Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Allowance
PALACIOS (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1207m at Laurel after being prominent at the turn. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. SHARONS BEACH (2) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Santa Anita (Dirt), most recently beaten half a length into second over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when he was handy all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SOCIAL HOUR (4) was well fancied on the back of a couple of minor placings but could only manage fifth last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Worth noting Luan Machado is the change of rider. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Winning claims on best figures. ATTERSEE (3) fought on for second last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run scored a big 3 len win at this track May 31 over 1609m defeating Truly Legit carrying 56kg at $2.44. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Consolidated with 56kg at $6.02. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:35.84 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.44 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:44.02 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.02 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:15.71 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $37,065.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | M | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:38.48 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:17.79 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.33 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.76 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Sweet Freedom carrying 53.5kg at $3.34. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind General Graham carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:24.07 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.34 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:24.41 | 8-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 167 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.95 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:36.93 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 28 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Timing Difference with 56kg at $4.16. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Keeneland on April 16 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Mo Work carrying 56kg at $6. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:17.63 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.16 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:23.92 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $64,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:09.95 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.70 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:10.19 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.70 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $89,686.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 52.5kg | 1:38.95 | 5-7-10 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $12.40 |
| 6/7 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.49 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $31.46 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on May 28 over 1308m, 6 len behind Timing Difference with 56kg at $2.24. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct on April 17 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Timaeus with 57kg at $8.62. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:17.63 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.24 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:10.70 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.62 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:17.68 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:05.54 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.03 |
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:13.35 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.71 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:17.19 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.91 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 22 over 1609m defeating Bloodline carrying 56kg at $2.19. Before that 7th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1207m, 5 len behind Sinner's Sin carrying 56kg at $15.60. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 27 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 | 20 | CLM 4U | $83,799.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.19 |
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 56kg | 1:10.14 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $15.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:10.70 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $58,989.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Asa Espinoza | 55kg | 1:10.19 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/11/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:22.79 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $13.14 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Laurel on May 14 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Mizner with 55kg at $6.70. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Laurel on April 18 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Buds Notion carrying 55kg at $3.30. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/05/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $72,654.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | J S Jr Rocco | 55kg | 1:11.67 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
| 5/6 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $79,913.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 55kg | 1:04.87 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | 70 | CLM 3 | $57,584.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | J S Jr Rocco | 55kg | 1:11.45 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $68,453.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 54kg | 1:11.85 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $69,372.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 54kg | 1:41.41 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $48,626.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 55.5kg | 1:13.05 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1408m, 5 len behind Bob's Carrot with 56.5kg at $11.16. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Keeneland April 24 over 1207m defeating City Of Life with 56.5kg at $10.85. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:23.75 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.16 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:11.18 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.85 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:11.70 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.32 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently scored a big 5 len win at this track May 25 over 1308m defeating Tripp's Promise with 56kg at $11.25. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1408m, 16 len behind Sweet Freedom carrying 56kg at $12.38. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/05/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:17.37 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.25 |
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:24.07 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $12.38 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 358 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:10.39 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:23.62 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on May 16 over 1710m, 7 len behind Thrilla with 56kg at $4.42. Before that 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 22 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Get Her Number with 53.5kg at $3.09. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:45.55 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.42 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 4U | $72,780.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:22.80 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.09 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Johan Rosado | 53kg | 1:43.89 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $18.90 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | 1:43.14 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $27.90 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 128 | ALLOW 3U | $58,193.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:09.47 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $14.40 |
| 5/5 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $105,426.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:37.46 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track May 31 over 1207m defeating Lord Majesty carrying 53.5kg at $2.82. The run before that 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 10 over 1408m, 4 len behind Tagliatelle with 53.5kg at $3.61. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 18 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 | 31/05/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $76,709.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:09.26 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.82 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.61 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.43 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $64,778.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:16.01 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $11.44 |