Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GUN RANGE (4) impressed on debut at Keeneland over 1207m, sitting handy and drawing clear by 5L, and looks ready to measure up. MUNNINGS CHALLENGE (2) broke his maiden at Oaklawn over 1207m by 5L after a bold second there prior, and profiles as a key danger. DOUBLECENTS (8) crushed a 1207m Oaklawn maiden by 11.5L after chasing MUNNINGS CHALLENGE (2) the start before. SMALL TOWN (1) brings solid Churchill Downs form, last start 2nd over 1308m, beaten 2.5L, and drops back to his winning trip. AMERICAN MAN (9) was 2nd at Oaklawn over 1207m in AOC grade, beaten 1L, after a front-running maiden win at the same trip.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day let-up after a dominant Oaklawn Park 1207m Maiden win on 11 Apr, settling handy and drawing clear by 5L on FT with 55.5kg under Jose L. Ortiz, beating Doublecents. Prior run 2nd at Oaklawn over 1207m on 1 Mar, led and held 2nd behind Fancy Fairlane by 4.8L at $3. Draws barrier 2 and carries 54.5kg for Brad H. Cox with Ortiz sticking. Progressive colt with each-way claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:09.48 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.62 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, with seconds at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 25 Apr (beaten 2.3L) and at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 29 Mar at $2.15. Earlier won back-to-back at Gulfstream Park over 1308m and 1408m, leading throughout. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 3 here; Corey J. Lanerie rides for Dale L. Romans. Consistent profile suggests he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,560.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:11.01 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:22.88 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 30 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 1-6-9 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $56.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.82 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:17.41 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 3-7-10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $2.96 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after a 4th at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.1L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 93 carrying 54kg. Prior run was 6th at Aqueduct over 1609m on 28 Feb on GOOD, beaten 12L at $7 after racing handy. Earlier, placed 3rd in a 1408m Stakes at Gulfstream Park on 31 Jan at $20. Three-year-old colt for Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. with Tyler Gaffalione up and blinkers on; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 42 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 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $421,348.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:37.94 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $9.43 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:23.46 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $24.10 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2025 | 76 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:18.19 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | M | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:11.54 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:24.39 | 8-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 51-day break after finishing 6th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 8 Apr, beaten 8.1L in Allowance 87 with 54.5kg. Prior run at Turfway Park over 1308m on 6 Mar was 9th of 9 at $9.50 in AOC 90 after racing handy before weakening. Earlier, placed 3rd at Turfway over 1207m on 17 Dec in AOC 86, 1.3L behind Arbiter. Drops 1kg and gets Luis Saez; can improve back at 1207m with blinkers listed.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3 | $49,491.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:10.25 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $6.10 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:17.05 | 2-8-9 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.64 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:18.98 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.35 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $18.82 |
| 1/9 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $48,855.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 0:58.14 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Good | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:05.42 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 27-day let-up after a dominant Oaklawn Park 1207m win on 2 May, leading throughout to score by 11.5L on FT with 55.5kg. Prior run was 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 11 Apr, beaten 5L by Munnings Challenge after improving from midfield, also with 55.5kg. The 3YO colt is 1:1-1 at 1207m and stays at the trip. With Cristian A. Torres up from barrier 8 for Brett Creighton, can feature with a clean jump.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:09.48 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 1L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 93 carrying 55.5kg. Won his debut prior at the same trip on 15 Mar, leading throughout to score by 1.5L in MSW company at $3.25. Now draws barrier 9 with Irad Ortiz Jr up for Dallas Stewart and drops 2kg. Progressive 3yo colt with each-way claims at the trip.
Last Starts 42 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 | 17/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:09.76 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:09.60 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |