Keeneland Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
CAROL'S MELODY (7) is racing very well this campaign with four wins from 10 attempts. Won two starts back at Ellis Park (Dirt) and went close again last time out. Should park just off the speed. Expecting a bold showing. TURKISH PISTACHIO (1) was impressive last time over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt), scoring by 2 lengths. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. ALTA AVENUE (3) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) when beaten 6 lengths. Tyler Gaffalione stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on three occasions. Sure to be competitive. TIZIANNA (4) is having her first run since winning by 1.75 lengths three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1207m at Churchill Downs. Has transferred to the Matt A Shirer stable over the break. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 10 over 1609m defeating Hoosier Promise carrying 53.5kg at $14.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 4 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Keyana with 53.5kg at $16.60. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 38 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 | 10/09/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,222.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 1:38.56 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,502.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 1:10.31 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $16.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,347.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Heavy | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 1:10.55 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $12.30 |
| 3/8 | 24/06/2026 | 38 | CLM FM 3U | $120,464.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:11.00 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $12.46 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 3U | $50,279.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:23.90 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.73 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | 35 | CLM F 3 | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:17.93 | 7-6-8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $13.99 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last start 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Madonna Of Loreto carrying 55kg at $7.54. At only start last preparation 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Outrageously carrying 55kg at $8.32. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 55kg | 1:10.45 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.54 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2026 | 94 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:16.52 | 1-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.32 |
| 3/6 | 26/03/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:10.26 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2026 | 267 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:15.72 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $14.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:09.33 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $15.54 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:17.69 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently got back early 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf on September 25 over 1106m, 6 len behind Twirling Claire carrying 53.5kg at $2.07. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Kentucky on September 6 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Diablo Shiraz carrying 54kg at $4.54. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 25/09/2026 | 19 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,278.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:02.71 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.07 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | ALLOW F 3 | $138,889.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:17.30 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.54 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW F 3 | $154,066.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:01.35 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $14.70 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:23.58 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.75 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $120,464.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.00 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.59 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | CLM F 3 | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:10.30 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.85 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Churchill Downs on September 25 over 1207m defeating Transatlantic carrying 53.5kg at $2.73. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind Quick To Charm with 53.5kg at $7.99. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 23 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 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.98 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.73 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $105,556.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.71 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.99 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:01.96 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $37.56 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:23.58 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.68 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 149 | ALLOW F 3 | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.86 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:17.76 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $12.84 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Colonial Downs on August 7 over 1207m, 10 len behind Queen Jubilee carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on September 13 over 1207m, 6 len behind Spun Candy carrying 55kg at $17.01. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:10.87 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $17.01 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 303 | ALLOW FM 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:08.76 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2025 | 108 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:24.47 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.95 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2025 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:08.44 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $8.83 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:09.15 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.01 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 4U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:27.24 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $17.42 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.1 len Colonial Downs July 9 over 1308m defeating Miss T Bobo carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. On debut second of 10 at this track October 10 2025 over 1308m, a 0.3 lengths behind Lady Valor with 54kg at $12.60. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 09/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW F 3 | $104,499.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54.5kg | 1:16.87 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:10.57 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $5.30 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $46,089.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:10.82 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/04/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:04.95 | 11-12-10 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $81.34 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW F 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:18.27 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW F 3 | $60,342.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:19.14 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.49 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Mighty Nora carrying 53.5kg at $6.27. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1308m defeating True Princess with 53.5kg at $6.70. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,278.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:24.28 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.27 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:17.64 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 37 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.18 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $11.10 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.83 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.22 |
| 5/5 | 22/05/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:11.87 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.98 |
| 1/11 | 09/04/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $71,325.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:26.05 | 7-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $86.70 |