Keeneland Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
GETHSEMANE (6) was safely held when third last time out over 1710m at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being prominent at the bend. That followed a win at Oaklawn Park at the previous outing. Finds a more suitable contest and can return to winning ways. SO SPECIAL (2) comes here off a break of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. POLITICS (5) returned from a spell seven weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1609m at Turfway Park. Stepping up a level this time but with added fitness he is one of the key runners. JETER (4) comes here following a win over 1609m at Gulfstream Park two months ago, getting home by 10 lengths. One of the better chances.

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Chayton with 54.5kg at $8.04. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1207m, 7 len behind Spun D M C with 54kg at $15.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $8.04 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:39.08 | 5-10-10 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $6.14 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | 54 | MDN CLM 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:38.04 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.08 |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:03.08 | 10-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $5.80 |
| 6/12 | 12/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 6-2-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.70 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 10-7-8 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $37.06 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Churchill Downs November 21 over 1609m, 18 len behind Infiltrate with 55.5kg at $13. On debut second of 8 at Ellis Park Turf July 6 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Baytown Dreamer with 54kg at $3.89. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:38.54 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:45.94 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $13.31 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 10-8-8 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $14.15 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.11 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:35.87 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.89 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 5 over 1673m, 11 len behind J J Grey carrying 54kg at $6.30. The start before that ran last of 8 at Fairgrounds in the G2 Risen Star Stakes on February 14 over 1811m, 24 len behind Paladin carrying 55.5kg at $103.70. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:41.17 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $6.30 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:49.14 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $103.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:44.71 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $24.27 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:25.06 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.97 |
| 9/10 | 23/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:43.09 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $63.24 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, ran last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on February 5 over 1710m, 32 len behind Chaos Agent carrying 55.5kg at $4. Second-up came from midfield and won by 10 len at Gulfstream Park February 20 over 1609m defeating Couches Burning with 55.5kg at $3.60. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,219.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:40.27 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.65 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Chayton with 54.5kg at $13.09. Previously second-up won by a nose at Churchill Downs September 27 over 1710m defeating Outlaw Empire with 54kg at $12.86. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 103 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $13.09 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $11.79 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:46.33 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.86 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:34.04 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $37.52 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on April 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Thailand carrying 54.5kg at $3.22. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Oaklawn Park March 1 over 1710m defeating Banksy's with 55.5kg at $4.90. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.56 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.22 |
| 1/11 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.05 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $1.90 |