Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Allowance
C MCGRIFF (5) was in the firing line on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1609m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Looks well placed so expect another big run. GETHSEMANE (3) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when he was handy all the way. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GARRYOWEN (2) was in the money two starts back at Churchill Downs Turf but couldn't back it up last time when seventh, beaten 36 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Nicely placed to make amends. PAUL'S RECOVERY (4) comes here following a win over 1710m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by 4 lengths. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis May 19 over 1673m defeating Payton's Hammer carrying 55.5kg at $10.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 7 len behind Magical Factor carrying 54.5kg at $15.42. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/05/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.40 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $15.42 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:38.87 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $26.03 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.17 |
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.21 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:28.91 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $10.99 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 52kgs
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Last start ran last of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 36 len behind Mary's Boy Bolt carrying 53.5kg at $10.47. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 28 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Gene And Jude carrying 53.5kg at $5.72. Can make amends.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:37.31 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $10.47 |
| 2/12 | 28/04/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:41.77 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.72 |
| 9/12 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:58.07 | 6-10-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $67.17 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.39 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.15 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:41.43 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.98 |
| 2/11 | 07/01/2026 | 73 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on May 10 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Show Of Force with 53.5kg at $4.12. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Spirit Of A Walkon carrying 54.5kg at $1.88. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $114,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.08 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.12 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3 | $104,803.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.13 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.88 |
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.56 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.22 |
| 1/11 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.05 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start won by 4 len at this track May 16 over 1710m defeating Pelican Bay with 53.5kg at $3.17. Before that 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1710m, 10 len behind Baby Vino with 55.5kg at $15.60. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:45.39 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.17 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:43.29 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $15.60 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on May 23 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Non Conforming with 54.5kg at $4.31. The start before that ran second last of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Different Gravy carrying 53.5kg at $13.93. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.85 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.31 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:43.42 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $13.93 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN OCLM 3U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 101 | MDN OCLM 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:44.56 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.75 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $47.13 |