Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
MIRACLE MARK (1) missed the placings when resuming at Oaklawn Park two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at Oaklawn Park, beaten 2.75 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is ready to find the winners' list. GETHSEMANE (2) won his maiden three starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at his last two runs, most recently when second over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Blinkers go on today; looks a top chance. START MO UP (8) was unplaced on turf over 1710m at Sam Houston Park Turf two back then again couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing 12th over 1811m at Keeneland Turf. Strong contender back on the dirt. Can atone. HOT PROPERTY (9) stuck on well last start to finish third over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to make a big impact.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 44 days. Resuming 5th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on February 5 over 1710m, 17 len behind Nu What's New with 53.5kg at $28.30. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on March 27 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Barb with 55kg at $3. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:39.04 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 96 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:43.14 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $28.30 |
| 9/13 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $267,176.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.51 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $17.40 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:09.48 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:35.73 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $15.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:34.43 | 4-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Spirit Of A Walkon with 54.5kg at $1.88. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Thailand with 54.5kg at $3.22. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3 | $104,803.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.13 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.88 |
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.56 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.22 |
| 1/11 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.05 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Turfway Park February 19 over 1308m, 15 len behind Rock N Roll Bolt with 54kg at $24.68. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Keeneland October 22 over 1207m, 38 len behind El Prestigio carrying 55kg at $23.67. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 81 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 | 19/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 54kg | 1:18.20 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $24.68 |
| 8/12 | 08/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 2-9-8 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $18.02 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 1-4-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $12.02 |
| 5/11 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:57.07 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $86.40 |
| 12/12 | 22/10/2025 | 312 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:10.13 | 8-12-12 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $23.67 |
| 8/12 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | 1:10.28 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $19.21 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Keeneland on April 16 over 1408m, 5 len behind Mo Work with 56kg at $5.15. Before that ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 22 over 1673m, 15 len behind Fountain Run carrying 55kg at $5.70. Not keen on his prospects.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 53 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:23.92 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.15 |
| 5/5 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:41.23 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:37.28 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:44.81 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:44.47 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 7-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.22 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Turfway Park February 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dr Saikali with 56kg at $4.30. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at this track June 1 over 1710m, 8 len behind Hypnus carrying 53.5kg at $59.46. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 95 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 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 4-6-3 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $11.03 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:37.04 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $19.01 |
| 8/11 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:35.95 | 1-5-8 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $46.12 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:48.79 | 6-6-11 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $54.66 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:42.82 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.52 |

Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1811m, 18 len behind A Bourbon For Toby carrying 50.5kg at $121.54. Before that 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 1 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Faustin carrying 55kg at $11.10. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Joshua J Radosevich | 50.5kg | 1:51.43 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $121.54 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 1:43.63 | 5-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.10 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:38.79 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:39.89 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $17.60 |
| 6/11 | 28/11/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $84,733.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:43.28 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $42.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:33.55 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1710m, 11 len behind Crisis Manager carrying 54.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Arthur Jr with 56.5kg at $3.89. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:45.56 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.89 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 323 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.14 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/04/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:58.03 | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 21.8L | $13.56 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:46.48 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.80 |
| 5/6 | 04/01/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $403,226.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53kg | 1:46.43 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:45.27 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.40 |