Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
VALIANT HUMOR (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1408m at this track (Dirt) after being prominent at the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MUIR WOODS (5) did little and finished 12 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis last start, a less impressive effort than his sixth at Del Mar Turf the run before. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. ANTRAX (4) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 1.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. CITY OF LIFE (1) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt), finishing 11 lengths from the winner in eighth. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and can play a role in the finish.

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1308m, 11 len behind State Conceal carrying 55kg at $7.79. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 26 2025 over 1609m, 10 len behind Maki Monarchy with 54.5kg at $48.07. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/10/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $91,954.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55kg | 1:17.34 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.79 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:17.44 | 1-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.82 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:10.33 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $12.68 |
| 2/6 | 24/04/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:11.18 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.31 |
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $6.49 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 8-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $10.85 |

Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on October 19 over 1609m, 10 len behind He's A Charmer with 55.5kg at $40.60. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Belterra Park on September 10 over 1673m, 29 len behind Ur Benja with 56kg at $6.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 19/10/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $40,230.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:38.15 | 2-7-12 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $40.60 |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $18,750.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Good | R Mojica Jr | 56kg | 1:41.47 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 56kg | 1:41.68 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $9.70 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 56kg | 1:44.04 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1673m | SP | Summer Pauly | 52.5kg | 1:41.34 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $12.90 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $27,933.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | SP | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:13.36 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on September 27 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind White Whale carrying 55kg at $8.02. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1207m, 8 len behind Hillbilly Daydream with 55kg at $7.56. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/09/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:23.16 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.02 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $105,556.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $7.56 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2026 | 81 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:02.15 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $19.40 |
| 7/9 | 03/06/2026 | 181 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:15.99 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $67.42 |
| 1/7 | 04/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:05.82 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $32.73 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on October 18 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Mandy's Man Can with 53.5kg at $9.53. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Skynet carrying 53.5kg at $8.40. Can take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/10/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $83,333.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:11.47 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.53 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $87,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:10.21 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $100,000.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:33.45 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $21.10 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51kg | 1:08.73 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $10.30 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 50.5kg | 1:08.45 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $104,499.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:21.75 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 21 over 1006m, 12 len behind Illegal Contact carrying 53.5kg at $5.10. The start before that 6th of 11 at Del Mar Turf on August 9 over 1609m, 5 len behind Divisible By carrying 53.5kg at $23.40. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $47,222.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | 0:57.10 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $5.10 |
| 6/11 | 09/08/2026 | 50 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:34.61 | 8-7-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $23.40 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:34.38 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $21.79 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $68,436.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:18.99 | 6-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.96 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | 73 | CLM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:16.89 | 6-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.53 |
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:20.28 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.32 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Del Mar on August 27 over 1308m, 18 len behind Liam Smith carrying 54.5kg at $10.80. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on October 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind Trouble Time with 53.5kg at $11.41. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $70,402.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 53.5kg | 1:12.28 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.41 |
| 4/5 | 27/08/2026 | 272 | CLM 3 | $85,592.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:14.35 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:03.83 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | MDN OCLM 2 | $53,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:17.26 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $45,872.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:03.66 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.10 |