Kentucky Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance
NEVER SLEEP (1) broke through for his maiden win over 1106m at Ellis Park (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and he looks certain to measure up again. TRIM CASTLE (2) had a bit on his rivals last time with an impressive 3 lengths win over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf). Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Leading contender. HOW'S AL TODAY (9) finished third last time out over 1308m at Saratoga, beaten 13 lengths. Has definite claims. BATTLEFIELD HERO (4) scored on debut last start over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf on July 24, finishing 0.8 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. This sets up nicely.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 5 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Omaha Spirit carrying 54kg at $1.70. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1106m defeating True Essence carrying 54kg at $4.52. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.52 |
| 2/5 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 0:57.37 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 25 over 1609m defeating Rainonthescarecrow with 54kg at $2.10. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Bourbon Town with 54kg at $3.60. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 36 | MDN OCLM 2 | $79,826.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:37.96 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 0:59.32 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 0:59.68 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.26 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 5-10-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $22.69 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Mid American carrying 55kg at $19.79. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:02.11 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $19.79 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 0.8 len at Ellis Park Turf on July 24 over 1106m defeating Bravo Tango with 54kg at $1.82. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:03.03 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.82 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of A Bit Of Both. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Twirling Candy out of Shush. Maybe later.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Candy Ride out of Wolfbane. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 52kgs
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Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf on July 3 over 1509m defeating Grant Me Peace with 54.5kg at $2.20. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 58 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 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:30.65 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, won by 1.75 len at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1106m defeating Rock Havoc with 54kg at $9.88. Last start 3rd in a small field in the G2 Saratoga Special Stakes on August 1 over 1308m, 13 len behind Twinkle Town with 55.5kg at $5.42. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 58 | G2 OPEN 2 | $356,633.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:16.44 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $5.42 |
| 1/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:05.26 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.88 |