Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
SUMOOD (8) is racing well. Scored at Turfway Park (Synthetic) two back then finished second, beaten 0.1 lengths, over 1811m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) at the latest appearance five weeks ago. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will prove tough to beat. LOVE'M OR LIAM (3) produced a reasonable effort when third last start over 1609m at Keeneland Turf, beaten a head. That followed a win at Gulfstream Park All Weather the start prior. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. CINISTER CIX (9) produced a good effort when narrowly defeated last time at Keeneland Turf (Turf) over 1609m. Genuine contender. TWO BEERS BY TEN (7) was a determined winner two back then raced on the speed last time before finishing third over 1609m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Should camp just off the leaders. Must be respected.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Del Mar Turf November 1 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Suchet with 54.5kg at $9.90. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track June 6 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Fond Farewell carrying 53.5kg at $3.57. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $267,176.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:41.96 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $9.90 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 53.5kg | 1:41.53 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $9.52 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $177,674.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1509m | FM | Pietro Moran | 52kg | 1:29.20 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 06/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $175,994.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1408m | FM | Pietro Moran | 52kg | 1:20.75 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2025 | 337 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.57 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2024 | 70 | MDN 2 | $167,368.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1207m | FM | Patrick Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:09.60 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.45 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Noble Confessor carrying 53.5kg at $10.94. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Keeneland Turf on October 4 over 1710m, 0.9 len behind Tenacious Leader with 55.5kg at $15.92. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 100 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 7-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $10.94 |
| 11/12 | 01/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 4-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $14.73 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:41.97 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $10.43 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:41.53 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $15.92 |
| 4/12 | 10/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:13.33 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $11.03 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:39.64 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.31 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1609m, head behind Noble Confessor with 53.5kg at $5.37. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather March 13 over 1710m defeating Limited Edition with 57kg at $4.10. Knocking on the door.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.37 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:43.17 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 37 | MDN 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | P Morales | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 9-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $8.05 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 252 | MDN 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 54.5kg | 1:35.51 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $6.66 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last in a small field at Colonial Downs on March 13 over 1408m, 10 len behind Multiverse carrying 56kg at $6.10. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 8 len behind Frosty Indulgence carrying 53.5kg at $11.52. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:27.25 | 10-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $11.52 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | 338 | ALLOW 3U | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:21.97 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2025 | 74 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:11.45 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.62 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN 45 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:15.05 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run 5th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Noble Confessor with 53.5kg at $32.97. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Turfway Park on January 24 2025 over 1609m, 10 len behind California Burrito carrying 53.5kg at $16.18. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 442 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $32.97 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2025 | 191 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $132,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:40.17 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $16.18 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $48,120.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 0:59.48 | 10-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1609m, 4 len behind King Size carrying 57.5kg at $4.70. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf February 26 over 1710m defeating The Brigade carrying 55kg at $3.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 57.5kg | 1:37.32 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:34.21 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:26.46 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.80 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $61,256.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:43.32 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $130,898.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:46.14 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $8.48 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1811m, 0.1 len behind A Bourbon For Toby carrying 53.5kg at $5.16. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Turfway Park February 18 over 1609m defeating Nyquistador carrying 57kg at $2.49. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/04/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.16 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.49 |
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:41.56 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.85 |
| 2/11 | 18/12/2025 | 237 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.08 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Y | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:47.71 | 7-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $4.46 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $128,411.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.32 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1609m, nose behind Noble Confessor with 53.5kg at $18.63. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park in LR on March 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Joe Shiesty carrying 55.5kg at $37.72. With a little improvement can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $18.63 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $175,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $37.72 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.06 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.66 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $12.99 |
| 5/11 | 26/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $34.31 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 17 over 1106m, 6 len behind Murdock carrying 56kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 6 2024 over 1207m, 7 len behind Bowstreet carrying 56kg at $19.90. Needs more time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 366 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:03.87 | 2-8-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $22.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:11.17 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $25.91 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $129,952.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.09 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $19.67 |
| 7/12 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $132,045.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:10.75 | 4-10-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $28.17 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $132,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:10.61 | 6-12-7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $11.55 |
| 1/12 | 14/12/2024 | 44 | MDN 3U | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Albin Jimenez | 55.5kg | 1:09.96 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $21.12 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 42 days. First-up won by 0.8 len at Gulfstream Park Turf February 22 over 1509m defeating Bull Shoals with 55.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on March 28 over 1509m, 2 len behind Immortalised with 54.5kg at $4.70. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:27.24 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:27.91 | 9-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $3.62 |
| 3/11 | 21/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:46.09 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.12 |
| 3/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.24 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 52 days. First-up 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Dairago carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Last start won by 0.8 len at Turfway Park March 18 over 1609m defeating Stonemont Reunion with 56.5kg at $6.71. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | 1:40.09 | 7-6-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.71 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | 1:41.07 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $12.70 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | 1:37.86 | 10-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $9.93 |
| 3/12 | 04/11/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 1:41.79 | 11-8-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2025 | 256 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | 1:41.74 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 28/12/2024 | 80 | ALLOW 3U | $124,807.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 51kg | 1:37.91 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $19.36 |