Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance
SIR HANSEN (2) is a talented colt who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 22 lengths behind How's Al Today over 1609m in Listed grade at Kentucky (Turf). Very well placed in this company and looks hard to beat. MAJIK MOONEY (3) impressed when successful on debut over 1408m at Kentucky (Turf) three weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and should go on with it. THAT'S FIRE (4) registered his first win last start over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf), getting home by 0.1 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Re-unites with Asa Espinoza who was on board last start. Tougher assignment this time but is one of the main contenders. SPIES LIKE US (1) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by one length on debut last start over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf). Among the top-three contenders.

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.0 len at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on September 6 over 1609m defeating Fields Of Grey with 54kg at $6.10. Improvement likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $121,528.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:38.67 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, won by a nose at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1609m defeating Ferrous with 54kg at $10.37. Second-up 10th of 12 in Listed grade at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 9 over 1609m, 22 len behind How's Al Today with 54.5kg at $14.14. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 09/09/2026 | 52 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,041,667.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:34.84 | 4-9-10 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $14.14 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 1-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $10.37 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by 0.5 len at Kentucky on September 5 over 1408m defeating Castle Pines carrying 54kg at $12.77. Another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:24.89 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.77 |

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a 0.1 len at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m defeating Sun Gate with 54kg at $8.06. Before that 3rd of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Hit The High Note with 54kg at $17.72. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 54kg | 1:40.78 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $8.06 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:36.69 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $17.72 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Asa Espinoza | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $22.21 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, ran second last of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on August 26 over 1006m, 5 len behind Majestuoso with 51.5kg at $6.10. Second-up came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Belterra Park on September 5 over 1673m defeating Thunder Town with 52kg at $3. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | H Luke Hoskins | 52kg | 1:44.95 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | H Luke Hoskins | 51.5kg | 0:57.84 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.75 len at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m defeating Inclusivity with 54kg at $2.97. Second-up 6th of 12 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 9 over 1609m, 12 len behind How's Al Today with 54.5kg at $31.18. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/09/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,041,667.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:34.84 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $31.18 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:36.69 | 8-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.97 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Last start ran second last of 7 in the G3 Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m, 8 len behind Salahudin carrying 55.5kg at $41.11. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Listed level at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 8 len behind Salahudin carrying 54.5kg at $9.93. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 2 | $416,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:36.54 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $41.11 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN 2 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:23.34 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.93 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | 1:03.84 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |