Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance
JOE SHIESTY (2) produced a good effort last start when third over this distance in the G2 Woodford Stakes at Keeneland (Turf), beaten 0.4 lengths. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts two wins and one placing. Expect a bold showing. HEART HEADED (4) has switched yards since scoring by one length at this track over 1106m on November 14. In the mix despite the unknowns. DHABAB (8) finished third two runs back at Kentucky (Turf) then improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1106m at Keeneland (Turf). C Lanerie scored on him last time and retains the ride. Looks well placed so expect another big run. NOTHING BETTER (9) resumed over 1207m at Aqueduct (Turf) last time out and showed good speed to lead throughout, scoring by half a length. Strong performer when second up with a win and three minor placings from six appearances. Has a solid record at this journey with seven wins from 19 starts and is a key contender.

Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Ellis Park August 8 over 1106m, 6 len behind Doncho with 55.5kg at $7.16. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Saratoga in the LR July 4 over 1106m, 7 len behind Bring Theband Home carrying 55.5kg at $29.75.
Last Starts 111 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 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 0:59.75 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $7.16 |
| 8/11 | 04/07/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 0:59.90 | 5-4-8 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $29.75 |
| 5/10 | 18/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $223,642.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:02.09 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.98 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2025 | 229 | LR OPEN 4U | $201,288.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 0:55.47 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $14.20 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2024 | 65 | LR OPEN 3U | $187,970.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:11.42 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 04/05/2024 | 85 | LR OPEN 4U | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:07.58 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Keeneland in the G2 Woodford Stakes on October 4 over 1106m, 0.4 len behind Khaadem with 55kg at $6.91. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ellis Park in LR on August 3 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Bear River with 56kg at $4.40.
Last Starts 54 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 | 04/10/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:02.18 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $6.91 |
| 8/10 | 03/08/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:00.68 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 195 | LR OPEN 3U | $349,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 0:55.87 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.27 |
| 2/11 | 24/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $225,266.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:01.65 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $214,612.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:02.15 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.65 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $187,861.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:01.82 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.81 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 7 at this track in LR on November 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Roll On Big Joe carrying 55kg at $4.57. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Cat On Time with 55kg at $3.53.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:09.58 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $4.57 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:15.21 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.53 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $5.57 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $349,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 0:55.87 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.37 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2025 | 154 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:08.04 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.28 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $342,466.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 2-7-7 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1408m, 5 len behind Tap Into This with 55kg at $12.49. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track November 14 over 1106m defeating Smokey Smokey carrying 54.5kg at $6.17.
Last Starts 13 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 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.17 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:25.47 | 6-1-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.49 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $91,743.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:34.73 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $67,188.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/04/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,224.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:33.76 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $9.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/03/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,754.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Keeneland on October 9 over 1106m, 13 len behind Can't Deny It carrying 53.5kg at $3.68. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Kentucky August 30 over 1207m defeating Stiglets carrying 54.5kg at $2.77.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3 | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:03.14 | 1-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $3.68 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $294,574.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:09.11 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.77 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 106 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:00.69 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.74 |
| 9/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Y | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:47.71 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $11.53 |

Jockey: Christopher Emigh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Keeneland on October 18 over 1106m, 3 len behind Dhabab with 56kg at $19.05. The race before that 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 4 over 1308m, 4 len behind Script carrying 55kg at $13.20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:02.61 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.05 |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 55kg | 1:13.32 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $13.20 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 66 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 0:59.75 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $14.65 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 0:55.61 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN 3U | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | Christopher A Emigh | 55kg | 1:02.35 | 3-9-9 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $26.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/04/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 3U | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:04.21 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $49.28 |

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Kentucky August 31 over 1308m, 5 len behind Banjo Chris with 56kg at $11.01. Previously first up; third of 10 at Keeneland April 18 over 1106m, 2 len behind No Nay Hudson carrying 56kg at $13.04.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 3-7-6 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $11.01 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:00.68 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $39.32 |
| 4/5 | 05/07/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $155,428.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:39.38 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:00.96 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.19 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2025 | 145 | ALLOW 4U | $223,642.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:02.09 | 5-4-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $13.04 |
| 9/11 | 24/11/2024 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $225,266.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:01.65 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $6.02 |

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Keeneland October 18 over 1106m defeating Script carrying 55kg at $8.23. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kentucky on August 31 over 1308m, 0.9 len behind Banjo Chris with 56kg at $5.18.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:02.61 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.23 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.18 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 0:59.75 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.09 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:01.22 | 8-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $214,058.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 0:55.18 | 12-7-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $15.27 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $136,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:15.67 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.14 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len at Aqueduct November 2 over 1207m defeating Step Forward carrying 55kg at $6.64. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Colonial Downs in LR on August 9 over 1106m, 13 len behind Witty with 55.5kg at $3.90.
Last Starts 25 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 | 02/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:08.27 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.64 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:02.52 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,963.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:02.37 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 210 | LR OPEN 4U | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:07.53 | 1-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $289,017.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:07.74 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $220,588.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 1:02.58 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Wise Dan Stakes June 28 over 1710m, 12 len behind Brilliant Berti with 53.5kg at $53.43. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the LR May 1 over 1207m, 9 len behind Fort Bragg carrying 54.5kg at $29.46.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 58 | G2 OPEN 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.41 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $53.43 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:08.04 | 9-10-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $29.46 |
| 8/14 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:41.88 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $59.10 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $241,935.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:38.98 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2024 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,931.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.02 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2024 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $456,621.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.34 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $17.40 |