Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Allowance
BAYTOWN BRUISER (1) rates on top after a solid 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m last start, beaten 1.5L, and he draws the rail returning to a trip where he has multiple wins. GUARDIAN (4) arrives off a dominant Churchill win over 1408m by 10.5L when leading throughout and is a key chance up to the mile. TRULY LEGIT (5) stuck on for 3rd in that same 1710m race after setting the pace and maps to be handy again. ADMIRAL HALL (3) won a Keeneland 1710m maiden two back and wasn’t far away when 4th over 1408m here last time, so has claims stepping back to a mile. You Ain’t Poppn (2) was 2nd over 1710m at Oaklawn two back and placed here over 1207m last start, which ties in for a competitive showing. Something for the Multiples: ADMIRAL HALL (3) VERSED (6) BAYTOWN BRUISER (1) YOU AIN'T POPPN (2)

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 9 May, beaten 1.5L by Consolidated after racing handy with 56kg. Won two back at Laurel Park over 1609m on 7 Mar on MY going, scoring comfortably at $1.57 after sitting up on the speed. Churchill record shows 5 seconds and a third from 12 runs, and he draws barrier 1 here. Can feature with the right run from the inside gate.
Last Starts 22 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Martin Chuan | 57kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.57 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 2L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FAST | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 6-7-7-8 | 5 |
| 12.85L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 3-3-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 1-2-1-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | HEAVY | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 7L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/02/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-9-9 | 7 |
| 31.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 8 |
| 3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a last-start 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 22 May on SY, beaten 2.5L after settling midfield. Earlier ran 5th there over 1207m on 30 Apr, then prior was 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 21 Mar at $3.10. Strong Churchill record overall (5:1-0-3) and draws barrier 2 with 56kg. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 52kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FAST | Micah J Husbands | 51.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2024 | - | CLAIMING | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FIRM | Jose E Morelos | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 9L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.85 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2023 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2023 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after an 8‑day turnaround. Last start 4th of 8 after settling back at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 21 May, beaten 4.5L with 56kg (Tyler Gaffalione), behind Bob’s Carrot. Won the run prior at Keeneland over 1710m on 24 Apr by 4.3L in Maiden Claiming, then transferred to David Jacobson. Consistent profile and drawn well in barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 10 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 | 21/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 57kg | - | 3-4-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 8-8-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after leading throughout and finishing 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 9 May, beaten 3L in a Starter Allowance 94 with 56kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 19 Mar, beaten 1.5L at $6.50. Two wins and a second from 8 starts at the mile suggests this trip suits. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride from barrier 5.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FAST | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 6 |
| 7.85L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/05/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SY | Erik Barbaran | 53kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.75 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | Allowance 70 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Jairo Rendon | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| - | $4.60 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 33 days since finishing 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 26 Apr, beaten 6L on FT with 53.5kg after settling back. Two back was 5th of 10 at Keeneland over 1408m on 8 Apr, beaten 12.8L in Starter Allowance company. Won at Turfway Park three back over 1308m on 14 Mar by 0.5L after sitting handy. Steps up to 1609m where he has placed twice; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 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 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-7 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FAST | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.85L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | GD | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |