Turfway Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MERCANTE (2) has not appeared since he finished third over 1811m in the G3 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) on November 8. Capable of playing a major role. WADSWORTH (4) is back after a break of 14 months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. OTAGO (13) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when 11th over 1710m in Listed grade at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) after he settled well back. Has never been out of the placings at the third run in and is expected to do much better. EVENT DETAIL (14) is fresh from a spell of nine months and it is worth noting he has scored at the past two first-up runs, last prep over 1609m at this track. Top-three claims.

Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track December 26 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Prince Of Power with 56kg at $6.91. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Churchill Downs November 9 2024 over 1811m, 6 len behind Kinetic with 55kg at $38.51. May need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.91 |
| 4/11 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 2:01.11 | 9-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $16.46 |
| 8/11 | 08/11/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 11-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $110.29 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:42.24 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:36.10 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $39.68 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Usa - Ellis Park Turf | 2012m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:58.60 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $32.39 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track in the LR December 14 2024 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Paros carrying 55kg at $2.37. First up last campaign second in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf November 7 2024 over 1609m, a nose behind Chasing The Crown with 55kg at $2.78. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 440 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $385,208.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:42.22 | 6-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.37 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2024 | 432 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,266.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:34.85 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.78 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2023 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $1,545,595.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:32.93 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.84 |
| 1/11 | 05/08/2023 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $299,401.00 | Usa - Ellis Park Turf | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:46.30 | 10-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.88 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2023 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $345,092.00 | Usa - Ellis Park Turf | 1710m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:40.96 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2023 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $223,881.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:35.81 | 9-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 0.3 len Aqueduct Turf G3 Knickerbocker Stakes October 13 2024 over 1811m defeating Redistricting carrying 55kg at $6.80. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Saratoga Turf July 20 2024 over 1811m, 3 len behind Major Dude carrying 53.5kg at $9.90. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 502 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 | 13/10/2024 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $252,890.00 | Usa - Aqueduct Turf | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:46.15 | 1-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2024 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $147,059.00 | Usa - Aqueduct Turf | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.97 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.55 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2024 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $207,373.00 | Usa - Saratoga Turf | 2615m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 2:48.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.25 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2024 | 441 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $180,451.00 | Usa - Saratoga Turf | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:46.87 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $9.90 |
| 7/13 | 06/05/2023 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3 | $746,269.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:41.54 | 13-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $23.06 |
| 5/11 | 07/04/2023 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $597,015.00 | Usa - Keeneland Turf | 1710m | Good | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:43.05 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $12.26 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 62 days. First-up 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Commonwealth Turf Stakes on November 22 over 1710m, 7 len behind Giocoso carrying 53.5kg at $32.61. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at this track in LR on December 27 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Anegada with 56kg at $7.68. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 62 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 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:50.72 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $7.68 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | 203 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.47 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $32.61 |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 3-9-8 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $7.73 |
| 7/12 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,231,379.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 2-1-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.34 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $281,804.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:45.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.71 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $132,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:40.17 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.44 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf December 26 over 1609m, 5 len behind One Stripe with 56kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Aqueduct Turf September 27 over 1609m defeating Dear Dad with 55.5kg at $13.23. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $90,352.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Turf | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:31.81 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:34.32 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.79 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2025 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Usa - Aqueduct Turf | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.90 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $13.23 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2025 | 253 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Usa - Saratoga Turf | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:01.03 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $9.40 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2024 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $202,312.00 | Usa - Keeneland Turf | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:01.72 | 9-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.79 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2024 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $308,824.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf November 9 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Poster with 55kg at $5.25. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Keeneland Turf October 18 over 1710m, a 0.1 lengths behind Theismann with 55.5kg at $41.79. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 110 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 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:34.32 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.25 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $213,090.00 | Usa - Keeneland Turf | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:41.03 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $41.79 |
| 5/11 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:41.70 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.89 |
| 3/4 | 29/05/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.93 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2025 | 243 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,240.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:45.52 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $14.02 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $768,049.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:41.71 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track in LR on December 21 over 1609m, 10 len behind Encino carrying 56.5kg at $19.68. Second-up ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 10 len behind Kupuna with 56kg at $71.60. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:42.37 | 9-9-11 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $71.60 |
| 7/9 | 21/12/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56.5kg | 1:36.37 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $19.68 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Usa - Aqueduct Turf | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:36.69 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $19.24 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $321,101.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:32.13 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $59.17 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $158,140.00 | Usa - Monmouth Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:42.02 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $5.90 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $233,281.00 | Usa - Monmouth Park Turf | 1811m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:49.78 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Arlington Handicap May 31 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Mercante with 53.5kg at $20.98. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track March 27 over 1609m defeating Quadra Island with 56kg at $4.39. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 272 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 | 31/05/2025 | 32 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:40.69 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $20.98 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,240.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:45.52 | 10-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.18 |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2025 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $133,122.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.09 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.39 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2024 | 59 | ALLOW 3U | $127,889.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:36.75 | 11-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.07 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2024 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $173,410.00 | Usa - Keeneland Turf | 2414m | Good | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 2:32.96 | 11-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $14.14 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2024 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:49.94 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $27.64 |