Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CLIFFS (5) returns from a layoff of five months. Scored over 1609m at this track to launch the last campaign. Comes here with definite claims. TEMPTABLE (10) was safely held when resuming from a spell behind Classic Q in the G2 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes at this track (Turf) over 1609m, beaten 5 lengths into seventh. Can improve with Lasix added for the first time today. SERENDIPITY (9) is a four-year-old filly who is having her first run for the B H Cox yard. Scored at her latest appearance in Group 3 class at Woodbine All Weather 11 months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but scored on debut to kick off the maiden campaign. Leading prospect.

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Valley View Stakes October 24 over 1609m, 8 len behind Admit carrying 53.5kg at $49.07. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis in the LR May 14 2025 over 1673m, 8 len behind Running Away carrying 56kg at $10.70. Best form gives her a decent chance.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 24/10/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:35.17 | 12-12-9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $49.07 |
| 8/12 | 10/09/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:05.52 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $40.51 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $620,155.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:35.70 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.19 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.60 |
| 3/5 | 27/06/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN F 3 | $233,281.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Y | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.54 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.90 |
| 3/5 | 14/05/2025 | 178 | LR OPEN F 3 | $234,375.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:42.72 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track November 28 over 1811m, 4 len behind Weighted Average with 53.5kg at $23.25. On debut won by 0.3 len Ellis Park Turf August 17 2024 over 1609m defeating Jewish Mother carrying 54kg at $34.71. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 189 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 | 28/11/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:50.18 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $23.25 |
| 2/6 | 15/10/2025 | 52 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 2:31.23 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.88 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $232,558.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:43.34 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.51 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2025 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | SP | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:51.44 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:43.87 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.47 |
| 5/11 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:48.70 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $25.41 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1609m, 6 len behind Bracelet carrying 55.5kg at $24.48. The run before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 15 over 1673m, 4.5 len behind Riding Pretty carrying 56kg at $4.60. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/05/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:33.71 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $24.48 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:40.42 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:37.52 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:38.34 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 47 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:29.13 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.15 |
| 7/12 | 26/09/2025 | 62 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:44.15 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $9.47 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Santa Anita Turf in the G1 American Oaks Invitational December 28 over 2012m, 0.5 len behind Ambaya with 56kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track November 7 over 1609m defeating Exclusive Star with 53.5kg at $2.05. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 159 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 | 28/12/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $459,418.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 2:01.02 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | 68 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.93 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.05 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:50.37 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2025 | 31 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:40.91 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2025 | 47 | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 10-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:08.93 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track in the G2 Edgewood Stakes on May 1 over 1710m, 6 len behind Imaginationthelady with 53.5kg at $42.13. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on March 7 over 1710m, 3 len behind Indigo Woods carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Might need easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 01/05/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.92 | 13-11-10 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $42.13 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:43.80 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Y | Ben Curtis | 51.5kg | 1:38.59 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:36.92 | 12-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.35 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:48.92 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.63 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming won by 2.25 len at Gulfstream Park Turf February 21 over 1710m defeating Starship Melody with 55kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 10 over 1710m, 11 len behind In The Stars with 54.5kg at $5.95. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:41.73 | 11-12-11 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $5.95 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 294 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:39.83 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.60 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:35.06 | 8-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $154,589.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:36.12 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 1/11 | 22/12/2024 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:42.23 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 08/11/2024 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:17.23 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 24 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Pretty Picture with 53.5kg at $31.48. Before that 3rd in a small field at Colonial Downs on March 12 over 1710m, 6 len behind Next Girl with 55.5kg at $1.40. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 42 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 | 24/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:48.96 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $31.48 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $119,382.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:43.31 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.40 |
| 7/11 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $336,323.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:21.41 | 11-10-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $32.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $191,424.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:37.28 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.30 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.11 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.55 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $3.42 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 2.5 len Woodbine All Weather G3 June 28 over 1710m defeating Tiz Her Money carrying 53.5kg at $3.95. At her first start to post a big 3 len win. Gulfstream Park Turf March 23 2025 over 1710m defeating Basilea carrying 53.5kg at $6. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/06/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $233,281.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:45.22 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.95 |
| 2/3 | 09/05/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:36.45 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.65 |
| 1/11 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:40.68 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track in the G2 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes on May 2 over 1609m, 5 len behind Classic Q with 53.5kg at $9.85. Previously second-up won by a head at Chantilly All Weather March 4 2025 over 1600m defeating Kodiacolor carrying 58kg at $1.60. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 182 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:34.71 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $9.85 |
| 7/11 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mickael Barzalona | 53.5kg | 1:34.26 | 7-9-7 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $12.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 55.5kg | 1:26.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/16 | 06/09/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $44,643.00 | Baden Baden | 1400m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 1:23.22 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.10 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2025 | 49 | CL2 3 | $45,800.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 1:39.61 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 22/05/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Soft | C Soumillon | 56kg | 1:54.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 8 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Love You Anyway carrying 53.5kg at $8.87. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track May 10 over 1609m defeating Competitive Market carrying 56kg at $3.27. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:33.78 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.27 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 137 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:42.26 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $8.87 |
| 5/11 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.55 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $4.59 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:41.99 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.63 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54.5kg | 2:05.52 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $72.75 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $620,155.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:45.64 | 4-4-9 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $10.97 |