Churchill Downs Race 11 - Arlington S. Stakes
LAGYNOS (3) sets the standard after winning a Churchill Downs 1609m Stakes last start, edging clear late and now drops 1.5kg. QUATROCENTO (9) was 3rd in that same race, led throughout and was beaten 0.2L; prior Gulfstream 1609m Stakes winner. MINARET STATION (6) closed for 4th there, beaten 0.9L, and profiles as a key chance second up at the trip. WEST HOLLYWOOD (1) had excuses from the wide gate when 5th in that race but won a Fair Grounds 1609m AOC two back. MESERO (8) comes off a dominant 1811m Allowance win at Keeneland and maps to be on speed.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day break after finishing 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 1.9L behind Lagynos, carrying 54.5kg on firm. Won two back at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 20 Mar by 0.5L (AOC 106) from barrier 1 at $6 after improving into the finish. Draws barrier 1 again and drops to 53.5kg with Irad Ortiz, Jr. up for Brad H. Cox. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,827.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:34.12 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $7.15 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 325 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,461.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:35.72 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:45.52 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.08 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2025 | 221 | ALLOW 4U | $223,642.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:43.01 | 1-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.14 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $268,817.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:40.89 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/10 | 27/07/2024 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $165,414.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:41.10 | 8-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.15 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43-day break after a narrow 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 16 Apr, beaten 0.3L in an Allowance 107 with 53.5kg on firm. Prior stakes efforts last year included 5th at Keeneland over 2414m at $9 and 7th at Kentucky Downs. Declan Cannon rides from barrier 2 for Brian A. Lynch, carrying 53.5kg. Can feature with a similar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 188 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:41.60 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.19 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $11.35 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 7-10-7 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $34.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:58.60 | 7-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $7.33 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $311,042.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 2:15.01 | 2-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $9.31 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $625,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | Good | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 2:17.24 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day break after winning at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, carrying 56kg on FM, edging Chasing The Crown by 0.1L. Prior wins at Fair Grounds over 1811m on 21 Mar (by 1L at $2.62) and 14 Feb (by 2.3L at $5) show strong current form. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 3 with Jose L. Ortiz again for Steven M. Asmussen. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,827.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:34.12 | 1-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.27 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $421,348.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:48.17 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:48.02 | 8-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/11 | 17/01/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:42.37 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/11/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 4-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.44 |
| 2/13 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | G3 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:32.42 | 9-3-2 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $2.42 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a Churchill Downs 1710m Stakes win on 22 Nov by a nose with 56kg after settling back. Last start 7th of 8 after settling 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 5.7L on firm going with 55.5kg. Strong 2025 form also includes a Kentucky Downs 1609m Stakes 2nd and a Keeneland 1609m Stakes 3rd. Carries 54.5kg here with Luis Saez for J. Keith Desormeaux and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 159 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,827.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:34.12 | 6-4-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $17.72 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.47 | 8-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.74 |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:35.78 | 12-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $11.21 |
| 2/14 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:33.51 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.44 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 98 | G2 OPEN 3 | $775,194.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/14 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 11-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $21.55 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 29 days, last start 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.9L in Stakes 116 with 54.5kg (FM), behind Lagynos. Won two of his previous three including a Keeneland Stakes 95 over 1710m on 6 Oct by 1.5L at $29 and a Churchill Downs 1710m race on 28 Jun by 0.5L at $3.10. Cristian A. Torres sticks for William Walden; carries 53.5kg and draws barrier 6. Consistent 4yo colt with each-way claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 306 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,827.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:34.12 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $13.46 |
| 1/5 | 28/06/2025 | 265 | LR OPEN 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:44.29 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.72 |
| 1/12 | 06/10/2024 | 30 | G2 OPEN 2 | $505,780.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:42.28 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $39.44 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $47,059.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:38.35 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:40.85 | 5-6-3 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $9.05 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36-day let-up after leading throughout to win at Keeneland over 1811m on 23 Apr by 2.3L on firm with 53.5kg (Flavien Prat). Prior run was a solid 4th at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 24 Jan, beaten 3.5L at $26. Churchill Downs record reads 4:0-0-2, including a 3rd over 1710m last Sep when sent out $2.62. In form and proven at the track; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 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 | 23/04/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:51.30 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.09 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:34.11 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $42.40 |
| 7/12 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $26.36 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:42.82 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.96 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $764,526.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Soft | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:53.01 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:47.13 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.46 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day break after a close 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.2L in Stakes 116 with 55.5kg after leading, behind Lagynos. Won prior two starts leading throughout at Gulfstream Park (1609m, Stakes 112) at $2.15 and Tampa Bay Downs (1710m, Stakes 110) by 3.8L. The 5yo War Front horse again has Julien R. Leparoux up for Fausto Gutierrez and drops to 54.5kg. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,827.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:34.12 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.85 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 56.5kg | 1:32.92 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:41.51 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $306,279.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:43.42 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $7.90 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.29 |
| 6/11 | 04/10/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,902,588.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 57kg | 1:33.61 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $16.15 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark in stakes grade, including 3rd at Keeneland over 1609m on 4 Oct 2025, beaten 1L behind Rhetorical at $18. Last start 5th of 7 at Keeneland over 1609m on 10 Apr, beaten 3L on firm, with 56kg after settling back. Drops to 53.5kg and returns to a track where he’s 5 from 6 for Cherie Devaux with B. J. Hernandez Jr up. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 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 | 10/04/2026 | 55 | G1 OPEN 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 133 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.02 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,902,588.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:33.61 | 9-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.53 |
| 4/13 | 06/09/2025 | 70 | G3 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:32.42 | 13-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.71 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.41 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.04 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:40.69 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.91 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a close 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 0.3L on FT, carrying 54kg after settling handy. Previously 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1710m on 5 Jul 2025 by 0.5L at $4, and 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 8 Jun 2025 at $10. Carries 53.5kg here with Corey J. Lanerie up for Lonnie Briley; barrier shifts out to 11 and drops 0.5kg. Consistent at this trip and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 301 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:41.56 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,716.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:41.15 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 08/06/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $622,084.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:42.12 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.73 |
| 11/19 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $7,812,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 57kg | 2:02.31 | 11-7-11 | 14 |
| 17.0L | $29.40 |
| 3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,377,179.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:50.08 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/13 | 23/02/2025 | 50 | G2 OPEN 3 | $2,012,882.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:43.01 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $12.90 |