Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
PRINCESS MADISON (4) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 4.5 lengths back in third over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. FLASH WEAR (6) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1408m at Keeneland, an improvement on her fifth at this track the run before. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CERVARO DELLA SALA (2) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) four weeks ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. AMARTH (1) is back at the races for the first time since June 22. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1609m at Aqueduct. Comes here with definite top-three claims.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track June 22 over 1609m, 5 len behind Impel with 53.5kg at $2.44. Previously first up; second of 8 at Aqueduct in the LR March 1 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Drexel Hill with 53.5kg at $24.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/06/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.13 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.44 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $468,750.00 | Pimlico | 1811m | SP | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:52.05 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,198,083.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 4-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $33.99 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN F 3 | $321,027.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:41.46 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $24.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2024 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $154,083.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:43.72 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:45.83 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.91 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at Keeneland October 8 over 1408m defeating No What Ifs carrying 55kg at $7.75. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1408m, 8 len behind Golden Irish with 55kg at $21.78.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:24.47 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.75 |
| 4/11 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $126,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Good | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:23.38 | 10-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $21.78 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $65,891.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.10 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.14 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2025 | 60 | CLM FM 3U | $108,865.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:09.51 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.81 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $99,042.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:23.17 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.84 |
| 1/12 | 11/04/2025 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $78,275.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | M | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:18.06 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.25 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Ellis Park August 3 over 1207m, 20 len behind Hillerito with 55.5kg at $10.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at this track June 5 over 1106m, 7 len behind Out Too Late carrying 55kg at $25.72.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:09.13 | 8-7-10 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $10.40 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 0:56.53 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $27.68 |
| 10/10 | 05/06/2025 | 165 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 55kg | 1:01.43 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $25.72 |
| 8/9 | 22/12/2024 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $204,931.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | 1:10.02 | 3-6-8 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $16.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | M | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.25 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.75 |
| 2/5 | 30/10/2024 | 35 | ALLOW F 3 | $203,757.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.34 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.19 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on September 21 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Hillerito with 55kg at $3.87. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on August 22 over 1207m, 3 len behind Tricky Temper carrying 55.5kg at $3.40.
Last Starts 46 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 | 21/09/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:09.51 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.87 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:10.58 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:16.98 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 06/07/2025 | 294 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:15.73 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.04 |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2024 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $197,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.25 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $2.11 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,152,074.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:24.18 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. Oaklawn Park January 18 over 1207m defeating Lassie My Girl carrying 51kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at this track October 30 2024 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Halina's Forte carrying 55.5kg at $10.53.
Last Starts 292 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/01/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 51kg | 1:11.71 | 6-4-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2024 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $109,589.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:15.86 | 3-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $3.74 |
| 3/5 | 30/10/2024 | 180 | ALLOW F 3 | $203,757.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:04.34 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.53 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $214,067.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.51 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2024 | 16 | LR OPEN F 3 | $230,415.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.92 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2024 | 47 | HCP F 3 | $100,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:10.86 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Keeneland on October 5 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Sudden Switch carrying 53.5kg at $7.58. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track in LR on September 20 over 1710m, 16 len behind Immersive carrying 53.5kg at $17.05.
Last Starts 32 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 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $198,777.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:27.29 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.58 |
| 5/5 | 20/09/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:42.64 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $17.05 |
| 1/5 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | M | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:36.72 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.43 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:28.19 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.02 |
| 5/11 | 25/05/2025 | 17 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:37.20 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.67 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2025 | 53 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:16.76 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $18.58 |