Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
POPPY WOPPY (6) won her maiden three starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at her last two runs, most recently when second over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see her run well. NO TIME LEFT (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention. TRANSATLANTIC (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. NIGHTMARE FUEL (5) was beaten 9 lengths into fourth over 1308m at Ellis Park five-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed to turn things around.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind West Coast Dream carrying 56kg at $2.62. Before that ran second last of 8 at this track on June 17 over 1308m, 13 len behind Spun Candy carrying 56kg at $4.11. Can take this out.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | 61 | CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | M | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:37.99 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.62 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:16.84 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $4.11 |
| 2/9 | 25/05/2026 | 325 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:11.85 | 9-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.44 |
| 1/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:10.23 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.92 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Ellis Park Turf July 24 over 1609m, 16 len behind Dagmara with 54.5kg at $14.36. On debut fourth of 9 at Fairgrounds February 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Goodall carrying 54.5kg at $27. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW F 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:34.43 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $14.36 |
| 7/7 | 24/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $184,325.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:15.33 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $50.94 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:12.39 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $33.02 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.78 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 52.1L | $13.20 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:10.18 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start ran second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 2 over 1609m, 6 len behind Fashion Designer carrying 53.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, 2 len behind Noroomformischief with 53.5kg at $7.35. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/09/2026 | 18 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,502.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:38.93 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $10.10 |
| 4/11 | 15/08/2026 | 50 | CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Amin Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:11.59 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.35 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:18.05 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $3.91 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 39 | CLM F 3 | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:10.30 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.32 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 59 | CLM FM 3U | $110,626.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.19 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $4.16 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 51.5kg | 1:09.80 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $27.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on September 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind Quick To Charm with 53.5kg at $7.99. The run before that ran last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 8 len behind Wisconsin Gal carrying 53.5kg at $37.56. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $105,556.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.71 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.99 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:01.96 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $37.56 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:23.58 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.68 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 149 | ALLOW F 3 | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.86 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:17.76 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $12.84 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW F 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:23.89 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.77 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1308m, 9 len behind Wrong Shoes carrying 53.5kg at $20.03. The start before that 7th of 10 at Ellis Park on July 17 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Ducat carrying 53.5kg at $4.97. Safely held last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $60,628.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:16.41 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $20.03 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:18.10 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $4.97 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | CLM F 3 | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:24.86 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $9.73 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:25.54 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.28 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | 294 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:12.05 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.65 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:57.80 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $10.77 |