Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
IMPLEMENTATION (4) has switched yards since finishing second two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1207m at Keeneland. Expected to feature on best form. BENDOOG (8) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Will be handy in transit despite the tricky draw. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. GUN PARTY (9) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance 11 weeks ago over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt). Can make his presence felt. FULL SCREEN (7) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1609m at this track. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kentucky in the LR August 28 over 1673m, 11 len behind Lagynos with 55.5kg at $16.85. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track December 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Hall Of Fame carrying 53.5kg at $9.05.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/08/2025 | 54 | LR OPEN 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-7 | 4 | 
 | 11.1L | $16.85 | 
| 1/7 | 05/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:32.62 | 7-5-1 | 7 | 
 | 0.3L | $2.74 | 
| 1/12 | 01/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:35.86 | 8-4-1 | 7 | 
 | 0.5L | $4.36 | 
| 2/11 | 01/05/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 8-3-2 | 4 | 
 | 0.3L | $19.09 | 
| 6/12 | 07/03/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $131,621.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 1:47.36 | 8-7-6 | 5 | 
 | 5.9L | $3.28 | 
| 2/7 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $132,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 2:06.19 | 4-2-2 | 4 | 
 | 0.3L | $3.34 | 

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 Ack Ack Handicap on September 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tumbarumba with 55kg at $41.89. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Cat On Time carrying 55kg at $13.27. Comes into this in ordinary form.
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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:35.44 | 4-4-5 | 6 | 
 | 7.0L | $41.89 | 
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:15.21 | 5-7-4 | 1 | 
 | 4.5L | $13.27 | 
| 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 | 

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Oaklawn Park February 16 over 1710m defeating Sir Greylind with 53.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis in the G3 Indiana Derby July 6 2024 over 1710m, 10 len behind Dragoon Guard carrying 56kg at $32.90.
Last Starts 257 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 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,950.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:44.51 | 3-2-1 | 1 | 
 | 0.5L | $4.50 | 
| 2/9 | 25/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $211,290.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:45.13 | 6-2-2 | 8 | 
 | 3.8L | $12.10 | 
| 4/9 | 05/01/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $211,290.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:44.87 | 1-3-4 | 6 | 
 | 3.6L | $10.50 | 
| 8/8 | 26/11/2024 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $456,621.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:41.69 | 2-8-8 | 1 | 
 | 34.5L | $8.00 | 
| 1/9 | 24/10/2024 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $173,410.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:50.59 | 3-1-1 | 9 | 
 | 1.0L | $32.12 | 
| 1/7 | 30/09/2024 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,059.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Oscar Villarreal | 51kg | 1:40.44 | 1-1-1 | 4 | 
 | 4.3L | $2.80 | 

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on October 12 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Track Mate with 55kg at $3.42. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kentucky in the G2 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes on August 30 over 1207m, 6 len behind Bear River carrying 55kg at $21.65. Working up to a win.
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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:10.11 | 5-3-2 | 2 | 
 | 1.3L | $3.42 | 
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:07.71 | 12-11-8 | 1 | 
 | 6.8L | $21.65 | 
| 1/6 | 05/07/2025 | 98 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | M | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:09.95 | 5-1-1 | 1 | 
 | 2.0L | $3.20 | 
| 1/8 | 29/03/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 4U | $261,490.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:22.48 | 7-1-1 | 3 | 
 | 2.5L | $5.40 | 
| 2/9 | 25/01/2025 | 77 | G3 OPEN 4U | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.52 | 8-2-2 | 2 | 
 | 2.8L | $19.00 | 
| 9/10 | 09/11/2024 | 65 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54.5kg | 1:08.42 | 10-9-9 | 7 | 
 | 4.9L | $12.30 | 

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on September 18 over 1811m, 5 len behind Bernin Hot carrying 55.5kg at $5.46. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Saratoga on August 22 over 1811m, 7 len behind Film Star carrying 56.5kg at $5.70.
Last Starts 43 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 | 18/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:49.24 | 4-6-6 | 6 | 
 | 4.9L | $5.46 | 
| 3/7 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | 1:50.03 | 7-6-3 | 6 | 
 | 7.0L | $5.70 | 
| 4/5 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $193,798.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:54.36 | 4-5-4 | 2 | 
 | 6.5L | $9.10 | 
| 3/5 | 05/07/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 4U | $155,428.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:39.38 | 5-3-3 | 2 | 
 | 2.8L | $5.80 | 
| 4/7 | 01/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $230,171.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:34.19 | 6-6-4 | 5 | 
 | 6.3L | $15.90 | 
| 6/9 | 01/05/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $546,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:34.93 | 6-9-6 | 4 | 
 | 3.1L | $12.07 | 

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Saratoga August 22 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Film Star carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at this track June 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Most Wanted carrying 55.5kg at $15.16.
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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | 1:50.03 | 5-2-2 | 7 | 
 | 1.5L | $5.60 | 
| 6/8 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:34.21 | 7-7-6 | 8 | 
 | 7.8L | $18.80 | 
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-2 | 4 | 
 | 5.5L | $6.40 | 
| 3/7 | 01/06/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $230,171.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:34.19 | 4-3-3 | 6 | 
 | 6.0L | $15.16 | 
| 3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 4U | $229,794.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:43.75 | 4-3-3 | 5 | 
 | 3.8L | $23.10 | 
| 4/14 | 23/02/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 1:41.88 | 7-4-4 | 6 | 
 | 6.4L | $69.90 | 

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on September 24 over 1710m, 4 len behind Dragoon Guard with 56kg at $3.79. Before that 3rd in a small field at Parx in LR on August 19 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Offaly Cool with 56kg at $2.80.
Last Starts 37 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 | 24/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $226,300.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:42.78 | 4-2-2 | 4 | 
 | 4.3L | $3.79 | 
| 3/6 | 19/08/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN 4U | $116,279.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:36.15 | 5-2-3 | 2 | 
 | 2.3L | $2.80 | 
| 4/7 | 04/07/2025 | 61 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,621.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 2:02.97 | 5-4-4 | 4 | 
 | 11.4L | $18.50 | 
| 1/5 | 04/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,750.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:50.31 | 5-2-1 | 5 | 
 | 0.8L | $1.45 | 
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $229,794.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53kg | 1:43.75 | 7-2-2 | 3 | 
 | 0.3L | $5.80 | 
| 2/7 | 14/03/2025 | 140 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,273.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:44.62 | 5-4-2 | 4 | 
 | 0.3L | $2.90 | 

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Entire back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation post a big 6 len win. Saratoga August 13 over 1609m defeating Stowaway carrying 56.5kg at $2.05. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Oaklawn Park March 1 over 1609m, 10 len behind I'm McDreamy carrying 53.5kg at $6.40.
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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/08/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:37.33 | 2-1-1 | 5 | 
 | 5.8L | $2.05 | 
| 1/6 | 29/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.53 | 4-1-1 | 6 | 
 | 2.5L | $2.39 | 
| 3/6 | 06/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | M | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:50.22 | 5-4-3 | 3 | 
 | 3.8L | $5.26 | 
| 2/6 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1911m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:55.93 | 2-2-2 | 1 | 
 | 1.3L | $2.91 | 
| 3/9 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:44.95 | 7-4-3 | 1 | 
 | 7.5L | $4.90 | 
| 3/10 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $206,022.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:44.81 | 7-7-3 | 1 | 
 | 4.3L | $12.90 | 

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Parx in LR on September 20 over 1308m, 2 len behind Buccherino carrying 56kg at $17.60. Before that 2nd in a small field at Parx in LR on August 19 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Buccherino carrying 56kg at $5.90.
Last Starts 41 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 | 20/09/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $229,358.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:15.41 | 4-5-6 | 7 | 
 | 2.1L | $17.60 | 
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $116,279.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:15.34 | 6-3-2 | 2 | 
 | 2.8L | $5.90 | 
| 5/8 | 18/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | 1:34.21 | 6-8-5 | 2 | 
 | 7.3L | $29.50 | 
| 3/4 | 28/06/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $272,162.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:10.53 | 4-4-3 | 1 | 
 | 1.8L | $3.80 | 
| 2/7 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $231,250.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:15.64 | 2-2-2 | 5 | 
 | 1.5L | $9.08 | 
| 6/6 | 01/05/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:07.84 | 6-6-LR | 5 | 
 | 99.0L | $9.25 |