Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CAMP HALE (7) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1308m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Looks a solid top-three prospect. TAP ME A SONG (5) was below his usual level on the dirt track two back when fourth over 1207m at Ellis Park. Missed the placings again last time on turf over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf. Is a winner at this circuit. Should run well. MARKET STREET (8) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when seventh, beaten 10 lengths, over this journey at Ellis Park (Dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. DOROTEO (1) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on July 17, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths over 1207m at Listed level at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Lines up today for the first time for trainer M J Maker. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Monmouth Park in the LR July 17 over 1207m, 6 len behind Book'em Danno with 53.5kg at $51.70. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf December 26 over 1609m, 16 len behind Risk Tolerance with 53.5kg at $28.30. Should be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $290,276.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 53.5kg | 1:09.37 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $51.70 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,708.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:11.98 | 8-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:22.33 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:08.95 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:22.83 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nearly two years tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1308m, 11 len behind C K Wonder with 55.5kg at $4.32. Previously second-up won by 9 len at Keeneland on April 11 2024 over 1308m defeating Accident carrying 53.5kg at $1.27. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 665 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $4.32 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $361,272.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:36.10 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $441,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:21.84 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.94 |
| 7/11 | 24/08/2024 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3 | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:21.71 | 4-9-7 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $300,752.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:16.20 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $166,163.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:14.96 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1308m, 5 len behind Dr Ruben M with 55.5kg at $6.29. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Ellis Park on July 5 over 1207m defeating Forty Love carrying 55.5kg at $2.04. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $74,180.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:15.03 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.29 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.04 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 261 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.37 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.04 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 19 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind So Sandy with 55.5kg at $12.55. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 27 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Bring The Smoke with 55kg at $51.14. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:35.53 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $12.55 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:23.52 | 11-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $51.14 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:43.93 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.44 |
| 5/14 | 02/05/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:34.28 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $20.47 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:42.18 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $15.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:42.02 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 6 len behind Master Of Light carrying 55.5kg at $29.08. The race before that ran last in a small field at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1207m, 16 len behind Taylor's Version carrying 56kg at $2.45. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:00.44 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $29.08 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:09.42 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:15.99 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.87 |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:08.85 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.37 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:09.51 | 8-8-LR | 4 |
| 99.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:10.21 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Mountaineer Park on August 9 over 1207m defeating Gone Boy carrying 56kg at $1.70. Before that 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on July 29 over 1207m, 4 len behind Shane's Wonder with 55kg at $5. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:12.07 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,215.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | 1:10.15 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 56kg | 1:09.71 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $30.60 |
| 9/9 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $104,749.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | 0:55.70 | 4-6-9 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $23.40 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:09.57 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:09.74 | 2-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind C K Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $3.45. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 in Listed grade at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 11 over 1207m, 5 len behind Booth carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Can improve again. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.45 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 1:08.69 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:02.33 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.53 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.12 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 286 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.98 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:15.41 | 2-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $3.39 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Resuming ran second last of 7 at this track on June 6 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Gunmetal carrying 55kg at $11.90. Last start ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Keep It Easy carrying 55.5kg at $9.02. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 49 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 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:09.65 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $9.02 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 259 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:09.16 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $11.90 |
| 2/5 | 20/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:09.35 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.05 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:09.49 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $17.52 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:08.62 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $15.85 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:09.00 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.17 |