Keeneland Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
EVENT DETAIL (1) settled in a rearwards position and never came on when resuming last start, finishing seventh and beaten 9 lengths over 1609m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. COMMON DEFENSE (3) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 2012m at Turfway Park. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. TONKA WARRIOR (9) didn't threaten when resuming last start over 1710m in Listed grade at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), finishing sixth, beaten 8 lengths. Has a solid second up record. Expected to feature. ANGLOPHILE (5) finished fifth over 2414m in the G2 Sycamore Stakes at this track (Turf) at his most recent appearance on October 10. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after nine months second last of 8 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Tapit Shoes with 56kg at $4.34. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 29 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Call Protection with 56kg at $12.18. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 272 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $4.34 |
| 4/7 | 31/05/2025 | 32 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:40.69 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $20.98 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:45.52 | 10-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.18 |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2025 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $133,122.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.09 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.39 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2024 | 59 | ALLOW 3U | $127,889.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:36.75 | 11-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.07 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2024 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $173,410.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 2:32.96 | 11-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $14.14 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Turfway Park on March 11 over 1609m, 11 len behind First Strike carrying 56kg at $13.29. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Turfway Park in LR on February 14 over 1710m, 14 len behind Honor Marie carrying 54.5kg at $16.86. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $13.29 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:45.58 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $16.86 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.22 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | 215 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:34.32 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.25 |
| 2/12 | 08/04/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 4U | $223,642.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:43.01 | 8-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $16.94 |
| 11/12 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $475,436.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:50.45 | 2-11-11 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $59.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 21 over 1710m, 6 len behind Higgins Boat with 55.5kg at $6.40. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Fairgrounds Turf January 24 over 1609m defeating Orizzonte carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,739.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:41.69 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 8-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 52.5kg | 1:41.31 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 10/10 | 22/11/2025 | 203 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:41.47 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $11.57 |
| 18/19 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $7,812,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SP | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | 2:02.31 | 9-19-18 | 9 |
| 42.3L | $29.39 |
| 2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 51 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,231,379.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.29 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Entire back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track in the G2 Sycamore Stakes October 10 over 2414m, 3 len behind Desvio carrying 55.5kg at $11.35. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 WL McKnight Handicap January 25 2025 over 2414m, 5 len behind Dashman with 53.5kg at $7.80. Worth keeping in mind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $11.35 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 7-10-7 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $34.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:58.60 | 7-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $7.33 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $311,042.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 2:15.01 | 2-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $9.31 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $625,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | Good | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 2:17.24 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 2:29.78 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $14.74 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Kentucky in the G3 Dueling Grounds Derby August 30 over 2112m, 13 len behind Wimbledon Hawkeye with 54.5kg at $26.17. On debut fifth of 10 at Saratoga July 27 2024 over 1308m, 6 len behind Chancer Mcpatrick carrying 54kg at $14.50. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 229 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $5,426,357.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 2:06.76 | 11-12-10 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $26.17 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:52.82 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $25.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/06/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:44.29 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $2.46 |
| 10/19 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $7,812,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SP | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 2:02.31 | 17-12-10 | 12 |
| 16.5L | $25.80 |
| 1/10 | 22/03/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,584,786.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:56.20 | 10-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/13 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3 | $2,012,882.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:43.01 | 8-4-5 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf November 9 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Poster carrying 55kg at $4.77. Previously first up; second in a small field at Ellis Park Turf July 13 over 1710m, 2 len behind Tapit Shoes carrying 55.5kg at $4.04. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 158 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 | 09/11/2025 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:34.32 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.77 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2025 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $321,101.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:32.13 | 10-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $14.32 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Evin A Roman | 52.5kg | 1:32.20 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.23 |
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | 211 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,080.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:41.02 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.04 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2024 | 70 | LR OPEN 3U | $385,208.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 55kg | 1:42.22 | 7-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $14.40 |
| 9/9 | 05/10/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,806,358.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 57kg | 1:34.23 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $63.62 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months second last of 7 at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 28 over 1710m, 8 len behind Publisher carrying 53kg at $53.90. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on January 25 2025 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Kinetic with 53kg at $17.90. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | 273 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53kg | 1:43.51 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $53.90 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $77,760.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:36.32 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2025 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,880.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:33.56 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $209,265.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.82 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $13.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,273.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:44.62 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $21.40 |
| 12/14 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:41.88 | 14-12-12 | 11 |
| 21.1L | $120.70 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf in the G3 Fair Grounds Stakes on February 14 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Lagynos with 53.5kg at $61.80. The start before that 4th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Kupuna with 53.5kg at $43.30. Needs plenty of luck.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:48.02 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $61.80 |
| 4/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:42.37 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $43.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:41.50 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:36.69 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.24 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $80,543.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:44.75 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:43.01 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |