Keeneland Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
WHATCHATALKINABOUT (7) finished 11th over 1207m in the G1 Breeders' Cup Sprint at Del Mar (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 1. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and two placings from five runs. Looks a winning chance. KEEP IT EASY (4) returned from a spell six-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 8 lengths into sixth over 1710m at Tampa Bay Downs Turf. C Lanerie is a key engagement. Meets some better types this time but this is well within his grasp. KALAHARI DREAMS (3) returns from a layoff of four months. Scored over 1408m at Churchill Downs at the start of last prep. Can make his presence felt. FLOODLITES (1) was in great form at the end of the last campaign with back-to-back wins, the latest over 1207m at Aqueduct four-and-a-half months ago. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Aqueduct December 13 over 1207m defeating My Mitole carrying 53.5kg at $3.77. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Ellis Park Turf July 13 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Litigation carrying 53.5kg at $3.50. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:11.29 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.77 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:10.46 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 12/12 | 30/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $294,574.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:09.11 | 8-8-12 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $4.51 |
| 4/11 | 13/07/2025 | 207 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:01.06 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 18/12/2024 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $126,348.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:10.55 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.48 |
| 6/14 | 01/11/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:37.44 | 5-2-6 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Charles Town in the LR August 22 over 1408m, 9 len behind Barbadian Runner carrying 54.5kg at $40.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 10 len win. Prairie Meadows May 10 over 1106m defeating Home Run Sam carrying 55.5kg at $1.05. Might need the run.
Last Starts 240 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 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $775,194.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:26.39 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $40.70 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,991.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | 1:35.15 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 11/07/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,135.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | SP | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:09.70 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $117,188.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53.5kg | 1:08.67 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 105 | MDN 3 | $70,058.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 1:03.27 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $1.05 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:11.11 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Oaklawn Park in the LR December 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Dreaminblue carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Churchill Downs June 1 over 1408m defeating Privman with 53.5kg at $3.12. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 121 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 | 19/12/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:09.10 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:15.54 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.66 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:09.85 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.52 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:15.59 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:23.25 | 5-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $9.10 |
| 9/11 | 03/07/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3 | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:20.70 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $7.54 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 4 over 1710m, 8 len behind Mcravin with 54kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Mahoning Valley in LR on November 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Faster Gator with 53kg at $10.50. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/03/2026 | 100 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:41.41 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53kg | 1:10.46 | 5-8-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $10.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | 158 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:10.54 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.49 |
| 11/11 | 17/05/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:11.27 | 10-8-11 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $7.60 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2025 | 91 | G2 OPEN 3 | $666,132.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:43.12 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2024 | 112 | LR OPEN 2 | $342,466.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:15.42 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.69 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup Sprint November 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Bentornato carrying 57kg at $50.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Saratoga in the LR July 31 over 1408m, 12 len behind Doc Sullivan with 56kg at $2.90. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:08.20 | 7-7-11 | 14 |
| 10.6L | $50.40 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.87 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:09.55 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 31/07/2025 | 82 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:22.69 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | 114 | G3 OPEN 4U | $273,438.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.03 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,806.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:09.48 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.70 |