Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ME AND MOLLY MCGEE (2) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her only appearance last prep in the G2 D. Wayne Lukas (Santa Monica) Stakes at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1408m on February 7. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Best figures should see her run well. BLUE FIRE (8) was a gutsy winner two back then ran seventh over 1710m in the G1 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) on April 11. Expected to cross from wide out. Sure to be in the finish. BEAUTY REIGNS (10) finished 3.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1207m at Oaklawn Park after being prominent at the turn four weeks ago as $1.9 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the main contenders. MENDELA (1) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1207m at Oaklawn Park after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Dare To Fly carrying 55.5kg at $11.30. Before that 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Ervadean carrying 55kg at $14.80. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:09.70 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.30 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | ALLOW FM 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:10.01 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $14.80 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 195 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.69 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW F 3 | $167,442.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:01.05 | 6-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.09 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2025 | 71 | ALLOW FM 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.54 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.89 |
| 4/11 | 02/05/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:22.36 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.86 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita in the G2 D. Wayne Lukas (Santa Monica) Stakes on February 7 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Splendora with 54.5kg at $11.50. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 12 at Keeneland on April 24 2025 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Velvet Devil carrying 54.5kg at $3.51. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 99 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 | 07/02/2026 | 189 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $285,307.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:22.09 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 41.0L | $19.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:08.44 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.86 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:08.93 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.84 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.51 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Dare To Fly carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Oaklawn Park March 22 over 1609m defeating Mckinzie's Glory carrying 53.5kg at $2.80. Drawn well and is among the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:09.70 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:37.35 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 52kg | 1:44.34 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.64 | 10-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 126 | ALLOW FM 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.40 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.04 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.36 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 52 days. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on February 15 over 1308m, 15 len behind Eclatant with 55kg at $14.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 26 over 1207m, 6 len behind American Women with 55kg at $7.10. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 52 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 | 26/03/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:10.26 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2026 | 267 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:15.72 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $14.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:09.33 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $15.54 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:17.69 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $15.80 |
| 5/6 | 12/03/2025 | 105 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $155,698.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:16.53 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2024 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:09.44 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.59 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 27 over 1207m, 18 len behind Haulin Ice carrying 53kg at $28.90. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Santa Anita February 13 over 1207m defeating Artisma with 56kg at $4. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:09.94 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $28.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:10.34 | 1-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:08.51 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $71,975.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:15.48 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/11 | 23/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 0:58.21 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $5.90 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $71,865.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:15.28 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 4 over 1207m, 13 len behind Anakarina with 56kg at $12.30. Previously second-up won by 4 len at this track October 27 2024 over 1609m defeating Carolina Smokeshow carrying 54kg at $2.74. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 128 | HCP FM 4U | $116,448.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $12.30 |
| 5/5 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.49 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:23.21 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $4.14 |
| 4/8 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $198,777.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:27.29 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.58 |
| 5/5 | 20/09/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:42.64 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $17.05 |
| 1/5 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | M | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:36.72 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.43 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on March 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dry Powder with 55kg at $8.30. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 28 over 1408m, 18 len behind Beyond Belief with 53.5kg at $2.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 74 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:37.95 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.30 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | 206 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $88,821.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:23.33 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:38.27 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Good | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:17.88 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.11 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:09.86 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Oaklawn Park in the G1 Apple Blossom Handicap on April 11 over 1710m, 14 len behind Claret Beret carrying 52.5kg at $34.60. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Fairgrounds LR March 22 over 1673m defeating Margie's Intention with 56kg at $2.20. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 36 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 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,819,505.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 52.5kg | 1:42.21 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $34.60 |
| 1/4 | 22/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.09 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.27 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 204 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:10.23 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Oaklawn Park December 21 over 1710m, 13 len behind Miss Authentic carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Horseshoe Indianapolis October 21 over 1609m defeating Miss Susan B with 55.5kg at $1.50. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/12/2025 | 61 | ALLOW FM 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:44.67 | 6-4-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2025 | 93 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:39.54 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | M | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:36.72 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.79 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2025 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:43.83 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $14.98 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2025 | 512 | ALLOW FM 3U | $53,125.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:44.78 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 5/12 | 31/12/2023 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $79,940.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:39.07 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 12 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Ervadean with 55kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Dare To Fly with 55.5kg at $1.90. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:09.70 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 222 | ALLOW FM 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:10.01 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/4 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:15.49 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $233,281.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:09.70 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.35 |
| 1/11 | 02/05/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:15.32 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.43 |