Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
SHE'S A GEMMA (6) recorded her first win when resuming last start over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), getting home by 9 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Luis Saez who was on board last start. Serious contender again with the confidence high. CUT TO THE CHASE (4) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely to take beating. CHATTER (5) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1207m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to figure in the finish. GOING STEADY (7) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1207m at Churchill Downs. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on February 27 over 1207m, 10 len behind Beautiful Twice carrying 55kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Woodbine All Weather on August 21 over 1710m, 7 len behind Spirited carrying 52kg at $4.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 42 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 | 104 | ALLOW FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:10.13 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $10.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $175,725.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 1:18.58 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $175,190.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52.5kg | 1:25.01 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $3.95 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $175,994.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52kg | 1:17.41 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.95 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2025 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $178,450.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52kg | 1:43.83 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $175,994.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52kg | 1:16.88 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf November 22 over 1609m, 7 len behind Vina Arana with 53.5kg at $7.86. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Churchill Downs September 19 over 1207m, 2 len behind Velvet Devil with 53.5kg at $5.39. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.55 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.86 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:23.90 | 4-10-10 | 10 |
| 59.1L | $30.56 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | 111 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:09.96 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.39 |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.06 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $4.12 |
| 1/13 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Heavy | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:23.38 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.83 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Turfway Park December 3 over 1308m, 5 len behind Bundchen carrying 53.5kg at $1.72. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track October 12 over 1207m defeating American Pearl with 55kg at $4. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:15.88 | 7-2-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.72 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | 90 | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | 1:10.50 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:01.86 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.88 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 50 day let-up. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 20 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Lynn's Milky Way carrying 53.5kg at $13.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on February 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Kapoor with 55kg at $2.40. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:10.71 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:09.66 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.30 |
| 9/12 | 14/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Danilo Grisales Rave | 54kg | 0:55.84 | 5-4-9 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $6.10 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Danilo Grisales Rave | 53.5kg | 0:55.35 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 217 | ALLOW FM 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:23.83 | 1-8-8 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2025 | 72 | LR OPEN F 3 | $241,935.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:10.44 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months won by 9 len at Oaklawn Park March 6 over 1207m defeating Rational Theory with 56kg at $2.60. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Aqueduct on December 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Snide with 55kg at $4.22. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 35 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 | 06/03/2026 | 84 | MDN FM 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:09.96 | 8-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:41.23 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $4.22 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 277 | MDN FM 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:35.77 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.92 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $85,346.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:16.07 | 9-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Oaklawn Park in the LR December 28 over 1207m, 8 len behind Foie Gras with 55.5kg at $8.60. First up last campaign second of 7 at Churchill Downs October 29 over 1207m, 8 len behind Reliable Lady carrying 53.5kg at $4.39. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/12/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN F 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:10.47 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.14 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.21 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2025 | 248 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:12.12 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.39 |
| 9/13 | 23/02/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | 1:43.63 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $74.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2025 | 83 | MDN F 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 52kg | 1:12.58 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2024 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $173,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:45.46 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.35 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds on January 31 over 1207m, 11 len behind Synthetic with 54.5kg at $24.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Wondrous carrying 55kg at $16.40. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $16.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 254 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:08.65 | 6-2-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $24.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | 40 | ALLOW FM 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:36.43 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $7.02 |
| 1/12 | 12/04/2025 | 40 | ALLOW F 3 | $100,639.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:28.59 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2025 | 25 | HCP F 3 | $46,549.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2025 | 20 | HCP F 3 | $51,530.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 1-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |