Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CUT TO THE CHASE (7) displayed plenty of early toe over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when resuming last time and defied all challengers to score by 3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. ME AND MOLLY MCGEE (1) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 6 lengths. Expected to improve and gets her chance. ROJO RITA (4) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished second at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) two starts back then scored by 4 lengths last time out over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Amir Mendoza scored on her last time and retains the ride. Looks well placed so expect another big run. PARADISE CITY (3) lines up for the first time since November 23. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1710m at Prairie Meadows. Can make her presence felt.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on May 17 over 1408m, 6 len behind Beauty Reigns carrying 55kg at $2.31. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita in the G2 D. Wayne Lukas (Santa Monica) Stakes on February 7 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Splendora carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:22.51 | 4-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.31 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 189 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $285,307.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:22.09 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 41.0L | $19.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:08.44 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.86 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:08.93 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.84 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.51 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track in the LR June 14 over 1710m, 14 len behind Take Charge Milady with 55.5kg at $13.64. Previously first up; third of 9 at Oaklawn Park January 5 2025 over 1609m, 11 len behind Take Charge Milady with 52kg at $5.80. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 357 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:43.17 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $13.64 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $468,750.00 | Pimlico | 1811m | SP | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:52.05 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $18.90 |
| 10/11 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:22.36 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $26.61 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $319,489.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53kg | 1:39.17 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,188,590.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:44.31 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $15.80 |
| 1/10 | 09/03/2025 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $176,565.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:38.05 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Aqueduct Inner Turf in the G3 Pebbles Stakes November 23 over 1710m, 6 len behind Fast Market carrying 53.5kg at $12.53. Previously first up; third of 8 at Prairie Meadows in the LR July 5 over 1710m, 13 len behind Quickick carrying 52.5kg at $3.80. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,176.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:43.22 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $12.53 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:49.44 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.37 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $28.26 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:25.82 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $28.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN F 3 | $344,037.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 52.5kg | 1:45.39 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $207,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.50 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track May 16 over 1006m defeating Something Stronger carrying 53.5kg at $2.93. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Kelly's Girl carrying 53kg at $5.20. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 0:57.73 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.93 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:04.19 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |
| 6/7 | 06/03/2026 | 268 | ALLOW FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.60 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 11/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 50kg | 1:01.84 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.13 |
| 2/12 | 15/05/2025 | 60 | ALLOW FM 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:02.10 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.26 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $184,591.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.96 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months scored a big 4 len win at this track April 30 over 1207m defeating Cotillard carrying 56kg at $3.12. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on November 6 over 1006m, 6 len behind Bunratty Manor carrying 54.5kg at $13.34. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 30/04/2026 | 82 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:10.92 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.12 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 52 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:02.79 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $22.90 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW FM 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:16.37 | 8-10-9 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $13.84 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 0:56.17 | 5-10-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $13.34 |
| 8/12 | 15/10/2025 | 67 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:02.96 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $14.19 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:01.18 | 7-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.67 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf March 27 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Certitude carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Santa Anita January 11 over 1308m defeating Our Moonlight carrying 55.5kg at $14.60. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.80 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $6.70 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $285,307.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:22.09 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $28.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 359 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.61 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $14.60 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2025 | 47 | ALLOW FM 4U | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:51.17 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/12/2024 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:34.18 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.35 |
| 8/12 | 20/10/2024 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:36.29 | 4-10-8 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $14.77 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Keeneland April 10 over 1207m defeating Chatter with 53.5kg at $3.01. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Turfway Park on December 3 over 1308m, 5 len behind Bundchen with 53.5kg at $1.72. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 128 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:11.31 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.01 |
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:15.88 | 7-2-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.72 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | 90 | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | 1:10.50 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:01.86 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.88 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track November 14 over 1308m, 4 len behind Modo carrying 53.5kg at $2.51. First up last campaign second of 7 at this track in the G3 Dogwood Stakes September 20 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Ragtime with 53.5kg at $29.62. Needs more time.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 14/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:15.91 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.51 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:22.35 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $29.62 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 45 | ALLOW FM 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:11.04 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.15 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2025 | 263 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.51 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/14 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $441,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 12-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $5.31 |
| 4/11 | 31/08/2024 | 51 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $460,829.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:25.31 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. Last outing favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track April 28 over 1207m defeating C'est Cheese with 56kg at $1.69. At only start last preparation 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park on January 22 over 1207m, 10 len behind Lynn's Milky Way carrying 55kg at $37.20. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 | 28/04/2026 | 96 | CLM FM 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:10.01 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.69 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | 200 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | SP | C Landeros | 55kg | 1:08.97 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $37.20 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | C Landeros | 55.5kg | 1:15.73 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Landeros | 55kg | 1:09.33 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $16.05 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | C Landeros | 53.5kg | 1:17.69 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $34.73 |
| 4/6 | 12/03/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $155,698.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:16.53 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |