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Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming

ALDER (4) finished fourth two runs back at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) then improved last time out to score by 0.1 lengths over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SHOW OF FORCE (5) was sent out at $15.36 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Edgar Morales who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. MAUI STRONG (7) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last start over 1609m at Saratoga Inner Turf, beaten 8 lengths after being prominent at the bend. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TWO BEERS BY TEN (6) is back from a spell of 11 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Has found the right race and is worth including.

Race Time:8:54 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Track:Fast
Weather:Cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
2
Silk
Out Of Deductions (1)6x63x76x32
Trainer: Chris M Block 12 mths 22: 3-5-4

Jockey: Luis Saez

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G
Sire: NYQUIST (USA)
Dam: GIANT DEDUCTION (USA)
Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$356,961.00
Avg $$16,225.50
Win %13.64%
Place %54.55%
Career22: 3-5-4
Track5: 0-1-2
Distance8: 2-2-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up5: 0-0-2
2nd Up5: 2-1-1
Firm13: 1-3-3
Good3: 1-1-0
Soft3: 1-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 56 days. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1710m, 0.9 len behind Lucky Mischief carrying 53.5kg at $5.84. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Love'm Or Liam with 55.5kg at $9.66. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.

Last Starts 56 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/926/07/202646ALLOW OCLM 3U$150,943.00Ellis Park1710mFMFlorent Geroux55.5kg1:40.394-4-22
  • 1. Love'm Or Liam
  • 2. Out Of Deductions
  • 3. Exact Estimate
1.5L$9.66
3/1210/06/2026165CLM 4U$108,787.00Churchill Downs1710mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr53.5kg1:41.656-3-31
  • 1. Lucky Mischief
  • 2. Sugoi
  • 3. Out Of Deductions
0.9L$5.84
6/827/12/202527ALLOW OCLM 3U$85,758.00Fairgrounds1609mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr54.5kg1:34.584-8-67
  • 1. Higgins Boat
  • 2. Foligno
  • 3. Sabi
10.3L$5.30
7/1230/11/202563ALLOW OCLM 3U$204,580.00Churchill Downs1811mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55kg1:51.168-9-73
  • 1. Presider
  • 2. Mount Rundle
  • 3. Daunt
8.9L$4.41
3/1128/09/202522LR OPEN 3U$229,358.00Hawthorne1609mFMMarcelino Pedroza54.5kg1:34.0310-6-38
  • 1. Emmanuel
  • 2. Paros
  • 3. Out Of Deductions
1.5L$8.10
6/1006/09/202572ALLOW OCLM 3U$305,810.00Kentucky2112mGoodBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55.5kg2:08.135-5-65
  • 1. Risk Manager
  • 2. Gilded Craken
  • 3. Sugoi
6.5L$4.38
3
Silk
Extensive (2)32113x445
Trainer: M W McCarthy (USA)12 mths 8: 2-1-2

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay H
Sire: CITY OF LIGHT (USA)
Dam: CLOTHES FALL OFF (USA)
Dam's Sire: Daaher

Stats

Prize Money$210,322.00
Avg $$26,290.25
Win %25.00%
Place %62.50%
Career8: 2-1-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-1
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm7: 2-1-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1811m, 7 len behind Urban Planner carrying 55.5kg at $4.31. Before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1811m, 7 len behind Aristotle with 55.5kg at $6.59. Likely to struggle.

Last Starts 43 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/708/08/202643ALLOW OCLM 3U$148,359.00Ellis Park1811mFastBen Curtis55.5kg1:50.135-7-53
  • 1. Urban Planner
  • 2. Archie The Giza
  • 3. Special Session
7.9L$4.31
4/826/06/202655ALLOW OCLM 3U$186,890.00Churchill Downs1811mSPDanny Sheehy55.5kg1:49.851-5-41
  • 1. Aristotle
  • 2. Stowaway
  • 3. Interceptor
7.6L$6.59
4/802/05/2026341ALLOW OCLM 3U$94,972.00Santa Anita Park1408mFastEmisael Jaramillo56kg1:22.055-5-42
  • 1. Big City Lights
  • 2. Speedy Wilson
  • 3. Drop Um
7.0L$4.70
3/726/05/202550G2 OPEN 3U$312,500.00Santa Anita Park2012mFastFlavien Prat55.5kg2:01.645-3-34
  • 1. Skippylongstocking
  • 2. Midnight Mammoth
  • 3. Extensive
6.8L$2.90
1/906/04/202521ALLOW OCLM 4U$107,029.00Santa Anita Park1710mFastKyle Frey55.5kg1:43.592-1-15
  • 1. Extensive
  • 2. Brazenly
  • 3. Mongolian Max
3.3L$3.50
1/516/03/202550MDN 35$104,334.00Santa Anita Park1609mFastKyle Frey57kg1:37.011-1-12
  • 1. Extensive
  • 2. Shofner
  • 3. Nation
3.8L$1.70
4
Silk
Alder (3)57x7817841
Trainer: David Jacobson (USA)12 mths 28: 5-3-3

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)
Dam: ARBOL (USA)
Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Prize Money$560,561.00
Avg $$20,020.04
Win %17.86%
Place %39.29%
Career28: 5-3-3
Track5: 0-1-1
Distance4: 0-0-2
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1
1st Up7: 1-1-1
2nd Up5: 0-2-1
Firm21: 3-2-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic6: 1-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga Turf on August 23 over 1106m defeating Billionaires Row carrying 57kg at $4.69. The run before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 5 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Linzer carrying 55.5kg at $9.10. Big chance again.

Last Starts 28 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/723/08/202618ALLOW OCLM 3U$171,184.00Saratoga1106mSPLuis Saez57kg1:04.257-5-13
  • 1. Alder
  • 2. Billionaires Row
  • 3. Antares
0.1L$4.69
4/605/08/202619ALLOW OCLM 3U$51,355.00Indiana Downs1006mFMAmir Mendoza55.5kg0:56.966-6-43
  • 1. Linzer
  • 2. Monsieur Candy
  • 3. Bal A Kazoo
4.5L$9.10
8/817/07/202633ALLOW OCLM 3U$150,943.00Ellis Park1106mFMRafael Bejarano55.5kg1:01.518-8-88
  • 1. Mischievous Rogue
  • 2. Initialize
  • 3. First Resort
23.3L$11.65
7/914/06/202621ALLOW OCLM 3U$196,653.00Churchill Downs1106mFMLuan Machado55kg1:01.499-7-77
  • 1. My Own
  • 2. Run Carson
  • 3. Nobals
3.5L$45.22
1/624/05/202617CLM 4U$120,112.00Churchill Downs1006mSPTyler Gaffalione53.5kg0:58.242-3-11
  • 1. Alder
  • 2. Nasty Habit
  • 3. Gardiner
1.8L$4.15
8/1007/05/202611ALLOW OCLM 3U$187,151.00Churchill Downs1609mFMRafael Bejarano55.5kg1:33.388-9-87
  • 1. Clever Mischief
  • 2. Esmark
  • 3. Heart Headed
6.6L$36.35
5
Silk
Show Of Force (4)408635x131
Trainer: Genaro Garcia 12 mths 17: 3-2-2

Jockey: Edgar Morales

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G
Sire: OMAHA BEACH (USA)
Dam: LIFE FORCE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Stats

Prize Money$351,283.00
Avg $$20,663.71
Win %17.65%
Place %41.18%
Career17: 3-2-2
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance5: 2-2-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-1
Firm13: 2-0-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft1: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-0-1

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1609m defeating Sheriff Bart with 56kg at $15.36. Before that 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1408m, 8 len behind Bold Strength with 56.5kg at $16.30. Impressed last start and can go on with it.

Last Starts 50 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1201/08/202641ALLOW 3U$145,506.00Ellis Park1609mYEdgar Morales56kg1:34.817-3-17
  • 1. Show Of Force
  • 2. Sheriff Bart
  • 3. Unitas
2.0L$15.36
3/721/06/202642ALLOW 3U$177,127.00Churchill Downs1408mFastEdgar Morales56.5kg1:21.851-3-34
  • 1. Bold Strength
  • 2. Only Phil
  • 3. Show Of Force
8.5L$16.30
1/710/05/202694CLM 3U$114,525.00Churchill Downs1609mFastEdgar Morales56kg1:36.081-1-15
  • 1. Show Of Force
  • 2. Gethsemane
  • 3. Hot Property
2.5L$8.31
5/705/02/202628ALLOW OCLM 3U$145,506.00Turfway Park1207mFastDylan Silva Machado56kg1:11.436-5-51
  • 1. Dr Saikali
  • 2. Fond Farewell
  • 3. Chiseler
6.1L$4.30
3/1208/01/202619ALLOW 4U$150,972.00Turfway Park1207mFastDylan Silva Machado55kg1:09.974-6-38
  • 1. My Own
  • 2. Dr Saikali
  • 3. Show Of Force
7.8L$11.03
6/1020/12/202520ALLOW 3U$154,671.00Turfway Park1609mFastCarlos Barbosa53.5kg1:37.043-6-67
  • 1. Aristotle
  • 2. Coalmoon
  • 3. Tre Italiani
7.3L$19.01
6
Silk
Two Beers By Ten (5)163221361x
Trainer: M J Maker (U.S.A.)12 mths 25: 5-4-2

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut H
Sire: OMAHA BEACH (USA)
Dam: BAHAMA BABE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Point Of Entry

Stats

Prize Money$273,232.00
Avg $$10,929.28
Win %20.00%
Place %44.00%
Career25: 5-4-2
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance8: 0-3-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm21: 5-3-2
Good1: 0-1-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic6: 1-1-2

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Ellis Park Turf July 6 over 1710m defeating Survivin'onaprayer carrying 56kg at $5.14. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 10 len win. Horseshoe Indianapolis July 18 2024 over 1710m defeating Kentucky Go Go with 55.5kg at $2.70. Capable of a big run.

Last Starts 76 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/906/07/202658ALLOW 3U$148,041.00Ellis Park1710mFMDanny Sheehy56kg1:39.914-1-15
  • 1. Two Beers By Ten
  • 2. Survivin'onaprayer
  • 3. Lucky Mischief
1.8L$5.14
6/1109/05/202649ALLOW 3U$177,374.00Churchill Downs1609mFMI Ortiz Jr56kg1:33.2311-9-66
  • 1. Love'm Or Liam
  • 2. Sumood
  • 3. Monterey Bay
5.0L$8.80
3/1021/03/202623ALLOW OCLM 3U$143,258.00Turfway Park1609mFastI Ortiz Jr57.5kg1:37.322-3-32
  • 1. King Size
  • 2. Protective
  • 3. Two Beers By Ten
4.1L$4.70
1/926/02/202628ALLOW 4U$57,061.00Gulfstream Park1710mFMTyler Gaffalione55kg1:39.401-1-13
  • 1. Two Beers By Ten
  • 2. The Brigade
  • 3. Palace View
0.3L$3.40
2/929/01/202628ALLOW 4U$59,791.00Gulfstream Park1609mFMEdgard J Zayas55kg1:34.213-1-22
  • 1. Just For Luck
  • 2. Two Beers By Ten
  • 3. Berlone
0.3L$3.40
2/901/01/202627ALLOW 4U$59,791.00Gulfstream Park1509mFMEdgard J Zayas55kg1:26.464-2-26
  • 1. Double Neat
  • 2. Two Beers By Ten
  • 3. Replevin
0.1L$11.80
7
Silk
Maui Strong (6)3834625x14
Trainer: Dale L Romans 12 mths 14: 2-2-4

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Chestnut G
Sire: KITTEN'S JOY (USA)
Dam: LEGAL TENDER (USA)
Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$496,126.00
Avg $$35,437.57
Win %14.29%
Place %57.14%
Career14: 2-2-4
Track5: 2-0-1
Distance6: 2-0-1
Tr / Dist3: 2-0-1
1st Up3: 1-0-1
2nd Up3: 0-0-1
Firm11: 2-2-2
Good2: 0-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-1

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 37 days. First-up won by 2.25 len at this track on June 25 over 1609m defeating Honey Dutch with 56kg at $3.84. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 14 over 1609m, 8 len behind Intellect with 57kg at $4.32. Capable of a strong showing.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/714/08/202650ALLOW OCLM 3U$178,317.00Saratoga1609mFMLuis Saez57kg1:35.273-3-44
  • 1. Intellect
  • 2. Cosmic Year
  • 3. Paros
8.0L$4.32
1/425/06/2026235ALLOW 3U$177,127.00Churchill Downs1609mFMLuis Saez56kg1:34.041-1-14
  • 1. Maui Strong
  • 2. Honey Dutch
  • 3. Whatchadoin
2.3L$3.84
5/1202/11/202528ALLOW 3U$193,893.00Churchill Downs1811mFMVincent Cheminaud53.5kg1:48.793-3-55
  • 1. Montador
  • 2. Maximum Promise
  • 3. Fort Thomas
4.3L$5.11
2/805/10/202557LR OPEN 3$229,358.00Hawthorne1811mFMVincent Cheminaud56kg1:48.717-1-26
  • 1. Anegada
  • 2. Maui Strong
  • 3. Buttons And Lace
0.5L$2.50
6/809/08/202536G2 OPEN 3$775,194.00Colonial Downs1609mFMVincent Cheminaud53.5kg1:35.362-1-62
  • 1. Giocoso
  • 2. Simulate
  • 3. Antisocial
2.5L$8.80
4/804/07/202527G3 OPEN 3$305,810.00Saratoga1609mFMJunior Alvarado53.5kg1:33.113-2-41
  • 1. Zulu Kingdom
  • 2. Capitol Hill
  • 3. Tiz Dashing
2.0L$12.50
8
Silk
Oscar Season (7)1x830x66px
Trainer: Brendan P Walsh (Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)12 mths 10: 2-1-2

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: OSCAR PERFORMANCE (USA)
Dam: SAME CROSS (USA)
Dam's Sire: Proud Citizen

Stats

Prize Money$286,098.00
Avg $$28,609.80
Win %20.00%
Place %50.00%
Career10: 2-1-2
Track4: 0-1-1
Distance2: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-2
Firm7: 2-1-1
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-up. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Fairgrounds Turf November 27 over 1710m. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track September 11 2025 over 1710m, 4 len behind Theismann carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.

Last Starts 297 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
11/1127/11/202536ALLOW OCLM 3U$85,496.00Fairgrounds1710mFMBen Curtis54.5kg1:40.496-11-PU7
  • 1. Legalize
  • 2. Yinzer
  • 3. Foligno
99.0L$8.50
6/922/10/202541ALLOW OCLM 3U$54,795.00Indiana Downs1609mGoodDanny Sheehy55.5kg1:36.036-6-61
  • 1. Steppin Silver
  • 2. Real Fast
  • 3. Azoi
2.8L$3.40
6/1111/09/202595ALLOW OCLM 3U$204,893.00Churchill Downs1710mFMTyler Gaffalione55.5kg1:41.313-6-64
  • 1. Theismann
  • 2. Beyond Stoked
  • 3. English Chunnel
3.9L$3.90
11/1208/06/202529ALLOW OCLM 3U$208,398.00Churchill Downs2213mFMLanfranco Dettori55.5kg2:15.471-11-1112
  • 1. Safe Trip Home
  • 2. Clyde's Got A Gun
  • 3. Freedom's Way
22.9L$5.79
3/1210/05/202516ALLOW OCLM 3U$209,375.00Churchill Downs1811mFMLanfranco Dettori55.5kg1:46.351-4-31
  • 1. Corruption
  • 2. Johny's Fireball
  • 3. Oscar Season
1.4L$8.05
8/1224/04/2025138ALLOW 4U$207,668.00Keeneland1710mFMLuan Machado53.5kg1:40.356-8-87
  • 1. Herchee
  • 2. El Rezeen
  • 3. Intellect
6.6L$6.59
10
Silk
Tough Little Nut (8)23556x2335
Trainer: Chris M Block 12 mths 19: 2-6-3

Jockey: Danny Sheehy

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: PALACE MALICE (USA)
Dam: CELESTIAL KITTEN (USA)
Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

Stats

Prize Money$432,414.00
Avg $$22,758.63
Win %10.53%
Place %57.89%
Career19: 2-6-3
Track4: 0-0-2
Distance4: 0-3-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1
1st Up4: 1-2-0
2nd Up4: 0-1-1
Firm18: 2-5-3
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 3 len behind Love'm Or Liam carrying 55.5kg at $5.43. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 24 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Johny's Rendezvous carrying 55.5kg at $7.90. Not today.

Last Starts 56 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/926/07/202632ALLOW OCLM 3U$150,943.00Ellis Park1710mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55.5kg1:40.395-5-54
  • 1. Love'm Or Liam
  • 2. Out Of Deductions
  • 3. Exact Estimate
3.1L$5.43
3/1024/06/202620ALLOW OCLM 3U$194,485.00Churchill Downs1609mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55.5kg1:34.168-4-38
  • 1. Johny's Rendezvous
  • 2. Love'm Or Liam
  • 3. Tough Little Nut
0.8L$7.90
3/704/06/202653ALLOW OCLM 3U$186,890.00Churchill Downs1710mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55.5kg1:41.875-7-32
  • 1. Idratherbeblessed
  • 2. Westside Tide
  • 3. Tough Little Nut
0.8L$5.58
2/912/04/2026308ALLOW 4U$189,229.00Keeneland1609mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr53.5kg1:36.423-6-27
  • 1. Capitol Hill
  • 2. Tough Little Nut
  • 3. Clever Mischief
0.5L$15.35
6/1208/06/202528ALLOW OCLM 3U$208,398.00Churchill Downs2213mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55.5kg2:15.478-8-62
  • 1. Safe Trip Home
  • 2. Clyde's Got A Gun
  • 3. Freedom's Way
2.4L$13.64
5/1211/05/202534ALLOW OCLM 3U$209,375.00Churchill Downs1811mFMBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55.5kg1:47.2611-6-52
  • 1. Lord Bullingdon
  • 2. Echo Lane
  • 3. Big Blue Line
4.3L$10.18

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