Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
TAPTASTIC (8) ran third at his latest appearance over 1811m at Oaklawn Park, clocking in 6 lengths from the winner. This looks an ideal assignment. MAKE MY DAY (6) has been kept fresh since an all-the-way win over 1710m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Should be prominent again and is a top chance. OUR MONEYMAN (9) showed good pace and went on to score by 0.8 lengths when resuming last time out over 1710m at Listed level at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. MEMORY (4) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 0.8 lengths last time over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Should settle in a handy position. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Oaklawn Park April 3 over 1710m defeating Transformational with 53.5kg at $4.70. Before that second last in a small field at Santa Anita on February 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind Blacksmith carrying 55.5kg at $22.50. Tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:45.81 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.54 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $22.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:47.46 | 3-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 6/12 | 30/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $9.30 |
| 5/7 | 13/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:38.01 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 37.1L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $24.50 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1207m, 12 len behind Lincoln's Law with 55.5kg at $6.20. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Gulfstream Park March 28 over 1609m defeating Bourbon Dream with 55.5kg at $4.20. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:38.35 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, won by a 0.1 len at Gulfstream Park February 28 over 1609m defeating Royal Crescent carrying 55.5kg at $19.30. Second-up 9th of 12 at Aqueduct in the G2 Wood Memorial on April 4 over 1811m, 8 len behind Albus carrying 56kg at $19.02. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $19.02 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 9 at Santa Anita on March 7 over 1308m, 12 len behind Crude Velocity with 55.5kg at $4. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita April 2 over 1609m defeating Silent Way carrying 54kg at $5.80. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 28 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 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Chayton with 52kg at $9.42. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Turfway Park March 27 over 1609m defeating Midway Munny with 52kg at $6.33. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:37.92 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.33 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 103 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:39.60 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.42 |
| 8/8 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 1-8-8 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $33.76 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:46.04 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.63 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:43.80 | 7-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $19.22 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 7 over 1646m, 14 len behind Emerging Market carrying 54kg at $4.10. Last start won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park March 20 over 1710m defeating Stompin Grapes carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 20/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | SP | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:42.57 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:39.11 | 9-3-3 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 4 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Thailand with 53.5kg at $5. The start before that 8th of 14 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG3 SAUG3 SAUDI DERBY on February 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Al Haram with 57kg at $41. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:45.56 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/14 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | SAUG3 OPEN CGF 3 | $561,798.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 57kg | 1:38.45 | - | 12 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.76 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $10.70 |
| 4/7 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $35.48 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:44.67 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $14.37 |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:46.09 | 1-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.33 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.5 len at Oaklawn Park March 8 over 1609m defeating Dawn At Normandy carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Oaklawn Park in the G1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 over 1811m, 6 len behind Renegade carrying 55kg at $13.20. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,106,742.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | M | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:38.13 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds LR March 22 over 1710m defeating Wherethehitsare with 55.5kg at $1.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Keeneland October 19 over 1207m defeating Trouble Calling carrying 54kg at $7.01. Sure to run well.
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 | 78 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,729.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.41 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.60 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:11.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.01 |
| 2/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.32 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 10 over 1710m, 5 len behind Touch Of Fire carrying 53.5kg at $17.64. The race before that second last of 7 at Turfway Park in LR on March 21 over 1710m, 10 len behind Bull By The Horns carrying 54.5kg at $2.57. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 3-7-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $17.64 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:45.76 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $2.57 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 132 | HCP 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:41.17 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $3.59 |
| 7/12 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:42.51 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $25.17 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,529,052.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:33.72 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $3.26 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, won by 2.5 len at Gulfstream Park February 28 over 1207m defeating Quentin B carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cannoneer with 56kg at $2.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:36.23 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 9-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Fairgrounds in the G2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 over 1911m, 14 len behind Emerging Market carrying 55.5kg at $83.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park in the G3 Southwest Stakes on February 6 over 1710m, 6 len behind Silent Tactic with 53kg at $63.40. Can't make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:55.18 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $83.60 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,426,534.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | 1:44.85 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $63.40 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 2-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:11.77 | 4-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $32.49 |
| 9/12 | 26/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 3-6-9 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $3.76 |