Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Allowance
LAUGHNOWCRYLATER (8) comes here off a break of seven months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1710m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. PETOSKEY STONES (5) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Fitter for that last hitout and he looms as a significant threat. WISH CAREFULLY (1) was in the firing line on the corner 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. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. BOURBON FLIGHT (3) turned in a fine effort to win by one length at today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is a major player again.

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on June 12 over 1710m, nose behind Magic Grant with 56kg at $5.78. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 6 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 57kg at $19.47. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/06/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:45.41 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.78 |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 57kg | 1:45.04 | 9-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.47 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:44.96 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.77 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 72 | CLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:38.74 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.26 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:47.16 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $20.83 |
| 12/12 | 11/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $66,616.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.73 | 5-12-12 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $10.67 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on ran second last in a small field at this track on June 12 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Magic Grant with 56kg at $2.33. The race before that ran second last of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1408m, 9 len behind Bob's Carrot with 56kg at $11.14. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:45.41 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.33 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 60 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.14 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $32,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:50.32 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $43,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.87 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $39.60 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 23 over 1710m defeating Pacific with 56kg at $3.21. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Different Gravy with 56kg at $6.45. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 29 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 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:45.29 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.21 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:43.42 | 3-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.45 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 7-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 3/11 | 07/02/2026 | 259 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56.5kg | 1:13.21 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.31 |
| 11/11 | 24/05/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:34.97 | 6-10-11 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $13.02 |
| 8/11 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:16.40 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $17.48 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 56kg at $6.03. The start before that 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Clever Mischief with 55.5kg at $19.15. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/05/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.03 |
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 1-10-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $19.15 |
| 7/12 | 20/03/2026 | 279 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $8.70 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $233,281.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | Good | Gabriel Maldonado | 53.5kg | 1:49.78 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 34.3L | $24.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2025 | 231 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,054.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:39.91 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.10 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $735,294.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:47.76 | 2-8-9 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $26.70 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track June 5 over 1710m defeating Carcar Express with 53.5kg at $2.71. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 8 over 1710m, nose behind Wish Carefully carrying 53.5kg at $16.48. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 16 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 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:45.38 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.71 |
| 2/5 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.96 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $16.48 |
| 9/10 | 15/04/2026 | 91 | HCP 3 | $52,402.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 53.5kg | 1:35.92 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $74.10 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 77 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $29.10 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:50.53 | 10-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $27.79 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:47.32 | 1-6-5 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $20.06 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 5 len at this track May 31 over 1609m defeating Bagg O Time carrying 56kg at $1.78. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1408m, 5 len behind Favoritism with 56kg at $6.24. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/05/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:36.31 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.78 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:24.54 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $6.24 |
| 2/11 | 08/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:25.19 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $25.39 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 53kg | 1:10.48 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $8.70 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $19.30 |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:09.58 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $73.30 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by nose this track November 16 over 1710m defeating Thrilla with 55kg at $2.31. First up last campaign second of 8 at this track June 21 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Lured Away carrying 56kg at $8.51. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:43.86 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.31 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:44.60 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.84 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.65 | 4-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.09 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:36.89 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.11 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2025 | 205 | ALLOW 3U | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:42.81 | 5-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.51 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2024 | 52 | CLM 3U | $100,457.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.17 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $12.57 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on May 31 over 1609m, 3 len behind Baytown Bruiser carrying 56kg at $4.87. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1710m, 3 len behind Consolidated with 56kg at $11.35. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:35.84 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.87 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:44.02 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.35 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | 103 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 06/12/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:16.53 | 4-8-9 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $10.38 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $76,104.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:24.77 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.21 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $56,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:45.12 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.03 |