Keeneland Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
LITTLE NI (8) built on a nice second two starts back at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) with success over 1106m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by half a length. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can win again. MENA (10) last appeared two weeks ago over 1710m at this track when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Kelli Martinez stable. Worth serious consideration. TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1) returned from a spell a month ago when he was beaten 13 lengths into sixth over 1509m at Churchill Downs. Strips fitter and can take care of this field. SHAN (9) lines up on the back of a 6 length fifth over 1207m at Churchill Downs. Has a win and one placing at this journey from four starts. Profiles to run well.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 13 over 1509m, 13 len behind Classic Car Wash carrying 55kg at $15.64. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on March 14 over 1408m, 9 len behind Twenty Four Mamba with 56kg at $2.71. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/09/2026 | 106 | CLM 3U | $123,611.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $15.64 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.57 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 15/04/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.05 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $87,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:22.35 | 1-4-2 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $2.71 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 64 | HCP 4U | $88,445.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.62 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.42 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 56.5kg | 1:10.77 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Big City carrying 55.5kg at $4.15. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 12 at Turfway Park on January 8 over 1207m, 3 len behind Scotty's On Edge carrying 54.5kg at $7.06. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 120 | CLM 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:09.25 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.15 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.23 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:10.63 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $24.04 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 49 | CLM 4U | $54,779.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:11.75 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $4.41 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 216 | CLM 4U | $63,229.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:10.63 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.06 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2025 | 36 | CLM 4U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | M | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:16.37 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 6 len behind Golden Ale carrying 56kg at $6.56. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Military Road with 55.5kg at $8.23. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 55 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 | 22/08/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $60,628.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:01.53 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.56 |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $61,684.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:22.85 | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.23 |
| 1/6 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:10.54 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:10.89 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.24 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 69 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.89 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 98 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:24.72 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Churchill Downs June 18 over 1408m, 7 len behind Speedstorm carrying 56kg at $11.35. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Oaklawn Park February 14 over 1207m, 9 len behind Two Seven O carrying 55kg at $7.50. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:23.02 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $11.35 |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $83,799.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.19 |
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 56kg | 1:10.14 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $15.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:10.70 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $58,989.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Asa Espinoza | 55kg | 1:10.19 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 5 len behind Tom Cat Tuesday with 55kg at $6.62. The start before that won by 3.5 len at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1308m defeating Tiger's Legacy with 55.5kg at $2.61. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/09/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $108,333.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:11.17 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.62 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:16.36 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.61 |
| 3/5 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.97 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:17.56 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.76 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:09.90 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.22 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf June 24 over 1609m, 7 len behind Johny's Rendezvous carrying 56kg at $51.13. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf May 13 over 1609m defeating Justhappytobehere carrying 55.5kg at $13.40. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $194,485.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:34.16 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $51.13 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:37.11 | 10-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:17.92 | 4-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.82 |
| 2/12 | 04/11/2025 | 64 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Evin A Roman | 55kg | 1:41.79 | 5-7-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2025 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:35.48 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $22.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:35.94 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Canterbury Park on September 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Happy Dancer carrying 56kg at $13.10. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Canterbury Park on June 25 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sir Exton with 56kg at $6.10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/09/2026 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,333.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 56kg | 1:10.17 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/5 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Fuentes | 56kg | 1:39.37 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | 287 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,735.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Fuentes | 54kg | 1:09.15 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $23.30 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $37,209.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:09.60 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $116,279.00 | Canterbury Park | 1673m | Good | Lopez Daylor Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:45.71 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/5 | 12/07/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3 | $53,517.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.20 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 6 len behind Tom Cat Tuesday carrying 55kg at $15.59. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Big City carrying 55.5kg at $4.97. On his best form has excellent prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 11/09/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $108,333.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:11.17 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.59 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:09.25 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.97 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $99,024.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:17.02 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.80 |
| 4/6 | 03/06/2026 | 39 | CLM 4U | $83,682.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:16.29 | 1-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.64 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | 76 | CLM 4U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:10.02 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 11/11 | 08/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 49.5kg | 1:38.10 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $57.10 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1710m, on a wet track; 9 len behind National Eclipse with 55.5kg at $4.12. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Prairie Meadows on August 7 over 1710m, 6 len behind Triple Up carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/10/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $73,276.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Heavy | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | 1:44.44 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $4.12 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $50,642.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:43.00 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.96 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $12.14 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $50,978.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1673m | Fast | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:39.18 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.64 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $11.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:45.02 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 8 in Listed grade at Emerald Downs at Emerald Downs on August 16 over 1609m, 10 len behind Adios Jojo carrying 54.5kg at $12.19. The race before that 3rd of 7 in Listed grade at Emerald Downs at Emerald Downs on July 19 over 1308m, 4 len behind Si That Tiger with 55kg at $9.61. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 61 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 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $178,317.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Enriquez | 54.5kg | 1:35.29 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $12.19 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $72,569.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Enriquez | 55kg | 1:14.41 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.61 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 55.5kg | 1:14.87 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.78 |
| 2/5 | 24/05/2026 | 260 | ALLOW 3U | $36,313.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56kg | 1:02.56 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.21 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,226.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | S R Amador | 55.5kg | 1:07.90 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.47 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,760.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | S R Amador | 55.5kg | 1:34.76 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.62 |