Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
CULPRIT (6) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 28 lengths away in seventh over 1710m at Keeneland. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. EXECUTOR (8) drifted back and never threatened when eighth last start over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. GREERS FERRY (7) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Has further improvement to come and is expected to run well. FINAL THOUGHTS (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1710m at Keeneland, finishing 10 lengths from the winner. Has a win and one placing at this journey from three starts. Deserves serious consideration.

Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind East Village with 53.5kg at $8.25. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Ellis Park on August 7 over 1609m, 18 len behind Spurgeon with 53.5kg at $8.46. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | 1:44.99 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.25 |
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.93 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $8.46 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.39 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.47 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $35.11 |
| 12/12 | 28/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.77 | 8-12-12 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $32.36 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:47.79 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1710m, 10 len behind Bird The Legend with 53.5kg at $3.87. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind East Village with 53.5kg at $3.47. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $70,402.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:46.37 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $3.87 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:44.99 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.47 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,964.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:45.89 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:38.91 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 8 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Dairago with 56.5kg at $10.15. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at this track on October 29 2025 over 1811m, 7 len behind Curvino with 55.5kg at $7.68. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 78 | CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:41.07 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $10.15 |
| 10/12 | 11/12/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $66,616.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:36.73 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $21.22 |
| 8/11 | 16/11/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:43.86 | 1-9-8 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $61.51 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 276 | CLM 3U | $115,677.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:54.61 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.68 |
| 2/10 | 26/01/2025 | 43 | CLM 4U | $56,452.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:40.23 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.29 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2024 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $124,807.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 51kg | 1:36.18 | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $30.51 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at this track on September 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Inordinary carrying 55.5kg at $17.98. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1710m, 6 len behind Bird The Legend with 55.5kg at $4.16. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $70,402.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:46.37 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.16 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 67 | CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.16 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $17.98 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $65,312.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:36.92 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $12.75 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:46.64 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.80 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:48.77 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $14.46 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on October 2 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hutchinson carrying 54kg at $3.70. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Belterra Park on September 19 over 1609m defeating Bistineau Boo Bell with 55kg at $1.10. Take on trust.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $13,793.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Good | Danilo Grisales Rave | 54kg | 1:38.61 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 19/09/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,111.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 55kg | 1:39.88 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:10.31 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 54.5kg | 1:14.24 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 12/12 | 06/08/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Danilo Grisales Rave | 55.5kg | 1:38.39 | 10-12-12 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $80.90 |
| 7/8 | 15/04/2026 | 53 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $45.29 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 7 at Keeneland on October 14 over 1710m, 28 len behind King Of Ashes with 55.5kg at $8.54. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on September 23 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Laughnowcrylater with 55.5kg at $9.01. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 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 | 14/10/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $91,954.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.73 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $8.54 |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:36.55 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.01 |
| 4/5 | 21/08/2026 | 84 | CLM 3U | $64,194.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:38.62 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.34 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | 581 | CLM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:36.97 | 2-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.10 |
| 11/12 | 25/10/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:54.48 | 7-9-11 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $34.73 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2024 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $186,765.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:42.15 | 1-4-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $6.29 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 7 over 1207m, 5 len behind Justifreak carrying 55.5kg at $14.80. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on September 27 over 1408m, 6 len behind White Whale carrying 55kg at $10.72. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:23.16 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $10.72 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 313 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:09.64 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $14.80 |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $116,208.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:35.12 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $68.37 |
| 3/7 | 07/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:35.59 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.41 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $118,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:34.23 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $33.19 |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2025 | 80 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56.5kg | 1:39.75 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 13 over 1710m, 6 len behind Sound Cause with 55.5kg at $8.94. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Restore carrying 56kg at $2.16. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $105,556.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:42.17 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $8.94 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:41.25 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.16 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 546 | ALLOW 3U | $49,347.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:34.69 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | David Cohen | 54kg | 1:46.48 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $16.90 |
| 2/4 | 26/12/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53kg | 1:47.30 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2024 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $89,802.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:39.48 | 10-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 10 months 8th of 10 at Keeneland on October 17 over 1207m, 12 len behind Trouble Time with 55kg at $7.10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Turfway Park on December 18 over 1609m, 7 len behind Rachman carrying 54.5kg at $18.36. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/10/2026 | 303 | CLM 3U | $70,402.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:12.28 | 4-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $7.10 |
| 10/10 | 18/12/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 54.5kg | 1:37.86 | 1-10-10 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $18.36 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 76 | CLM 3U | $94,368.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:45.96 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $29.97 |
| 8/8 | 16/08/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:37.25 | 1-8-8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $15.40 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:20.70 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $46.33 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 217 | CLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:14.97 | 2-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $12.85 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 30 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Pied Piper carrying 53.5kg at $27.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1308m, 9 len behind Prince Of Light carrying 53.5kg at $13.06. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $34,483.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:36.45 | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $27.10 |
| 6/12 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:18.32 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $13.06 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.64 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $15.90 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | M | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:16.18 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $8.25 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:18.14 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.37 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.03 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.92 |