Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SHARONS PHAROAH (4) brings upside after breaking his maiden at Santa Anita over 1811m by 0.5L and had earlier run 3rd over 1609m, so the trip looks fine. DOCTRINE (10) was a Gulfstream 1609m maiden winner before a solid 2nd in an AOC over 1509m and wasn’t far away when 6th at Keeneland over 1710m from a wide draw. SIX O CLOCK (9) impressed winning his Tampa Bay Downs 1609m maiden by 4.3L and should measure up. DA PRINCE IS RIGHT (1) resumed with a Gulfstream win over 1509m and draws the rail, while CHAMBERSVILLE (7) closed for 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m, beaten 1.8L, and fits this grade.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after winning at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 29 Mar by 1.75L (FAST) at $6, tracking 2nd throughout. Now draws barrier 1 and drops 2kg to 53.5kg, with Florent Geroux riding for Michael J. Maker; blinkers on. Prior runs included 5th at Ellis Park over 1710m (FM) at $3.50 and 5th at Churchill Downs over 1006m. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 6-4-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to 1710m after an 8th at Keeneland on 10 Apr in an Allowance 91, beaten 5L after settling midfield with 54.5kg. Prior form solid at Fair Grounds, winning a Maiden Optional Claiming 90 over 1710m on 6 Mar by a neck at $4.20 after racing handy. Also ran 2nd there on 5 Feb over 1710m at big odds, beaten 2L by Black Hornet. Draws barrier 2 with 53.5kg and can feature with a soft run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-7-8 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 9 |
| 2L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 12-10-8 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after breaking through at Santa Anita over 1811m on 29 Mar, winning by 0.5L on firm at $3.40. That followed a debut 3rd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 22 Feb, beaten 2.5L by Charlie's Curlin at $8.50 after leading early. Three-year-old gelding by American Pharoah; Jonathan Thomas trains, Ben Curtis rides from barrier 4 at 55.5kg. Progressive profile and can feature with the right run.
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 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off 57 days since finishing 6th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1811m on 21 Mar, beaten 15.5L in Stakes 107 with 56kg at $34. Won the start prior at Turfway Park over 1609m on 28 Feb by 1.3L, carrying 54.5kg at $6.50 after improving from midfield. Also placed over 1710m two runs earlier, beaten 0.6L behind Empire West. Drops to 53.5kg and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | - | 11-11-10-7 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 9-9-8 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 37-day break after finishing 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.8L on firm going after improving from well back. Two back was 3rd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 7 Feb, beaten 8.8L at $5. Won a Keeneland maiden over 1811m on 25 Oct. Consistent this prep and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 12-10-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 22.85L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 7/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returned with a win at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m on 18 Apr, tracking 2nd throughout before taking over late to score by 4.3L on FM with 54kg. Now third-up into the prep at 29 days since and rises 1.5kg, with barrier shifting from 3 to 9. Unbeaten after one start and stays with trainer Arnaud Delacour; Luan Machado takes over from Hector Rafael Diaz Jr. Can feature with a repeat of that debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up now after a 37-day break. Last start 6th of 12 after racing handy at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, beaten 4L, with 53.5kg on FM, behind Touch Of Fire. Prior run 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 12 Feb, beaten 1L by Immortalised at $3.70 after settling 4th. Lightly raced 3yo colt for Brad H. Cox; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 12 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |