Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CREOLE CHROME (3) found a couple better when resuming last start at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1408m after he was in contention on the turn. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including two wins. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will prove tough to beat. JEFFERSON STREET (2) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at Churchill Downs, beaten 2.75 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Junior Alvarado gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. SHIP SHIP HOORAY (10) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) after being prominent from the outset. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. CLASSIC TIME (5) went to the paddock after scoring at his only appearance last prep nine weeks ago over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt). One to consider.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Tap Me A Song with 55kg at $2.52. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind C K Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $3.45. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:09.86 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.52 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.45 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 1:08.69 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:02.33 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.53 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.12 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 286 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.98 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1308m, 11 len behind C K Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $4.32. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Tap Me A Song with 55kg at $4.28. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:09.86 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.28 |
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 665 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $4.32 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $361,272.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:36.10 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $441,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:21.84 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.94 |
| 7/11 | 24/08/2024 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3 | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:21.71 | 4-9-7 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $300,752.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:16.20 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd in a small field at Listed level at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on September 19 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Doublecents carrying 54.5kg at $8.21. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 in Listed grade at Fairgrounds at Fairgrounds on December 13 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Our Moneyman with 55.5kg at $2.10. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $431,034.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:22.48 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.21 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $435,414.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:41.36 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:37.58 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $1.05 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,047,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:33.87 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $11.78 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,819,505.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:49.58 | 4-2-4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $15.11 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:42.08 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Churchill Downs May 16 over 1408m, 11 len behind Hymn carrying 55kg at $10.16. Previously first up; third of 7 at Oaklawn Park April 19 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Devil's Tower carrying 56kg at $8.30. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | M | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:22.42 | 2-7-9 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $10.16 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $184,862.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:09.46 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:44.04 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,855.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:43.21 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/11/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:42.81 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 59.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:41.51 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Saratoga on August 12 over 1308m defeating Paradise Valley with 56kg at $3.30. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Fairgrounds on January 17 over 1207m defeating Dapper Moon carrying 53.5kg at $2.70. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | 103 | CLM 4U | $108,417.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:16.54 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,978.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:09.50 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.80 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:09.42 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 301 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:09.99 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/14 | 22/03/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $158,479.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:45.24 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Prairie Meadows August 9 over 1207m, 0.6 len behind Rome's Conquest carrying 55kg at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Churchill Downs November 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Concrete Glory carrying 54.5kg at $7.17. Doesn't appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $52,068.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:08.84 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/4 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,975.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:09.32 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,473.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | A Birzer | 56kg | 1:09.79 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,907.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | A Birzer | 56kg | 1:09.00 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,978.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56kg | 1:09.50 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Tyler W Bacon | 56kg | 1:10.46 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1207m, 4 len behind Tap Me A Song with 55kg at $20.12. Before that ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Keep It Easy with 55.5kg at $9.02. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:09.86 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $20.12 |
| 7/8 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:09.65 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $9.02 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 259 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:09.16 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $11.90 |
| 2/5 | 20/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:09.35 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.05 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:09.49 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $17.52 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:08.62 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $15.85 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Saratoga in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes July 31 over 1308m, 14 len behind Local Knowledge with 54.5kg at $48.40. On debut fifth of 8 at Saratoga September 1 2025 over 1207m, 9 len behind Oscar's Hope with 54kg at $20.42. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 78 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 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | G2 OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:14.89 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $48.40 |
| 7/12 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | G3 OPEN 3 | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:02.69 | 2-12-7 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $56.44 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $16.59 |
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:09.75 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.70 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,560.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:11.01 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:22.88 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Laurel in the G1 Preakness Stakes May 16 over 1911m, 13 len behind Napoleon Solo with 57kg at $10.30. At his first start won by 2.25 len Turfway Park December 12 over 1207m defeating Canterville with 54kg at $12.72. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 9-7-8 | 13 |
| 13.0L | $10.30 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,819,505.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:49.58 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $8.13 |
| 1/11 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $16.16 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $186,846.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:40.57 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.71 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 9-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $12.72 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Tap Me A Song carrying 55kg at $19.46. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1308m, 5 len behind Dr Ruben M carrying 55.5kg at $6.29. In the finish last time and should go well again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:09.86 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $19.46 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $74,180.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:15.03 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.29 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.04 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 261 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.37 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |