Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CLAIRITA (4) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 4 lengths from the winner in second over 1710m at Keeneland after being in contention on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. ILE DE LA CITE (8) turned in a fine effort to win by half a length at this course and distance when resuming from a break last start. Finds another suitable race and can play a major role again. RANDO (1) turned in a modest performance when sixth last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. That followed a win at Ellis Park at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. SHILLING (10) lines up for the first time since August 27. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1408m at this track. Has to be respected.

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1609m, 3 len behind Gowells Delight with 56kg at $8.77. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1609m defeating In Total Awe with 57kg at $12.66. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:37.29 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.77 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 57kg | 1:37.21 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.66 |
| 4/6 | 12/07/2026 | 18 | ALLOW FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Heavy | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 57kg | 1:37.07 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:44.85 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.97 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:25.39 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.62 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:43.91 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 60-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1408m, 7 len behind Abientot carrying 55kg at $9.28. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on July 14 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Stylet with 56.5kg at $3. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:22.57 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.28 |
| 3/5 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $52,250.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56.5kg | 1:41.58 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/06/2026 | 326 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,420.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:34.44 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2025 | 61 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | 1:35.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 9/12 | 25/05/2025 | 32 | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:42.48 | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 8.4L | $9.35 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2025 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:38.57 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.29 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at this track in the G1 Kentucky Oaks May 1 over 1811m, 9 len behind Always A Runner with 55kg at $57. At her first start won by 1.75 len Turfway Park December 19 over 1308m defeating Pink Flamingos with 54kg at $18.11. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 13-11-9 | 13 |
| 9.3L | $57.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $421,348.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:44.81 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $17.72 |
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $245,787.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:40.69 | 8-3-3 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $8.83 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:41.11 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $10.83 |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:17.97 | 9-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $18.11 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 19 over 1609m, 6 len behind Caviar Breakfast carrying 55.5kg at $2.63. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on October 7 over 1710m, 4 len behind So There She Was with 55.5kg at $2.25. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/10/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,782.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:44.67 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $192,529.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:33.30 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.63 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:41.75 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2026 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:43.78 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.16 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | 74 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:46.35 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.05 |
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Gowells Delight carrying 55.5kg at $3.36. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Queen Of Hawaii carrying 57kg at $20.25. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:37.29 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $3.36 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:35.09 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $20.25 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 135 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:46.11 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:49.73 | 5-9-8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.58 |
| 1/12 | 26/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:44.15 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $14.79 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on September 13 over 1408m, 7 len behind Nooni with 55kg at $20.10. Before that 5th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 6 over 1207m, 5 len behind Bits Of Candy carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/09/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,833.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:22.48 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $20.10 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $51,355.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:09.66 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:09.70 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $10.70 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.52 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:04.17 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 5-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $14.05 |

Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Belterra Park on October 2 over 1710m defeating J N J Heartandsoul with 56.5kg at $4.50. The race before that won by 4 len at Belterra Park on September 11 over 1673m defeating Golexgo carrying 56kg at $1.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $20,115.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Good | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:44.24 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 11/09/2026 | 41 | ALLOW FM 3U | $18,750.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Good | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $1.50 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2026 | 53 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,347.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:38.85 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/4 | 15/05/2026 | 31 | MDN FM 3U | $18,156.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:41.98 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 153 | MDN FM 3U | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:10.79 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len at this track on September 26 over 1710m defeating Passionfruit carrying 55.5kg at $3.31. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ellis Park on July 10 over 1609m defeating Lady Law with 56kg at $7.83. Can continue her winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/09/2026 | 78 | ALLOW FM 3U | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.31 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.83 |
| 6/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:10.00 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.62 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Resuming ran second last of 10 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m, 8 len behind Epic Style with 55kg at $111.23. Second-up ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 19 over 1609m, 13 len behind Caviar Breakfast carrying 55.5kg at $56.59. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $192,529.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:33.30 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $56.59 |
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | 66 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $263,909.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:16.31 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $111.23 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:36.39 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/06/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:35.34 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $22.22 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 128 | HCP FM 4U | $116,448.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $12.30 |
| 5/5 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.49 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Colonial Downs August 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Justinqueso with 53.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track in the LR June 7 over 1408m, 6 len behind Explora carrying 53.5kg at $49.43. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 70 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 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $105,563.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:07.90 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:21.37 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $12.30 |
| 4/4 | 10/07/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN F 3 | $326,560.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:43.54 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2026 | 121 | LR OPEN F 3 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:21.16 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $49.43 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:24.11 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:50.55 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.39 |