Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
KRISSYS STAR (3) comes in with strong credentials, having won two of her last three including a dominant 1st at Mahoning Valley over 1609m by 3.8L. MISS CALL (4) also impressed last start, scoring by 6.8L at Keeneland over 1408m. STAR ACTRESS (10) has been consistent, placing 3rd in a Keeneland stakes last start after a win at Gulfstream Park over this trip. JOYFUL JUSTICE (5) and FEISTY RED HEAD (11) both broke through for maiden wins last time out and look progressive. MEASURE (2) resumes after a solid maiden win at Churchill Downs over 1710m. BETTY'S PEARL (7) and LEINANI (9) are also last-start winners and add depth to a competitive field.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start won at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 6 Nov by 1.8L with 54kg at $9, settling back before finishing strongly. Prior to that, finished 2nd at Keeneland over the same trip behind Atropa at $3.40. First-up after 176 days and draws well in barrier 2. Can feature with a repeat of her last effort.
Last Starts 177 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 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 8-8-5-4 | 8 |
| 10L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start won by 3.8L at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 3 Apr, settling handy before taking over late. Two wins from her last three starts, both at this trip. Blinkers go on and she rises 1kg. In strong form and can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 03/04/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Allowance 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Deshawn L Parker | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 7L | $1.57 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Kent J Desormeaux | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FAST | Willie Martinez | 53kg | - | 1-2-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 11L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returned from a break to win by 6.8L at Keeneland over 1408m on 3 Apr, settling just off the pace before taking over late. Prior to that, finished 6th in a Stakes 87 at Fair Grounds but placed in three of her previous four runs including two at Churchill Downs. Drops 1kg from last start and steps up 301m in trip. In consistent form and can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 6 |
| 2L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 1-2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Luis R Rivera Jr | 54kg | - | 3-4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera Jr | 54kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start won leading throughout at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 15 Mar by 3.5L with 55.5kg on a synthetic track at $3.60, defeating Miss Complicated. Prior run finished 3rd at the same track and trip, beaten 4.3L by Betty's Pearl at $3.90. Drops 2kg and draws better in barrier 5 for this. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 48 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SY | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start finished 5th of 7 at Fair Grounds over 1710m in a Stakes 94, beaten 15.8L after leading early, with 55.5kg at $17. Won three runs back at Oaklawn Park over 1609m in Maiden Special Weight grade. Drops 2kg in weight and gets blinkers on. Can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 42 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 1-2-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Consistent filly who finished 4th of 7 last start at Gulfstream Park over 1710m in a Stakes 86, beaten 7L by Prom Queen at $17. Won her previous start over 1408m at the same track, defeating Star Actress by 0.5L at $3.10. Has placed in four of six career runs and gets blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-2-3 | 13 |
| 4L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start won at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 14 Mar by 1L with 54.5kg at $10, settling just off the pace before finishing strongly to defeat Pure Joy. Prior runs included a 6th and a 10th at the same trip, both well beaten. Blinkers go on and steps out from barrier 8. Can feature if holding last-start improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 8-10-10-7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 1 |
| 5L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start won by a dominant 8.3L after settling on speed at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 1 Mar with 55.5kg at $2.15, defeating Slow Kara. Prior run finished 4th of 10 over 1207m at the same track, beaten 5.5L at $8.50. Drops 2kg and steps up in distance again. Can feature with a repeat of last start's effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.15 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 9-7-5 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Placed 3rd last start at Keeneland over 1710m in a Stakes 96, finishing 5.8L behind Percy's Bar. Won her previous run at Gulfstream Park over 1710m in a Maiden Special Weight, leading late at $1.60. Has finished in the top three in all three career starts. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start won at Santa Anita over 1408m on 29 Mar by 0.5L with 54.5kg at $7, defeating Saucier. Previously finished 3rd and 2nd at the same track, showing consistent form in all three career runs. Drops 1kg and steps up 301m in distance today. Can feature again with a repeat of last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |