Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
NOBALS (3) returns from a break of six months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fifth over 1207m at Turfway Park. Goes very well when fresh including four wins. Expected to continue the good form from last campaign this time around. HEART HEADED (6) is a distance specialist who progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SCRIPT (8) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1207m at Turfway Park. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and three placings from eight runs. Among the better hopes. RUN CARSON (4) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten a nose. Will trim down second-up. Suitably placed so anticipating another strong effort.

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs in the G3 ARISTIDES STAKES on May 30 over 1207m, 6 len behind Cornucopian with 54.5kg at $17.24. Before that 3rd of 9 at Oaklawn Park in LR on May 1 over 1207m, 4 len behind Gold Sweep with 56kg at $4.50. Prepared to just watch today.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:08.41 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $17.24 |
| 3/9 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:09.03 | 9-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $727,802.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:08.93 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:08.93 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:09.15 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | 1:09.44 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Works For Me with 53.5kg at $7.32. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kentucky on August 31 over 1308m, 0.9 len behind Banjo Chris carrying 56kg at $5.18. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | 142 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:03.67 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.32 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:03.27 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.22 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:02.61 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.23 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.18 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 0:59.75 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.09 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:01.22 | 8-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Turfway Park December 18 over 1207m, 5 len behind Runnin' Rocket carrying 55.5kg at $2.25. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track May 24 2025 over 1106m defeating Chiseler with 55kg at $2.85. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 178 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 | 18/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.43 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $267,176.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:09.85 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $380,518.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 0:56.19 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:07.71 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $7.53 |
| 3/10 | 03/08/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:00.68 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.53 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 56kg | 1:08.84 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 14 over 1006m, nose behind Dark Vintage carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Turfway Park on January 14 over 1308m, 10 len behind Arrest Me Red with 54.5kg at $3.01. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 85 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 0:55.96 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $3.14 |
| 6/9 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $158,445.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:17.54 | 7-2-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $3.01 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 194 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:09.43 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.33 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $349,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 0:55.87 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.82 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN 3U | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:02.35 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $7.85 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len Fairgrounds Turf March 16 over 1106m defeating Amoudi Bay carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Ellis Park Turf July 13 over 1106m, 5 len behind Litigation carrying 55.5kg at $13.80. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 90 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 | 16/03/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.65 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.33 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:03.41 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:02.87 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:05.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 9/12 | 16/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:02.78 | 6-4-9 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.77 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming ran second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Shakertown Stakes on April 4 over 1106m, 8 len behind My Boy Prince with 55.5kg at $29.44. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Clever Mischief carrying 55.5kg at $6.92. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 7-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.92 |
| 11/12 | 04/04/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.11 | 10-12-11 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $29.44 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:01.63 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $91,884.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:01.96 | 2-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.27 | 1-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.24 |
| 1/12 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.17 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Churchill Downs May 24 over 1006m defeating Nasty Habit with 53.5kg at $4.15. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Clever Mischief carrying 55.5kg at $36.35. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 0:58.24 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.15 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $36.35 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $30.19 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $19.42 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.11 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $23.70 |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:09.63 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Turfway Park in the LR February 13 over 1308m, 7 len behind G T Five Hundred with 54.5kg at $8.45. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Turfway Park in the LR December 21 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Joe Shiesty with 54.5kg at $12.70. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:18.26 | 1-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $8.45 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:09.05 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $12.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:02.61 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.16 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:02.18 | 1-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $23.01 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:13.32 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.02 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1106m, 7 len behind Works For Me carrying 53.5kg at $11.94. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Possiblemente with 57kg at $2.18. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:03.67 | 1-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.94 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 57kg | 1:09.67 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.18 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.25 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.73 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.03 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:15.61 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.44 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.68 |