Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
DANZIG'S DORA (6) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by 1.5 lengths over 1408m. In form and will take beating again. SPITFIRE (2) finished fourth last time out over 1609m at Oaklawn Park, beaten 4 lengths. Credentials hard to fault. CLASSIC GLIDE (7) improved last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1710m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SPEED SKATER (3) showed good early speed over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time and went on to salute by 4 lengths. Has been in solid form this campaign with two wins to her name. Minor claims.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1609m, 4 len behind Speed Skater with 53.5kg at $1.56. The start before that 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 9 over 1710m, 12 len behind Queenstown carrying 53.5kg at $10.57. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | 44 | CLM F 3 | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:38.72 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.56 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | 1:44.72 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $10.57 |
| 5/12 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.10 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:29.86 | 4-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $18.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 38 | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:45.63 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:25.18 | 1-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $22.65 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park in LR on April 18 over 1609m, 4 len behind Holly's Holiday with 53kg at $11.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on March 26 over 1710m, 6 len behind Knickleandime with 52.5kg at $3.60. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN F 3 | $291,121.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53kg | 1:38.18 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.30 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 52.5kg | 1:45.54 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 52.5kg | 1:44.24 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 132 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $20.30 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN F 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:43.58 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $16.30 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:40.83 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at this track May 23 over 1609m defeating Call Me Precious with 53.5kg at $7.35. The race before that won by 7 len at Keeneland April 24 over 1710m defeating Senora D'oro with 53.5kg at $1.39. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | CLM F 3 | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:38.72 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.35 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:47.08 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.39 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:46.41 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.49 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:37.44 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:44.64 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign post a big 12 len win. Oaklawn Park March 6 over 1710m defeating She's An Earner with 55.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf January 31 over 1710m, 7 len behind Ontology with 54.5kg at $69.30. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM F 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:47.25 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:45.24 | 11-8-6 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $69.30 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 51 | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | 1:37.89 | 12-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $42.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:45.50 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $42.31 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:38.63 | 9-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $33.67 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:39.56 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $26.61 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Turfway Park March 25 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Valala with 54.5kg at $7.95. At her first start won by nose Turfway Park January 21 over 1308m defeating Princess Woejee with 54.5kg at $6.01. Needs more time.
Last Starts 81 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 | 25/03/2026 | 33 | ALLOW F 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:18.27 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.95 |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN F 3 | $245,787.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55.5kg | 1:40.69 | 11-8-7 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $32.46 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:21.24 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.01 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track May 22 over 1408m defeating Taqdeer carrying 53.5kg at $8.09. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on April 28 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Sing A Little Song carrying 53.5kg at $5.37. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:25.39 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.09 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:10.01 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.37 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 46 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:11.84 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.85 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 38 | CLM FM 3U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 51.5kg | 1:09.58 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM F 3 | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM F 2 | $33,691.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:38.07 | 2-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1710m, 5 len behind Aviso carrying 53.5kg at $2.72. The run before that 6th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1911m, 7 len behind Kentucky Belle carrying 53.5kg at $24.88. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.72 |
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:57.93 | 3-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $24.88 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $100.80 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 83 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.38 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $61.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 32 | ALLOW F 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:46.22 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.01 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:48.37 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.46 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 14 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Sparkling Mama carrying 56kg at $5.14. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on November 16 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Sticker Shocked carrying 54kg at $3.27. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/05/2026 | 63 | HCP F 3 | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:37.55 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.14 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.68 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 8-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.64 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:11.17 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:38.15 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.27 |