Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HOT MASH (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at Keeneland Turf, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. CONNECT THE STARS (8) is a talented filly who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 5.5 lengths behind Imaginationthelady over 1710m in the G2 Edgewood Stakes at this track (Turf). Has been in sound form this prep with a win and a placing from four starts. Expected to be in the finish. STAR ACTRESS (6) ran below expectations last time at Churchill Downs (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $4.35. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. STEPPING STONES (9) was below her best last time when 6 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1006m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 9 over 1710m, 7 len behind Luster with 53.5kg at $23.20. The race before that 9th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf in the G3 Florida Oaks on March 7 over 1710m, 12 len behind Dandona carrying 55kg at $48.70. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 56 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 | 09/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:43.33 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $23.20 |
| 9/11 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:44.71 | 2-8-9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $48.70 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:29.86 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $20.70 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.47 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:40.53 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 18/10/2025 | 51 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:37.99 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.66 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 4 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind One Sweet Girl carrying 56kg at $5.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 7 over 1609m, 5 len behind To A Flame carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today.
Last Starts 61 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 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:40.79 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 7/12 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | HCP F 3 | $59,914.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:41.57 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM F 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.87 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 34 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:29.59 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:35.65 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1106m, 3 len behind Capturing with 53.5kg at $2.77. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Woodbine Inner in the G1 Natalma Stakes on September 13 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Corsia Veloce carrying 55kg at $6.05. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | 217 | ALLOW FM 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:04.95 | 5-6-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $2.77 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:37.42 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.05 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:01.04 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.55 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1911m, 3 len behind Kentucky Belle carrying 54.5kg at $5.98. The start before that won by 2.75 len at Fairgrounds Turf February 28 over 1710m defeating Outro carrying 54.5kg at $4.90. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:57.93 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.98 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.76 | 8-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:45.24 | 6-4-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/01/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:36.72 | 9-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.11 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 1 over 1710m, 6 len behind Maximum Offer carrying 54.5kg at $4.35. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Keeneland in the G1 Ashland Stakes on April 3 over 1710m, 6 len behind Percy's Bar with 55kg at $12.99. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:43.63 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $4.35 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 19 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:45.72 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.99 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:45.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 9 over 1710m, 8 len behind Luster with 54.5kg at $11.57. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds Turf February 14 over 1609m defeating Heavenly Melody with 54.5kg at $25.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 56 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 | 09/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.57 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.02 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $25.80 |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $42.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 13 at this track in the G2 Edgewood Stakes on May 1 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Imaginationthelady carrying 53.5kg at $49.43. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on March 28 over 1509m, 0.3 len behind Tam Tam with 54.5kg at $19.20. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:40.92 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $49.43 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:27.42 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $19.20 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:32.80 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $47.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 119 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:30.05 | 8-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:37.28 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.52 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:44.85 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 16 over 1006m, 6 len behind Rojo Rita carrying 53.5kg at $8.15. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Capturing carrying 53.5kg at $12.67. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 19 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 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 0:57.73 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.15 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:04.95 | 6-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $12.67 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:02.93 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:03.05 | 4-2-D1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:03.52 | 3-5-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 4 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Call On Me with 54.5kg at $2.74. Second-up came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track April 30 over 1710m defeating Vow To Resiliency carrying 53.5kg at $2.06. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
Last Starts 35 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 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.06 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:43.47 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.74 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 59 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 1-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:45.04 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.06 |
| 3/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:16.99 | 12-6-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Strong on debut won by 2 len at Keeneland Turf October 3 over 1710m defeating Empress New Groove with 54kg at $14.42. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1710m, nose behind Turner's Charm carrying 53.5kg at $2.62. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 216 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.40 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.62 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $14.42 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on April 11 over 1006m, 5 len behind Alpenglow with 55.5kg at $5.20. Second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gulfstream Park Turf May 9 over 1509m defeating Little Georgie carrying 55.5kg at $8.40. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | 1:29.16 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 0:56.45 | 3-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |