Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MUNNINGS CHALLENGE (2) looks the one after a dominant Oaklawn Park 1207m Maiden win last start, leading and scoring by 5L, having previously run 2nd at the same trip. AMERICAN MAN (9) is a key danger off his Oaklawn 1207m Allowance 2nd, beaten 1L, following a front-running Maiden win over 1207m. DOUBLECENTS (8) comes off an emphatic Oaklawn 1207m Maiden win by 11.5L after finishing 2nd to Munnings Challenge (2) two back. ROCKIES BALBOA (3) has stakes placing form, most recently 2nd over 1207m at Gulfstream, and fits into the mix.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day break after a dominant win at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 11 Apr, leading and drawing clear by 5L on FT with 55.5kg. Prior run was 2nd over 1207m there on 1 Mar, beaten 4.8L by Fancy Fairlane after showing speed. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 2, with Jose L. Ortiz riding for Brad H. Cox. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, with seconds at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 25 Apr (beaten 2.3L) and Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 29 Mar ($2.15). Earlier won back-to-back at Gulfstream Park over 1308m and 1408m. Three-year-old colt by Girvin, drawn barrier 3 for Dale L. Romans with Corey J. Lanerie, carries 53.5kg (down 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $2.15 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-6 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off 42 days, last start 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.1L in Allowance Optional Claiming 93 with 54kg after settling midfield. Prior run 6th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 28 Feb on GOOD, beaten 12L at $7. Earlier this season placed 3rd in a Gulfstream Park Stakes over 1408m at $20, and is a two-time winner including a Gulfstream 1207m MSW. Back to 53.5kg with blinkers and Tyler Gaffalione riding for Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $20.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | MY | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.45 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SY | Rajiv Maragh | 53.5kg | - | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 8 Apr, finished 6th of 7, beaten 8.1L in an Allowance 87 with 54.5kg. Prior Turfway Park run was 9th of 9 over 1308m at $9.50. Earlier placed over 1207m at Turfway Park, 3rd beaten 1.3L in AOC 86. Blinkers go on and drops 1kg; can improve with Luis Saez up from barrier 7.
Last Starts 51 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 9L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | SY | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | GD | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 27-day let-up after a dominant Oaklawn Park 1207m Maiden Special Weight win on 2 May, led throughout to score by 11.5L with 55.5kg on FT. Prior run was a solid 2nd over 1207m at Oaklawn on 11 Apr behind Munnings Challenge, closing from 4th to 2nd with 55.5kg. The 3YO colt is 1:1-1 at the trip and sticks with 55.5kg; Cristian A. Torres reunites for Brett Creighton. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 27 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 17 Apr in an Allowance Optional Claiming 93, beaten 1.0L by Spun D M C with 55.5kg after improving throughout. Broke maiden the start prior at Oaklawn over 1207m on 15 Mar by 1.5L, leading throughout at $3.25. Unbeaten and placed from two runs at 1207m. Drops 2kg and gets Irad Ortiz Jr; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |