Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance
WINTER HOLIDAY (2) resumed last time out and finished second over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf, beaten one length. Sure to prove tough to beat. DAWN DRAGON (4) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 1.1 lengths away in third over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to take this out. EASY WIND (6) resumes after a break of nine months. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf. Should be prominent. VAPORETTI (8) registered his first win when resuming last start over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf), getting home by half a length. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Luan Machado was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Harder this time but still one to consider.

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 21 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Michael's Cove carrying 55.5kg at $3.52. The start before that 4th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 12 over 1609m, 2 len behind Highlands Way carrying 57kg at $11.10. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 30 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 | 21/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:36.72 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.52 |
| 4/12 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:34.32 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $11.10 |
| 3/12 | 07/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.93 |
| 1/12 | 28/04/2026 | 131 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:41.77 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:34.07 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $88,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:36.89 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $6.51 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Rapoport with 53.5kg at $8.33. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on February 7 over 1207m, 4 len behind Steel Imperium with 54.5kg at $2.91. Sure to run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 157 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:39.24 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.33 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.87 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.16 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.91 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:18.08 | 10-4-2 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.14 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1408m, 8 len behind Rocky Joy with 55kg at $13. Before that 4th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 9 over 1609m, 2 len behind Abbi Fede with 56kg at $5.05. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:23.20 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:33.27 | 4-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $5.05 |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:35.12 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.65 |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 557 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 5-4-11 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $73.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $57,803.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.80 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $58,824.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:07.73 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Rapoport carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Turfway Park on December 3 over 2012m defeating Peak Performer carrying 55kg at $4.21. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 255 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:39.24 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $6.40 |
| 1/11 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 2:02.59 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.21 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 224 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:42.18 | 7-3-4 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $5.31 |
| 4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:39.42 | 9-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $19.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Drayden Van Dyke | 53.5kg | 1:51.20 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.40 |
| 5/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:23.46 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 6 over 1710m defeating Culoir with 55.5kg at $12.20. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1308m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Show Time carrying 55.5kg at $20.36. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:44.85 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.20 |
| 4/6 | 12/07/2026 | 45 | HCP 3U | $72,569.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Heavy | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:16.17 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $20.36 |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56kg | 1:17.63 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.28 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 57kg | 1:24.07 | 8-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $35.31 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56.5kg | 1:18.64 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $16.44 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.14 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the LR January 1 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Alpyland with 53.5kg at $8.70. At his first start won by nose Ellis Park Turf July 21 2025 over 1106m defeating Gnome with 54kg at $10.56. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 262 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 | 01/01/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:31.89 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.70 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.09 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.11 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 2 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:35.69 | 3-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.97 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 2 | $387,597.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:14.40 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.69 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,278.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:05.19 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.56 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing ran last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1710m, 5 len behind Rapoport with 55.5kg at $12.84. At only start last preparation sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 18 2025 over 1609m, nose behind Foligno with 53.5kg at $2.90. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | 362 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:39.24 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.84 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2025 | 65 | ALLOW 3U | $52,713.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:36.45 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 14/06/2025 | 65 | MDN 3 | $49,767.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:37.61 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:04.39 | 8-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.43 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 11 months won by 0.5 len at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m defeating Stormin The Beach carrying 53.5kg at $8.25. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on September 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind Incredibolt carrying 54kg at $1.93. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/08/2026 | 314 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:40.09 | 4-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.25 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:36.29 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.93 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 10-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.36 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1106m, 9 len behind Stormtown with 55.5kg at $12.23. Last start won by a 0.1 len at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1710m defeating Ramblin carrying 56kg at $6.51. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:41.25 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.51 |
| 8/11 | 31/07/2026 | 131 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:01.07 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $12.23 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.34 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | 1:03.68 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $9.40 |
| 7/7 | 04/12/2025 | 210 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:05.82 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2025 | 50 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 0:55.93 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $5.80 |