Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Allowance
BELLE OFTHE DANCE (4) bounced back last start and scored by 2.75 lengths after being in contention on the bend over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but she is capable of another big run. MISS ELLE (5) finished 9 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1207m at Keeneland four weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Solid winning chance. WINNING MATTERS (6) travelled just behind the leader before taking over and scoring a determined win by 0.1 lengths over 1408m here last time. Generally goes well here. One of the main contenders. I'M A LITTLE CRAZY (1) returns from a spell of eight months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when eighth over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Oaklawn Park on February 26 over 1710m, 43 len behind Sticker Shock carrying 52.5kg at $11.50. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Kentucky on September 4 2025 over 1609m, 11 len behind Imaginationthelady carrying 54kg at $33.08. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 95 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 52.5kg | 1:44.24 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 43.8L | $11.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | 18 | ALLOW F 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:46.22 | 7-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.81 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | 46 | MDN CLM F 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:45.41 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $6.38 |
| 3/5 | 20/09/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM F 2 | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:47.07 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.23 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:34.74 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $33.08 |

Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 3 len win. This track May 9 over 1408m defeating Passionfruit with 53.5kg at $10.20. On debut fourth of 7 at Gulfstream Park March 26 over 1207m, 2 len behind Don't Do It Lucy carrying 55.5kg at $23.30. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 180 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 | 09/05/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:23.01 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.20 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | 1:11.85 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 7 at Keeneland on October 18 over 1408m, 23 len behind Miss Enchanted with 53.5kg at $7.18. Before that got back early 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf on September 25 over 1106m, 6 len behind Twirling Claire carrying 53.5kg at $2.07. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/10/2026 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $94,828.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:24.97 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $7.18 |
| 2/4 | 25/09/2026 | 19 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,278.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:02.71 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.07 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | ALLOW F 3 | $138,889.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:17.30 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.54 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW F 3 | $154,066.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:01.35 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $14.70 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:23.58 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.75 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $120,464.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.00 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.59 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Keeneland on October 2 over 1408m defeating Heartbeat carrying 55kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on September 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind Storm Cloud Rising with 55kg at $12.21. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 34 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 | 02/10/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:24.41 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:11.27 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.21 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $60,628.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:16.41 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.27 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $65,312.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:10.37 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.79 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | 33 | CLM FM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:36.12 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 44 | CLM FM 3U | $110,626.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:10.19 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.62 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.1 len at this track on September 18 over 1408m defeating Rockin Robin with 55kg at $3.11. Before that ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1308m, 15 len behind Yo Fancy with 54kg at $17.65. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:24.54 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.11 |
| 11/12 | 24/07/2026 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:17.08 | 12-9-11 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $17.65 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.00 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.28 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | 64 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $9.29 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.76 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $11.60 |