Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BOLD STRENGTH (4) found plenty to salute by 2.75 lengths three runs back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Should settle handy in the run. Expected to be in the finish. PRINCE OF POWER (11) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when sixth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1609m in the G3 Ack Ack Handicap at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around. THAILAND (1) is back at the races for the first time since April 4. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1609m at Turfway Park. Comes here with definite top-three claims. STEEZE (8) finished third last time over 1308m at Ellis Park (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 4 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Nicely placed to run well again. Something for the Multiples: DOROTEO (3)

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign to post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 4 over 1710m defeating Very Connected with 53.5kg at $2.05. Previously first up; third of 9 at Turfway Park March 5 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Candy King with 55.5kg at $3.87. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:45.56 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.05 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 74 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:38.75 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.87 |
| 1/11 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:44.80 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.49 |
| 3/12 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.47 |
| 3/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.53 | 10-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.65 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1308m, 16 len behind C K Wonder carrying 56kg at $3.06. The start before that scored a big 4.5 len win at Ellis Park on July 18 over 1609m defeating Blacksmith carrying 56kg at $4.42. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:16.67 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $3.06 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.42 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 117 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:15.99 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 335 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.78 | 1-9-9 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $176,565.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:44.93 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:11.11 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1207m, 5 len behind Tap Me A Song with 55kg at $4.91. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 31 over 1408m, 6 len behind Disruptor with 54kg at $14.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 22 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 | 18/09/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:09.86 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.91 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $290,276.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 53.5kg | 1:09.37 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $51.70 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,708.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:11.98 | 8-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:22.33 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:08.95 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 10 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Gearing Up carrying 55.5kg at $1.94. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1408m, 4 len behind Contrary Thinking with 57kg at $2.40. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.94 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:23.11 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.85 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.88 |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:34.24 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.64 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 57kg | 1:23.26 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.45 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:38.79 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $2.06 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Churchill Downs June 26 over 1811m, 20 len behind Aristotle carrying 55.5kg at $8.09. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Oaklawn Park April 9 over 1710m, 16 len behind First Division carrying 54kg at $6.10. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 106 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 | 26/06/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 20.1L | $8.09 |
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:41.56 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $17.80 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 327 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:44.47 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $6.10 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,125,000.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 57kg | 1:55.47 | 3-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $13.70 |
| 16/19 | 03/05/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3 | $7,812,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SP | Nik Juarez | 57kg | 2:02.31 | 4-15-16 | 4 |
| 38.5L | $13.51 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $792,393.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 56kg | 1:46.41 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Listed level at Charles Town at Charles Town on August 28 over 1408m, 9 len behind Bravaro carrying 53kg at $9.30. Before that 2nd in a small field in Listed grade at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1609m, 4 len behind Igniter carrying 53.5kg at $3.43. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 43 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 | 28/08/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $9.30 |
| 2/5 | 09/08/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.56 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.43 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.89 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.26 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $28.95 |
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 8-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.36 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1308m, 4 len behind C K Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $12.07. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on January 17 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Time To Win with 55kg at $2.80. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 161 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.07 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,382.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:40.86 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:36.58 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 134 | MDN 3U | $85,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:37.21 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/11 | 31/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:43.89 | 8-7-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 8 2025 over 1408m defeating Map To The Stars with 54.5kg at $17.96. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Gulfstream Park February 16 2025 over 1207m defeating Victory Avenue with 55.5kg at $7.40. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 550 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/04/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:24.23 | 10-3-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $17.96 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2025 | 108 | MDN 4U | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 3U | $173,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:35.98 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.96 |
| 9/9 | 05/10/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:26.93 | 3-9-9 | 7 |
| 33.3L | $5.84 |
| 4/11 | 31/08/2024 | 203 | MDN 3U | $261,137.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:09.14 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.68 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $135,053.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:09.74 | 12-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs May 29 over 1710m, 4 len behind Dance Some Mo carrying 55.5kg at $30.01. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Churchill Downs October 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Jack's Promise with 55kg at $35.86. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 134 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 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:43.93 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $30.01 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56.5kg | 1:37.23 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $22.60 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 52kg | 1:45.02 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $62.40 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $78,459.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:10.38 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $24.80 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:09.80 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $26.40 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:10.83 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $13.10 |