Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
LOVE YOU ANYWAY (3) broke her maiden last start over 1710m at Keeneland (Turf), scoring by 2.75 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. No reason she cannot get the job done again. GOWELLS DELIGHT (9) is a talented filly who was well held last time out in the tougher Edgewood Stakes won by Nitrogen over 1710m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth. Should park just off the speed. Likely to feature. EUNOMIA (15) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1811m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths into sixth after being in contention on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. BREAD TO RUN (6) is coming along nicely this prep, scoring by half a length last start over 1710m at this track (Turf). Solid top-three prospects. Something for the Multiples: GOOD TEMPER (5) GOOD LONG CRY (14) LADY ORIENT (7)

Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Keeneland on April 19 over 1911m, 17 len behind Fixin To Bee carrying 53.5kg at $2.55. The start before that won by 7 len at Fairgrounds March 4 over 1609m defeating Romany Road carrying 54kg at $2.90.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/6 | 19/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW F 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:56.56 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $2.55 |
1/11 | 04/03/2025 | 25 | HCP F 3 | $46,549.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:40.66 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |
4/7 | 07/02/2025 | 117 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $95,008.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:47.48 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 13/10/2024 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $114,162.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:47.95 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.65 |
4/9 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $135,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:10.53 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.47 |

Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Fairgrounds in the LR March 8 over 1710m, 5 len behind Fionn carrying 53.5kg at $18.20. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track November 1 over 1408m, 9 len behind Muhimma carrying 55.5kg at $11.09.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 08/03/2025 | 47 | LR OPEN F 3 | $160,514.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:48.09 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $18.20 |
4/8 | 20/01/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:05.29 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
5/8 | 22/12/2024 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 53kg | 1:04.92 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
4/8 | 30/11/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:34.34 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $18.41 |
3/8 | 01/11/2024 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:23.77 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $11.09 |
7/8 | 28/08/2024 | 46 | LR OPEN F 2 | $230,415.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:43.87 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Useful type. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Edgewood Stakes on May 2 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Nitrogen with 53.5kg at $18.12. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Fairgrounds in the G2 Fair Grounds Oaks on March 22 over 1710m, 5 len behind Good Cheer carrying 55.5kg at $22.40.
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 |
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6/7 | 02/05/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.58 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $18.12 |
3/8 | 22/03/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $633,914.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.44 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $22.40 |
2/4 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $483,092.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.12 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.10 |
4/5 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN F 3 | $483,871.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:46.81 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Nik Juarez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 13 at Oaklawn Park in the G3 Honeybee Stakes on February 23 over 1710m, 79 len behind Quietside carrying 53kg at $67.80. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Keeneland on October 24 over 1308m, 39 len behind Chatter with 54kg at $32.49.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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13/13 | 23/02/2025 | 67 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 53kg | 1:43.63 | 5-13-13 | 4 |
| 79.5L | $67.80 |
1/8 | 18/12/2024 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Albin Jimenez | 54kg | 1:46.38 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $38.97 |
10/10 | 24/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:17.91 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 39.6L | $32.49 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 42 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on March 30 over 1710m, 4 len behind Tank with 53kg at $2.80. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on April 25 over 1673m, 2 len behind Starship Melody carrying 54.5kg at $2.80.
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 |
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3/7 | 25/04/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $68,690.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:42.45 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
3/9 | 30/03/2025 | 85 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,326.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Javier Castellano | 53kg | 1:41.45 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
9/10 | 04/01/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN F 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:34.53 | 8-7-9 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $10.40 |
1/10 | 14/11/2024 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:44.05 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
2/11 | 06/10/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:36.42 | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.16 |
2/10 | 01/09/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $147,059.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:44.17 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.10 |