Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BEING MYSELF (7) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1710m at this track. Rates highly and should take some beating. RANDO (2) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back at Ellis Park (Dirt) with success over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Taking on a better line-up this time but she can win again. BLUE FIRE (3) finished second over 1308m at this track (Dirt) at her most recent appearance on June 28. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. UNION MIST (5) is taking on an easier contest following a last-start third over 1609m at Ellis Park. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 12 len behind Poppy The Princess carrying 53kg at $12.44. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 25 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Somethinabouther with 53kg at $12.69. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:41.24 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $12.44 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:50.83 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.69 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 53 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:44.23 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:46.70 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $13.30 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.66 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $13.70 |
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:45.50 | 10-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $44.30 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1609m defeating In Total Awe carrying 57kg at $12.66. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1609m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Tap To Open carrying 57kg at $10.70. Big chance again.
Last Starts 40 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 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 57kg | 1:37.21 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.66 |
| 4/6 | 12/07/2026 | 18 | ALLOW FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Heavy | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 57kg | 1:37.07 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:44.85 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.97 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:25.39 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.62 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:43.91 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track June 28 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Outrageously with 55kg at $2.14. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Fairgrounds in the LR November 22 over 1207m, 18 len behind Secret Faith with 55.5kg at $2. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 75 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 | 28/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:16.52 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.14 |
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:22.51 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $4.82 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,819,505.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 52.5kg | 1:42.21 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $34.60 |
| 1/4 | 22/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.09 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Paradise City carrying 55kg at $21.72. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on January 5 2025 over 1609m, 11 len behind Take Charge Milady with 52kg at $5.80. Faces a tough essay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/06/2026 | 358 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $21.72 |
| 4/4 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:43.17 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $13.64 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $468,750.00 | Pimlico | 1811m | SP | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:52.05 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $18.90 |
| 10/11 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:22.36 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $26.61 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $319,489.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53kg | 1:39.17 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,188,590.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:44.31 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 in stakes class at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1609m, 9 len behind Five A Side carrying 55.5kg at $16.51. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Consequent with 55.5kg at $6.38. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $285,307.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:35.72 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.51 |
| 2/5 | 24/07/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:37.27 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.38 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:46.11 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | 68 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:46.35 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.65 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:45.21 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $9.20 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 31 | ALLOW FM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Good | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:42.67 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Colonial Downs on August 13 over 1509m, 1.3 len behind Especially carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on July 22 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Kinzie Queen with 55.5kg at $1.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $105,563.00 | Colonial Downs | 1509m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:28.29 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:36.38 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:35.34 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.26 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:34.89 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.34 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:39.58 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.14 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf July 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Queen Of Hawaii with 57kg at $20.25. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at this track May 24 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Anna's Promise with 55.5kg at $1.55. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:35.09 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $20.25 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 135 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:46.11 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:49.73 | 5-9-8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.58 |
| 1/12 | 26/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:44.15 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $14.79 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2025 | 332 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:37.53 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.43 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 in Listed grade at Horseshoe Indianapolis at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 11 over 1710m, 11 len behind Kapoor carrying 54.5kg at $88.90. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 24 over 1710m, 4 len behind Anna's Promise carrying 55.5kg at $13.11. Has to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:41.75 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $88.90 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:46.11 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $13.11 |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:26.93 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.40 |
| 3/5 | 07/02/2026 | 94 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:43.74 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/11/2025 | 136 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:23.21 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.08 |
| 4/5 | 22/06/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.13 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.44 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Ashikidah with 57kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Oaklawn Park on January 4 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Thestral carrying 54kg at $5.60. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 37 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 | 05/08/2026 | 115 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:35.71 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $9.40 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:52.50 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.17 |
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:43.76 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:45.50 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.20 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:39.45 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.60 |
| 8/11 | 21/12/2025 | 178 | ALLOW FM 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:45.20 | 2-5-8 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $2.60 |