Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
MO WORK (4) went fast early over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) last time and went on to score by 1.5 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. SHARONS BEACH (3) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being in contention on the corner over 1408m at Keeneland, beaten one length. That followed a win at Santa Anita the start prior. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to feature. GORDON'S LEGACY (5) debuted with a win two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when in the firing line on the turn before winding up in second over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten a nose. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. GOOD MOJO (6) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1207m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Master Mule carrying 53.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at this track May 17 over 1710m defeating Redemption Time carrying 56kg at $5.49. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 215 | ALLOW 4U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:09.59 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $116,279.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56.5kg | 1:37.09 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 26/06/2025 | 40 | CLM 4U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:43.52 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.69 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $98,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:42.43 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.49 |
| 5/9 | 30/04/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $99,042.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:22.43 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $4.61 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | CLM 4U | $35,427.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:39.22 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Keeneland April 10 over 1308m defeating Barker carrying 56.5kg at $16.44. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1609m, nose behind Bourbon Flight with 57kg at $11.14. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56.5kg | 1:18.64 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $16.44 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.14 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | 1:13.12 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.48 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $7.10 |
| 7/11 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:23.77 | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $11.17 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:37.25 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $8.47 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind General Graham with 54.5kg at $2.30. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita February 20 over 1207m defeating Dreaming On carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:24.41 | 8-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 167 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.95 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:36.93 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Turfway Park on February 19 over 1308m, 11 len behind Rock N Roll Bolt carrying 56kg at $5.38. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at Keeneland April 16 over 1408m defeating Attersee carrying 56kg at $3.30. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 14 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 | 16/04/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:23.92 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 4-2-7 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $5.38 |
| 6/10 | 27/11/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.64 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $12.73 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.51 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:08.63 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.41 |
| 8/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:23.51 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $30.31 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Santa Anita Turf February 22 over 1308m defeating Sand Bagger with 56kg at $15.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on March 27 over 1308m, nose behind I'm Otter Here with 56kg at $2.60. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 27/03/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:16.14 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Fairgrounds January 19 over 1207m, 9 len behind Maximum Bourbon carrying 54.5kg at $14. On debut third of 10 at this track June 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Lambo carrying 53.5kg at $19.42. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 101 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 | 19/01/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.58 | 5-4-7 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.49 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $7.59 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:24.03 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.79 |
| 4/12 | 22/10/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:10.13 | 2-4-4 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $8.82 |
| 4/12 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $11.62 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:00.69 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Fairgrounds December 27 over 1207m, 20 len behind Fully Volatile with 54.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track November 2 over 1207m defeating You Belong Here with 53.5kg at $5.15. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 124 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 | 27/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:10.12 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | 210 | CLM 3U | $116,031.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.15 |
| 8/9 | 06/04/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3 | $100,639.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SP | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:27.16 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $13.07 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:46.49 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $11.30 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2024 | 29 | MDN OCLM 2 | $49,307.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:47.25 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:45.20 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.86 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First start got back early 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on March 29 2025 over 1408m, 11 len behind Racing Driver carrying 53.5kg at $17.10. Returned from break won by 0.5 len at Oaklawn Park March 22 over 1207m defeating Capital Connection with 56kg at $6.70. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 39 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 | 22/03/2026 | 358 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:10.39 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:23.62 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park on February 28 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Utopian with 56.5kg at $7.44. Second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Turfway Park March 28 over 1308m defeating Universal Sound with 56kg at $4.12. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 33 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 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:17.05 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.12 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 275 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56.5kg | 1:17.79 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.44 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:43.23 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Y | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:47.71 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $11.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2025 | 74 | MDN 3U | $128,411.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55kg | 1:41.48 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 21/12/2024 | 58 | MDN 3U | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.92 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 4th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on April 8 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Zun Day with 54.5kg at $10.80. Before that second last of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 26 over 1609m, 19 len behind Western Warrior carrying 51kg at $14.20. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3 | $49,491.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:10.25 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.80 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $82,865.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51kg | 1:38.96 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $14.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 61 | HCP 3 | $84,165.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 50.5kg | 1:45.44 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $45.60 |
| 11/11 | 27/12/2025 | 44 | HCP 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:39.74 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $15.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.56 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:18.13 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $25.27 |