Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Allowance
AWESOME RUTA (2) was successful last start over 1811m at this track (Dirt), getting home by 4 lengths to make it five wins in a row. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. GLEN AIRY (7) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten 0.3 lengths into second over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Settles close to the speed. Has the ability to figure prominently. EXPECT THE BEST (3) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Drawn to go forward again. Finds the right race this time and can take this out. JUST A FAIR SHAKE (5) raced on the speed and lifted to score by 0.8 lengths at today's track and trip when first-up from a layoff last start. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge.

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Awesome Ruta carrying 54.5kg at $42.73. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Oaklawn Park April 4 over 1710m defeating Yellow Brick carrying 55kg at $9.40. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $42.73 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $61,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 1-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.40 |
| 3/12 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:44.92 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $15.40 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 57 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:37.67 | 1-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $11.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 75 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55kg | 1:37.84 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $6.55 |
| 9/12 | 12/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 2:27.33 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $95.69 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a five run winning streak. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track May 28 over 1811m defeating Clooney carrying 56kg at $2.31. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track May 7 over 1609m defeating Trusty Rusty with 54.5kg at $1.65. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.31 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.65 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $106,259.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:45.39 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.12 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $49,157.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.21 | 7-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $36,753.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:24.53 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $61,069.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:41.52 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Pike Place with 56kg at $1.90. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 11 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Bourbon Society with 56kg at $3.10. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 55 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 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:43.12 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:44.36 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/02/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $8.60 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $89,686.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:36.68 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.38 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track June 10 over 1710m defeating Warrior Richard carrying 53.5kg at $5.25. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1710m, 6 len behind De' Medici carrying 53.5kg at $9.29. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 15 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 | 10/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $89,261.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.48 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.25 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $89,385.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.19 | 6-8-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.29 |
| 11/12 | 20/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 2-10-11 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $16.44 |
| 6/12 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 2:06.78 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $31.74 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 54.5kg | 1:50.72 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $30.67 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 235 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.51 | 1-7-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $46.74 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track May 25 over 1710m defeating Izzy D'oro carrying 56kg at $2.41. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 28 len behind Big To Do with 56kg at $36.02. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/05/2026 | 66 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.41 |
| 12/12 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 8-12-12 | 9 |
| 28.0L | $36.02 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 96 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:37.66 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $10.03 |
| 12/12 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:51.16 | 7-12-12 | 9 |
| 40.2L | $41.38 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:39.06 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.08 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:42.82 | 2-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $20.77 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 3 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Noises Off with 55.5kg at $13.60. Before that ran second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 6 over 1673m, 2.75 len behind Friar Newton carrying 56kg at $2.20. One of the roughies.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:40.46 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.60 |
| 3/4 | 06/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $49,491.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:36.73 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56.5kg | 1:37.32 | 10-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $34.10 |
| 5/11 | 26/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56.5kg | 1:39.95 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $32.92 |
| 8/12 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 12-10-8 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $35.14 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 26 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Spoiler carrying 56kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Dance Some Mo with 55.5kg at $4.99. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.93 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.99 |
| 3/6 | 26/04/2026 | 79 | CLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:43.49 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:44.29 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $42,879.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.00 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 204 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:44.56 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 6/9 | 09/05/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $134,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.71 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $5.13 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at this track on May 28 over 1811m, 4 len behind Awesome Ruta with 53.5kg at $3.39. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita February 8 over 1710m defeating Voldemort with 55.5kg at $4.10. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/05/2026 | 109 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.39 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:43.81 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:36.73 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.73 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.60 |
| 5/5 | 11/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:36.83 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.95 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 8 len behind Tiztastic carrying 55.5kg at $25.77. The start before that 6th of 9 at Turfway Park on March 11 over 1609m, 10 len behind First Strike carrying 56kg at $14.10. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 47 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 | 09/05/2026 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $25.77 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $14.10 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:45.58 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $13.79 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:36.79 | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.55 |
| 3/14 | 15/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $305,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:50.89 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.74 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $116,208.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:35.12 | 7-7-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.81 |