 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 9 over 1710m, 11 len behind Public Defender carrying 56kg at $52.20. Before that second last of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1710m, 12 len behind Esmark carrying 56kg at $49.39.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 09/08/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:39.92 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $52.20 |
7/8 | 20/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:40.67 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $49.39 |
8/8 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:36.38 | 1-8-8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $3.81 |
4/8 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:09.86 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $15.07 |
2/7 | 01/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:35.44 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $24.67 |
6/10 | 10/04/2025 | 314 | CLM 3U | $78,275.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | M | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:17.67 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $17.31 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1207m, 4 len behind Dancin For Gold carrying 55.5kg at $7.94. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Dancin For Gold carrying 56kg at $7.86.
Last Starts 42 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 | 02/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $65,891.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:10.20 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.94 |
2/9 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $118,196.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:08.99 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.86 |
2/8 | 04/06/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $118,196.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:21.97 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $19.06 |
4/8 | 25/04/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $57,508.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:10.82 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
1/7 | 04/04/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Erik Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:11.29 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
2/11 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,364.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:11.01 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |