Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
ASHLEY'S ARCHER (11) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 1811m at this track (Turf) after being prominent at the corner. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TELESCOPIC (9) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1811m at this track (Turf) at his latest appearance. Fitter and should give a great sight. WRITE OFF JERRY (3) has switched yards since scoring by 1.75 lengths at this track over 1811m on May 10. Worth plenty of thought. MY BOY TONY (12) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 2414m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 0.3 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1811m, 8 len behind Treaty Of Rome carrying 56.5kg at $15.98. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs November 20 over 1811m defeating Cant Stop Munnings carrying 55kg at $9.48. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $184,862.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:46.22 | 10-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $15.98 |
| 5/5 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.81 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2026 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:47.24 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $18.40 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | M | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.48 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:42.18 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $22.22 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on March 28 over 2414m, 0.8 len behind The Hidden Chamber carrying 56.5kg at $7.73. Second-up 4th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 2414m, 1.3 len behind Hall Monitor carrying 53.5kg at $4.76. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.76 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 114 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 2:31.32 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.73 |
| 9/11 | 04/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 2:01.55 | 3-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,344.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:48.23 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $51.85 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:49.15 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $79,060.00 | Laurel Park | 2414m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 2:30.72 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 1.75 len at this track May 10 over 1811m defeating Factor Analysis carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Ellis Park on July 19 over 2012m, 4 len behind Hey Boss with 56.5kg at $4.26. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/05/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.87 | 7-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $49,157.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:44.21 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $49,929.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:42.81 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $52,317.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:41.55 | 9-8-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | 47 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:42.78 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:49.06 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $14.26 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by a nose at Turfway Park March 4 over 2012m defeating Rapoport carrying 57kg at $5.72. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at Kentucky on August 31 over 2414m, 2.25 len behind The Jackal with 55kg at $18.57. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 104 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Luan Machado | 57kg | 2:06.99 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.72 |
| 3/6 | 20/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | M | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.35 |
| 4/10 | 08/10/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:50.89 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $13.36 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | 84 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 2:27.84 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $18.57 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2025 | 61 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:50.02 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/04/2025 | 44 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:51.54 | 12-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $51.57 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1811m, 0.6 len behind A Bourbon For Toby carrying 53.5kg at $27.97. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1811m, 3 len behind Treaty Of Rome with 56.5kg at $11.04. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $184,862.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | 1:46.22 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.04 |
| 3/12 | 03/04/2026 | 124 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 1-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $27.97 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:51.16 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $9.71 |
| 3/12 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:48.79 | 12-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $65.45 |
| 5/12 | 11/10/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:55.38 | 11-8-5 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $25.05 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 2:26.33 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $15.99 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 2 over 1710m, 5 len behind Out Of The Woods with 53.5kg at $27.52. The race before that 9th of 12 at Aqueduct in the G2 Wood Memorial on April 4 over 1811m, 8 len behind Albus carrying 56kg at $19.02. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:42.12 | 11-8-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $27.52 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $19.02 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Delaware Park Turf in the LR September 27 over 1811m, soft track; 31 len behind Soleil Volant carrying 53kg at $6. On debut sixth of 11 at Keeneland October 17 2024 over 1408m, 6 len behind Uncle Jim with 54kg at $33.40. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 239 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 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | Soft | D Cannon | 53kg | 1:50.73 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 31.8L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $5,426,357.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 2:06.76 | 1-9-11 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $86.63 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.32 | 7-7-9 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3 | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:47.39 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.55 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2025 | 60 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:58.03 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $17.59 |
| 9/11 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $281,804.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:45.98 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $16.75 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Treaty Of Rome with 56.5kg at $18. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 3 over 1710m, 3 len behind Pass The Hat carrying 55kg at $23.80. Among 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $184,862.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:46.22 | 6-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 408 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $23.80 |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:48.76 | 6-8-6 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.99 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2024 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54.5kg | 1:54.48 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $10.70 |
| 4/12 | 06/10/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $216,763.00 | Hawthorne | 1811m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 56kg | 1:49.30 | 10-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $24.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/09/2024 | 43 | MDN 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 2:26.92 | 12-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $10.82 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 2414m, 3 len behind Hall Monitor with 53.5kg at $7.96. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Turfway Park on March 28 over 2414m, 1.5 len behind The Hidden Chamber carrying 56.5kg at $12.78. Take on trust.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.96 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 2:31.32 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.78 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 2:06.70 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $6.74 |
| 10/11 | 15/01/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | 2:05.34 | 7-9-10 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $6.39 |
| 12/12 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:41.97 | 1-12-12 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $5.11 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:55.38 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.85 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 28 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Indecisiveness carrying 55kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Treaty Of Rome with 56.5kg at $4.65. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $184,862.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:46.22 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.65 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 200 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:34.24 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 09/09/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $611,621.00 | Fort Erie | 1911m | Fast | Patrick Husbands | 57kg | 1:55.64 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $8.00 |
| 13/13 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $1,550,388.00 | Woodbine Aw | 2012m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | 2:03.68 | 4-13-13 | 13 |
| 44.4L | $8.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2025 | 95 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,229.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54kg | 1:43.75 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.95 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2025 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:45.30 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $15.56 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 2414m, 0.3 len behind Hall Monitor carrying 53.5kg at $14.33. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 18 2025 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Sabi carrying 55kg at $3.70. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 32 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 | 22/04/2026 | 230 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.33 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:26.33 | 8-6-7 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 2:00.42 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:39.64 | 10-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $8.72 |
| 5/9 | 18/05/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:48.53 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $3.59 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 2:28.95 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.75 |