Keeneland Race 1 - Race 1 - Allowance Optional Claiming
EMERGING MARKET (1) gets the nod on the strength of his deeper form and favourable set-up. He was fifth in much stronger company at Saratoga when at long odds, and his previous second to Wynstock reads well for this. He returns to a distance where he has already won and gets meaningful weight relief, with Flavien Prat back aboard. MEMORY (6) is the immediate danger after winning first-up at Churchill Downs, beating Pagode by a length and a half in ALLOW grade, and his record at this distance is sound. AZAM (8) brings a clean recent profile, having won at Gulfstream Park as a well-supported favourite after a narrow second there, though 1710m is new territory. STOWAWAY (2) is hard to knock for consistency, placing first-up at this track and also running well two back, but his long winning strike rate keeps him more in the place-and-exotics bracket. Something for the Multiples: ADMIRAL DENNIS (5)
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a spell with the right profile to take advantage of this set-up. Finished fifth at Saratoga last start in Open grade, beaten just over five lengths, after being sent out at long odds and never really becoming a factor. His previous second there behind Wynstock was solid, and he is already a winner at around 1710m. Weight relief and Flavien Prat returning strengthen his winning case.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,783,167.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 2:02.98 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.66 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:49.91 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.55 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,789,400.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 2:03.49 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $6.89 |
| 10/18 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 6-7-10 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $9.78 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:55.18 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:39.11 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Placed first-up at this track over 1811m, settling back before passing a few late to finish third, beaten just under five lengths. The run prior was another third at Colonial Downs, where he travelled into it but could not quite finish off. He has placed twice from two starts at this venue and rarely runs poorly, though two wins from 24 starts keeps him more a place prospect than a strong win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/10/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,782.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:50.59 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/5 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:48.05 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $9.40 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.49 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 2:31.51 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $14.42 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 2:03.73 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.83 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $140,449.00 | Colonial Downs | 2213m | Good | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 2:16.85 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a win at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beating Classic Car Wash by just over two lengths when well found in betting. That followed a last placing at Churchill Downs, so the profile is mixed. He is proven at around 1710m with three wins from six tries, but first-up against this group he will have to come back in sharp order.
Last Starts 65 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 | 27/08/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $51,355.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:43.42 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.30 | 6-4-7 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.02 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 272 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $3.11 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3 | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:34.73 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.31 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,042.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:43.57 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | 44 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,996,805.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:51.33 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $16.87 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after winning first-up at Churchill Downs in ALLOW grade, beating Pagode by a length and a half when prominent in an open market. The run before that on turf was safely held, but he returned to dirt in better style and has won at this distance. Tyler Gaffalione stays associated, and that last-start win gives him a strong platform 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 | 23/09/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:42.75 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.23 |
| 4/4 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:34.04 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $7.93 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:34.61 | 5-4-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:42.12 | 4-2-6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.59 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |