Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
ACES HONOR (7) battled on well to hold second last start over 1609m in Listed grade at Woodbine, beaten a nose when resuming. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GO GREY (5) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 5 lengths, over 2112m in the G2 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (Turf). Takes on much easier opposition this time. Sure to feature. ROYAL CAUSEWAY (3) stepped up in trip to 2112m last time in the G2 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (Turf) and ran below his best, finishing 6 lengths away in seventh. Appeals back in trip this time so worth forgiving. BANKSY'S (1) brings the right form to the table after taking out a 1710m contest at Colonial Downs Turf last time out by 3 lengths. Everything points to a big run.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at Colonial Downs Turf on August 27 over 1710m defeating Deerfield carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1811m defeating Tend To You with 53.5kg at $3.95. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 27/08/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3 | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:40.32 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:49.30 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.95 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.22 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:21.78 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.31 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:43.29 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 12th of 14 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 10 len behind Bottas carrying 54.5kg at $85.08. Before that eased back early on 4th in a small field in Listed grade at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Fancy Sailor carrying 54kg at $6.15. Not keen.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 07/09/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $2,430,556.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jamie Spencer | 54.5kg | 1:34.55 | 13-13-12 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $85.08 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:48.86 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.15 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:42.29 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $18.48 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:44.55 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.28 |
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,091,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:49.94 | 12-7-6 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $92.73 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:40.05 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.36 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 in the G2 Nashville Derby at Kentucky on September 5 over 2112m, 6 len behind Caroline St Beat with 54.5kg at $42.23. Before that 2nd in a small field at Listed level at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1811m, 1.0 len behind Fancy Sailor with 54kg at $3.77. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $4,279,601.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 2:08.49 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $42.23 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:48.86 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.77 |
| 1/9 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:39.59 | 7-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.63 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.72 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 9-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 10 in the G2 Nashville Derby at Kentucky on September 5 over 2112m, 5 len behind Caroline St Beat carrying 54.5kg at $16.99. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Chambersville with 56kg at $7.53. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $4,279,601.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 2:08.49 | 9-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $16.99 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.53 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $217,707.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:40.45 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $27.75 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $64,156.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Angel R Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:28.85 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,777.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53kg | 1:37.02 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $68,490.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:49.70 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 in Listed grade at Woodbine at Woodbine on August 29 over 1609m, nose behind Chaos Agent with 56kg at $6.55. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on October 29 over 1673m, 6 len behind Quality Mischief carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 27 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 | 29/08/2026 | 91 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,317.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1609m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:36.49 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.55 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,251.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:36.18 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 11/11 | 03/04/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 8-8-11 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $41.96 |
| 8/11 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $28.41 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Y | Lane J Luzzi | 52kg | 1:38.59 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 52 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Listed level at Colonial Downs at Colonial Downs on August 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Sabino Canyon with 53.5kg at $17.90. Last start 6th of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1408m, 5 len behind Rose Ruler with 53.5kg at $18.15. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/09/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $256,944.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:23.21 | 10-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $18.15 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2026 | 126 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.24 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.90 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,106,742.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $72.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | 1:45.84 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:39.04 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $3.65 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 90 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 10-8-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $69.10 |