Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
ZAMBEZI (9) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing third over 1609m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Key runner who should feature in the finish. BERNIN HOT (10) ran an improved race second up last start to finish in the placings over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths. Has a solid record at the third run in so he is among the winning hopes. HONKY TONK HIGHWAY (2) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Blinkers added; should be competitive. RIPPED (4) has been kept fresh since finishing fifth over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) six weeks ago. Was a determined winner two runs back. Can feature on his best form.

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track May 24 over 1609m defeating Real Macho carrying 53.5kg at $2.75. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Turfway Park on January 26 2025 over 1609m, long-neck behind Chiron carrying 54.5kg at $9.41. Needs to go up a level to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | 84 | CLM 4U | $99,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2414m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 2:31.03 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:44.00 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $92,676.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:38.37 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.86 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $84,227.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:36.41 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.24 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $91,603.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:35.62 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.68 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 2 len behind Otago with 53.5kg at $3.48. Before that 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 15 over 1308m, 2 len behind Inexorable with 53.5kg at $5.82. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:38.72 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.48 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.82 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.12 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.27 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.30 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.59 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $29.30 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.50 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Devil's Tower with 54kg at $3.40. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on March 15 over 1207m, 5 len behind Otto The Conqueror with 53.5kg at $8.40. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $184,862.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:09.46 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $95,506.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53.5kg | 1:08.87 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 63 | CLM 4U | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.65 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $73,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.63 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 60 | CLM 3U | $135,878.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:11.42 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.08 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $119,266.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:10.26 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.47 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1207m, 3 len behind Carbone carrying 56kg at $9.80. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Oaklawn Park March 14 over 1207m defeating Run Jalen Run with 56kg at $11.70. Nice draw and worth thought.
Last Starts 43 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 | 01/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,978.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:09.50 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:09.42 | 2-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.70 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 60 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:10.76 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 10/11 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:35.95 | 4-11-10 | 8 |
| 49.5L | $16.88 |
| 1/5 | 08/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.26 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last of 11 at this track on May 16 over 1408m, 12 len behind Hymn with 55kg at $12.13. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on June 26 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Man In The Can carrying 53.5kg at $2.64. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/05/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | M | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:22.42 | 8-9-10 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $12.13 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:37.66 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.33 |
| 4/7 | 21/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $155,456.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:12.10 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.01 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:16.70 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.54 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:35.87 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $3.62 |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:29.77 | 3-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis May 1 over 1207m defeating Ship Ship Hooray carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Last start ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 15 over 1609m, 12 len behind Silent Heart with 55.5kg at $42.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 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 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.23 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $42.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | 152 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
| 10/11 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:34.41 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $110.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 0:55.70 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:37.41 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 7 at this track on May 24 over 1609m, 14 len behind Systemic Change with 53.5kg at $3.82. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on February 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dreaminblue carrying 53.5kg at $20.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/05/2026 | 66 | CLM 4U | $99,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $3.82 |
| 5/6 | 19/03/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:09.42 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $8.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53.5kg | 1:10.11 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $20.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 300 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $13.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $210,950.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:10.09 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:11.22 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 3rd in a small field at this track on May 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Madaket Road with 56kg at $12.67. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Keeneland on October 26 2024 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Iron Sharpens Iron carrying 54kg at $5.83. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/05/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:08.85 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $12.67 |
| 6/9 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | 1:09.74 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $13.10 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | 1:09.75 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $30.90 |
| 7/11 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:09.32 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $19.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $119,084.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $7.62 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.44 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.43 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 12 len behind Tiztastic with 55.5kg at $7.66. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on May 30 over 1609m, 4 len behind Skyro with 53.5kg at $4.37. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 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 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:36.57 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.37 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $7.66 |
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | 105 | G3 OPEN 4U | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:35.77 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 48.0L | $24.40 |
| 11/14 | 15/11/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $305,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:50.89 | 2-6-11 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $7.73 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:49.24 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.15 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:48.19 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |