Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
RING CURL (2) disappointed last start when out of the placings over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. INTUITIVE WISDOM (5) raced on the pace last start before fading to finish ninth, beaten 8 lengths, over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Likely improver. GRANDE SORPRESO (3) was safely held when seventh last time out over 1207m at Churchill Downs, beaten 13 lengths. That followed a win at Horseshoe Indianapolis at the previous outing. Tackling a more suitable race so he will prove hard to beat. KID TWIST (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on August 14 over 1673m, 7 len behind Wild Cotton with 56kg at $3.20. Second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1609m, 20 len behind Blast Furnace carrying 55.5kg at $95.98. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/08/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:35.36 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $95.98 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 101 | ALLOW 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | 1:41.68 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:42.62 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $11.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $49,491.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:10.89 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:11.70 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.79 |
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 73 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.89 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 8 len behind Hillbilly Daydream carrying 53.5kg at $5.70. Before that ran last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1609m, 17 len behind Show Of Force with 53.5kg at $68.31. Will be charging home late.
Last Starts 37 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 | 11/09/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $105,556.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:09.80 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $5.70 |
| 12/12 | 01/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Y | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:34.81 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $68.31 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2026 | 65 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $40.44 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:15.64 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $31.66 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 98 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:11.38 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $46.50 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1207m, 13 len behind Circle Tap carrying 54.5kg at $28.85. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 20 over 1207m defeating Beijing carrying 54.5kg at $4.70. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:09.79 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $28.85 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:09.97 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:02.05 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.44 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:10.33 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.33 |
| 5/12 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:35.85 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $26.38 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $16.72 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run came from midfield and scored a big 11 len win at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 29 over 1207m defeating Final Countdown with 54.5kg at $1.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 2 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Countthecarats carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Needs plenty of luck.
Last Starts 19 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 | 29/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:10.00 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:38.39 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $10.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:10.24 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $12.40 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | 94 | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:09.52 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:12.84 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.18 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 19 over 1710m, 8 len behind Restore with 55.5kg at $21.42. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1408m, 8 len behind Rocky Joy with 55kg at $13. Nicely placed and can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $182,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:39.97 | 3-3-9 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $21.42 |
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:23.20 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:33.27 | 4-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $5.05 |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:35.12 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.65 |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 557 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 5-4-11 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $73.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $57,803.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.80 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 27 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind White Whale carrying 53.5kg at $2.36. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1308m, 1.1 len behind Prince Of Light with 53.5kg at $2.98. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 21 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 | 27/09/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:23.16 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.36 |
| 3/12 | 11/09/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:18.32 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $2.98 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $61,684.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:09.74 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.38 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:10.03 | 7-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.55 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.85 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $7.39 |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2026 | 18 | CLM 3 | $113,537.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:23.32 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.56 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 20 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Skynet with 53.5kg at $8.40. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Colonial Downs on September 7 over 1609m, 21 len behind Edgy carrying 53.5kg at $21.10. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $87,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:10.21 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $100,000.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:33.45 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $21.10 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51kg | 1:08.73 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $10.30 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 50.5kg | 1:08.45 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $104,499.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:21.75 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $100,418.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | 1:35.81 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 51kgs
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Last start ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 27 over 1408m, 10 len behind White Whale with 55kg at $10.87. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 21 over 1609m, 13 len behind Michael's Cove with 55.5kg at $7.84. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 21 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 | 27/09/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $86,111.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:23.16 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.87 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:36.72 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $7.84 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $114,365.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:34.57 | 2-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $10.57 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:11.23 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.96 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 4 len at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1207m defeating Telecaster carrying 56kg at $7.51. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 29 over 1408m, 7 len behind Royal Sapphire carrying 56kg at $8.54. This will test.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 80 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:09.92 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.51 |
| 4/12 | 29/05/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 56kg | 1:23.97 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $8.54 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 83 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 6-1-8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $15.34 |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:11.78 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.37 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Remington Park on October 2 over 1408m defeating Kelce with 54.5kg at $1.40. Before that 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 19 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Merited with 55kg at $9.83. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 16 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 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 35 | $54,598.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:24.16 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:23.13 | 9-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $9.83 |
| 3/10 | 17/08/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:09.92 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $14.75 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2026 | 86 | MDN 3U | $41,841.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Good | Alexander Bendezu | 54.5kg | 1:07.13 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $8.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cohen | 53.5kg | 1:45.81 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $25.30 |
| 11/11 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 9-11-11 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $12.60 |