Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
FINAL STORY (7) was thereabouts last time out when second in Listed grade at Laurel (Dirt) over 1710m, beaten half a length. Cherry-ripe now. Is yet to miss the frame from three starts this campaign, including a win. Among the leading chances. BLACKOUT TIME (8) last appeared when he finished fifth over 1811m in the G1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) on March 28. Expect him to play a major role. NON CONFORMING (2) scored last start at this track (Dirt) to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Winning claims on best figures. BRAVE PILOT (5) pushed forward and was a determined winner by 2.25 lengths over 1811m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Do not underestimate.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Fairgrounds March 21 over 1710m defeating Tiernanogue carrying 54.5kg at $4.90. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Fairgrounds February 14 over 1710m, 19 len behind Awesome Gun carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 98 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 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 86 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 20/11/2025 | 101 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $46.93 |
| 11/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $15.33 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Keeneland April 19 over 1408m defeating Quarry carrying 54.5kg at $12.21. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track May 23 over 1609m defeating C Mcgriff carrying 54.5kg at $1.95. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:36.85 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:25.12 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $12.21 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 80 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:25.03 | 2-10-10 | 1 |
| 59.3L | $17.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:11.75 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.35 |
| 3/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:18.16 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $10.32 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 24 over 2213m, 26 len behind Write Off Jerry carrying 53.5kg at $10.13. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1710m, 5 len behind Out Of The Woods with 53.5kg at $27.52. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 2:14.78 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $10.13 |
| 8/11 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:42.12 | 11-8-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $27.52 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $19.02 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1408m, 9 len behind Prize Pick with 53.5kg at $16.52. Last start won by 2.25 len at this track May 30 over 1811m defeating Direct Strike carrying 53.5kg at $3.69. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:49.30 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.69 |
| 4/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 10-4-4 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $16.52 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1811m, 8 len behind Master Controller carrying 54.5kg at $4.05. The race before that won by 4 len at Keeneland April 9 over 1710m defeating Stakeholder with 54.5kg at $6.30. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 44 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 | 14/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:50.64 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $4.05 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:45.84 | 7-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:46.52 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.90 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:38.33 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $25.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:45.20 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.18 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:09.66 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $21.36 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Laurel in LR on May 16 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Big Cuddle with 53.5kg at $1.50. The race before that won by 6 len at Keeneland April 19 over 1408m defeating Radar Lock with 54.5kg at $1.53. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:27.22 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.53 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:22.97 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Oaklawn Park in the G1 Arkansas Derby March 28 over 1811m, 11 len behind Renegade with 55kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Oaklawn Park in the G2 Rebel Stakes March 1 over 1710m, 8 len behind Class President carrying 54kg at $3.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,106,742.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 148 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:43.21 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN 2 | $989,346.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:43.98 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.58 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.36 |
| 2/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.99 |