Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ICONA (12) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fourth over 1710m in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Will drift back but is sure to prove tough to beat. CAVIAR BREAKFAST (3) hit the frame two starts ago at Colonial Downs Inner Turf but ran below par last time when eighth and beaten 15 lengths over 2414m at Kentucky (Turf). The engagement of Emmanuel Esquivel is noteworthy. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. NEXT UP (7) is a talented filly who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 5 lengths behind Totally Justified over 1710m in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Mario Gutierrez stays on. Certainly one to consider. GOODBETTERBEST (8) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1710m at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf), beaten 0.3 lengths. Fitter for that run. Capable of another strong performance. Something for the Multiples: BUTTONS AND LACE (4) CLAIRITA (5)

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months ran second last of 10 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m, 8 len behind Epic Style carrying 55kg at $111.23. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 25 over 1609m, 4 len behind Devassa with 55.5kg at $41. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | 66 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:16.31 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $111.23 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:36.39 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/06/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:35.34 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $22.22 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 128 | HCP FM 4U | $116,448.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $12.30 |
| 5/5 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.49 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:23.21 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $4.14 |

Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 10 at Listed level at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1710m, 8 len behind Totally Justified with 55.5kg at $57.92. The run before that won by a nose at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 9 over 1710m defeating Violeta M carrying 55.5kg at $14.80. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/08/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $249,643.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:40.60 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $57.92 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,347.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.80 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2026 | 288 | CLM FM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:35.21 | 11-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $25.10 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW F 3 | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:34.65 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $42.26 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2025 | 31 | CLM FM 3U | $31,346.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Santo Sanjur | 53.5kg | 1:44.13 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/6 | 14/06/2025 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,661.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 54kg | 1:46.49 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 8 at Kentucky on August 29 over 2414m, 15 len behind Malibu Smart carrying 55.5kg at $2.25. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 19 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Souper Zonda with 55.5kg at $4.70. Expected to do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/08/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 2:30.15 | 1-7-8 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:40.89 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:50.83 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.64 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 2:14.53 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.97 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 104 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.73 | 6-11-10 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $18.28 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.31 | 2-8-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd in a small field at Fairmount Park on August 25 over 1207m, 2 len behind Saint Ghaaleb with 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len at Hawthorne Turf on June 12 2025 over 1509m defeating Rose's Wish carrying 54kg at $4.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | 303 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $57,775.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis H Colon | 56kg | 1:11.61 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $50,228.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Good | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:04.36 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Hawthorne | 1811m | FM | O Mojica | 55kg | 1:48.71 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $48,930.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Good | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:38.39 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,062.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | O Mojica | 53.5kg | 1:30.66 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,401.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:39.19 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis in the LR July 11 over 1710m, 6 len behind Kapoor with 56kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second in a small field at Keeneland April 16 over 1710m, a 0.3 lengths behind Union Mist with 53.5kg at $3.05. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 71 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 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:41.75 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2026 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:43.78 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.16 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | 74 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:46.35 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.05 |
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:45.59 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.37 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:46.25 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 10 in Listed grade at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1710m, 5 len behind Totally Justified carrying 55.5kg at $16.82. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1710m, nose behind Poppy The Princess with 55.5kg at $2.72. Nicely placed to make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/08/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $249,643.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:40.60 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $16.82 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:41.24 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.72 |
| 5/7 | 24/06/2026 | 45 | ALLOW FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:44.85 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $3.67 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:46.12 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.82 |
| 3/5 | 17/04/2026 | 93 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:46.75 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $155,456.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:41.76 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.24 |

Jockey: Albin Jimenez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1308m, 6 len behind Wind Flower with 56kg at $26.11. The start before that 5th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 19 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Special Sauce with 55.5kg at $5.50. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 17 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 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $271,041.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:18.29 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $26.11 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,502.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.31 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | 215 | ALLOW FM 3U | $22,496.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:55.71 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $70,444.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:09.42 | 7-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $11.14 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $33,344.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis H Colon | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $105,023.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:11.17 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $21.36 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m, 5 len behind Epic Style carrying 55kg at $15.43. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Lone Star Park Turf on July 12 over 1509m, 5 len behind Wandering Kirby carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:16.31 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $15.43 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $52,975.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55.5kg | 1:27.39 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $279,330.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 54.5kg | 1:38.88 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 68 | ALLOW FM 3U | $56,769.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:29.37 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2026 | 50 | HCP FM 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:41.76 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN F 3 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 52.5kg | 1:43.31 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 7th of 10 in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1710m, 6 len behind Totally Justified with 55.5kg at $53.58. Before that ran last of 9 at Listed level at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Love You Anyway with 55.5kg at $72.76. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $249,643.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:40.60 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $53.58 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:35.41 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $72.76 |
| 1/4 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $153,846.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Heavy | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.79 |
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:33.71 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $66.84 |
| 9/11 | 15/04/2026 | 255 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:42.47 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $59.46 |