Churchill Downs Race 9 - Chicago S. Stakes
ECLATANT (2) resuming after back-to-back wins at the end of last campaign at Gulfstream Park and Keeneland. Should be poised just off the lead. Will give a great sight. USHA (5) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by a nose over 1207m in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes at this track (Dirt). Taking on a better field but she is capable of running a bold race. FOIE GRAS (8) is knocking on the door after just missing last time over 1207m in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes at this track (Dirt). Takes on tougher opposition this time but still has winning claims on her best figures. ZEITLOS (4) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1207m at this track, beaten just a nose. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Keeneland April 22 over 1308m defeating Beyond Belief carrying 54.5kg at $1.78. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 27 over 1207m, 3 len behind Haulin Ice with 53kg at $10.40. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 59 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 | 22/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:16.53 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.78 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:09.94 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $10.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 242 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:21.61 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.98 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:22.36 | 11-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.99 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Good | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:17.88 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.48 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign by 0.1 len Keeneland G1 Madison Stakes April 4 over 1408m defeating Grand Job with 56kg at $4.79. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Gulfstream Park February 15 over 1308m defeating Nic's Style with 56kg at $5.90. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 77 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 | 04/04/2026 | 48 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.84 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.79 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 252 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:15.72 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:21.61 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.42 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2025 | 90 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:22.36 | 3-5-9 | 11 |
| 12.3L | $4.42 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:23.61 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2024 | 57 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $608,828.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:43.26 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.47 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf in the LR February 17 over 1106m, 6 len behind Shining Star carrying 53.5kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track November 30 over 1207m defeating Ervadean with 54.5kg at $1.73. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 123 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 | 17/02/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:02.34 | 6-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.90 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.11 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | 190 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2025 | 299 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:09.33 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.98 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2024 | 51 | ALLOW FM 3U | $109,774.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | M | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:16.43 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.92 |
| 1/5 | 08/06/2024 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:09.02 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.45 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes on May 25 over 1207m, nose behind Usha with 53.5kg at $14.64. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track in LR on April 25 over 1207m, 4 len behind One Magic Philly carrying 53.5kg at $2.65. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 30 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.21 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $14.64 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:08.64 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.65 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 146 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53kg | 1:09.94 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:21.79 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $21.10 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:10.49 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.69 |
| 5/12 | 30/08/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:14.38 | 10-8-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.59 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track in the G1 Derby City Distaff Stakes on May 2 over 1408m, 4 len behind R Disaster with 56kg at $5.79. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by a nose at this track G3 Winning Colors Stakes May 25 over 1207m defeating Zeitlos carrying 56kg at $3.44. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:10.21 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.44 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 125 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:20.94 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.79 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 71 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $459,418.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:21.68 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.60 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:23.90 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $4.09 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2025 | 275 | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:15.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently won by 3 len at this track May 17 over 1408m defeating Lovin' On The Run with 55kg at $3.71. The run before that 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Dare To Fly carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:22.51 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.71 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:09.70 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 222 | ALLOW FM 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:10.01 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/4 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:15.49 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $233,281.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:09.70 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Oaklawn Park LR April 25 over 1609m defeating Pronghorn carrying 54kg at $9.60. The run before that 5th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on February 22 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Spring Dancer with 55kg at $4.80. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 56 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 | 25/04/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $291,121.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:37.21 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:10.69 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/02/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 8-5-3 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 300 | ALLOW FM 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:10.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2025 | 58 | ALLOW FM 4U | $209,340.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:09.57 | 10-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2024 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $200,308.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.95 | 12-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes on May 25 over 1207m, 0.4 len behind Usha carrying 53.5kg at $6.74. Before that 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Haulin Ice with 56kg at $5.90. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 59 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.21 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $6.74 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:09.94 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN F 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.47 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.10 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:11.14 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.56 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:12.12 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $2.83 |