Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Allowance
FOUNTAIN RUN (2) was impressive last time over 1609m at Belterra Park (Dirt), scoring by 6 lengths. Should park just off the speed. Will play a major role. EXCEL CALCULATOR (1) started at $6.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths at Colonial Downs (Dirt) over 1408m. Finds a nice race and can atone. UNLOAD (8) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1609m at Saratoga after being in contention on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DR STORM (6) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran second last in a small field at Colonial Downs on August 22 over 1408m, 9 len behind Zero Blitz with 54kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 24 over 1710m, 4 len behind Bestfriend Rocket with 53.5kg at $6.46. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | 59 | ALLOW 3U | $89,158.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:20.41 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $87,083.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:45.00 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.46 |
| 4/5 | 28/05/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:50.10 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $18.37 |
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $188,547.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2816m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 2:59.09 | 12-6-3 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $11.40 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:44.21 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:37.57 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently won by 6 len at Belterra Park on September 5 over 1609m defeating Jus Too Fly with 56kg at $1.05. The start before that 4th in a small field at Ellis Park on August 7 over 1811m, 9 len behind Steel with 56kg at $4.44. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 05/09/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Good | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | 1:39.67 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.05 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:48.98 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.44 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $83,682.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:42.05 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.64 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:50.64 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.60 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $72,780.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:52.85 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.31 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1408m defeating De' Medici carrying 55.5kg at $4.35. Before that ran second last in a small field at this track on June 18 over 1710m, 10 len behind Fountain Run with 54.5kg at $5.10. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 61 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 | 12/07/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $61,684.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:22.85 | 7-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.35 |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $83,682.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:42.05 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $5.10 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:51.50 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.97 |
| 1/3 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $40,028.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | 1:52.07 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $1.74 |
| 3/4 | 20/03/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $50,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:53.65 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.89 |
| 6/6 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $61,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $4.22 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind The Town carrying 56kg at $9.02. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on June 21 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Bourbon Flight carrying 56kg at $29.61. Not today.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $61,684.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:37.73 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $9.02 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:44.33 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $29.61 |
| 4/5 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:45.41 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.33 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 60 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.14 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $32,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start scored a big 13 len win at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1609m defeating Fast Solution carrying 55kg at $2.32. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 19 over 1710m, 7 len behind National Eclipse carrying 50kg at $3.48. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $39,230.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.32 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | CLM 4U | $62,762.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | H Luke Hoskins | 50kg | 1:44.58 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.48 |
| 6/6 | 10/06/2026 | 266 | CLM 4U | $89,261.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:43.48 | 5-2-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $7.85 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | 114 | CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.04 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,906.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:38.96 | 7-5-7 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $53,514.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Reyes | 56kg | 1:38.54 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 37 days. First-up ran second last of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 10 len behind Love'm Or Liam carrying 55.5kg at $30.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Free Advice carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Should go well.
Last Starts 36 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 | 06/08/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:44.85 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:40.39 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $30.90 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:43.12 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:45.02 | 8-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Eduardo Gallardo | 53kg | 1:43.89 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.10 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Eduardo Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:43.14 | 6-3-3 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Colonial Downs on July 30 over 1710m defeating Sailor Sam with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 7 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind R Delray with 54.5kg at $5.60. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 43 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 | 30/07/2026 | 124 | CLM 3U | $40,639.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 56kg | 1:42.02 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $33,427.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:24.13 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $33,427.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:37.29 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,663.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:10.94 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $33,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:10.49 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 130 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Saratoga on August 26 over 1609m, 3 len behind Secured Landing carrying 56kg at $7.93. The start before that 4th of 7 at Lone Star Park on June 26 over 1308m, 5 len behind Flying Drummer with 56kg at $4.80. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 16 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 | 26/08/2026 | 61 | HCP 4U | $74,180.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:36.83 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.93 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 55 | HCP 3U | $33,473.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:16.82 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/14 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $188,547.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2816m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 57kg | 2:59.09 | 5-3-5 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $7.30 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:44.21 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $49,157.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:45.51 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:37.02 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1207m, 8 len behind Big City carrying 55.5kg at $41.05. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track on June 12 over 1710m defeating Wish Carefully carrying 56kg at $4.49. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:09.25 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.05 |
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:45.41 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.49 |
| 3/9 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 4-8-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.32 |
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $188,547.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2816m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52kg | 2:59.09 | 14-8-6 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $14.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cohen | 56kg | 1:36.51 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $22.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:44.92 | 1-6-4 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |