Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ME AND MOLLY MCGEE (2) maps well after leading and finishing 2nd in a Santa Anita 1408m stakes last start, and she is 2-from-2 at Churchill. BLUE FIRE (8) brings strong stakes credentials, including a Fair Grounds 1207m stakes win and a close 2nd at Oaklawn over 1207m two back; forgive the latest 1710m fade. BEAUTY REIGNS (10) was 4th at Oaklawn over 1207m behind a race that produced MENDELA (1) 2nd and UNTAMED MOMENT (3) 3rd, and she owns a Churchill win; each is in the mix off that shared form line.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day break after a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.8L on FT, making ground from 6th in run. Prior runs there were 5th of 7 on 12 Mar over 1207m, beaten 3.1L at $17, and 6th of 8 on 22 Feb over 1207m when $2.35. Steps up to 1408m, draws barrier 1, and carries 55kg under Rafael Bejarano for Chris A. Hartman. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $2.35 |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.15 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/11 | 02/05/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 10-6-4 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 99 days. Last start 2nd of 6 after leading early at Santa Anita over 1408m on 7 Feb, beaten 1.8L by Splendora, with 54.5kg at $15. Two wins from two at Churchill Downs and has 2 wins, 2 seconds from 5 overall. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 41L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5L | $2.35 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a solid March mile win at Oaklawn Park over 1609m by 2.3L at $2.62, leading from the turn. Last start 3rd of 6 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 2.3L on FT, with 56.5kg after settling back; winner was Dare To Fly. Consistent this prep with 2 wins/placings in all six runs. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.62 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 52kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51-day break after finishing 6th of 6 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 27 Mar, beaten 18.5L with 53kg at $31 behind Haulin Ice. Prior to that won three straight sprinting in California, including Santa Anita AOC over 1207m by 1.5L at $4.80 and a 1308m AOC at Los Alamitos by 9L. Strong this season with 4 wins from 6 runs and a 7-from-24 career record; Churchill Downs placing from one start noted. Steps up to 1408m and gets blinkers; can feature with a return to that earlier form.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 9L | $2.15 |
| 8/11 | 23/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | GOOD | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.05L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | - | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | - | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.75L | $1.67 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 13L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2024 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-6-7 | 7 |
| 4L | $3.70 |
| 4/11 | 27/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $53,999.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 57kg | - | 9-9-6 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 66-day break after a solid 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 12 Mar, beaten 5.8L by Dry Powder after racing handy at $7.50 with 55kg. Prior run was a tough day when 6th of 6 over 1408m there on 28 Dec at $2.50. Earlier form strong, including a front-running win over 1609m at Saratoga on 5 Jun. With Tyler Gaffalione up for Brad H. Cox, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 2-1-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.85 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | GD | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after leading and fading to 7th of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 14.5L with 52.5kg. Prior won at Fair Grounds over 1674m on 22 Mar by 0.5L at $2.75, leading throughout under 56kg. Also placed two back at Oaklawn over 1207m on 6 Feb, 2nd at $3.40 behind Foie Gras. Consistent 4yo filly with 6 wins from 13; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Florent Geroux | 52.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | MY | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FIRM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | GD | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 147 days and switches to Brendan P. Walsh with Ben Curtis up. Last start 8th of 11 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 21 Dec, beaten 13.8L with 55.5kg at $3.70. Prior run won at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 21 Oct by 4.5L at $1.55. Blinkers go on and back in trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-7-4 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | MY | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GOOD | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FAST | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/12/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | - | 10-10-9-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/11/2023 | - | Allowance 73 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up this season she was 4th of 6 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.5L in Allowance 100 after racing handy with 55.5kg. Prior run she closed well for 2nd at Oaklawn over 1207m on 12 Mar, beaten 0.3L in Allowance 94 at $2.60. Returns to 1408m where she placed in a Saratoga Stakes last August, and draws wider in 10 with a slight weight drop to 55kg. With Irad Ortiz, Jr. up for William I. Mott, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 4L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/07/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.62 |
| 1/11 | 02/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |