Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
UNCLE EVCO (1) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1408m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. That followed a win at Santa Anita at the previous outing. Has the talent to return to the winner's list. WISH CAREFULLY (2) finished 6 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1710m at this track (Dirt) last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. Good enough to take this out. HIGGINSVILLE (4) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1710m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at Oaklawn Park at the previous outing. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. STILL A SOLDIER (3) is a five-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Tristan Ashford stable. Scored at his latest appearance at Saratoga (Dirt) ten months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Has to be respected. Something for the Multiples: MAGIC GRANT (6)
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1408m, 9 len behind Bob's Carrot with 56kg at $11.14. The start before that won by 2.75 len at Santa Anita March 22 over 1609m defeating Aloha Chrome with 57kg at $2.30. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21/05/2026 | 60 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.14 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $32,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:50.32 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $43,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.87 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $39.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:38.09 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 6 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 57kg at $19.47. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track May 8 over 1710m defeating Tisum carrying 56kg at $1.77. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 18 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 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 57kg | 1:45.04 | 9-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.47 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:44.96 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.77 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 72 | CLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:38.74 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.26 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:47.16 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $20.83 |
| 12/12 | 11/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $66,616.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.73 | 5-12-12 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $10.67 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:36.17 | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 6 len behind Just A Fair Shake with 56kg at $36.62. The start before that won by 5 len at Oaklawn Park March 27 over 1710m defeating Arky Road carrying 56kg at $4.40. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 18 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 | 25/05/2026 | 59 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $36.62 |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:46.69 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
| 11/11 | 14/02/2026 | 293 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Jane Elliott | 55kg | 1:10.19 | 9-11-11 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $28.30 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $67,093.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Tyler W Bacon | 56.5kg | 1:45.14 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $55,911.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:46.11 | 7-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2025 | 23 | CLM 4U | $35,313.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | 1:47.12 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $26.10 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 6 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 56kg at $22.93. The race before that ran last of 8 at Keeneland in the G3 Ben Ali Stakes on April 18 over 1911m, 31 len behind Stars And Stripes carrying 53.5kg at $58.75. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $22.93 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $509,461.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:58.34 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $58.75 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 350 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 2:31.32 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.88 |
| 6/14 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $165,217.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2200m | Good | Sandro Paiva | 57kg | 2:14.27 | - | 1 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 9/15 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $742,358.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 2:03.76 | - | 5 |
| 22.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 59.5kg | 2:17.11 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 5 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 56kg at $9.32. The run before that 6th of 14 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 2816m, 16 len behind Bright Spark with 52kg at $14.80. Should go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 4-8-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.32 |
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $188,547.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2816m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52kg | 2:59.09 | 14-8-6 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $14.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cohen | 56kg | 1:36.51 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $22.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:44.92 | 1-6-4 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 53.5kg | 1:47.54 | 3-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $46,338.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:51.71 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.70 |