Kentucky Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
GYPSY ART (5) finished 3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1106m at Saratoga Turf seven weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Best figures should see him run well. SHERIFF BART (12) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1609m at Ellis Park Turf. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. UNITAS (8) hasn't been far away since a maiden win four runs back, the latest effort a third over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) on August 1. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will be in this for a long way. MIRACLE MARK (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1106m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1106m, 6 len behind Master Of Light with 55.5kg at $4.99. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Midway Munny with 56kg at $1.95. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 50 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 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.99 |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $105,997.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:35.99 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $114,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:36.08 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.79 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:39.04 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 96 | ALLOW 4U | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:43.14 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $28.30 |
| 9/13 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $267,176.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.51 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Louisiana Downs on July 27 over 1408m defeating Cocked Pistol carrying 56kg at $6.70. The race before that 8th of 11 at Lone Star Park Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Qualitysoulofmine carrying 56kg at $5. Last-start winner but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 34 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 | 27/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $33,382.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:25.27 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 8/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $47,896.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:36.17 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $46,025.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:18.58 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $46,025.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:39.28 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:04.88 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:11.54 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 2nd of 9 in stakes class at Aqueduct Turf at Aqueduct Turf on May 23 over 1207m, 3 len behind Intricate Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $40.92. Last start ran last in a small field in Listed grade at Monmouth Park Turf at Monmouth Park Turf on July 11 over 1106m, 7 len behind Rebel With A Cause carrying 53.5kg at $15.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,138.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:03.90 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.20 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 121 | LR OPEN 3 | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:11.24 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $40.92 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $9.88 |
| 5/5 | 11/01/2026 | 79 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:38.77 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.08 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $5.57 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2025 | 42 | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.89 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1106m, 3 len behind No Evidence carrying 55.5kg at $4.67. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 11 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Rose Ruler with 54.5kg at $3.32. Definite chance.
Last Starts 50 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 | 11/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:01.38 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.67 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 0:55.82 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.32 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 0:56.09 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.54 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 152 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.17 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:10.11 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.57 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 53.5kg | 0:56.39 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Churchill Downs October 26 over 1609m, 10 len behind Soldier N Diplomat with 54.5kg at $7.75. At his first start won by 3 len this track September 4 over 1408m defeating Clark's Corner with 54kg at $26.04. Must be included.
Last Starts 308 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 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:36.70 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.75 |
| 10/12 | 05/10/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:42.51 | 10-11-10 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $13.21 |
| 1/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $26.04 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months got back early 4th in a small field at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1106m, 3 len behind Trouble Calling carrying 53.5kg at $10.39. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on September 7 over 1308m, 6 len behind Vintur carrying 54kg at $4.76. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/08/2026 | 217 | ALLOW 3 | $154,066.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Y | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:03.18 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $10.39 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/11/2025 | 47 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:03.28 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 12/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:03.08 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.85 |
| 4/11 | 07/09/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:14.64 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $4.76 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 0:58.00 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Show Of Force with 56kg at $8.21. Before that 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Sumood carrying 56kg at $11. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Y | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:34.81 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.21 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:40.31 | 5-2-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:03.28 | 5-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $3.17 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:03.56 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 1:10.49 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $3.20 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind He's Late Again carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Show Of Force with 56kg at $31.26. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $48,502.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:36.83 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Y | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:34.81 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $31.26 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:39.91 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $7.26 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $114,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:41.42 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $27.84 |
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:33.23 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $40.08 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 100 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 7-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $10.94 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 9 over 1609m, 2 len behind Abbi Fede carrying 56kg at $5.05. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Churchill Downs Turf on May 28 over 1609m defeating Arabian Power with 56.5kg at $5.65. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $58,824.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:07.73 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. First-up ran last in a small field at Thistledown on May 12 over 1207m, 9 len behind Moroder carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell ran second last of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Royal Causeway with 54.5kg at $31.70. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/07/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $31.70 |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | 158 | ALLOW 3U | $39,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 53.5kg | 1:12.10 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:37.03 | 9-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $5.17 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.94 |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $66,544.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:57.49 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1609m, 2 len behind Show Of Force carrying 53.5kg at $6.17. The run before that ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1408m, 26 len behind Bold Strength carrying 53.5kg at $17.54. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/08/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Y | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:34.81 | 9-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.17 |
| 7/7 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:21.85 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $17.54 |
| 5/11 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:33.23 | 5-1-5 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $5.81 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:27.24 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:27.91 | 9-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $3.62 |