Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ITZEL (7) chases a hat-trick after dominant on-pace wins at Oaklawn over 1106m, scoring by 9.5L then 2.8L, and is 3 from 3 at this trip. FANCY CABER NEIGH (1) looks the main danger after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1006m last start, beaten 1L. CLOE (4) resumes but was 2nd in a Kentucky Downs Stakes over 1308m and has a 1006m Stakes win on her card. SATIN BLUE (5) closed late for 4th in that recent Churchill race and won here over 1106m last year, while TEMPTING EVE (10) has a Fair Grounds 1106m win two back and can settle handy.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 30-day break after a solid 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 29 Apr, beaten 1L by Roja after settling 4th and lifting late with 55.5kg. Prior Turfway Park run in Stakes grade over 1308m didn’t fire (9th of 10 at $13), but he was a narrow 2nd there in an AOC 93 in Dec. Proven at the trip with a 1006m win at Lone Star Park last June, and reunites with Ben Curtis from barrier 1. Blinkers on and slight weight drop to 55kg; can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/04/2026 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 0:56.14 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.12 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:18.04 | 1-10-9 | 8 |
| 30.3L | $16.85 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 112 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:09.93 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.08 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $310,078.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:15.53 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2025 | 641 | ALLOW FM 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 0:56.48 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2023 | 38 | MDN FM 3U | $231,839.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:15.73 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.18 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
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Back to 1106m and drawn low after a tough last start 9th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 29 Apr, beaten 9.1L on firm, with 55.5kg. Prior form at this trip is stronger, including a nose 2nd at Churchill Downs on 5 Jun 2025 at $9 and a Keeneland 3rd on heavy over 1106m on 10 Apr 2025. Carries 55kg with Edgar Morales from barrier 2 for Jordan Blair, and drops 0.5kg. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/04/2026 | 328 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 0:56.14 | 4-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $15.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:01.43 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.37 |
| 5/12 | 01/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 0:55.88 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $11.22 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2025 | 26 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:04.67 | 8-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $13.45 |
| 9/11 | 15/03/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $198,098.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:10.29 | 1-7-9 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $68.03 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $132,045.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | 1:12.64 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.73 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-up after 217 days. Last start 12th of 12 after leading early at Keeneland over 1609m on 24 Oct, beaten 12.75L on FAST with 53.5kg at $61, behind Admit. Won two prior at Belterra Park over 1006m in Aug–Sep, leading throughout then scoring again with Summer Pauly aboard. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 3; can feature back in trip with a soft run.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 24/10/2025 | 19 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:35.17 | 3-8-12 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $130.50 |
| 8/11 | 05/10/2025 | 23 | ALLOW F 3 | $214,067.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:01.75 | 10-11-8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $72.15 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $24,465.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Summer Pauly | 52.5kg | 0:56.98 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Summer Pauly | 52.5kg | 0:57.85 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 10/12 | 04/08/2025 | 58 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:01.87 | 6-7-10 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $58.18 |
| 7/7 | 07/06/2025 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $49,767.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 265 days. Last start 2nd of 12 at Kentucky Downs over 1308m on 6 Sep, beaten 3L by Shisospicy, with 54.5kg at $26. Earlier placed at Saratoga over 1106m then 4th there next run, and won the Gulfstream 1006m Stakes prior when leading throughout. Luis Saez rides for Michael J. Maker; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:14.54 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.35 |
| 4/6 | 11/07/2025 | 33 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.21 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:04.00 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:13.83 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $182,250.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 0:54.83 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN F 3 | $241,546.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:38.51 | 2-7-6 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 30-day break after finishing 4th at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 29 Apr, beaten 3.8L on FM with 55.5kg after settling back and improving late; race won by Roja. Prior Churchill run was 4th over 1006m on 29 Jun, beaten 3.3L at $3.40. Won over 1106m here on 15 May last year, defeating Rojo Rita, and has a consistent local record. Drops 0.5kg and keeps Jose L. Ortiz; can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | 304 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 0:56.14 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.52 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 0:56.53 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 10-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 16/04/2025 | 157 | ALLOW FM 3U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:02.66 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.57 |
| 3/11 | 10/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:04.37 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 6/12 | 20/10/2024 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:36.29 | 8-3-6 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $6.63 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip 503m after an 18‑day turnaround. Last start 4th of 7 after settling back at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 11 May, beaten 5.5L on Good with 55.5kg. Prior Tampa Bay runs were midfield over the mile, including 5th of 8 on 11 Mar at $26. Runner-up in a 1674m Stakes here last May; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:35.87 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:35.64 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $23.10 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:41.92 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 247 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Ferrer | 53.5kg | 1:24.13 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/05/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN F 3 | $234,375.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | 1:42.72 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2025 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $84,665.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 53.5kg | 1:41.04 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back Oaklawn Park wins over 1106m, latest on 26 Apr in AOC 94 by 2.8L on MY after leading throughout. Prior scored by 9.5L in AOC 89 on 17 Apr on FT, again controlling the speed. Six-year-old mare for Peter Miller; Florent Geroux takes over and carries 55kg, down 1kg. Proven at the trip with 3-from-3 and can feature with another positive ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:03.74 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 237 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:04.21 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2025 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $66,667.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 0:57.63 | 7-1-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2025 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 0:56.88 | 3-2-D4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $226,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:10.16 | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $209,265.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:11.06 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Back to 1106m after two 5ths at 1006m, latest at Churchill Downs on 29 Apr in AOC 95, beaten 4.3L with 55.5kg. Ran 2nd at this trip at Churchill on 1 Nov 2025 in Allowance 104 at $11, beaten 0.8L by Civetta. Now draws barrier 8 with Irad Ortiz Jr. up for Ian R. Wilkes and carries 55kg. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 0:56.14 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.48 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 133 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 0:55.87 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:02.65 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $14.81 |
| 5/11 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW F 3 | $214,067.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:01.75 | 11-9-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.96 |
| 6/12 | 06/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW F 3 | $336,391.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:14.01 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.42 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN F 3 | $155,039.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 53.5kg | 1:08.05 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Back in trip after a 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 29 Apr, beaten 8.3L in an AOC 95 after tracking handy. Prior form strong at 1106m, winning an Allowance at Fair Grounds on 6 Mar by 3.8L at $17 and a Maiden there on 8 Jan by 2.3L. Returns to 1106m with Mitchell Murrill back aboard and carries 55kg. Can feature with a return to her preferred trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 0:56.14 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $15.73 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:03.60 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $17.90 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:02.79 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $7.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 120 | MDN FM 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:05.44 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:14.54 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.53 |
| 2/12 | 04/08/2025 | 40 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:01.87 | 11-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.72 |