Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
SKYRO (8) brings winning 1609m Churchill form, scoring last start by 1L after settling back, and his recent Turfway placings at 1609–1710m read well. ATTACHE (2) draws better after a wide run when 7th of 14 at Churchill over 1609m and had prior Fair Grounds 1207–1710m placings. RUN CLASSIC (3) has solid recent Oaklawn sprint placings and owns a strong Churchill record. BADGE OF WAR (4) has been on-speed in recent 1710–1811m runs and maps to be prominent back to the mile.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Third-up off 44 days and draws barrier 1 with blinkers on. Last start 5th of 6 at Keeneland over 1308m on 15 Apr, beaten 7L with 53.5kg after settling back. Prior runs solid: 2nd at Aqueduct over 1408m on 14 Mar at $3 and 2nd over 1207m on 11 Feb at $4. Each-way claims if he holds that earlier form.
Last Starts 45 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 | 15/04/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.05 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $87,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:22.35 | 1-4-2 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $2.71 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 64 | HCP 4U | $88,445.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.62 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.42 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 56.5kg | 1:10.77 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/5 | 27/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $53,272.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56.5kg | 1:38.45 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,676.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:10.04 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day turnaround after a wide draw; last start 7th of 14 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 10L in AOC 102 with 55.5kg after racing handy. Prior runs at Fair Grounds were sound, including 2nd over 1207m on 14 Feb at $3.10 and 3rd over 1710m on 19 Mar at $8.50. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 2 with Tyler Gaffalione for Michael J. Maker. Can feature with a soft run from the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 02/05/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 7-7-7 | 13 |
| 10.0L | $19.65 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:42.35 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.27 | 3-6-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:09.59 | 9-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 5-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $22.94 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $6.82 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Oaklawn Park, including 3rd over 1207m on 28 Mar at $3 and 4th last start over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 1.3L. Track record reads well at Churchill Downs (2 wins, 1 second from 3). Drops 0.5kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 3 with Rafael Bejarano up. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:09.52 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | 324 | HCP 4U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:08.79 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $209,265.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:09.27 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $207,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.86 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,950.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.24 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after leading and fading to 4th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 14 May, beaten 4.8L with 53.5kg (FT). Prior run a handy 2nd at Keeneland over 1811m on 19 Apr, headed late by Carolo Rapido, beaten 1.5L. Won two back at Laurel Park over 1811m on 8 Mar on MY, leading throughout at $2.70. Consistent this season and can feature with a positive ride from barrier 4.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14/05/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $124,302.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:43.91 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.01 |
| 2/4 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:53.66 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $69,508.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | M | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:53.92 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $71,662.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:47.65 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,728.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Ajhari Williams | 56.5kg | 1:37.81 | 4-7-8 | 10 |
| 21.8L | $13.70 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:43.49 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip to 1609m after an Oaklawn campaign; track/distance specialist with 5 wins at the mile. Last start 7th of 7 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 15.6L with 53.5kg after settling back. Prior Oaklawn runs solid, including 3rd of 7 over 1710m on 7 Mar at $18 behind Publisher, then 5th of 9 on 28 Mar at $12. Blinkers on and Geroux rides for Jason G. Cook; can feature with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:35.94 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $4.26 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:45.02 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $15.20 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:43.89 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $18.60 |
| 4/12 | 05/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:43.14 | 12-10-4 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $36.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:38.12 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
| 5/11 | 05/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:15.61 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $18.08 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 12.5L 5th at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 9 May, leading early before fading with 55.5kg. Prior Churchill run was 11th of 14 over 1811m on 15 Nov after racing handy at $8. Blinkers listed and carries 53.5kg here; Luis Saez reunites for Rohan G. Crichton. Track record solid overall; can feature with a positive ride.
Last Starts 21 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 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $7.66 |
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | 105 | G3 OPEN 4U | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:35.77 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 48.0L | $24.40 |
| 11/14 | 15/11/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $305,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:50.89 | 2-6-11 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $7.73 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:49.24 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.15 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:48.19 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:34.62 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after winning at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 9 May, settling back before finishing 2nd in run and scoring with 53.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Turfway Park over 1710m on 20 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $4.33. Consistent this season (6:1-1-1) and owns a strong Churchill record (12:3-1-0). From barrier 8 with Jose L. Ortiz up for Joe Sharp, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 09/05/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.10 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.13 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.27 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 9-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $12.55 |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,542.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Keveh Nicholls | 56kg | 1:45.89 | 5-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,995.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | Good | Eswan Flores | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $6.35 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 86 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Eswan Flores | 55.5kg | 1:42.74 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $16.05 |