Keeneland Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
STEEZE (2) is the one to beat after putting a clear margin on them at this track last start, scoring by just under five lengths and confirming the promise of his first-up third at Ellis Park. He is third-up now, has a strong overall record and Junior Alvarado has an excellent association with him, which gives the profile a solid, winning shape. SAUDI CROWN (11) brings the deepest established record, with nine wins from 20 starts and a perfect record at this track, and the six-week freshening looks no issue given he was sound when fourth at Parx. BOOTH (1) has a genuine case through his fourth at this venue and prior Prairie Meadows win, though the 1308m record leaves a small query. EXTRA ANEJO (5) won with authority at Remington Park and is unbeaten in two starts at this track, so he is the value danger if he transfers that latest finishing effort into this stronger assignment.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when fourth at this track over 1207m, beaten just over three lengths after being kept near the top of an open market. That followed a Prairie Meadows win over the same trip where he beat Itsmybirthday by just over two lengths as favourite. He has won at this venue and has enough 1308m form to be trusted, provided he handles the extra ground cleanly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 83 | G2 OPEN 3U | $574,713.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.72 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:08.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,338.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 0:55.15 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $16.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:10.05 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:09.03 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 4U | $727,802.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:08.93 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the best last-start performance in the race when winning at this track by just under five lengths, settling back before rounding it off with authority. His first-up third at Ellis Park was also sound, and he now gets to the third run of the campaign with a strong ten-start record behind him. The Junior Alvarado partnership is a major asset, and his current profile makes him the runner to beat.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,782.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.48 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 161 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.07 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,382.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:40.86 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:36.58 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 134 | MDN 3U | $85,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:37.21 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a six-month break, having ended last campaign with a seventh at Lone Star Park over 1609m, beaten just over eight lengths after failing to come on. His previous Churchill Downs fourth was better, beaten just over three lengths after sitting closer. The Brian Joseph Hernandez JR record of three wins from seven rides is a positive, but he may be more a minor-money hope fresh.
Last Starts 160 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 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $558,659.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:36.92 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $15.70 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:33.97 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $23.36 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 51 | G3 OPEN 4U | $702,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:37.34 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.10 |
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:38.13 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 6/6 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:42.69 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $14.40 |
| 8/11 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:34.41 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $12.07 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and tired badly when third in a small field at this track last start, finishing a well-beaten minor placegetter by over 11 lengths. His run prior at Kentucky was also flat, coming in last after making no late impression. The distance record is solid, with two wins and three placings from seven starts, but recent form says he has to finish off far better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $201,149.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:16.17 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $4.94 |
| 11/11 | 05/09/2026 | 84 | G2 OPEN 3U | $2,496,434.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:09.28 | 11-10-11 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $77.37 |
| 7/7 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | 1:10.08 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $16.40 |
| 6/6 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:08.41 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $30.47 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $244,413.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:10.45 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.25 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $218,341.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.19 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.32 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a fifth at Ellis Park, where he was beaten seven and a half lengths and made only some late impression from well back. The run prior at Churchill Downs was similar, beaten just over six lengths at long odds. A track win is in the book, but the recent figures read too plain to push him as a serious winning threat.
Last Starts 84 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 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:34.49 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $34.88 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:43.30 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $38.18 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $14.26 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $509,461.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:58.34 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $14.12 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 274 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:16.76 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:48.45 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 55.9L | $26.02 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month spell with a useful overall record of four wins and six places from 12 starts. He ended last campaign with a fifth at Oaklawn Park, beaten seven lengths, but his previous Fairgrounds run was stronger when beaten just under three lengths after charging home. A perfect one-from-one record at this track gives him a sound place profile if ready.
Last Starts 268 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 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:51.57 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.43 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $8.10 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.69 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.96 |
| 3/6 | 18/09/2025 | 214 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:49.24 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.49 |
| 2/9 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,950.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 8-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was favourite at this track last start but finished fourth in a five-runner field, beaten over 14 lengths despite working home after giving away a start. His previous run at Churchill Downs was also well held when last and beaten nine and a half lengths. Two wins from three starts at this venue are a positive, but he must produce far more than recent form shows.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/10/2026 | 134 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $201,149.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:16.17 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $2.24 |
| 5/5 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:10.02 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2026 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:10.46 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.26 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:11.29 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.77 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:10.46 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 12/12 | 30/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $294,574.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:09.11 | 8-8-12 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $4.51 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after a fourth at Parx over 1609m, beaten six lengths when kept near the top of betting and battling on fairly. His deeper record is the attraction: nine wins from 20 starts, two wins from two at this track and two from two around 1308m. With weight relief and a strong venue profile, he shapes as a major winning chance.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | 105 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:36.37 | 7-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,394,700.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:34.85 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $13.32 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | G3 OPEN 4U | $509,461.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:22.56 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.01 |
| 1/4 | 05/03/2026 | 249 | HCP 4U | $98,315.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:42.88 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 4U | $466,563.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:34.10 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $2.59 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:42.25 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last at this track over 1207m, beaten over 18 lengths after settling back and weakening through the line. His Ellis Park fourth prior, beaten just over half a length, reads much better, but the recent trend is against him and he was also beaten by Booth at this venue about three weeks ago. The distance record is strong, yet he has a big form reversal to make.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 46 | G2 OPEN 3U | $574,713.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 2-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $32.67 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Good | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:16.15 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $6.27 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 288 | LR OPEN 3U | $249,643.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:16.52 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.11 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $13.54 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:08.43 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.99 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.63 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month spell, having ended last campaign with a sound fourth at Oaklawn Park over 1207m, beaten just under two lengths after picking up nicely from well back. His previous Handicap run was less convincing when beaten just over seven lengths. He has placed at this distance, but the wide draw and long absence make this a demanding return.
Last Starts 196 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 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $184,862.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:09.46 | 5-7-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 01/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:08.79 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $15.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $78,459.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.38 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:43.43 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $74.90 |
| 3/6 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $91,884.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:01.96 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $29.80 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | 152 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:03.27 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $42.91 |