Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MOVIE NIGHT (5) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 8 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and she is likely to feature in the finish again. HIGHGROVE (3) led all the way to score on debut over 1308m at Aqueduct (Dirt) six weeks ago. Promising type who can measure up again. RILEYTOLE (7) tackled the over 1207m at Oaklawn Park last time out when fresh from a spell and was beaten 7 lengths into sixth by Have Faith. Major player with Lasix being used for the first time. WRONG SHOES (2) built on a nice second two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1207m at this track (Dirt) two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 6 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1308m, 9 len behind Carmel Coast with 53.5kg at $14.09. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 24 over 1006m, 6 len behind Will Happen carrying 55.5kg at $8.30. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 113 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:16.05 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $14.09 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 55.5kg | 1:17.76 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW F 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:11.14 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.02 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2025 | 47 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:18.31 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.91 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | K Desormeaux | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $105,122.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 0:58.42 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track June 6 over 1207m defeating Bet The Gray carrying 54.5kg at $2.21. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Grand Luxx carrying 55.5kg at $2.96. Last-start winner worth including
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 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW F 3 | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.21 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW F 3 | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 55.5kg | 1:16.44 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.96 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | M | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:23.85 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $15.29 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN F 3 | $210,674.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 54kg | 1:08.78 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.90 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW F 3 | $84,165.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:11.13 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $14.80 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | 37 | HCP F 3 | $89,686.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $31.90 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 2.5 len at Aqueduct May 14 over 1308m defeating Long Term Market with 55kg at $3.23. Drawn perfectly and she is a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:15.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.23 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by 6 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis May 20 over 1207m defeating Deyemond with 55kg at $1.60. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1408m, 7 len behind Passerine carrying 53.5kg at $16.88. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Alexis Achard | 55kg | 1:10.39 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 4-2-5 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $16.88 |
| 6/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $25.06 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 3 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Where Luck Lives carrying 54.5kg at $4.66. Last start won by 8 len at this track May 16 over 1207m defeating Epic Proud Mary with 53.5kg at $1.76. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 39 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 | 16/05/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $1.76 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SP | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:17.18 | 8-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.66 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Keeneland April 23 over 1207m defeating Aegis with 54.5kg at $33.02. The run before that ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 13 over 1207m, 52 len behind Humble Toad with 54.5kg at $13.20. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:12.39 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $33.02 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.78 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 52.1L | $13.20 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:10.18 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on April 24 over 1207m, 7 len behind Have Faith carrying 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Saratoga in the G1 Spinaway Stakes on August 30 over 1408m, 11 len behind Tommy Jo carrying 55.5kg at $29.50. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | 202 | LR OPEN F 3 | $196,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $608,828.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $35.99 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $465,116.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:23.39 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $29.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:05.30 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |