Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
GYPSY ART (12) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in the firing line on the bend over 1408m at Kentucky, an improvement on his fifth at Saratoga Turf the run before. Has the class to produce a better result. RED SQUARE (7) recorded his first win last start over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf), getting home by 1.75 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Jose Ortiz was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. Big chance to go back-to-back. BEAUTIFUL WAR (4) did a good job last start to finish third at Kentucky (Turf) over 1308m, beaten 0.9 lengths. Won't mind coming back in distance. Major player. Something for the Multiples: ATLAL (6)

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf on September 26 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Utopian carrying 55kg at $21.51. Before that 8th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 8 len behind Guy Smiley with 55kg at $24.42. This is outside his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/09/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:02.27 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $21.51 |
| 8/12 | 07/09/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 55kg | 1:16.28 | 2-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $24.42 |
| 4/11 | 31/07/2026 | 422 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:01.07 | 11-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $67.76 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $118,196.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:21.97 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $59.18 |
| 11/12 | 16/05/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:01.76 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $60.62 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2025 | 139 | ALLOW 3 | $53,883.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:10.29 | 3-7-7 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $11.13 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track April 17 over 1106m, 4 len behind Murdock carrying 53.5kg at $10.22. First up last campaign second in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather February 13 over 1106m, 4 len behind Shipmate carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 182 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 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:03.87 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.22 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 0:55.63 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.40 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | 113 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:02.80 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.09 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 15.6L | $6.48 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:07.98 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.48 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:09.66 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $10.34 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 0.9 len behind Mission Improbable with 53.5kg at $4.40. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 8 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Doubting Thomas with 53.5kg at $6.90. Leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:16.04 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:08.66 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $8.51 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:33.65 | 3-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $9.63 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:58.07 | 4-5-7 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $7.91 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 56kg | 1:33.54 | 4-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming 4th of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on July 20 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Ironsides carrying 56.5kg at $4. Last start 5th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 3 len behind Mission Improbable with 55kg at $7.58. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/09/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55kg | 1:16.04 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $7.58 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2026 | 261 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 56.5kg | 1:32.71 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:38.37 | 6-11-10 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $77,519.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.17 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.95 |
| 7/13 | 19/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $82,263.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53kg | 1:35.83 | 6-2-7 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:09.49 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track April 17 over 1106m, 12 len behind Moon Sniper with 56kg at $3.71. Previously first up; second of 7 at Turfway Park March 5 over 1207m, a 0.3 lengths behind Fond Farewell carrying 56kg at $9.36. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:03.28 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.71 |
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:10.65 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.36 |
| 10/12 | 01/01/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 8-5-10 | 12 |
| 9.1L | $7.62 |
| 6/11 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:41.53 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.01 |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:14.24 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $8.06 |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2025 | 197 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:08.82 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.69 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kentucky on September 5 over 1308m defeating Blazing Tiger carrying 55kg at $2.52. The run before that 4th in a small field at Saratoga Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Shirl's Soul Town carrying 55.5kg at $2.32. No reason he cannot build on that success.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/09/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:16.05 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.52 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.40 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.32 |
| 3/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 0:56.81 | 12-9-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.43 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start didn't finish the race at Kentucky August 30 over 1609m. Before that 5th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 4 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Royal Causeway carrying 54.5kg at $4.41. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 30/08/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 8-12-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $16.47 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 4-1-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.41 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:33.65 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.11 |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:40.66 | 4-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $6.55 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 231 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:27.91 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 11 len behind Guy Smiley with 53.5kg at $77.07. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1609m, 3 len behind Seal Bay with 54.5kg at $3.41. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/09/2026 | 122 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.28 | 9-10-11 | 12 |
| 11.8L | $77.07 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:08.85 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $21.12 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:37.92 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.41 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.23 |
| 8/11 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:37.71 | 3-8-8 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $13.29 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:45.33 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Guy Smiley carrying 53.5kg at $28.77. The race before that 5th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1106m, 6 len behind Stormtown with 53.5kg at $25.07. Tricky assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:16.28 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $28.77 |
| 5/11 | 31/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:01.07 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $25.07 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $47,420.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:08.87 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $16.40 |
| 1/11 | 21/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:10.57 | 7-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $49.55 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 10 len behind Mission Improbable carrying 55kg at $95.40. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Twilight Delight with 55.5kg at $19.16. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:16.04 | 4-9-12 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $95.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:02.15 | 8-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $19.16 |
| 3/11 | 31/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:01.07 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $95.99 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:17.56 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $19.22 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:11.98 | 4-2-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $6.37 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 57kg | 1:22.39 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $10.01 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1408m, 3 len behind Rocky Joy with 53.5kg at $7.25. The race before that 5th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1106m, 3 len behind No Evidence carrying 55.5kg at $4.67. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:23.20 | 10-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.25 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:01.38 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.67 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 0:55.82 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.32 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 0:56.09 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.54 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 152 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.17 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:10.11 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.57 |