Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BOLD STRENGTH (2) was well fancied last start over 1408m at Saratoga (Dirt) when third, beaten 4 lengths. Can bounce back. GEARING UP (1) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win when resuming last start by 0.1 lengths over 1308m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. SHOW OF FORCE (6) scored last start at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Should be poised just off the lead. One to consider. HYPNUS (5) is resuming from a spell of five-and-a-half months and having his first run for the Kenneth G Mcpeek yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign in the G3 Firebreak Stakes at Meydan Dirt over 1600m.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after 13 months won by a 0.1 len at Ellis Park on July 25 over 1308m defeating Show Time carrying 55.5kg at $7.73. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track on June 21 2025 over 1609m defeating Tap Into This with 53.5kg at $5.39. Hat-trick is on the cards. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 48 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 | 25/07/2026 | 399 | ALLOW 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:16.27 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.73 |
| 1/8 | 21/06/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.15 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.39 |
| 3/12 | 11/05/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:33.95 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $14.26 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $128,411.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:12.79 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.15 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:35.20 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $8.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1408m, 4 len behind Contrary Thinking with 57kg at $2.40. The start before that won by 2.75 len at this track on June 21 over 1408m defeating Only Phil carrying 56kg at $1.88. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:23.11 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.85 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.88 |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:34.24 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.64 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 57kg | 1:23.26 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.45 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:38.79 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $2.06 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 184 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:36.79 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1207m, 2 len behind Keep It Easy with 55.5kg at $10.62. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 27 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Bring The Smoke with 55kg at $14.85. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:09.65 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.62 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:23.52 | 2-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $14.85 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | M | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:22.42 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $13.04 |
| 3/5 | 18/04/2026 | 120 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.46 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:09.10 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:15.54 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.66 |
Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 4th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Urban Planner with 55.5kg at $4.03. At only start last preparation won by 1.0 len at this track on May 14 over 1811m defeating Render Judgment carrying 56kg at $16.25. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:50.13 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.03 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:50.64 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $16.25 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 193 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 7-8-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.61 |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:34.73 | 2-6-5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $59.68 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,716.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 53.5kg | 1:41.15 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $50.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2025 | 202 | MDN CLM 3U | $112,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 53.5kg | 1:15.52 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $14.65 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Meydan Dirt in the G2 Godolphin Mile March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Banishing carrying 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Meydan Dirt in the G3 Firebreak Stakes January 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mendelssohn Bay with 57kg at $4.60. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | G2 OPEN 4U | $383,142.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:38.23 | - | 8 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | HCP80-105 3U | $45,977.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 62kg | 1:36.40 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $459,770.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:36.85 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:38.49 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | James Doyle | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $382,263.00 | Fairmount Park | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/08/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3 | $310,078.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 3 len behind Love'm Or Liam carrying 55.5kg at $32.14. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on June 13 over 1509m, 6 len behind Lunar Module carrying 53.5kg at $4.59. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:40.39 | 3-2-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $32.14 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $124,128.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:28.49 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.59 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | 84 | CLM 4U | $99,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2414m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 2:31.03 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:44.00 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $92,676.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:38.37 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.86 |