Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance
SWEET FREEDOM (9) is the one to beat after winning last start at Churchill Downs over 1408m, coming from well back to score by 0.5L, and he’d already won at Turfway prior. ROCK MUSIC (3) brings upside as a last‑start maiden winner at Churchill over 1408m after leading throughout, with blinkers on and a drop back in trip. TAP ME A SONG (1) was 2nd here over 1207m last start, beaten 1.8L, and draws the rail. SUPER HAPPY (8) impressed leading all the way to win a 1207m Oaklawn maiden by 2.5L and can be prominent again.

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after a solid 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 8 May, beaten 1.8L by Madaket Road with 56kg after settling 3rd/3rd/2nd. Won two of the four prior starts, including a Starter Allowance at Oaklawn Park by 1.8L at $3.50 and a Turfway Park maiden by 0.3L. Draws barrier 1 and reunites with Gabriel Saez for Carlos Santamaria. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.35L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Keith J Asmussen | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 2 |
| 9L | $20.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a last-start win at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 10 May, led throughout and scored by 0.1L on fast going with 56kg, beating Discotheque. Prior run 4th of 7 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Mar, beaten 4.4L in a Maiden Special Weight at $2.35. Now from barrier 3 with Luis Saez for Linda Rice; blinkers are listed. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 24 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 181 days. Last start won after settling midfield at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 4 Dec by 1.5L on SY, with 55kg at $2.62. Prior run 3rd of 5 at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 8 Nov, beaten 5.8L by Ripped at $34. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 181 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 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | James Graham | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | James Graham | 55kg | - | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3L | $2.35 |
| 6/11 | 06/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GOOD | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 9L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 117 days. Last start 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 6 Feb, beaten 8.8L, after settling 4th, with 53.5kg at $9.50 behind Vital Mind. Won two back at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 8 Mar by 1.25L at $4.20. Joel Rosario rides for Philip D’Amato from barrier 5 with 56kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-9 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 146 days. Last start 10th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 8 Jan, beaten 14.2L with 55kg at $3.90. Won prior two starts, including a Churchill Downs 1408m Claiming on 8 Nov and a Delaware Park 1207m Maiden, both leading throughout. Blinkers on and Geroux booked; can improve.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| - | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 60-day break after finishing 6th of 6 at Aqueduct over 1811m on 4 Apr, beaten 14.55L on FAST going with 57kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Aqueduct over 2012m on 7 Mar, beaten 5.3L in Allowance Optional Claiming 99 at $2.20. Earlier placed 2nd over 1811m on 6 Feb at $2.25. Track record at Churchill Downs reads 1 win, 1 second, 1 third from 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 60 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | - | 4-3-3-6 | 5 |
| 14.55L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2012m | GD | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-2 | 1 |
| 5L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.75L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after breaking through at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 24 Apr, leading throughout to win by 2.5L on SY with 54kg. Prior ran 3rd of 6 there over 1207m on 28 Mar, beaten 9L behind Dawn At Normandy at $15 after showing speed. Three-start 3YO colt by Runhappy; now draws barrier 8 with 54.5kg and blinkers on. Can feature if he begins cleanly and crosses.
Last Starts 40 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | - | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35-day break after winning at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 29 Apr by 0.5L on SY, carrying 56kg for Alex Achard. Prior run scored at Turfway Park over 1308m on 28 Mar by 0.3L at $3.70. Consistent this season with 2 wins and a 2nd from 3 starts for Robert Medina. Blinkers on and drawn 9; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Alex Achard | 56kg | - | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alex Achard | 56kg | - | 7-10-6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 6-5-5-1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | YL | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 10-10-11-8 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 53kg | - | 5-5-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 2-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | GD | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 10L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 11-11-8-5 | 4 |
| 3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a close 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Nov, beaten 0.5L by Johny's Rendezvous at $6.50 with 53.5kg. Last start 4th of 10 after leading throughout at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr on FT, with 53.5kg. Steps out from barrier 10 with Gerardo Corrales for Larry Rivelli and carries 56kg; blinkers on. Can feature with a controlled run in transit.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 5/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.38 |