Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CALL ON ME (9) brings the best recent figure after breaking through at Keeneland over 1710m, sitting third and scoring by 1L, and looks primed from a handy draw. GOOD FAMILY (5) was a dominant 3.5L maiden winner at Fair Grounds over 1609m last start and can measure up again. RHYTHM LADY (2) chased strongly for 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m in allowance grade and maps to get a similar run. RAIDING PARTY (7) and TURNER'S CHARM (10) both won their maidens at 1710m at Keeneland and have upside despite the layoff. EMBRACE TIME (1) was a Saratoga MSW winner over 1609m and draws soft.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 306 days. Last start won after settling midfield at Saratoga over 1609m on 5 Jul by 1L on FM, with 54kg at $3.70, defeating Connect The Stars. Barrier 1 today and drops 0.5kg with Geroux up for Brad H. Cox. Can feature with natural improvement second time to the races.
Last Starts 307 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 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 1L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day break after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 9 Apr, beaten 2.5L in an Allowance 92 on firm going after running on from midfield. Two back was 5th of 7 in a Turfway Park Stakes 91 over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 5.1L at $7.50 after sitting handy. Previously broke maiden at Turfway over 1609m on 25 Feb, leading throughout. Draws barrier 2 with 53.5kg and adds blinkers; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 51.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 250 days. Last start won after leading throughout at Colonial Downs over 1609m on 30 Aug by 0.1L, with 54kg at $1.73, defeating American Tapit. Prior run 5th of 12 over 1006m there on 19 Jul, beaten 5.3L at $2.20 after racing handy. Up 100m and drops 0.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 251 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 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.73 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | GD | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Won last start at Turfway Park over 1609m on 27 Mar by 0.8L, $5, after settling back and improving late, carrying 54.5kg. Prior run 4th of 5 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 26 Feb, beaten 2.3L at $8 with 53.5kg. Three-year-old filly trained by Michelle Lovell with Danny Sheehy again up; draws barrier 4 and drops 1kg. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 47-day let-up after breaking through at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 21 Mar, sat 3rd throughout and drew clear by 3.5L on firm at $9. Up 1kg to 55.5kg and stays at a mile from barrier 5 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. riding for Brad H. Cox. Two starts for a win and a fourth, showing good progression. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 55-day break. Last start 4th of 8 after settling 6th at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 13 Mar, beaten 2.4L at $8 in an Allowance Optional Claiming 90. Won the Fair Grounds 1106m MSW on 21 Nov by 0.5L at $5. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 216 days. Last start won after sitting handy at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Oct by 2L on FM, with 54kg at $11, defeating Empress New Groove. Drops 0.5kg and draws 7 for Tyler Gaffalione for Brendan P. Walsh. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 33-day break. Last start 6th of 7 at Keeneland over 1207m on 4 Apr, beaten 9.1L on FT, with 53.5kg after settling midfield; winner was Sippin Pretty. Won the run prior at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1674m on 9 Oct, scoring narrowly at $6.50 when up on the speed. Each-way claims if finding her peak back sprinting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Chris Landeros | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | HEAVY | Chris Landeros | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.85L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 33‑day let‑up after breaking her maiden at Keeneland over 1710m on 4 Apr, tracking 3rd throughout before drawing clear late on firm going with 54.5kg under Luis Saez. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 7 Mar, beaten 2L at $13 on firm. Three-year-old filly by Twirling Candy; now draws wider in barrier 9 and rises 1kg. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 216 days. Last start won at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Oct by 0.8L on FM, $2.70, settling back before ranging up late. Prior run 2nd at Kentucky Downs over 1408m on 31 Aug, beaten 0.8L by My Stubborn Lassie at $5.50. Lightly raced filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |