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Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming

ESMARK (7) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten half a length after being in the firing line on the corner. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SPOILER (8) is lining up for a hat-trick of wins after success on dirt at Oaklawn Park two back then recording another dirt track success at Oaklawn Park over 1710m five-and-a-half weeks ago. Among the winning hopes again on recent efforts. WESTSIDE TIDE (9) ran below expectations last time at this track (Turf), finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths starting at $7.17. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. PLENSA (10) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Scored over 1609m at this track at the start of last prep. Worth plenty of thought.

Race Time:12:23 AM

Friday, June 5, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Johny's Rendezvous (1)5221381x76

Trainer: Philip A Bauer 12 mths 12: 2-3-1

Jockey: Axel Concepcion

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: GHOSTZAPPER (USA)

Dam: ROMANTIC INTENTION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Suave

Stats

Prize Money$325,649.00

Avg $$27,137.42

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career12: 2-3-1

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm7: 2-1-0

Good2: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 36 days. First-up 7th of 10 at Keeneland on April 4 over 1408m, 8 len behind U Devil You with 53.5kg at $22.57. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Churchill Downs in LR on April 29 over 2414m, 32 len behind Parchment Party with 53.5kg at $26.78. Needs to find lengths to test these.

Last Starts 36 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	29/04/2026	25	LR OPEN 4U	$291,121.00	Churchill Downs	2414m	SP	Jaime A Torres	53.5kg	2:31.51	1-6-6	5	1. Parchment Party 2. Interceptor 3. Stowaway	32.0L	$26.78
7/10	04/04/2026	125	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$189,229.00	Keeneland	1408m	Fast	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	1:26.46	4-8-7	3	1. U Devil You 2. Thoughtthatcounts 3. Praetor	8.8L	$22.57
1/11	30/11/2025	28	ALLOW 3U	$193,893.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	1:35.95	6-2-1	9	1. Johny's Rendezvous 2. Tre Italiani 3. Original Sin	0.5L	$7.67
8/12	02/11/2025	22	ALLOW 3U	$193,893.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	FM	Luan Machado	53.5kg	1:48.79	11-9-8	12	1. Montador 2. Maximum Promise 3. Fort Thomas	8.9L	$11.98
3/12	11/10/2025	44	ALLOW 3U	$182,648.00	Keeneland	1911m	Good	Luan Machado	54.5kg	1:55.38	8-3-3	5	1. Chapman's Peak 2. Warlander 3. Johny's Rendezvous	2.4L	$7.54
1/12	28/08/2025	20	MDN 3U	$155,039.00	Saratoga	1811m	FM	Javier Castellano	53.5kg	1:47.77	2-1-1	1	1. Johny's Rendezvous 2. A Bourbon For Toby 3. Orgonite	0.8L	$4.40

Tough Little Nut (2)72123556x2

Trainer: Chris M Block 12 mths 16: 2-6-1

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: PALACE MALICE (USA)

Dam: CELESTIAL KITTEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

Stats

Prize Money$389,860.00

Avg $$24,366.25

Win %12.50%

Place %56.25%

Career16: 2-6-1

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance5: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm15: 2-5-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after 11 months 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Capitol Hill carrying 53.5kg at $15.35. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Hawthorne Turf in LR on October 6 2024 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Ak Sar Ben Derby with 56kg at $7.20. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 53 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	12/04/2026	308	ALLOW 4U	$189,229.00	Keeneland	1609m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	53.5kg	1:36.42	3-6-2	7	1. Capitol Hill 2. Tough Little Nut 3. Clever Mischief	0.5L	$15.35
6/12	08/06/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$208,398.00	Churchill Downs	2213m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55.5kg	2:15.47	8-8-6	2	1. Safe Trip Home 2. Clyde's Got A Gun 3. Freedom's Way	2.4L	$13.64
5/12	11/05/2025	34	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$209,375.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55.5kg	1:47.26	11-6-5	2	1. Lord Bullingdon 2. Echo Lane 3. Big Blue Line	4.3L	$10.18
5/6	07/04/2025	44	ALLOW 4U	$207,668.00	Keeneland	1609m	Fast	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	53.5kg	1:37.85	5-4-5	4	1. This Is Uscar 2. Georgie W 3. Wico	4.0L	$5.23
3/12	22/02/2025	56	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$85,346.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54.5kg	1:44.19	5-4-3	2	1. Smokey Mandate 2. American Hope 3. Tough Little Nut	2.3L	$3.40
2/10	28/12/2024	36	LR OPEN 3	$154,083.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	SP	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	52.5kg	1:44.80	7-4-2	1	1. Lagynos 2. Tough Little Nut 3. Higgins Boat	2.3L	$10.20

Idratherbeblessed (3)07x6179758

Trainer: Chris A Hartman 12 mths 36: 6-6-6

Jockey: Edgar Morales

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: UNIFIED (USA)

Dam: CELESTIAL SMILE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Prize Money$899,786.00

Avg $$24,994.06

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career36: 6-6-6

Track7: 0-1-1

Distance6: 1-2-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-1

Firm30: 6-4-4

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1609m, 8 len behind Silent Heart with 55.5kg at $33.05. The start before that 5th of 7 at Keeneland Turf on April 8 over 1710m, 6 len behind Dresden Row carrying 54.5kg at $17.73. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	15/05/2026	37	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$196,927.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	FM	Edgar Morales	55.5kg	1:33.23	8-8-8	9	1. Silent Heart 2. Baby Max 3. Legalize	8.2L	$33.05
5/7	08/04/2026	18	ALLOW 4U	$218,341.00	Keeneland	1710m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54.5kg	1:42.17	6-5-5	4	1. Dresden Row 2. Theismann 3. Integration	6.3L	$17.73
7/7	21/03/2026	35	G2 OPEN 4U	$421,348.00	Fairgrounds	1811m	FM	Marcelino Pedroza	55.5kg	1:48.17	1-5-7	3	1. Lagynos 2. Tom's Magic 3. Program Trading	6.0L	$25.70
9/10	14/02/2026	28	G3 OPEN 4U	$249,643.00	Fairgrounds	1811m	FM	Marcelino Pedroza	55.5kg	1:48.02	6-4-9	8	1. Lagynos 2. Montador 3. Kupuna	6.4L	$16.30
7/11	17/01/2026	28	LR OPEN 4U	$149,477.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	FM	Marcelino Pedroza	56kg	1:42.37	4-5-7	3	1. Kupuna 2. Lagynos 3. Cameo Performance	6.0L	$15.90
1/7	20/12/2025	41	LR OPEN 3U	$153,139.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	FM	Marcelino Pedroza	56kg	1:41.50	2-1-1	6	1. Idratherbeblessed 2. Kupuna 3. Sand Pipes	0.8L	$18.60

Excite (4)412x314x46

Trainer: William I Mott (U.S.A.)12 mths 11: 2-1-2

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: SPEIGHTSTOWN (USA)

Dam: ELATE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$340,102.00

Avg $$30,918.36

Win %18.18%

Place %45.45%

Career11: 2-1-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm6: 1-0-2

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resumes off a 54 day letup. Resuming ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 21 over 1710m, 17 len behind Navajo Warrior with 55kg at $5.10. Second-up second last of 7 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1811m, 26 len behind Original Sin with 53.5kg at $4.57. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 54 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	11/04/2026	21	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$189,229.00	Keeneland	1811m	Fast	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	1:49.65	1-5-6	1	1. Original Sin 2. Authentic Strike 3. Curlin's Malibu	26.5L	$4.57
4/4	21/03/2026	118	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$122,191.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Junior Alvarado	55kg	1:41.09	4-3-4	4	1. Navajo Warrior 2. Gosger 3. Skate Away	17.3L	$5.10
4/8	23/11/2025	35	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$204,580.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:35.87	5-2-4	5	1. Thoughtthatcounts 2. Money Supply 3. Solo Venturi	6.8L	$2.65
1/8	19/10/2025	30	ALLOW 3U	$182,648.00	Keeneland	1811m	SP	I Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	1:51.29	1-1-1	8	1. Excite 2. Pagode 3. Fountain Lake	2.5L	$3.30
3/8	19/09/2025	83	LR OPEN 3	$382,263.00	Fairmount Park	1710m	Fast	Junior Alvarado	55kg	1:43.87	8-2-3	3	1. Disco Time 2. Hypnus 3. Excite	8.0L	$3.90
2/7	28/06/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 3	$197,512.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	55.5kg	1:48.88	3-2-2	7	1. So Sandy 2. Excite 3. Fountain Lake	2.0L	$2.90

Beyond Stoked (5)127x520x2x

Trainer: Brian A Lynch 12 mths 13: 2-3-1

Jockey: Declan Cannon

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: MISS SOUTHERN MISS (USA)

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Stats

Prize Money$223,195.00

Avg $$17,168.85

Win %15.38%

Place %46.15%

Career13: 2-3-1

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance4: 0-2-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm8: 2-1-1

Good3: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-1

Comments

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on September 11 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Theismann with 55.5kg at $11.84. When resuming last campaign 5th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 25 2025 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Atone carrying 54.5kg at $15.40. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.

Last Starts 266 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	11/09/2025	166	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$204,893.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	FM	Cristian Mauricio Torres	55.5kg	1:41.31	4-4-2	5	1. Theismann 2. Beyond Stoked 3. English Chunnel	0.5L	$11.84
11/11	29/03/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$153,724.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Manuel Franco	54.5kg	1:33.23	1-10-11	1	1. Sherlock's Jewel 2. Itsallcomintogetha 3. Bonus Move	43.8L	$3.60
2/12	01/03/2025	35	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$155,698.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	Junior Alvarado	54.5kg	1:39.36	7-3-2	5	1. Seminole Chief 2. Beyond Stoked 3. Tiz Romantic	0.8L	$10.20
5/12	25/01/2025	175	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$156,452.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Florent Geroux	54.5kg	1:32.93	3-2-5	3	1. Atone 2. Kalik 3. Seminole Chief	1.8L	$15.40
7/7	03/08/2024	21	LR OPEN 3	$384,025.00	Ellis Park	1811m	Good	Walter A Rodriguez	53.5kg	1:48.09	3-6-7	3	1. Cameo Performance 2. Abrumar 3. Green Light	11.1L	$12.23
2/7	13/07/2024	30	LR OPEN 3	$225,564.00	Indiana Downs	1609m	Good	Walter A Rodriguez	54kg	1:37.79	6-2-2	6	1. Lucky Jeremy 2. Beyond Stoked 3. Aspenite	0.5L	$3.80

Spoiler (6)3224166211

Trainer: M J Maker (U.S.A.)12 mths 32: 8-5-5

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: FIRST SAMURAI (USA)

Dam: A P 'S GLORY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mineshaft

Stats

Prize Money$486,977.00

Avg $$15,218.03

Win %25.00%

Place %56.25%

Career32: 8-5-5

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance7: 3-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 1-1-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-1

Firm27: 6-4-5

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Oaklawn Park April 26 over 1710m defeating Speed Bias carrying 56kg at $2.80. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Oaklawn Park March 13 over 1609m defeating Fort Sam carrying 53.5kg at $5.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 39 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	26/04/2026	44	CLM 4U	$101,892.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	M	Francisco Arrieta	56kg	1:43.49	5-1-1	2	1. Spoiler 2. Speed Bias 3. Glen Airy	0.1L	$2.80
1/8	13/03/2026	19	CLM 4U	$91,292.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Fast	Ramon A Vazquez	53.5kg	1:36.94	4-2-1	2	1. Spoiler 2. Fort Sam 3. Sweet As Sin	0.1L	$5.10
2/9	22/02/2026	17	CLM 4U	$88,445.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Fast	David Cabrera	53.5kg	1:38.26	4-3-2	8	1. Black Powder 2. Spoiler 3. Dynamis	0.1L	$10.20
6/12	05/02/2026	47	ALLOW 4U	$178,317.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	David Cabrera	55kg	1:43.14	5-9-6	9	1. Nu What's New 2. Big Gain 3. Dr Storm	19.0L	$104.80
6/7	20/12/2025	22	LR OPEN 3U	$114,855.00	Remington Park	1673m	Fast	Weston Hamilton	54.5kg	1:43.21	4-6-6	3	1. Ze'bul 2. Presidential 3. C W Prize	7.8L	$8.70
1/7	28/11/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$61,069.00	Remington Park	1609m	Fast	Ramon A Vazquez	56kg	1:37.65	2-2-1	5	1. Spoiler 2. Carbone 3. Battle Strike	1.3L	$6.40

Westside Tide (7)2165591725

Trainer: David Jacobson (USA)12 mths 16: 3-4-0

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay H

Sire: OMAHA BEACH (USA)

Dam: WESTSIDE TAPSTRESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lookin At Lucky

Stats

Prize Money$201,806.00

Avg $$12,612.88

Win %18.75%

Place %43.75%

Career16: 3-4-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance6: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm14: 3-4-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 0-1-0

Comments

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 2213m, 4 len behind Soleil Volant carrying 55.5kg at $7.17. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on March 28 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Quatrocento carrying 54.5kg at $65.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.

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
5/11	14/05/2026	47	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$187,151.00	Churchill Downs	2213m	FM	Luis Saez	55.5kg	2:12.86	5-4-5	8	1. Soleil Volant 2. Noble Confessor 3. End Of Romance	4.3L	$7.17
2/7	28/03/2026	28	LR OPEN 4U	$245,787.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Rajiv Maragh	54.5kg	1:32.92	6-3-2	4	1. Quatrocento 2. Westside Tide 3. Beach Gold	0.8L	$65.40
7/8	28/02/2026	49	G3 OPEN 4U	$245,787.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	Luis Saez	54kg	1:38.07	5-7-7	2	1. Tiz Dashing 2. Battle Of Normandy 3. Beach Gold	6.2L	$47.30
1/8	10/01/2026	50	HCP 4U	$62,780.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	Junior Alvarado	54kg	1:39.83	8-5-1	6	1. Westside Tide 2. Hot Blooded 3. St Armands Key	0.5L	$19.80
9/10	21/11/2025	26	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$179,542.00	Woodbine Aw	1710m	Fast	Fraser Aebly	56kg	1:45.89	8-9-9	8	1. Runaway Again 2. No More Options 3. Lac Macaza	12.8L	$18.30
5/8	26/10/2025	22	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$178,995.00	Woodbine Inner	1710m	Good	Fraser Aebly	56kg	1:44.20	2-5-5	2	1. Jayhawk 2. English Actor 3. Malibu Mambo	3.0L	$9.05

Plensa (8)2x4x13107x

Trainer: George R Arnold Ii (USA)12 mths 8: 2-2-1

Jockey: Florent Geroux

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: CARAVAGGIO (USA)

Dam: PROXIMITY BIAS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Flatter

Stats

Prize Money$1,952,241.00

Avg $$244,030.13

Win %25.00%

Place %62.50%

Career8: 2-2-1

Track3: 1-1-0

Distance4: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-1

Firm6: 0-2-1

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the G3 Commonwealth Turf Stakes November 22 over 1710m, 8 len behind Giocoso carrying 54.5kg at $13.95. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track June 15 over 1609m defeating Mo Jackson carrying 53.5kg at $2.63. Has the ability to run well.

Last Starts 194 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	22/11/2025	28	G3 OPEN 3	$458,015.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	FM	Florent Geroux	54.5kg	1:41.47	4-8-7	10	1. Giocoso 2. Chapman's Peak 3. Outrunner	8.4L	$13.95
11/12	25/10/2025	49	G3 OPEN 3	$913,242.00	Keeneland	1609m	FM	Florent Geroux	53.5kg	1:35.78	11-9-11	11	1. Troubleshooting 2. Tenacious Leader 3. Giocoso	5.8L	$14.96
1/14	06/09/2025	50	LR OPEN 3	$3,058,104.00	Kentucky	1609m	Good	Florent Geroux	53.5kg	1:33.51	4-2-1	6	1. Plensa 2. Giocoso 3. Namaron	1.0L	$23.60
3/10	18/07/2025	33	ALLOW OCLM 3	$168,196.00	Saratoga	1710m	FM	Jose Lezcano	55.5kg	1:40.32	4-6-3	5	1. Simulate 2. Thirteen Colonies 3. Plensa	4.0L	$16.90
1/12	15/06/2025	63	MDN 3U	$186,625.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	FM	Florent Geroux	53.5kg	1:36.18	11-1-1	3	1. Plensa 2. Mo Jackson 3. Maki Monarchy	1.0L	$2.63
4/12	13/04/2025	155	MDN 3	$175,719.00	Keeneland	1710m	FM	Luis Saez	54.5kg	1:41.71	6-6-4	12	1. Dublin's Knight 2. World Beater 3. Salamis	5.8L	$8.18