Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MADAKET ROAD (10) did a great job to score by 1.75 lengths over today's course and distance when resuming from a break last time out. Likely to be there at the finish again. SHARP SWINGER (11) is a talented gelding who was tested in tougher class last time when sixth over 1207m at Listed level at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will play a major role. KEEP IT EASY (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1408m. Nicely placed to bounce back. GATE TO WIRE (12) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on April 4, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt). Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Keeneland April 4 over 1408m. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Gulfstream Park February 7 over 1207m defeating Fast Town carrying 55kg at $4.50. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 63 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 | 04/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:26.46 | 9-10-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $26.37 |
| 1/5 | 07/02/2026 | 258 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:11.07 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:09.35 | 1-5-4 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $13.82 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:11.19 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $14.32 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2025 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $154,093.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:36.59 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.30 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:34.98 | 5-8-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $11.79 |

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track September 20 over 1207m, a 0.3 lengths behind Fort Sam with 55kg at $9.05. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Oaklawn Park December 13 2024 over 1207m, 11 len behind Bohemian Bo carrying 53.5kg at $13.90. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:09.35 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.05 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:09.49 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $17.52 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:08.62 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $15.85 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:09.00 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.17 |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $203,125.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 51kg | 1:09.59 | 6-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $38.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $60,995.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:11.53 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on May 16 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Hymn carrying 55kg at $8.19. The start before that didn't finish the race at Keeneland April 18 over 1207m. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | M | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:22.42 | 9-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $8.19 |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2026 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:10.46 | 5-5-LR | 4 |
| 99.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/10 | 04/03/2026 | 100 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:41.41 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53kg | 1:10.46 | 5-8-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $10.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | 158 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:10.54 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.49 |
| 11/11 | 17/05/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:11.27 | 10-8-11 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Oaklawn Park in LR on May 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Gold Sweep with 56kg at $21.90. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Oaklawn Park April 18 over 1207m defeating Perfect Magic with 56kg at $6.30. He can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:09.03 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $21.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:09.28 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.73 | 8-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:37.09 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.99 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.55 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs March 20 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Raging Fury carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. First up last campaign third of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs February 7 over 1207m, 1.4 len behind Neshume with 53.5kg at $9.20. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:11.60 | 9-8-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $9.20 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:25.47 | 4-9-8 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $45.96 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:10.00 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54.5kg | 1:09.37 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | 257 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Conner | 54.5kg | 1:22.06 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 3 over 1207m, 2 len behind Sacrosanct with 55kg at $1.83. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Saratoga in the G1 Woody Stephens Stakes on June 7 over 1408m, 8 len behind Patch Adams carrying 53.5kg at $12. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/05/2026 | 254 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:09.54 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.83 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $775,194.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:26.39 | 6-3-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:15.64 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $5.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2025 | 60 | G1 OPEN 3 | $777,605.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:21.36 | 10-9-10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2025 | 66 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $2.26 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:22.51 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park in the LR February 21 over 1207m, 17 len behind Jack's Promise carrying 53.5kg at $39.90. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs February 7 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Neshume with 53.5kg at $3.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:10.47 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $39.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:11.60 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:10.14 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.57 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:09.58 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $45.47 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:08.43 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $67.76 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:09.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.46 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Oaklawn Park in LR on May 1 over 1207m, 5 len behind Gold Sweep with 56kg at $6.20. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Oaklawn Park April 3 over 1207m defeating Carbone with 56kg at $3.20. Can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:09.03 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/4 | 03/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.99 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.74 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 06/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:10.78 | 5-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:09.10 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 30/11/2025 | 221 | CLM 3U | $119,084.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:09.75 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.33 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 10 at Keeneland on April 4 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind U Devil You carrying 53.5kg at $10.20. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at this track in the G2 Pat Day Mile Stakes on May 3 2025 over 1609m, 9 len behind Macho Music carrying 53.5kg at $5.58. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 253 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:26.46 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:15.64 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $777,605.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:21.36 | 6-10-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $15.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $5.58 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $666,132.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:43.12 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:22.51 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $14.60 |