Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MURDOCK (6) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 1.75 lengths over 1106m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. STAR'S IMAGE (7) went forward when resuming last start and proved too strong, getting home by 0.3 lengths over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. CAMP HALE (8) raced on the speed last time and finished third over 1006m at this track (Turf), the second minor placing from as many runs this prep. Worth including. MOON SNIPER (9) has been kept fresh since he resumed last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2 lengths over 1106m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Fitter for that last hitout and must be included.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on April 28 over 1006m, 2 len behind Bacio with 55.5kg at $13.64. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 4 over 1308m, 4 len behind Script carrying 55kg at $13.20. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 30 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 | 28/04/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $13.64 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 3-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.87 |
| 3/9 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $158,445.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:17.54 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.15 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:09.43 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $18.47 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:03.27 | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $37.44 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:02.61 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.05 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Kentucky September 4 over 1308m, 6 len behind Script carrying 55kg at $4.85. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Santa Anita Turf March 15 2025 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Boss Sully carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 266 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:13.32 | 12-11-8 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $4.85 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:15.92 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $98,438.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:08.22 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $100,639.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:17.11 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2025 | 238 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $109,350.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.37 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $150,376.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:34.76 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Star's Image carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1207m, 3 len behind Maximum Bourbon with 54.5kg at $10.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 28 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 | 30/04/2026 | 75 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:09.27 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 237 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:09.59 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2025 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:08.29 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.28 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $86,677.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:03.12 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:05.10 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten in two starts. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.3 len Gulfstream Park Turf March 8 over 1006m defeating Sabian carrying 55kg at $2.90. At his first start won by 2.25 len Gulfstream Park All Weather January 22 over 1106m defeating Redhotnotbothered with 56kg at $7.90. May need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $75,843.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 0:54.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 4U | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56kg | 1:03.82 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 22 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind John The Beer Man with 55kg at $2.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Keeneland Turf April 17 over 1106m defeating Innate with 56kg at $1.91. Found his best form now. Will take beating.
Last Starts 41 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 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:03.87 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 22/03/2026 | 637 | ALLOW 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:02.34 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $48,338.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | Fast | David Cohen | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Amoudi Bay with 53.5kg at $4.98. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on April 28 over 1006m, 4 len behind Bacio with 55.5kg at $5.12. Looks ready to find his best.
Last Starts 30 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 | 28/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.12 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 286 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.98 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:15.41 | 2-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $3.39 |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:08.37 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.87 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2025 | 59 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.51 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.27 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $402,576.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.27 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track November 14 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Heart Headed with 54.5kg at $6.07. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track June 27 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Let My People Go carrying 55kg at $61.86. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 10-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.07 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $197,869.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:42.25 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 0:55.52 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,453.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 0:55.49 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:01.38 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.54 |
| 2/11 | 27/06/2025 | 210 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $61.86 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Amoudi Bay with 53.5kg at $5.01. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 1609m, 9 len behind Plensa with 53.5kg at $4.29. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 55 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 | 03/04/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 7-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.01 |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 9-12-12 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $5.28 |
| 1/12 | 16/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:02.78 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $10.68 |
| 5/12 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $294,574.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:09.11 | 1-2-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $9.13 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2025 | 60 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:02.65 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 15/06/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:36.18 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.29 |