Kentucky Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance
CARDIO CAT (5) recorded her maiden win three back and is ready to score again after a couple of recent minor placings, the latest when third in Listed grade at Ellis Park (Dirt). Drops back in grade. Best form puts her right in this. VALKYRIE (11) settled well back last start and never threatened when 8 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1106m in stakes class at Prairie Meadows (Dirt). Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to take this out. VELVET BERETTA (2) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 14 lengths, over 1408m at Ellis Park. Major contender. LIFE'S PAGEANT (10) pushed forward and was a determined winner by a nose over 1106m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf) last time out. Has the speed to overcome the draw. Must be respected.
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 10 at Ellis Park on July 10 over 1207m, 41 len behind For The Win with 51.5kg at $24.32. Second-up won by 10 len at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1207m defeating Bride carrying 54kg at $7.47. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 13 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 | 17/08/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Summer Pauly | 54kg | 1:12.65 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $7.47 |
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:11.57 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 41.8L | $24.32 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by 3 len at Ellis Park on July 9 over 1106m defeating Sheza Go Getter carrying 54kg at $16.84. Last start 5th of 8 in stakes class at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 14 len behind Manuka Honey carrying 54.5kg at $11.13. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN F 2 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:23.15 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $11.13 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:05.34 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $16.84 |
Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Constitution out of Entreat. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Vino Rosso out of Stormy Below. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 in Listed grade at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 10 len behind Manuka Honey with 55kg at $9.75. The run before that 2nd in a small field in stakes class at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 10 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Wild Vekoma with 55.5kg at $3.30. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/08/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN F 2 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:23.15 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.75 |
| 2/5 | 10/07/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:04.74 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 0:59.32 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $133,916.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 0:51.53 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.45 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run scored a big 5 len win at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 13 over 1006m defeating True Silver J P with 54.5kg at $3.30. Before that struggled in the run home; ran second last of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1106m, 7 len behind Holiday Weekend carrying 54kg at $7.65. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 17 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 | 13/08/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,369.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 0:57.82 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 8/9 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Y | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:03.94 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $7.65 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 0:58.73 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $15.02 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, won by 3 len at Colonial Downs on July 6 over 1106m defeating Riva Red carrying 54kg at $2.10. Second-up ran second last of 8 at Listed level at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 20 len behind Manuka Honey with 54.5kg at $19.61. Happy to risk in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/08/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN F 2 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:23.15 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $19.61 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:04.78 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Colonial Downs Turf on July 26 over 1106m defeating Millionairess carrying 54kg at $3.60. No reason she cannot make it two in a row.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:03.74 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather on June 6 over 1006m defeating Touch Of Honor with 54.5kg at $6. Last start 3rd in a small field at Listed level at Gulfstream Park at Gulfstream Park on July 3 over 1106m, 6 len behind Hot Rod Honey with 56kg at $4.30. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:06.24 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $97,629.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 0:58.27 | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on June 26 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Antiope with 54kg at $6.50. Last start ran second last of 8 at Listed level at Colonial Downs at Colonial Downs on August 2 over 1106m, 12 len behind Cyber Spy carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | M | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:04.34 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $122,036.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:04.57 | 1-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |