Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming
PITKIN (5) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 28. Can take up where he left off. HIGGINS BOAT (6) has switched yards since finishing fifth seven weeks ago over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf. Worth serious consideration. CLEVER MISCHIEF (9) finished just 0.6 lengths from the winner in third when returning from a layoff last start over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) after racing in the leading division. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ESMARK (3) never really threatened when resuming last time out, finishing midfield and beaten 6 lengths over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Should be in the finish. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 9 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Reagan's Wit with 53.5kg at $32.01. The race before that second last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 16 over 1106m, 9 len behind Vesture carrying 54.5kg at $9. No surprise if he was in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:34.98 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $32.01 |
| 6/7 | 16/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:34.58 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:35.17 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.93 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:17.76 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $5.81 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Keeneland on April 4 over 1408m, 9 len behind U Devil You with 53.5kg at $54.58. Before that 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Furio with 54.5kg at $3.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:26.46 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $54.58 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.12 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:02.28 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $12.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $155,456.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:12.10 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.63 |
| 4/6 | 20/12/2025 | 308 | ALLOW 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:16.70 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.28 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $161,031.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.69 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 7th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Reagan's Wit carrying 53.5kg at $31.99. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 26 over 1710m defeating War And Majesty with 53.5kg at $6.12. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/04/2026 | 250 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:34.98 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $31.99 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:47.13 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.91 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:40.67 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.84 |
| 1/12 | 26/05/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 7-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.12 |
| 6/12 | 13/04/2025 | 225 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.71 | 9-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $15.98 |
| 3/12 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $261,137.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:10.02 | 11-6-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $20.17 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Turfway Park February 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Tapit Shoes carrying 56kg at $30.45. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Turfway Park in the LR December 21 over 1609m, 10 len behind Encino carrying 56.5kg at $19.68. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 70 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 | 27/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $30.45 |
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:42.37 | 9-9-11 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $71.60 |
| 7/9 | 21/12/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56.5kg | 1:36.37 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $19.68 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:36.69 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $19.24 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $321,101.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:32.13 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $59.17 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $158,140.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:42.02 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Gulfstream Park Turf February 28 over 1710m defeating Smooth Breeze with 55kg at $6.60. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Churchill Downs November 28 over 1207m, 8 len behind Vital Mind carrying 55.5kg at $5.17. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 69 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 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 4U | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 6/9 | 28/11/2025 | 234 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.96 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $5.17 |
| 4/12 | 08/04/2025 | 52 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.79 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.87 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:23.49 | 9-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 8 len behind Big To Do carrying 56kg at $8.70. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf in LR on June 14 over 1811m, 34 len behind Redistricting carrying 53.5kg at $24.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/03/2026 | 279 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $8.70 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $233,281.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | Good | Gabriel Maldonado | 53.5kg | 1:49.78 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 34.3L | $24.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2025 | 231 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,054.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:39.91 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.10 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $735,294.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:47.76 | 2-8-9 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $26.70 |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2024 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3 | $921,659.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:55.81 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $16.80 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2024 | 58 | LR OPEN 3 | $160,121.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:42.69 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1106m, 4 len behind Golden Afternoon with 55.5kg at $30.19. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Nantasket Beach with 55.5kg at $26.37. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 12 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 | 26/04/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $30.19 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $19.42 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.11 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $23.70 |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:09.63 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:07.47 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.16 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $310,078.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:32.44 | 6-4-5 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $17.34 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Capitol Hill with 53.5kg at $4.34. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 24 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mi Bago with 55kg at $8. Even fitter and is an excellent winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.34 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:34.11 | 5-2-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 301 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,821.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:38.67 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.20 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2025 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $154,093.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:32.99 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2024 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,991.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:40.14 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 09/10/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:44.05 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.69 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Turfway Park March 20 over 1710m defeating Skyro with 56kg at $19.95. Last start 6th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1710m, 11 len behind Just A Touch carrying 53.5kg at $36.23. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $36.23 |
| 1/12 | 20/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $19.95 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $153,961.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:37.88 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.34 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:36.79 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $6.87 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:41.46 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.98 |
| 11/12 | 12/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Samuel Camacho Jr | 55.5kg | 2:27.33 | 2-12-11 | 9 |
| 25.1L | $117.11 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Shakertown Stakes on April 4 over 1106m, 8 len behind My Boy Prince carrying 55.5kg at $29.44. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 14 over 1106m defeating Smokey Smokey with 54.5kg at $6.17. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/04/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.11 | 10-12-11 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $29.44 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:01.63 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $91,884.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:01.96 | 2-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.27 | 1-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.24 |
| 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 |