Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Claiming
LANDING CRAFT (1) brings the sharpest last-start figure here after a close 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1308m, beaten 0.1L, and draws the inside. FOOTPRINT (5) maps well off recent 4th at Churchill over 1710m after a Fair Grounds 2nd, and owns two 1609m placings. NA PALI JOE (3) is progressive, winning at 1609m two back at Oaklawn then 3rd over 1710m. PETOSKEY STONES (6) is a last‑prep mile winner at Turfway and can improve back to 1609m. ANOTHER MONARCH (10) was 3rd at Churchill over 1408m last start and steps to the mile with some late strength shown.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 9 May, beaten 0.1L in Claiming 87 after racing handy with 56kg. Prior run was 6th at Turfway Park over 1308m on 28 Mar, beaten 4.6L at $4.80. Draws barrier 1 and rises in trip, with Jose L. Ortiz riding for Joe Sharp and blinkers on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:16.89 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.94 |
| 6/12 | 28/03/2026 | 83 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:17.05 | 7-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $4.02 |
| 6/6 | 04/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $124,066.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:17.87 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $11.74 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:07.90 | 6-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.75 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:08.64 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $17.24 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:13.54 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.76 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 6 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 26 Apr, beaten 7.6L in Claiming 83 with 53.5kg. Prior run 5th of 5 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 29 Mar, beaten 24.5L at $6.50 after leading early. Three-year-old gelding with 1 win from 5, now draws barrier 2 with Ben Curtis for Linda Rice. Needs to lift but the soft draw can help; has place claims.
Last Starts 33 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 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3 | $113,537.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:23.32 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $2.35 |
| 5/5 | 29/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:35.47 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $5.33 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:23.46 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $13.70 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:38.23 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.29 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 36-day freshen, last start 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 23 Apr, beaten 6L in Claiming 85 after settling handy with 56.5kg. Won the run prior at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 3 Apr by 6.3L, leading late under 56.5kg. Consistent this season (1-2-3 from 8) and draws barrier 3 for Keith J. Asmussen for Steven M. Asmussen. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:45.97 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:41.93 | 9-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:39.11 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.41 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 57kg | 1:41.54 | 8-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.59 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:46.40 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.07 |
| 3/12 | 12/12/2025 | 60 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:38.39 | 11-4-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $4.46 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 63 days, with blinkers on and Irad Ortiz Jr. booked. Two back won at Turfway Park over 1609m on 27 Feb by 0.3L with 54.5kg at $2.90 after stalking the speed. Last start 6th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 27 Mar, beaten 12L in Starter Allowance 90 with 54.5kg at $2.10. Can feature with a return to that winning pattern.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:37.92 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $2.58 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 125 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.19 |
| 9/12 | 25/10/2025 | 75 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 12-11-9 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $4.58 |
| 9/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 10-11-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $20.32 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 85 days and drops 1kg to 53.5kg with blinkers on. Last start 7th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 5 Mar, beaten 10.4L in Starter Allowance 84 at $11 after racing handy. Won two back at Turfway Park over 1609m in Maiden Claiming 79 at $9.50. Can improve with the freshen and gear change.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $13.97 |
| 1/11 | 07/01/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.26 |
| 6/8 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:39.60 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:46.71 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $4.54 |
| 2/11 | 08/10/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 8/11 | 28/08/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $19.34 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33-day break after finishing 5th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 26 Apr, beaten 3.4L in Starter Allowance 93 carrying 56kg after settling handy. Scored two back at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 30 Jan by 0.5L at $2.30, leading late. Track record is solid here (4:0-2-1), though unplaced from three tries at around a mile. With Tyler Gaffalione up for Saffie A. Joseph Jr., can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 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 | 26/04/2026 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:43.42 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | MDN OCLM 4U | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $85,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:34.94 | 4-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/6 | 20/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | M | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.04 |
| 5/12 | 22/10/2025 | 284 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:37.74 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $20.11 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:37.89 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31‑day break after finishing 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 28 Apr, beaten 1.8L in Claiming 90 after improving from midfield. Two runs back was 5th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1308m on 11 Jan, beaten 0.9L at $8.50 after making ground. Churchill Downs record reads 2:0-0-1, and he draws wider here from barrier 10 with 56kg; blinkers on. With Luis Saez up for Robert B. Hess, Jr., can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 107 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:24.54 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.47 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | 256 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:16.49 | 8-3-5 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $6.80 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $91,054.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:09.72 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $12.41 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $78,275.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | M | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:17.67 | 9-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $31.04 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2025 | 34 | CLM 3 | $51,204.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $16.94 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,791.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:14.06 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.04 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31-day break after a solid 4th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 28 Apr, beaten 3.1L in Claiming 90 after settling back. Prior run 9th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 28 Mar, beaten 7.3L at $7.50. Now draws barrier 11 and steps up 201m. Can feature with a cleaner run early.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:24.54 | 1-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 9/12 | 28/03/2026 | 126 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:17.05 | 4-9-9 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.96 |
| 5/9 | 22/11/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $116,031.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:24.70 | 1-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $19.18 |
| 7/9 | 16/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.46 | 1-6-7 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $3.48 |
| 10/12 | 10/09/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:13.33 | 5-10-10 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:34.22 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.93 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 581 days. Last start 11th of 12 at Keeneland over 1911m on 25 Oct, beaten 14.8L, with 53.5kg at $26 after racing handy. Earlier won a Churchill Downs 1710m MSW on 23 Jun before a narrow 2nd at Ellis Park over 1811m at $3.40. Track record reads 3:1-0-1 at Churchill Downs; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 581 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/10/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:54.48 | 7-9-11 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $34.73 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2024 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $186,765.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:42.15 | 1-4-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $6.29 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $109,774.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:49.90 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.45 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2024 | 50 | MDN 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:43.89 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.15 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2024 | 286 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | M | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:16.22 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.33 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2023 | 31 | MDN 2 | $167,066.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1308m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:16.23 | 10-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $1.95 |