Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
WESTSIDE TIDE (4) is a distance specialist who was prominent at the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1710m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. ANDTHEWINNERIS (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SEMINOLE CHIEF (7) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing ninth at Keeneland Turf (Turf) over 1106m. Has the talent to return to the winners' list. TAPIT SHOES (5) last appeared five weeks ago over 2213m at this track when he finished ninth. This is his first run for the M J Maker stable. Sure to make his presence felt.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Churchill Downs November 15 over 1811m, 67 len behind Double Your Money with 55kg at $17.17. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track June 1 2025 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Multitask carrying 56kg at $9.38. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 214 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $305,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:50.89 | 1-14-14 | 1 |
| 67.3L | $17.17 |
| 9/10 | 08/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.77 | 1-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $9.95 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 2:08.13 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.26 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:35.23 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.60 |
| 1/4 | 12/07/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | M | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:51.28 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/12 | 01/06/2025 | 148 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:35.86 | 4-2-4 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $9.38 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Otago carrying 53.5kg at $8.58. The run before that 5th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1710m, 7 len behind Just A Touch carrying 53.5kg at $49.06. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:38.72 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $8.58 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $49.06 |
| 4/12 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 9-2-4 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $40.44 |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.73 |
| 5/7 | 07/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $155,456.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | A Murgia | 54.5kg | 1:16.99 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $20.17 |
| 4/12 | 06/12/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,265.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | A Murgia | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $36.88 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Silent Heart with 55.5kg at $9.92. Before that 4th of 7 at Keeneland Turf on April 8 over 1710m, 5 len behind Dresden Row carrying 53.5kg at $9.13. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:33.23 | 10-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $9.92 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $218,341.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:42.17 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.13 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 502 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.84 |
| 1/5 | 13/10/2024 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $252,890.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:46.15 | 1-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2024 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $147,059.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.97 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.55 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2024 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $207,373.00 | Saratoga | 2615m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 2:48.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Idratherbeblessed carrying 55.5kg at $5.88. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 2213m, 4 len behind Soleil Volant carrying 55.5kg at $7.17. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 13 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 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.88 |
| 5/11 | 14/05/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.17 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:32.92 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $65.40 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:38.07 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $47.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 50 | HCP 4U | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:39.83 | 8-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $19.80 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,542.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 56kg | 1:45.89 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 2213m, 5 len behind Soleil Volant carrying 55.5kg at $17.76. Before that 6th of 9 at Turfway Park in the G3 Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes on March 21 over 1811m, 7 len behind Willy D's with 54.5kg at $25.57. Can do much better.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/05/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 7-10-9 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $17.76 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $421,348.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:50.88 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $25.57 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.91 |
| 4/11 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 2:01.11 | 9-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $16.46 |
| 8/11 | 08/11/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 11-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $110.29 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Clever Mischief carrying 55.5kg at $29.44. The race before that 6th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1710m, 11 len behind Just A Touch carrying 53.5kg at $36.23. Others going much better heading into this one.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $29.44 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $36.23 |
| 1/12 | 20/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $19.95 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $153,961.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:37.88 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.34 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:36.79 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $6.87 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:41.46 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.98 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1106m, 8 len behind Works For Me with 53.5kg at $44.46. Before that ran second last of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 28 over 1710m, 12 len behind Cruise The Nile carrying 56kg at $11.30. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:03.67 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $44.46 |
| 11/12 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $11.30 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:40.36 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 181 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $90,352.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:31.81 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.70 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:43.41 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $20.88 |
| 9/9 | 26/05/2025 | 58 | G1 OPEN 3U | $468,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:33.52 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf March 15 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Crazy Cavalier with 55.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Santa Anita Turf January 15 over 1308m defeating Doncic with 55.5kg at $2.90. Prefer others.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 3-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 90 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.60 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $59,361.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:33.56 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:41.93 | 8-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $91,743.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:34.73 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | 1:12.65 | 10-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1710m, 49 len behind Just A Touch with 53.5kg at $18.91. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 4 len behind Tapit Shoes with 56kg at $8.15. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 49.3L | $18.91 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.15 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:50.72 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $7.68 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | 203 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.47 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $32.61 |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 3-9-8 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $7.73 |
| 7/12 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,231,379.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 2-1-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.34 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Saratoga Turf August 30 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Creditworthy carrying 55.5kg at $15.30. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Saratoga Turf June 6 2025 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Works For Me carrying 56kg at $14.50. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 291 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:02.27 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $15.30 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:01.44 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:01.03 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2025 | 278 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,849.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:01.65 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $14.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2024 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $308,824.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2024 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $212,991.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:02.74 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.62 |