Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
LOVE'M OR LIAM (3) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last five starts, most recently scoring over 1609m at this track. Sure to measure up again. BEYOND STOKED (5) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fifth over 1710m at this track (Turf). Usually performs well with that run under his belt. Right in the mix. TOUGH LITTLE NUT (8) found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 1710m at this track. Sure to be thereabouts. JOHNY'S RENDEZVOUS (1) was beaten 3 lengths into sixth over 1710m at this track three weeks ago. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1710m, 3 len behind Idratherbeblessed carrying 55.5kg at $12.69. Before that ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs in LR on April 29 over 2414m, 32 len behind Parchment Party with 53.5kg at $26.78. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 20 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 | 04/06/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $12.69 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 2:31.51 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $26.78 |
| 7/10 | 04/04/2026 | 125 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:26.46 | 4-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $22.57 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.95 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.67 |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:48.79 | 11-9-8 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $11.98 |
| 3/12 | 11/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Good | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:55.38 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $7.54 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 0.3 len Oaklawn Park March 27 over 1609m defeating Chad Allan carrying 55kg at $1.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Oaklawn Park February 16 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Googol Joke carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 89 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 | 27/03/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:39.04 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/02/2026 | 78 | CLM 3U | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:37.61 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/11 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.95 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $3.52 |
| 1/6 | 05/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:35.32 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $2.77 |
| 6/11 | 03/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:26.88 | 1-6-6 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $5.40 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.05 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.02 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track May 9 over 1609m defeating Sumood carrying 56kg at $6.67. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1609m, head behind Noble Confessor carrying 53.5kg at $5.37. No reason he cannot salute again.
Last Starts 46 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 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:33.23 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.67 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.37 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:43.17 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 37 | MDN 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | P Morales | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 9-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $8.05 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last outing won by 0.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf May 13 over 1609m defeating Justhappytobehere with 55.5kg at $13.40. At only start last preparation won by a 0.1 len at Turfway Park January 8 over 1308m defeating Tap Tap Tap It In with 54.5kg at $6.82. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 42 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 | 13/05/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:37.11 | 10-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:17.92 | 4-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.82 |
| 2/12 | 04/11/2025 | 64 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Evin A Roman | 55kg | 1:41.79 | 5-7-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2025 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:35.48 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $22.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:35.94 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $18.20 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $52,877.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 0:55.36 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Idratherbeblessed with 55.5kg at $4.73. At only start last preparation raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on September 11 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Theismann carrying 55.5kg at $11.84. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 266 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 7-2-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.73 |
| 2/11 | 11/09/2025 | 166 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:41.31 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.84 |
| 11/11 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $153,724.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:33.23 | 1-10-11 | 1 |
| 43.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $155,698.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:39.36 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.20 |
| 5/12 | 25/01/2025 | 175 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $156,452.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:32.93 | 3-2-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $15.40 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,025.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:48.09 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $12.23 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Keeneland Turf October 8 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind English Chunnel carrying 53.5kg at $44.15. On debut third of 11 at Keeneland October 25 2024 over 1308m, 6 len behind Voila Magic with 54kg at $20.43. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:43.77 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $44.15 |
| 7/14 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:33.51 | 13-10-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $52.57 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:47.13 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.61 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.29 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.74 |
| 1/11 | 07/06/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.08 | 9-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $29.02 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3 | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:44.15 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $14.93 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on April 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Pass The Hat with 55kg at $9.67. Second-up ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 8 len behind Otago with 53.5kg at $4.64. Going well. Leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:38.72 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.64 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 97 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:35.52 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.67 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $5.91 |
| 2/5 | 04/12/2025 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,888.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:22.44 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.01 |
| 10/11 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 10-6-10 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $5.92 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:35.23 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.05 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Capitol Hill with 53.5kg at $15.35. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Idratherbeblessed with 55.5kg at $5.58. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 04/06/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 5-7-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.58 |
| 2/9 | 12/04/2026 | 308 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 3-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $15.35 |
| 6/12 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 2:15.47 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $13.64 |
| 5/12 | 11/05/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:47.26 | 11-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $10.18 |
| 5/6 | 07/04/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:37.85 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.23 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,346.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.19 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 4 len behind Capitol Hill carrying 53.5kg at $7.59. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on October 25 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Pineland with 53.5kg at $30.49. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | 65 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 5-3-7 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $7.59 |
| 4/11 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 2-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.38 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:41.31 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.30 |
| 1/12 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:41.97 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:35.17 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $30.49 |
| 5/6 | 22/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:34.22 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.51 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Turfway Park March 20 over 1710m, 9 len behind Big To Do carrying 56kg at $13.94. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Turfway Park February 26 over 1609m defeating Coalmoon with 56.5kg at $18.31. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 3-8-9 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $13.94 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 114 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56.5kg | 1:39.95 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $18.31 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:41.79 | 6-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2025 | 210 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $15.90 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:40.32 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $12.10 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $56,361.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:39.91 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.16 |