Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
RAPOPORT (7) brings the best recent platform, breaking his maiden last start at Turfway Park over 2414m by 1.5L after a near miss over 2012m prior, and now drops back to 1709m. MOUNT HOREB (1) was runner-up here over 1710m in November, beaten 0.3L, and draws the rail. ALSTON (4) resumed with 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m and can progress second up. ABBI FEDE (3) comes off a dominant maiden-claiming win at Churchill Downs over 1710m and is lightly raced this year.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after two unplaced runs, most recently 8th at Keeneland over 1811m on 3 Apr, beaten 4.8L on good going after settling back. Earlier form was stronger with back-to-back seconds at Keeneland (1609m) and Churchill Downs (1710m) late last year, narrowly beaten 0.5L and 0.3L. Draws barrier 1 and reunites with Tyler Gaffalione for Brendan P. Walsh. Can feature with a patient ride.
Last Starts 56 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 | 03/04/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 12-9-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.29 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 2:05.34 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $4.59 |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:37.04 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.57 |
| 2/12 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:41.97 | 11-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.53 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 238 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:35.17 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.23 |
| 3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $154,093.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:32.99 | 10-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark without breaking through this season. Last start 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 9 May, beaten 11L with 56kg after racing handy; winner was Love'm Or Liam. Prior run 6th of 8 at Keeneland over 1609m on 11 Apr, beaten 4.6L with 53.5kg behind Noble Confessor. Churchill Downs track record reads 6:1-2-0; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:33.23 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $40.08 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 100 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 7-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $10.94 |
| 11/12 | 01/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 4-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $14.73 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:41.97 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $10.43 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:41.53 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $15.92 |
| 4/12 | 10/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:13.33 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $11.03 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a Churchill Downs win over 1710m on 29 Apr, taking a Maiden Claiming by 4.5L after racing handy with 57kg. Prior runs at Turfway Park were solid, including 4th over 2414m behind Rapoport at $5 and a close 2nd over 1609m, beaten 0.3L. Blinkers on and Ortiz Jr sticks from barrier 3 for Sharp. Can feature with a similar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:42.58 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.88 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 2:32.31 | 10-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.75 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 57kg | 2:06.99 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.83 |
| 2/5 | 11/02/2026 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 57kg | 1:41.45 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.72 |
| 5/11 | 03/12/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 2:02.59 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.67 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:50.89 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $27.72 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 44-day break after finishing 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m on 15 Apr in an Allowance 96, beaten 10.8L after racing handy with 53.5kg. Prior run was 5th of 6 at Churchill Downs over 1509m on 15 Jun, beaten 8.75L at $7 with 56kg. Earlier won a Horseshoe Indianapolis 1207m Maiden Special Weight on 4 Nov 2024 after settling 3rd, scoring at $4.20. With Luis Saez up for Peter Eurton, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 44 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 | 15/04/2026 | 304 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:44.71 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $14.53 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2025 | 223 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:27.43 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $8.21 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:10.32 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a tough 8th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 29 Apr on SY, beaten 19.8L in Starter Allowance 96. Prior run a narrow 2nd of 4 at Santa Anita over 1308m on 27 Mar, beaten 0.1L at $3.30 in Starter Optional Claiming 98. Won his maiden at Santa Anita over 1308m two back with 56kg at $13. Blinkers on and Bejarano rides; can improve back to this distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:24.07 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $19.67 |
| 2/4 | 27/03/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:16.14 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after 40 days, with blinkers on. Last start 6th of 12 at Keeneland over 1911m on 19 Apr, beaten 5.6L in an Allowance 93, after settling back; winner was Mccready. Prior run 4th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 5 Mar at $18, beaten 5.8L in a Starter Allowance 84. Three-year-old gelding for Sarah Hamilton can improve with the setup and run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:58.07 | 11-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $77.60 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.91 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:39.04 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $49.98 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:48.46 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.28 |
| 8/12 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54kg | 1:38.04 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $35.60 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54kg | 1:45.28 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $35.58 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 62-day let-up after breaking through at Turfway Park over 2414m on 28 Mar by 1.5L at $2.62, finishing off from 7th in run. Prior run he was a narrow 2nd at Turfway over 2012m on 4 Mar, beaten 0.1L by Kicking Clear at $3.50. Five-year-old gelding by Constitution; overall 8:1-2-2 and 2:0-1-0 at this track. Down 705m and drops 1kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 62 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 | 28/03/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 57kg | 2:32.31 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 57kg | 2:06.99 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.44 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:41.56 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.29 |
| 3/11 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 2:02.59 | 11-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.99 |
| 5/12 | 01/11/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:42.18 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.96 |
| 6/12 | 22/10/2025 | 710 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.48 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up off a 48-day break after an 8th of 8 at Keeneland over 1609m on 11 Apr, beaten 12.3L in Allowance 96 with 53.5kg. Earlier form stronger: 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 15 Feb in Allowance 101, beaten 4.8L at $7.50, then 6th at Keeneland when racing on speed. Career 10: 1-3-0 and placed once from two at Churchill Downs. Blinkers go on and Jose L. Ortiz rides; can improve.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/04/2026 | 314 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $8.02 |
| 9/12 | 01/06/2025 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:35.86 | 1-8-9 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.15 |
| 6/12 | 09/04/2025 | 53 | ALLOW 4U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:39.06 | 6-2-6 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $14.39 |
| 2/12 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:37.78 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 18/01/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:44.39 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2024 | 26 | MDN 3U | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:47.15 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |