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Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Allowance

SOMETHING STRONGER (10) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m, beaten 2.3L, with STEPPING STONES (12) close-up 3rd in the same race and again well placed. SHE WANTS WAR (2) comes off an all-the-way Maiden win at Keeneland over 1106m and maps to be prominent early. ROJO RITA (8) was runner-up at Oaklawn over 1106m last start and has prior Churchill placings, making her a solid hope.

Race Time:10:34 PM

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Track:Heavy8

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1005m

Viva Vienne (1)16X2575

Trainer: Ian R. Wilkes 12 mths 6: 1-1-0

Jockey: Luan Machado

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo BBR F

Sire: Essential Quality

Dam: Nomorerichblondes

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %16.67%

Place %33.33%

Career6: 1-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-1-0

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back in trip after a 28-day let-up, she worked home from well back for 5th at Keeneland over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.1L on firm going with 53.5kg. Earlier this prep ran 7th at Gulfstream Park over 1006m at $15, then 5th over 1509m when prominent mid-race. Best figure this campaign was a close 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 9 Jan, beaten 0.5L at $29. Draws barrier 1 and 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
5/12	18/04/2026	-	Allowance 89	$0.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Luan Machado	53.5kg	-	12-12-11	2	1. Capturing 2. Something Stronger 3. Stepping Stones	3.1L	$0.00
7/9	06/03/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 84	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	FM	Javier Castellano	55.5kg	-	8-8-8	3	1. Slay The Day 2. Pillar Of Beauty 3. Black Cherry	8.4L	$15.00
5/10	07/02/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 83	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1509m	FM	Javier Castellano	55.5kg	-	6-2-3	8	1. Wine On Sunday 2. Backgammon 3. Dandona	5.8L	$13.00
2/9	09/01/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 79	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	Javier Castellano	55.5kg	-	8-8-9-7	3	1. One Sweet Girl 2. Viva Vienne 3. Backgammon	0.5L	$29.00
6/6	16/10/2025	-	02	$0.00	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	FAST	Pablo Morales	53kg	-	5-6-6-6	6	1. Miss Moxee 2. Krissys Star 3. High Yield Hunk	15.55L	$2.60
1/7	08/09/2025	-	02	$0.00	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	FAST	Pablo Morales	54.5kg	-	5-1-2-1	3	1. Viva Vienne 2. Smart Philly 3. Midwest Princess	0.25L	$2.45

She Wants War (2)242X1

Trainer: Wesley A. Ward 12 mths 4: 1-2-0

Jockey: Florent Geroux

Weight: 56.5kgs

4 yo BBR F

Sire: War Of Will

Dam: Pledge Pin

Dam's Sire: Chatain

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 1-2-0

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm2: 1-1-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 0-1-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 29-day break after leading throughout to win at Keeneland over 1106m on 17 Apr by 0.3L on firm going with 56.5kg. Prior run was 2nd at Saratoga over 1106m on heavy, beaten 0.75L at $3.40 after controlling the speed. Strong early pace profile with multiple on-pace efforts, and draws barrier 2 again under Florent Geroux for Wesley A. Ward. Can feature with a similar jump-and-run ride.

Last Starts 30 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	17/04/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 85	$0.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	John R Velazquez	56.5kg	-	1-1-1	2	1. She Wants War 2. Twirling Claire 3. Toast The Star	0.3L	$0.00
2/5	12/07/2025	-	3U	$0.00	Saratoga	1106m	HEAVY	John R Velazquez	54kg	-	1-1-1	4	1. Girls Rock 2. She Wants War 3. Gellhorn	0.75L	$3.40
4/10	07/06/2025	-	3U	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	GOOD	Walter A Rodriguez	53.5kg	-	3-2-1	13	1. I'm Mo Joke 2. Lucy Mcgee 3. Girls Rock	1.3L	$2.30
2/12	15/05/2025	-	MDN Special Weight 83	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	Gerardo Corrales	53.5kg	-	1-1-1	3	1. Something Stronger 2. She Wants War 3. Lucy Mcgee	0.5L	$5.00

J Z's Last Schance (3)2223212354

Trainer: Joel Zawitz 12 mths 16: 2-5-3

Jockey: Evin A. Roman

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo BBR F

Sire: Shancelot

Dam: Madame Dubois

Dam's Sire: Count Dubois

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %12.50%

Place %62.50%

Career16: 2-5-3

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm14: 2-4-2

Good2: 0-1-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 66-day break after finishing 4th at Turfway Park over 1207m on 11 Mar, beaten 3.5L at $15 after settling back. Won at Laurel Park three runs prior over 1106m (FM) at $2.75 before a 2nd and 3rd at the same trip. Blinkers go on and Evin A. Roman rides from barrier 6 for Joel Zawitz. Can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 67 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	11/03/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 90	$0.00	Turfway Park	1207m	FT	Evin A Roman	56kg	-	11-9-6	6	1. Slang 2. Wisconsin Gal 3. Jill Jitterbug	3.5L	$15.00
5/7	18/12/2025	-	Starter Allowance 88	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	FT	Horacio Karamanos	54.5kg	-	5-5-3	5	1. Denver's Alley 2. Royally Blue 3. Free To Roam	3.8L	$15.00
3/10	23/11/2025	-	Allowance 88	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	GD	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	55kg	-	7-7-6	2	1. Cougar Cocktail 2. Chantico 3. J Z's Last Schance	1.3L	$7.00
2/9	02/11/2025	-	Allowance 88	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	55kg	-	5-5-3	1	1. Sporting Lady 2. J Z's Last Schance 3. Up For It	1.5L	$5.50
1/8	24/10/2025	-	Claiming 81	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	56kg	-	6-5-1	5	1. J Z's Last Schance 2. Yo Adrian 3. Frappart	1L	$2.75
2/9	26/09/2025	-	Starter Optional Claiming 81	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	GD	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	55.5kg	-	4-3-3	3	1. Flame Dancer 2. J Z's Last Schance 3. Frappart	3.3L	$3.30
3/8	03/09/2025	-	Allowance 86	$0.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	FM	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	55kg	-	6-5-4	6	1. Boujee Bubblez 2. Mizoula 3. J Z's Last Schance	2.5L	$5.00
2/7	31/07/2025	-	Starter Allowance 85	$0.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	FM	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	54.5kg	-	7-5-2	2	1. Shameless Bride 2. J Z's Last Schance 3. Mizoula	0.8L	$3.00
2/10	28/06/2025	-	3U	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FIRM	Ismerio Villalobos	54kg	-	8-8-2	13	1. Conceptualize 2. J Z's Last Schance 3. Ariel Moon	0.25L	$2.70
2/8	13/06/2025	-	3U	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FIRM	Horacio Karamanos	54kg	-	8-8-6	4	1. Ithinkiloveyou 2. J Z's Last Schance 3. She's No Uncle	0.5L	$3.90
4/11	19/04/2025	-	Claiming 76	$0.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Jorge Ruiz	53kg	-	10-10-9	4	1. Lady Ensign 2. Big Wanda 3. The Amazing Mizzen	5L	$7.00
4/9	19/02/2025	-	Starter Optional Claiming 77	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	FT	Horacio Karamanos	53.5kg	-	4-4-2	2	1. Carcone 2. Hollywood Mayhem 3. Western Shaft	5L	$13.00
3/8	19/01/2025	-	Starter Optional Claiming 73	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	FT	Emisael Jaramillo	54.5kg	-	7-4-2	8	1. Xenon 2. Para Siempre 3. J Z's Last Schance	1L	$8.50
8/10	11/10/2024	-	Allowance 85	$0.00	Keeneland	1609m	FM	Frank Reyes	55.5kg	-	3-3-3-4	8	1. She's All Charm 2. Poppy The Princess 3. Go Town	7.8L	$26.00
1/10	08/09/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 65	$0.00	Hawthorne	1106m	FM	Frank Reyes	54kg	-	2-2-1	8	1. J Z's Last Schance 2. Stable Currency 3. Bella Vittoria	-	$12.00
5/6	02/06/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 71	$0.00	Hawthorne	905m	FT	Olaf Hernandez	53.5kg	-	6-6	3	1. Shezafunkydrummer 2. Lit Miss Hat Trick 3. Coolthing	24L	$5.50

Lilies N Paradise (4)153X

Trainer: Michael J. Maker 12 mths 3: 1-0-1

Jockey: Edgar Morales

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Maxfield

Dam: Why Oh You

Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Career3: 1-0-1

Track2: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm2: 1-0-0

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-up after 275 days for Michael J. Maker with Edgar Morales aboard. Last start 3rd of 6 at Delaware Park over 1207m on 14 Aug, beaten 5L in Stakes 79 at $3.60 after racing handy behind Jumping The Gun. Won on debut at Churchill Downs over 905m on 6 Jun by a nose at $10. Track stats read 2:1-0-0. Can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 276 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	14/08/2025	-	Stakes 79	$0.00	Delaware Park	1207m	GD	Jaime Rodriguez	53.5kg	-	2-1-2	2	1. Jumping The Gun 2. Sassy Fox 3. Lilies N Paradise	5L	$3.60
5/8	29/06/2025	-	Stakes 89	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	FT	Edgar Morales	54.5kg	-	4-6-4	8	1. Percy's Bar 2. Jaboss 3. Color Comin' In	9L	$21.00
1/9	06/06/2025	-	MDN Special Weight 81	$0.00	Churchill Downs	905m	FT	Edgar Morales	54kg	-	4-2	3	1. Lilies N Paradise 2. Pulstar 3. A P Sweetheart	0.1L	$10.00

Rojo Rita (5)1X222X62

Trainer: Dallas Stewart 12 mths 6: 1-4-0

Jockey: Amir Mendoza

Weight: 53.5kgs

4 yo Chestnut F

Sire: Volatile

Dam: D'Ya Knowwhatimean

Dam's Sire: Broken Vow

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %16.67%

Place %83.33%

Career6: 1-4-0

Track2: 0-2-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-2-0

Firm6: 1-4-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has been around the mark, runner-up in four of six overall. Last start 2nd of 8 after settling 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1106m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.5L by Kelly's Girl, with 50.7kg on a FT track. Prior Churchill Downs efforts solid with two 2nds over 1106m, margins 1L and 1.3L. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	17/04/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 98	$0.00	Oaklawn Park	1106m	FT	Amir Mendoza	50.700000047683716kg	-	2-2-2	6	1. Kelly's Girl 2. Rojo Rita 3. Musical Prayer	2.5L	$0.00
6/7	06/03/2026	-	Allowance 86	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1106m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54.5kg	-	1-2-4	2	1. Tempting Eve 2. Prayforthewicked 3. Betty's Dance	15.3L	$2.62
2/12	11/06/2025	-	Allowance 102	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Micah J Husbands	48kg	-	1-1-1	9	1. Mae Town 2. Rojo Rita 3. Innovator	1L	$5.00
2/12	15/05/2025	-	Allowance 82	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Lanfranco Dettori	53.5kg	-	1-1-1	3	1. Satin Blue 2. Rojo Rita 3. Perfect Figure	1.3L	$3.50
2/6	16/03/2025	-	Stakes 87	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1207m	FT	Irad Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	-	1-1-1	1	1. Unchained Elaine 2. Rojo Rita 3. R Morning Brew	2L	$2.25
1/7	15/11/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 75	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1207m	FT	Edgard J Zayas	53.5kg	-	1-1-1	3	1. Rojo Rita 2. Snitch Dorada 3. Reputation	16.3L	$2.50

Just A Minute (6)189

Trainer: Victoria H. Oliver 12 mths 3: 1-0-0

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Not This Time

Dam: Breaking Beauty

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %33.33%

Place %33.33%

Career3: 1-0-0

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm3: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back in trip after a 1710m Keeneland run on 9 Apr when 9th of 9, beaten 26.3L in an Allowance 92 after racing handy early with 53.5kg. Prior effort was 8th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 7 Feb in an AOC 83, beaten 9L at $14. Won on debut at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 26 Nov (FM), settling midfield and scoring with 54kg at $7.50. Can improve back to sprinting and with Mario Gutierrez up for Victoria H. Oliver.

Last Starts 38 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/9	09/04/2026	-	Allowance 92	$0.00	Keeneland	1710m	FM	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	-	5-4-4-9	8	1. East Jabip 2. Rhythm Lady 3. Three To G	26.3L	$0.00
8/10	07/02/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 83	$0.00	Gulfstream Park	1509m	FM	John R Velazquez	55.5kg	-	2-3-7	9	1. Wine On Sunday 2. Backgammon 3. Dandona	9L	$14.00
1/12	26/11/2025	-	MDN Special Weight 81	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	Luis Saez	54kg	-	6-5-4	4	1. Just A Minute 2. Cynical Humor 3. Cinq A Sept	0.8L	$7.50

Something Stronger (7)22X16X7922

Trainer: Albert M. Stall, Jr. 12 mths 8: 1-4-0

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay F

Sire: Justify

Dam: Lora Padora

Dam's Sire: Frankel

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %12.50%

Place %62.50%

Career8: 1-4-0

Track4: 1-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm5: 1-3-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-1-0

Comments

Has been around the mark, placing in two of the last three. Last start 2nd of 12 after settling back at Keeneland over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 2.3L on firm going with 56kg. Prior run 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 7 Feb at $6.50, beaten 2L. 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
2/12	18/04/2026	-	Allowance 89	$0.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Luis Saez	56kg	-	9-9-5	12	1. Capturing 2. Something Stronger 3. Stepping Stones	2.3L	$0.00
2/9	07/02/2026	-	Allowance 89	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1106m	FM	James Graham	54.5kg	-	7-8-6	6	1. I'm Mo Joke 2. Something Stronger 3. From Scratch	2L	$6.50
9/10	10/01/2026	-	Allowance 89	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1106m	MY	James Graham	54.5kg	-	10-10-10	2	1. Lovely Emma 2. Betty's Dance 3. Dashin' Diva	15.5L	$3.90
7/11	22/11/2025	-	Allowance 100	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	FM	Corey J Lanerie	53.5kg	-	3-3-2-5	8	1. Vina Arana 2. Low Key In Love 3. Modarosa	6.9L	$7.00
6/7	28/06/2025	-	03	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	FAST	James Graham	53.5kg	-	1-2-3-4	2	1. Lush Lips 2. Princess Attitude 3. Vixen	6.85L	$5.50
1/12	15/05/2025	-	MDN Special Weight 83	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	James Graham	53.5kg	-	5-4-3	12	1. Something Stronger 2. She Wants War 3. Lucy Mcgee	0.5L	$6.00
2/8	26/12/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 85	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1710m	FT	James Graham	54.5kg	-	4-3-3-2	7	1. Gowells Delight 2. Something Stronger 3. Black Dog	5.5L	$4.40
2/10	10/11/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 82	$0.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	SY	James Graham	54kg	-	3-3-2-2	10	1. Just Ruthless 2. Something Stronger 3. Humbled	6L	$6.00

Stepping Stones (8)1733

Trainer: Joe Sharp 12 mths 4: 1-0-2

Jockey: Axel Concepcion

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo BBR F

Sire: Maclean's Music

Dam: Supertrend

Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 1-0-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm2: 1-0-1

Good2: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has been around the mark, placing in two of the last three. Last start 3rd of 12 after settling midfield at Keeneland over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 2.5L on FM in Allowance 89 with 53.5kg. Prior run 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 13 Mar in AOC 90, beaten 2.3L at $2.35 after racing handy. Drawn wide in 12 but consistent sprint form gives her each-way claims.

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	18/04/2026	-	Allowance 89	$0.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	-	7-6-4	11	1. Capturing 2. Something Stronger 3. Stepping Stones	2.5L	$0.00
3/8	13/03/2026	-	Allowance Optional Claiming 90	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1106m	GD	Jose L Ortiz	54kg	-	2-3-3	4	1. Candy Talking 2. Echo Juliet 3. Stepping Stones	2.3L	$2.35
7/7	05/02/2026	-	03	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1106m	FAST	Paco Lopez	54.5kg	-	3-3-2	1	1. She's A Live Wire 2. Candy Talking 3. Hidden Map	-	$1.80
1/12	18/01/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 82	$0.00	Fair Grounds	1106m	FM	Paco Lopez	54.5kg	-	8-8-5	11	1. Stepping Stones 2. Spare Me 3. Wooten Warrior	1L	$8.50