Churchill Downs Race 13 - Race 13 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BUETANE (10) is a talented colt who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 15 lengths behind Albus over 1811m in the G2 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct (Dirt). Can improve with Lasix added for the first time today. GILDED BANDIT (8) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by half a length over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt). Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and he is definitely worth including. NOBLE AFFAIR (11) raced on the speed when resuming last start and battled on well but found one better over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Expected to be in the finish. HEARTILY (2) closed last prep three-and-a-half months ago when he finished sixth over 1308m at Turfway Park. Key player.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park in LR on March 21 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Outfielder with 53.5kg at $7.44. The run before that 6th of 9 at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Candy King carrying 53.5kg at $3.17. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:10.65 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.44 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:38.75 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.17 |
| 1/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.09 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 8 at Turfway Park on January 15 over 1308m, 6 len behind Gnome carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 6 len win at Keeneland October 4 over 1207m defeating Liberty Valance carrying 54kg at $1.88. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 105 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 | 15/01/2026 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:18.98 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/4 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $380,518.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:11.17 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $2.96 |
| 1/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.88 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Colonial Downs Turf in the LR September 6 over 1106m, 16 len behind Royal Testament with 54.5kg at $54.70. On debut fifth of 12 at Keeneland April 7 2025 over 905m, 10 len behind Pinky Finger with 54kg at $78.33. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 236 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 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $54.70 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 0:56.87 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $14.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Good | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:05.25 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $49,767.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 0:58.48 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Angel Serpa | 54kg | 1:04.73 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $30.29 |
| 5/12 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Good | Angel Serpa | 54kg | 0:52.56 | 10-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $78.33 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Keeneland April 10 over 1207m defeating Puteketeke carrying 53.5kg at $46.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on November 7 over 1710m, 9 len behind Mesquite with 54kg at $115.91. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 98 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:11.38 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $46.50 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $25.60 |
| 9/11 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.25 |
| 6/11 | 07/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:45.21 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $115.91 |
| 12/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 10-12-12 | 12 |
| 18.5L | $29.65 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Tampa Bay Downs February 8 over 1408m defeating Ramajay with 54kg at $3.40. Last start second last of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs in the G3 Tampa Bay Derby on March 7 over 1710m, 13 len behind The Puma carrying 55.5kg at $19.60. Will find this too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $561,798.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 8-6-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $19.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:24.58 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf in LR on March 29 over 1710m, 6 len behind Mr Mo's Magic with 54.5kg at $5.10. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds Turf March 7 over 1609m defeating Obelus with 53kg at $5.20. Rather invest elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Hunter Rea | 54.5kg | 1:43.20 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/11 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Hunter Rea | 53kg | 1:37.86 | 8-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/4 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Y | Deshawn L Parker | 52kg | 1:38.59 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 9-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $30.30 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Englishman carrying 54kg at $40.90. The race before that second last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 22 over 1609m, 11 len behind Remember Mamba with 54kg at $22.80. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54kg | 1:08.76 | 2-6-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $40.90 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $22.80 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.17 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/11/2025 | 116 | ALLOW 2 | $59,542.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Rene Diaz | 53.5kg | 1:31.37 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $13.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CG 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | Good | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:31.75 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 0:58.64 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1207m, 3 len behind Lincoln's Law with 55.5kg at $4.40. Last start won by 0.5 len at Keeneland April 4 over 1308m defeating Deep Flame carrying 53.5kg at $4.16. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.16 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs in the G3 Tampa Bay Derby on March 7 over 1710m, 12 len behind The Puma with 55.5kg at $53.20. The run before that ran last of 10 at Fairgrounds in the G3 Lecomte Stakes on January 17 over 1710m, 13 len behind Golden Tempo carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $561,798.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $53.20 |
| 10/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 3-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $9.80 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 65 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $14.19 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently second last of 12 at Aqueduct in the G2 Wood Memorial on April 4 over 1811m, 15 len behind Albus with 56kg at $11.38. The run before that 4th of 10 at Colonial Downs in LR on March 14 over 1811m, 6 len behind Incredibolt with 56kg at $2.50. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 5-10-11 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $11.38 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $702,247.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:47.76 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,426,534.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53kg | 1:44.85 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.10 |
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | 131 | G2 OPEN 3 | $298,954.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:21.12 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:22.35 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.17 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 28 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Two Seven O with 55kg at $1.70. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Fairgrounds January 24 over 1207m defeating Corona De Oro with 54.5kg at $4. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:10.08 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |