Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
ASHES AND DIAMONDS (2) was safely held when fourth last time out over 1408m at Keeneland, beaten 13 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MENKAURE (3) raced below her best last time when sixth over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 11 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. DIAGRAM (6) drew wide and was pretty plain last time out when 8 lengths from the winner in seventh at this course and distance. Blinkers removed. One of the main hopes. MISS CLARKE (1) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when sixth over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten 12 lengths. One of the main hopes.

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 53-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 9 over 1207m, 12 len behind Arrasou with 53.5kg at $14.80. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Belterra Park on August 5 over 1106m defeating Vicki Rose carrying 55kg at $2.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 54 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 | 09/09/2026 | 35 | HCP FM 3U | $38,889.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:10.39 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $14.80 |
| 1/5 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | Rolando Aragon | 55kg | 1:03.75 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $20,319.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Rolando Aragon | 55kg | 1:10.98 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $19,526.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | SP | Rolando Aragon | 55kg | 1:03.86 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.30 |
| 4/5 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $19,526.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Rolando Aragon | 55kg | 0:56.04 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.90 |
| 1/4 | 16/05/2026 | 98 | ALLOW FM 3U | $18,855.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Good | Rolando Aragon | 54.5kg | 1:12.83 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Keeneland on October 22 over 1408m, 13 len behind Revel Toast with 56kg at $5.14. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track on September 26 over 1308m defeating Getting After It with 55kg at $4.92. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 11 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 | 22/10/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $77,586.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:27.61 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.14 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:18.26 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.92 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $105,556.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:10.71 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $10.77 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $60,628.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:35.81 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $19.27 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 54 | CLM FM 3U | $64,194.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.54 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $10.87 |
| 7/7 | 07/06/2026 | 16 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:35.84 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $26.11 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1308m, 7 len behind Carol's Melody carrying 53.5kg at $10.85. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on September 20 over 1609m, 11 len behind Cara Felce with 54kg at $20.50. Should be near her top.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 54kg | 1:36.86 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $20.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2026 | 70 | CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:17.64 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $10.85 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 33 | CLM F 3 | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:24.86 | 6-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $9.14 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 37 | CLM FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:18.21 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.43 |
| 8/11 | 03/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW F 3 | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:24.43 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $7.96 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW F 3 | $60,342.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:19.14 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 10 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Magic Seeker carrying 53.5kg at $9.27. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on September 16 over 1207m, 4 len behind Dancewhenyoucan carrying 53.5kg at $12.24. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 25 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 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $71,839.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:12.98 | 4-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $9.27 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $51,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:11.45 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $12.24 |
| 9/9 | 13/08/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $27,104.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 8-3-9 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:10.18 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $10.62 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 15 | CLM F 3 | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.30 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $13.29 |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:11.87 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.35 |

Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis August 13 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Don't Cross Alexis carrying 53kg at $7. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Laurel Turf May 1 over 1609m, 11 len behind Hazelmoor Beach with 57kg at $11.50. Might need the run.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/08/2026 | 56 | CLM FM 3U | $27,104.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:10.13 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,233.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:18.63 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $11.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 140 | CLM FM 3U | $41,453.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 57kg | 1:37.22 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $11.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $61,103.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Eswan Flores | 54kg | 1:49.35 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN F 3 | $152,672.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Jeffrey Ian Alderson | 54kg | 1:47.01 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | OCLM FM 3U | $97,108.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Jeffrey Ian Alderson | 54.5kg | 1:25.10 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 46-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on September 16 over 1207m, 8 len behind Dancewhenyoucan with 55kg at $6.79. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m defeating Relevate carrying 56kg at $1.87. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 47 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 | 16/09/2026 | 32 | CLM FM 3U | $51,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:11.45 | 6-8-7 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $6.79 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $49,929.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:11.88 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.87 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:04.66 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:11.17 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $5.90 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:12.84 | 2-9-10 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $6.42 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 299 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:11.53 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.79 |

Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Most recently 7th of 10 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1207m, 9 len behind Magic Seeker carrying 52.5kg at $4.87. Before that ran last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 18 over 1207m, 12 len behind Sweet Scorecard carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 25 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 | 08/10/2026 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $71,839.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Miguel Fernandez | 52.5kg | 1:12.98 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $4.87 |
| 5/5 | 18/08/2026 | 55 | HCP FM 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:10.17 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.60 |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $120,464.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 3-3-8 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $5.02 |
| 9/9 | 25/05/2026 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:11.85 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $18.15 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:04.21 | 2-2-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 4U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:09.53 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |