Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
SUMMONYOURCOURAGE (7) comes here off a break of six months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1509m at this track. Now under the care of new trainer Joe Sharp. Rates highly and should take some beating. BANNED FOR LIFE (3) was a fresh up placegetter on dirt two runs back, finishing third over 1207m at this track. Disappointed last start on turf when unplaced over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf. Is a winner at this circuit. Should be in the finish. MO WORK (1) got well back over 1408m at this track (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 30 lengths away in tenth. Nicely placed to take this out. R HEISMAN (6) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Has the ability to produce a better result. Something for the Multiples: OPTICAL (2)
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1408m, 30 len behind Sweet Freedom with 56kg at $3.21. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Keeneland April 16 over 1408m defeating Attersee with 56kg at $3.30. Nicely placed to return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:24.07 | 9-9-10 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $3.21 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:23.92 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 4-2-7 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $5.38 |
| 6/10 | 27/11/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.64 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $12.73 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.51 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:08.63 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.41 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months got back early 4th of 7 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Star's Image carrying 56kg at $10.86. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on May 23 2025 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Tour Player with 53.5kg at $5.92. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/04/2026 | 168 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.86 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:28.47 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 20.0L | $8.91 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:42.82 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $11.19 |
| 3/5 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:21.73 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.42 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:33.55 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:22.06 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 12 len behind Vibe with 55.5kg at $38.50. The race before that second last of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Capitol Hill carrying 53.5kg at $77.95. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 12-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $38.50 |
| 8/9 | 12/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $77.95 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 310 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.66 | 7-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $25.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $54,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:36.82 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Angel Serpa | 53.5kg | 1:45.30 | 2-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $57.43 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $281,804.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:45.98 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $84.76 |