Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
BANNED FOR LIFE (4) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at this track but raced below expectations last time over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf), finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths. This doesn't look as hard so he is set to turn things around. STORM THE STREETS (7) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time but faded right out of it to finish eighth over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Has a decent record at this track. Should be in the finish. KEEP ON MOVING (8) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a third at this track (Dirt) over 1408m. Among the chances again. SPECIAL CALIBER (6) was in contention on the bend and did his best work late and finished second last time over 1308m at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Oaklawn Park April 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Faust carrying 55.5kg at $22.60. Previously first up; third in a small field at Ellis Park August 23 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Cat On Time with 53.5kg at $8.44. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 68 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 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:09.39 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $22.60 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.30 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:09.95 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $177,642.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:09.45 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $10.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:15.54 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $34.55 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:09.85 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.84 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Secret Chat with 55.5kg at $2. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1207m, 5 len behind Baxley carrying 56kg at $11.84. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 54 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 | 01/05/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:09.45 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.84 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:18.48 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $14.98 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 6-4-7 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $26.60 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 218 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:42.07 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 12 len win. Fairgrounds January 31 2025 over 1609m defeating Infinite Luck carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Fairgrounds January 11 2025 over 1710m defeating Diamond Eyed Jack with 54.5kg at $3.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 509 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 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $51,613.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:38.55 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 11/01/2025 | 76 | MDN OCLM 3 | $51,613.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:46.37 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 27/10/2024 | 23 | MDN 2 | $173,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:42.29 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $11.44 |
| 8/12 | 04/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:37.47 | 6-7-8 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $46.71 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Star's Image with 56kg at $2.10. Last start ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 28 over 1106m, 6 len behind We're In Trouble carrying 55kg at $10.96. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:02.33 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.96 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2026 | 75 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:09.27 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 237 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:09.59 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2025 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:08.29 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.28 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $86,677.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:03.12 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on June 10 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Send Cash with 56kg at $11.78. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Slider carrying 56kg at $5.63. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:09.52 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.78 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:10.89 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.63 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $65,502.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:10.55 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.20 |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:12.38 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:10.37 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:10.19 | 3-7-6 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on June 5 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Optical with 56kg at $7.47. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 12 len behind Vibe carrying 55.5kg at $38.50. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:15.94 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.47 |
| 9/14 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 12-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $38.50 |
| 8/9 | 12/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $77.95 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 310 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.66 | 7-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $25.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $54,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:36.82 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Angel Serpa | 53.5kg | 1:45.30 | 2-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $57.43 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 9 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 56kg at $6.54. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on October 22 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Right To Win with 54.5kg at $18.43. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/05/2026 | 144 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.54 |
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:26.46 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:37.29 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.42 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $98,935.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:38.29 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $18.43 |
| 5/6 | 20/09/2025 | 70 | CLM 3U | $65,749.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:10.42 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $3.38 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.57 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.15 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1408m, 4 len behind Bob's Carrot with 56kg at $2.27. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Star's Image carrying 56kg at $17.68. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.27 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.68 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:23.85 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/5 | 19/02/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:24.61 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:09.29 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $21.40 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:34.31 | 3-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $35.10 |