Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ROTHKO (5) was an effortless winner last time over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt), scoring by 5 lengths. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Leading contender. CRUSHED IT (7) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1609m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), getting home by 2 lengths. Likely to be in the finish again. MASTER CONTROLLER (6) returned from a break last start and led throughout to score by one length over 1811m at this track (Dirt). Another bold showing expected. CALDERA (1) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when he scored by 6 lengths over 1609m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement and appeals as a solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.8 len at Keeneland April 15 over 1308m defeating Kavod carrying 53.5kg at $4.74. Second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1710m, 3 len behind Classic Car Wash with 53.5kg at $6.45. This is outside his grasp.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $124,302.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.91 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.45 |
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 67 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.74 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $22.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.83 | 9-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $131,298.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:22.66 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.73 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2025 | 80 | CLM 3U | $105,023.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:45.95 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.23 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1609m, 5 len behind Forged Steel with 54.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 9 over 1710m, 5 len behind First Division carrying 54kg at $5.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,978.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:35.81 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:44.47 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.42 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | 274 | ALLOW 3U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.95 | 1-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:47.26 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $2.09 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $209,265.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:43.19 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after 14 months 6th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Vibe with 55.5kg at $5.84. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Tampa Bay Downs LR February 8 2025 over 1710m defeating Owen Almighty carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | 406 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.84 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,584,786.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:56.20 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $402,576.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:42.27 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $85,484.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:09.45 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Vamos Carlitos with 54.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell scored a big 5 len win at Keeneland April 15 over 1710m defeating Coalmoon carrying 53.5kg at $3.25. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.71 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2026 | 67 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:42.18 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 08/11/2025 | 476 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.45 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $106,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $2.08 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Keeneland on April 4 over 1408m, 14 len behind U Devil You carrying 53.5kg at $11.85. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park in LR on January 4 2025 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Coming In Hot carrying 53.5kg at $2.10. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | 281 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:26.46 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $11.85 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $136,858.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:22.13 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:11.27 | 9-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $10.20 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:23.92 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.02 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $644,122.00 | Sunland | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:42.64 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/01/2025 | 73 | LR OPEN 3 | $201,613.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:17.86 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up 3rd of 12 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Big To Do carrying 56kg at $5.22. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 3 len behind Vibe with 55.5kg at $11.27. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 02/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 6-3-2 | 14 |
| 3.0L | $11.27 |
| 3/12 | 20/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 10-3-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $5.22 |
| 5/5 | 16/01/2026 | 244 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:21.71 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 52.5kg | 1:47.26 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.22 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2025 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3 | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:44.15 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.98 |
| 3/5 | 04/01/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $322,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:22.15 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |