Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Claiming
PROTECTIVE (4) finds it hard to win with just one success from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 12 lengths. Finds the right race this time and can salute. MCDUDE (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to make amends. TAUNTING (7) gave away a considerable start over 1811m in stakes class at Hawthorne (Turf) last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. One to watch for in the closing stages. BRILLIANT MAN (9) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten one length. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run. Something for the Multiples: ASK ARTHUR (8)

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 20 len behind Batter Up carrying 53.5kg at $12.53. The run before that 4th of 7 at Del Mar on August 23 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Spearfish carrying 55kg at $17.50.
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 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 4-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $12.53 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:42.86 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $17.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $47,401.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:38.10 | 5-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $107,309.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:15.59 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.41 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $96,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 52kg | 1:44.57 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $19.83 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:42.71 | 1-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $21.13 |

Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on September 24 over 1207m, 4 len behind My Own with 53.5kg at $22.66. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 3 over 1207m, 12 len behind Uncle William carrying 53.5kg at $20.46.
Last Starts 38 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 | 24/09/2025 | 52 | CLM 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:10.04 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $22.66 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:09.48 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $20.46 |
| 4/7 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 3 | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:22.68 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $34.99 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2025 | 40 | CLM 3 | $133,748.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:08.97 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $27.27 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3 | $273,438.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:09.92 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $42.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $95,847.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 1:11.24 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on October 9 over 1673m, 14 len behind Fountain Run with 55.5kg at $7.80. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 9 len behind Batter Up with 55.5kg at $9.08. Others read better.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:42.14 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $7.80 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.31 | 3-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $9.08 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:37.25 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $14.28 |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:17.46 | 5-9-9 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $2.79 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Andres Calleja | 56kg | 1:44.21 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.59 |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:36.27 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.71 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 61 days. Last start 5th of 10 at Saratoga on August 31 over 1609m, 12 len behind Tap Into This carrying 56kg at $8.80. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Gulfstream Park on January 5 over 2414m, 4 len behind Brees with 54.5kg at $13.20.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | 238 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:37.06 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $8.80 |
| 7/12 | 05/01/2025 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $154,839.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 2:25.55 | 5-6-7 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $13.20 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:54.48 | 11-7-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $7.69 |
| 10/11 | 21/09/2024 | 31 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,470,588.00 | Parx | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:51.89 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $12.80 |
| 1/4 | 21/08/2024 | 38 | MDN 3U | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 2:06.43 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.05 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2024 | 36 | MDN 3U | $150,376.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.72 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Ellis Park August 16 over 1609m, 18 len behind Iron Sharpens Iron with 53.5kg at $15.40. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at this track May 17 over 1308m, 9 len behind Holster with 53.5kg at $12.85.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/08/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:37.25 | 1-8-8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $15.40 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:20.70 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $46.33 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 217 | CLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:14.97 | 2-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $12.85 |
| 9/12 | 12/10/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:36.35 | 12-10-9 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $35.24 |
| 8/11 | 14/09/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN 2 | $441,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.08 | 7-10-8 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $50.38 |
| 1/11 | 26/08/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:38.65 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $5.15 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Hawthorne in LR on October 5 over 1811m, 9 len behind Anegada with 56kg at $11.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Hawthorne on September 7 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Bettera with 54.5kg at $1.60.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Hawthorne | 1811m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:48.71 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $11.70 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $47,401.00 | Hawthorne | 1710m | FM | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:43.07 | 1-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $48,062.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:37.01 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $47,401.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | Good | Luis H Colon | 53.5kg | 1:32.43 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $46,656.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Good | Luis H Colon | 54kg | 1:37.06 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $46,875.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Luis H Colon | 54.5kg | 1:11.96 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track June 13 over 1710m, 10 len behind Thomas Aquinas with 56kg at $4.42. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Turfway Park December 21 over 1609m, 7 len behind Ocean Victory carrying 53.5kg at $9.22.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $107,309.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:43.52 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.42 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $96,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:44.57 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2025 | 45 | CLM 3U | $92,652.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:18.14 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $9.43 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:40.32 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2025 | 36 | CLM 4U | $56,452.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:40.23 | 1-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $9.12 |
| 6/11 | 21/12/2024 | 78 | CLM 3U | $53,929.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:37.45 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $9.22 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Batter Up with 55.5kg at $7.86. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on November 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Redemption Time carrying 53.5kg at $5.71.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | 232 | CLM 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | 1:36.31 | 6-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.86 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2025 | 57 | HCP 4U | $109,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 53kg | 1:46.67 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $13.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $100,457.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.17 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.71 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2024 | 63 | CLM 3U | $82,192.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:51.75 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2024 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $279,412.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 2:26.12 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 23.0L | $62.82 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2024 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $56,836.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:52.76 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.84 |

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on September 26 over 1609m, 36 len behind Escalation Clause with 55.5kg at $19.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1609m, 6 len behind Iron Sharpens Iron with 56kg at $5.16.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/09/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:36.69 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 36.1L | $19.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:37.25 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.16 |
| 8/8 | 21/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:42.81 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $29.39 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:09.86 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $30.64 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2025 | 314 | CLM 3U | $124,601.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $34.06 |
| 6/7 | 08/06/2024 | 145 | CLM 3U | $99,698.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:44.32 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.42 |