Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance
CLAIRITA (1) was beaten just 0.3 lengths last start when second in a small field over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt) at the first run of the campaign. Has a high cruising speed. Expected to be in the finish. BE THE LIGHT (5) broke through for her maiden win over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and she cannot be underestimated. TETIAROA (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at Keeneland, beaten 5.5 lengths. Strips fitter and can find the winner's circle. ANSWERED PRAYERS (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt), stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.5 lengths. Can figure in the finish again.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 16 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Union Mist with 53.5kg at $3.05. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on February 1 over 1710m, 11 len behind Snowyte carrying 55kg at $1.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | 74 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:46.35 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.05 |
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:45.59 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.37 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:46.25 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.80 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 6th of 9 at Gulfstream Park on March 15 over 1408m, 9 len behind Joyful Justice with 55.5kg at $6.30. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Keeneland April 8 over 1710m defeating Flash Of Freedom carrying 54.5kg at $3.37. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 24 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:45.99 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.37 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.52 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at Keeneland on April 9 over 1710m, 15 len behind Queenstown with 53.5kg at $3.81. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 3 len behind Chopsticks carrying 54kg at $4.97. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | 131 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.72 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $3.81 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN F 2 | $343,511.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:15.83 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $12.55 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:45.76 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.98 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $993,884.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.69 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.94 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:38.48 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.79 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.21 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.97 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, won won by 0.8 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis April 7 over 1207m defeating Somnambulist with 55kg at $4.10. Won't find this as easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:11.80 | 3-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 13 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Humble Toad with 54.5kg at $5.90. Last start won by 2.25 len at Keeneland April 18 over 1408m defeating Fast Gun carrying 54.5kg at $2.56. This race is well within her grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.56 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:09.78 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. Last run 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 9 over 1710m, 10 len behind Queenstown carrying 53.5kg at $2.57. At only start last preparation favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Tampa Bay Downs January 11 over 1646m defeating Athenix carrying 54kg at $3.10. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | 88 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:44.72 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $2.57 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 100 | MDN F 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:41.66 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 03/10/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $3.47 |
| 2/12 | 04/09/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:34.74 | 9-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.08 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:36.56 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Cut To The Chase with 53.5kg at $11.63. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Keeneland in the G2 Raven Run Stakes on October 18 over 1408m, 59 len behind Kappa Kappa with 53.5kg at $30.56. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 139 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.31 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.63 |
| 10/11 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.55 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.86 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:23.90 | 4-10-10 | 10 |
| 59.1L | $30.56 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | 111 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:09.96 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.39 |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.06 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $4.12 |
| 1/13 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Heavy | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:23.38 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.83 |