Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
BATTLE CALL (6) continues to race well with a win two back at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf) before finishing 0.6 lengths away in third last time over 1710m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf). Yet to miss the frame from six starts at today's journey, including three wins and should be hard to stop. WAR OFFICER (2) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 2112m at Kentucky, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at Colonial Downs Turf at the previous outing. Won't find this as tough so he can return to the winners' list. OVERSTATEMENT (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2012m at Ellis Park Turf, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. Worth noting Alberto Burgos goes aboard. Faces an easier assignment so he is one of the main contenders. LUCKY MISCHIEF (7) settled well back last time out then found the line strongly to finish 6 lengths away in fifth over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf). Solid top-three prospects.

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Ellis Park Turf on August 16 over 2012m, 3.5 len behind Andthewinneris carrying 55.5kg at $17.71. The start before that 6th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 19 over 1609m, 9 len behind So Sandy with 55.5kg at $26.05. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:58.61 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $17.71 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:35.53 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $26.05 |
| 6/9 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:43.61 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.93 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Kentucky on September 5 over 2112m, 6 len behind Idratherbeblessed with 55.5kg at $6.21. The race before that won by 7 len at Colonial Downs Turf on August 8 over 2012m defeating Alakan with 56kg at $3.30. Nicely placed to bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 2:09.13 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $6.21 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Nik Juarez | 56kg | 2:00.81 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 47 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 10-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2026 | 73 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:46.87 | 10-6-4 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $16.62 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 9-5-6 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.20 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 1:34.21 | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1710m, 9 len behind Ah Jeez carrying 55kg at $7.30. The race before that 4th in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on June 11 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Dakota Country carrying 56kg at $4.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/07/2026 | 38 | HCP 3U | $62,409.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:41.18 | 2-3-10 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $7.30 |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $55,788.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 5-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | 78 | LR OPEN 4U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:08.42 | 9-10-7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $30.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 4-1-4 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $18.70 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 103 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:15.60 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $13.10 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 1:34.92 | 6-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after six months scored a big 4 len win at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m defeating Franz Josef with 55.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ellis Park Turf on July 4 2025 over 1710m defeating Rulookinforrayray with 56kg at $9.86. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 178 | CLM 3U | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:40.11 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $10.50 |
| 8/8 | 29/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $14.90 |
| 8/8 | 27/12/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:34.58 | 2-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $46.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:40.49 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $66.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 1:36.03 | 4-7-9 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $17.30 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Kentucky on September 6 over 1308m, 11 len behind Elnajd with 55kg at $74.46. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1710m, 11 len behind Just A Touch carrying 53.5kg at $36.23. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/09/2026 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $256,944.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55kg | 1:16.43 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $74.46 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:34.11 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $31.08 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $29.44 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $36.23 |
| 1/12 | 20/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $19.95 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $153,961.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:37.88 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.34 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 14 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Ironsides with 56.5kg at $2.20. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Colonial Downs Turf on July 19 over 1710m defeating Class Photo carrying 56kg at $3. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $51,355.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56.5kg | 1:40.84 | 7-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $50,798.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:40.36 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:35.22 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | 305 | CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:28.31 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $38,760.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | D E Centeno | 56kg | 1:43.32 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $62,208.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | L Panici | 56.5kg | 1:34.00 | 10-9-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 6 len behind Guy Smiley carrying 55kg at $10.11. The run before that 4th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Show Of Force carrying 56kg at $5.25. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 12 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 | 07/09/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:16.28 | 12-9-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.11 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Y | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:34.81 | 12-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.25 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:39.91 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.48 |
| 1/12 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:41.65 | 10-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $16.41 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:37.31 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.63 |
| 7/7 | 24/04/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:44.83 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis June 3 over 1673m, 5 len behind Instant Replay carrying 56kg at $5.70. Previously first up; second of 8 at Turfway Park December 21 over 1609m, a 0.1 lengths behind Welaka with 56kg at $19.37. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 56kg | 1:40.91 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/4 | 06/05/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $18.07 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 3-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.39 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | 87 | ALLOW 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:36.79 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $19.37 |
| 3/5 | 25/09/2025 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:37.41 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 6th of 9 at Kentucky on September 5 over 2112m, 17 len behind Idratherbeblessed carrying 55.5kg at $46.07. Before that 4th of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Baltimore Heart carrying 55.5kg at $2.82. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 14 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 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 2:09.13 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $46.07 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:40.11 | 1-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $2.82 |
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:47.46 | 4-1-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $7.79 |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:41.65 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.94 |
| 3/11 | 10/05/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:46.87 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.63 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56.5kg | 2:31.32 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.51 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 4 len behind Baltimore Heart carrying 55.5kg at $4.89. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 7 over 1710m defeating Happy Happy Day with 55.5kg at $2.90. Looks tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:40.11 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.89 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,656.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:40.57 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | 180 | CLM 3U | $31,381.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:33.51 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.40 |
| 5/11 | 18/12/2025 | 118 | CLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:43.57 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $35.08 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $63,953.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Camacho Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.89 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.26 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2025 | 74 | HCP 3U | $77,519.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | C Landeros | 55.5kg | 1:39.67 | 3-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $14.39 |