Ellis Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
TRE ITALIANI (5) has been freshened up since a narrow defeat last time over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Sure to feature again. SUPER HAPPY (4) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1408m at this track, beaten 2 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHOW TIME (2) is a nine-time winner who has been racing in great heart, scoring by a nose last time out over 1308m at this track. Has a strong record at this journey and should be thereabouts. OPTICAL (7) was a winner over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time out, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to score by 1.5 lengths. Can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Gulfstream Park December 26 over 1207m, 4 len behind Back Em Up with 53.5kg at $6.60. At his first start won by 3 len Churchill Downs September 27 over 1207m defeating D Bigalow with 55kg at $5.46. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 210 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 | 26/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.87 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 7/8 | 07/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:01.78 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.61 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:10.53 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.46 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a nose at this track July 12 over 1308m in the wet defeating Defending Albert carrying 56kg at $2.53. The run before that won by 2 len at Churchill Downs June 26 over 1308m defeating Dr Saikali with 53.5kg at $4.78. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $72,569.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Heavy | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:16.17 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.53 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $124,128.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:15.96 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.78 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:16.47 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.89 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $100,437.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:10.56 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.45 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $39,326.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.51 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.32 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 3 over 1308m, 11 len behind Tap Me A Song carrying 56kg at $12.16. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Churchill Downs November 8 over 1408m defeating Terrapin Station with 53.5kg at $3.93. Needs more time.
Last Starts 51 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 | 03/06/2026 | 146 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:15.99 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $12.16 |
| 10/12 | 08/01/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 9-8-10 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:22.79 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.93 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2025 | 299 | MDN 3U | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:11.09 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $73,524.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.43 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1408m, in the wet; 2 len behind Corona De Oro with 54.5kg at $29.77. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 3 over 1308m, 9 len behind Tap Me A Song carrying 54.5kg at $29.78. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $29.77 |
| 8/9 | 03/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:15.99 | 2-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $29.78 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | 1:10.50 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.90 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | 1:10.33 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.70 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:10.57 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 3 over 1308m, nose behind Tap Me A Song with 56kg at $2.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 0.1 len behind Frosty Indulgence carrying 53.5kg at $5.34. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 51 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 | 03/06/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:15.99 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:27.25 | 3-1-D1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.34 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:08.76 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:37.04 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.54 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:35.95 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.59 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Oaklawn Park in the G3 Southwest Stakes February 6 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Silent Tactic carrying 53kg at $67.70. On debut second of 10 at this track August 8 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Infiltrate carrying 54kg at $8.52. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,426,534.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cabrera | 53kg | 1:44.85 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $67.70 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:17.34 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.89 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $4.65 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.62 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 8-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.52 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 50 day letup. Resuming got back early 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Star's Image with 56kg at $10.86. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Churchill Downs June 5 over 1308m defeating Special Caliber carrying 56kg at $1.55. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:15.94 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |
| 4/7 | 30/04/2026 | 168 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.86 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:28.47 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 20.0L | $8.91 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:42.82 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $11.19 |
| 3/5 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:21.73 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.42 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:33.55 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Churchill Downs June 21 2025 over 1609m defeating Tap Into This with 53.5kg at $5.39. First up last campaign third of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf May 11 2025 over 1609m, 2 len behind Direct Channel with 53.5kg at $14.26. May need this run.
Last Starts 398 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/06/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.15 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.39 |
| 3/12 | 11/05/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:33.95 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $14.26 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $128,411.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:12.79 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.15 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:35.20 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $8.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Laurel Turf in the LR September 27 over 1710m, 44 len behind Proton carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. On debut fifth of 8 at Saratoga July 19 2025 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Emphasis with 54kg at $17.70. Prefer others.
Last Starts 300 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 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | D E Centeno | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 44.5L | $13.90 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:25.52 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:10.94 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:11.83 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $17.70 |