Churchill Downs Race 8 - Aristides S. Stakes
MAD HOUSE (1) is the one to beat after leading throughout to win a 1207m Stakes at Oaklawn Park last start, and he’s now 5 from 7 at the trip. ROLL ON BIG JOE (3) was 2nd there, beaten 0.5L, and owns a strong Churchill record. GOLD SWEEP (7) comes off a dominant 3.3L Stakes win over 1207m at Oaklawn. DURANTE (4) brings fresh form with a narrow 1207m Stakes win at Aqueduct, while MADAKET ROAD (6) impressed leading all the way over 1207m here at Churchill Downs.

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day let-up after winning the Oaklawn Park Stakes 116 over 1207m on 11 Apr by 0.5L, leading throughout with 53.5kg under Paco Lopez. Prior scored by 3.8L at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 6 Mar (AOC 107) as a $1.90 chance. Five wins from seven at 1207m and four wins this season highlight strong sprint credentials. From barrier 1 with 54.5kg for David Vanwinkle, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $727,802.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:08.93 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.10 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 125 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:08.85 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 14/14 | 01/11/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:08.20 | 4-14-14 | 13 |
| 24.3L | $32.30 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $611,621.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:08.77 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $24.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $37,209.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:09.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $35,933.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | M | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:10.75 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.05 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Won two back at Santa Anita over 1408m on 29 Mar by 2.8L after tracking 3rd, with 54.5kg at $1.33. Last start 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 6.3L in Stakes grade with 56kg. Now drops 1.5kg, drawn barrier 2, with Flavien Prat riding for Bob Baffert. Can feature with a sharp return to that Santa Anita form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:20.49 | 8-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.93 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 57 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:20.71 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 279 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:15.68 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/3 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $130,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.58 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.15 |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,377,179.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:50.08 | 1-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.02 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day break after a narrow 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 11 Apr, beaten 0.5L in Stakes 116 after racing handy with 56kg. Won the Oaklawn Stakes 113 on 8 Feb over 1207m by 0.5L at $1.80, then prior scored by 1.3L there on 13 Dec. Strong Churchill Downs record (3 wins from 4) and excels at 1207m (5 wins, 5 seconds from 13). Down 1.5kg and drawn 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 11/04/2026 | 62 | G3 OPEN 4U | $727,802.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:08.93 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:09.44 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:09.54 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:09.58 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.56 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:08.43 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $6.36 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:08.74 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after winning at Aqueduct over 1207m on 9 May by 0.3L on good going, carrying 56kg after racing on speed and beating Acoustic Ave. Prior run he led throughout when 2nd at Keeneland over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 4.8L by Illuminare with 53.5kg. Proven at the trip with 6 wins from 22 and holds a solid Churchill Downs record (1 win, 3 thirds from 7). Down to 54.5kg and draws barrier 4; 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 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $244,413.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:10.45 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.25 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $218,341.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.19 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.32 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:09.15 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $10.70 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:09.54 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:09.58 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.09 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $18.47 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after finishing 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 3.8L in Stakes 109 after getting back early. Won the two prior Oaklawn 1207m runs, including a Stakes 113 on 14 Mar by 2L at $2.60 and an AOC 105 on 1 Mar by 3.5L at $1.85. Returns to 54.5kg and draws barrier 5, with Francisco Arrieta riding for Chris A. Hartman. Proven at the trip with 9 wins from 29; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:09.03 | 9-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $727,802.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:08.93 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:08.93 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:09.15 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | 1:09.44 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.07 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 28-day let-up after winning at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 May by 3.3L, settling 3rd before taking over late with 54kg. Prior run was a 2nd over 1207m there on 18 Apr, beaten 0.8L in Starter Allowance 103 with 56kg behind Eglise. Consistent at the trip (13: 3-3-4) and enjoying a strong season (7: 3-1-2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:09.03 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.01 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 53kg | 1:08.93 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 53kg | 1:09.15 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 55kg | 1:10.27 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/09/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | 1:03.44 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $1.70 |