Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Allowance
MALIBU SMART (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 2213m at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. HEARTBEAT (7) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DADDARIO (4) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. LES IS BEST (3) returned from a spell seven-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 17 lengths into seventh over 2414m at Keeneland Turf. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 43 days. Last outing held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 2 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Yellow Sun Dress with 55.5kg at $36.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on February 12 over 1710m, 20 len behind Calathea carrying 55kg at $57.10. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/05/2026 | 79 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:36.73 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $36.30 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 105 | ALLOW FM 4U | $59,914.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:44.34 | 3-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $57.10 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $115,677.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:55.61 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $6.28 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | 84 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 3-2-D1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/9 | 16/07/2025 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $84,098.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | 1:34.54 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/05/2025 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $43,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:44.07 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 23 over 2414m, 17 len behind Ontario with 53.5kg at $13.81. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park in LR on January 1 2025 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Grace On Grace with 53.5kg at $5.88. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 96 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 2:33.42 | 3-7-7 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $13.81 |
| 2/11 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 4U | $65,022.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.98 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.09 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW FM 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:39.02 | 8-8-8 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $11.68 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:35.93 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $36.53 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $105,505.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.82 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.33 |
| 3/11 | 30/08/2025 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:34.00 | 11-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $22.67 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up 4th of 8 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Valala carrying 54.5kg at $4.56. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Faye's Gold carrying 53.5kg at $3.97. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 47 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 | 28/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.97 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 69 | ALLOW F 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:18.27 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.56 |
| 1/12 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:02.76 | 11-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 25 over 2213m, nose behind Snipsnippitysnip with 56kg at $7.89. The start before that 4th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 23 over 2414m, 9 len behind Ontario carrying 53.5kg at $12.89. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 2:17.09 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.89 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 2:33.42 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $12.89 |
| 4/12 | 27/03/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 2:30.16 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $16.56 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.37 | 3-7-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $18.80 |
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | 44 | CLM FM 4U | $34,380.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:37.90 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | CLM FM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:41.24 | 2-5-3 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 30 over 1710m, 13 len behind Floating Beauty carrying 56kg at $12.50. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Oaklawn Park March 22 over 1609m defeating Bamtwentyklater with 55kg at $2.90. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:43.91 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $12.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $57,584.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:39.57 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 91 | CLM FM 3U | $57,584.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:11.38 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,542.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:38.22 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2025 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $70,015.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.06 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/5 | 20/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:36.72 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $8.82 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Aviso carrying 56kg at $2.70. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Faye's Gold with 56kg at $5.30. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:44.47 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:35.78 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:23.10 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/5 | 27/02/2026 | 266 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:38.55 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2025 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | M | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:17.66 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.13 |
| 5/13 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Heavy | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:23.38 | 11-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $24.61 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1710m, 14 len behind Aviso with 53.5kg at $53.36. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1710m, 4 len behind Kittens Stormy Gal with 53.5kg at $50.90. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $53.36 |
| 5/12 | 29/04/2026 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:43.17 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $50.90 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:41.59 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.13 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J Mckee | 54.5kg | 1:42.09 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.79 |
| 4/11 | 12/02/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM F 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:42.12 | 11-9-4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $14.79 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 59 | MDN CLM F 3 | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:50.53 | 11-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $13.46 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Kittens Stormy Gal with 56.5kg at $3.62. The race before that 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 6 over 1106m, 10 len behind Tempting Eve with 55.5kg at $4.80. Doesn't need to improve much to play a big role.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/04/2026 | 54 | CLM FM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:43.17 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.62 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:03.60 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 119 | MDN FM 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:03.13 | 8-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 9/12 | 09/10/2025 | 38 | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:50.38 | 1-8-9 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $5.26 |
| 5/11 | 01/09/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.06 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.20 |
| 3/12 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.85 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 10 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Thea carrying 56kg at $12.63. The start before that 5th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 8 over 1710m, 9 len behind Love You Anyway with 53.5kg at $71.22. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/05/2026 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:46.12 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $12.63 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:42.26 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $71.22 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:40.81 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.78 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:40.64 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $40.77 |
| 3/11 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:36.33 | 10-5-3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.63 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $33,344.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 8 len behind Salty Senorita carrying 54.5kg at $20.85. Before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track April 30 over 1710m defeating Plot carrying 53.5kg at $7.45. Hard to make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:37.75 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $20.85 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 6-3-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $7.45 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.31 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $10.90 |
| 9/12 | 12/02/2026 | 96 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.71 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $6.45 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:36.72 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $14.78 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Breaking Hearts carrying 57kg at $15.15. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Aqueduct Turf May 15 over 1710m defeating Devilish Grin carrying 57kg at $5.09. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:41.74 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.09 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 327 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 57kg | 1:43.20 | 11-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $15.15 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | 39 | MDN FM 3U | $49,767.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $10.60 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $107,029.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:16.61 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $18.48 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $48,336.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:34.02 | 9-5-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 11/12 | 02/03/2025 | 175 | MDN F 3 | $150,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:47.23 | 7-6-11 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $9.40 |