Keeneland Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
SALAMIS (5) finished 3 lengths back in seventh in stakes company last time over 1710m in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Did win two back by 0.3 lengths at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Good enough to take this out. HIGHWAY ROBBER (2) returns from a layoff of 14 months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf. One of the genuine hopes in the race. TAKING CANDY (12) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fifth over 1710m in stakes class at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Has a solid second-up record. Has a solid record at this journey with three wins from eight starts and should play a prominent role. FUNTASTIC AGAIN (1) built on a nice second two starts back at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf) with a win over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf) a month ago, getting home by one length. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m defeating Namaron carrying 55.5kg at $3.92. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 2 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Win For The Money carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 31 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 | 07/09/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $256,944.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:34.37 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.92 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,123.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Y | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:37.09 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 195 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $206,416.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:39.65 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $20.54 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 2:01.11 | 1-11-11 | 1 |
| 64.1L | $5.19 |
| 10/11 | 08/11/2025 | 133 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,008.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:50.07 | 3-4-10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2025 | 78 | G3 OPEN 4U | $233,281.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | 1:49.28 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 14 months. Finished off last preparation by nose Ellis Park Turf LR August 3 2025 over 2012m defeating Ole Crazy Bone carrying 55.5kg at $1.84. First up last campaign third of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic May 3 2025 over 1811m, 1.0 len behind Spirit Of St Louis with 56kg at $14.76. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 431 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 | 03/08/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:58.60 | 8-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.84 |
| 2/9 | 14/06/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $311,042.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 2:15.01 | 6-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.03 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 10-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.76 |
| 7/7 | 01/03/2025 | 141 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,354.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:30.63 | - | 5 |
| 16.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/10/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3U | $433,526.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 2:26.08 | 9-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.59 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2024 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $2,941,176.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 2:24.93 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.49 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Delaware Park Turf in the LR June 13 over 2414m, 9 len behind Just A Touch carrying 56kg at $17.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf March 8 2025 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Assertiveness carrying 53.5kg at $30.30. Should run well.
Last Starts 117 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 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $278,940.00 | Delaware Park | 2414m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 2:27.63 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $17.20 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | Good | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 2:26.80 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $14.11 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 2:32.55 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 16.5L | $8.49 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 2:11.26 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $298,954.00 | Sam Houston | 2414m | Y | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 2:34.10 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:50.72 | 2-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.36 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on September 3 over 1710m, 3 len behind Kupuna with 57kg at $5.08. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 23 over 1811m defeating Sand Pipes with 56kg at $2.36. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:41.73 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $5.08 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $188,679.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:47.08 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.36 |
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | 190 | G3 OPEN 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:32.92 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.61 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:50.74 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 4-6-5 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $6.52 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.14 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.16 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 11 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on August 30 over 1710m, 10 len behind Plensa with 55.5kg at $6.67. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park on December 26 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Prince Of Power carrying 56kg at $4.22. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 39 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 | 30/08/2026 | 79 | LR OPEN 3U | $713,267.00 | Kentucky | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:41.71 | 2-7-10 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $6.67 |
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:41.36 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.93 |
| 6/10 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:33.23 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $7.77 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:41.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.07 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 10 in the G3 Mint Millions Invitational Stakes at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Haatem with 55.5kg at $9.07. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field in Group 3 grade at Milan at Milan on June 21 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Woodchuck with 59.5kg at $2.13. Likely improver.
Last Starts 31 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 | 07/09/2026 | 78 | G3 OPEN 3U | $2,777,778.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:34.32 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.07 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | 19 | G3 OPEN 3U | $375,000.00 | Milan | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 59.5kg | 2:01.30 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.13 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 66 | G3 OPEN 4U | $331,457.00 | Milan | 1800m | Heavy | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:51.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.09 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,915,709.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:47.46 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 119 | SAUG1 CUP 4U | $1,123,596.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:06.22 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/16 | 18/10/2025 | 122 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,098,530.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 60kg | 1:38.35 | 14-13-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on August 30 over 1710m, 6 len behind Plensa with 55.5kg at $11.08. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 18 at Goodwood on July 31 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Archivist with 57kg at $34. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $713,267.00 | Kentucky | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:41.71 | 5-6-9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $11.08 |
| 4/18 | 31/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | David Egan | 57kg | 1:35.66 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 63.5kg | 1:38.51 | 2-8-9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/06/2026 | 68 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:38.01 | 11-10-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 17/24 | 18/04/2026 | 240 | HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Jason Watson | 59kg | 1:38.70 | 22-22-22-23-22-24-20-17 | 24 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 12/17 | 21/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | York | 1584m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 62.5kg | 1:36.77 | 15-15-12 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Gulfstream Park in the G1 Pegasus World Cup January 24 over 1811m, 21 len behind Skippylongstocking carrying 56kg at $23.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Churchill Downs Turf November 9 over 1609m defeating Judge Davis carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Might need the run.
Last Starts 257 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 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $4,484,305.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:48.49 | 10-12-10 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $23.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:43.05 | 7-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:34.32 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,231,379.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $2.92 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $402,576.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:42.27 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 56 | G2 OPEN 2 | $385,208.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:50.37 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 8 at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on September 3 over 1710m, 1.2 len behind Kupuna with 57kg at $7.90. At only start last preparation came from midfield; 2nd of 11 in the G3 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs Turf on November 8 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Wolfie's Dynaghost with 56kg at $13.64. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 299 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:41.73 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $7.90 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:45.58 | 6-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $13.64 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:31.76 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.81 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.41 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.77 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 77 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 7-6-10 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.11 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | 90 | G3 OPEN 4U | $281,804.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.44 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |