Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HONFLEUR (11) impressed last start at Churchill Downs over 1710m, making all to win by 3.8L, and looks set to measure up again. DAGMARA (5) has solid figures, including a on-pace 3rd at Keeneland over 1911m and a prior Fair Grounds maiden win, and returns to the mile. CALL THE BULLPEN (2) brings depth with a narrow 2nd at Gulfstream over 1710m after back-to-back wins at 1609m and 1710m. STAR ACTRESS (6) was 3rd in a Keeneland stakes over 1710m two back and can bounce from her latest 5th here. BACKGAMMON (1) maps handy and was 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m after leading, while CODE (14) steps up after a Gulfstream maiden win over 1509m.

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up effort at Keeneland over 1710m on 9 Apr was solid, led early and boxed on for 3rd behind Luster, beaten 7.5L with 53.5kg. Prior run in Tampa Bay Downs Stakes over 1710m on 7 Mar was 9th of 11 at $29, beaten 12.8L. Earlier, runner-up at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 7 Feb at $17, beaten 2.8L by Wine On Sunday after racing handy. Draws barrier 1 with blinkers on and drops 101m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 8-8-10-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 8-5 | 7 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61-day break after a close 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 4 Apr, beaten 0.5L in AOC 80 with 56kg, closing from midfield. Two back she was $4.50 and finished 7th of 12 over 1609m in AOC 83 on firm. Earlier this prep won back-to-back at Gulfstream, including a 1710m win by 3.5L and a 1609m maiden by 6.3L. Down 2.5kg and draws barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 61 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Samy Camacho | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-4-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.45 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | GD | Samuel Marin | 53kg | - | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | GD | Samuel Marin | 53kg | - | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FIRM | Samuel Marin | 53kg | - | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip last start at Keeneland over 1106m on 18 Apr, finished 6th of 12 beaten 3.2L in an Allowance 89 with 53.5kg. Prior run was a strong 2nd at Woodbine over 1609m on 13 Sep, beaten 0.5L in a Stakes 94 behind Corsia Veloce at $8. Won on debut at Ellis Park over 1106m on 11 Aug, leading and scoring by a wide margin with Axel Concepcion up. Three-year-old filly by Not This Time; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 47 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 1-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 7.75L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47‑day break after leading throughout and holding 3rd at Keeneland over 1911m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.1L in an Allowance 87 with 54.5kg. Won the prior start at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 28 Feb by 2.8L (MSW 84) after controlling the pace at $4.50. Also placed at Churchill Downs over 1609m in Nov, running 2nd by 1.3L. With blinkers on and a slight weight drop to 53.5kg, can feature with a similar on-speed trip.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up this prep she was 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 6.4L in an AOC 88 after settling midfield, with 54.5kg. Prior run produced a Stakes 96 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Apr, beaten 5.8L behind Percy’s Bar. Won her maiden two back at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 15 Mar, landing $1.60 and improving through the run. Down 1kg and draws 6; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 56-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland over 1710m on 9 Apr, beaten 8L in an Allowance 93 after settling 3rd. Won prior at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 14 Feb by 0.8L at $26, finishing off from just behind the speed. Three-year-old filly for Wayne M. Catalano with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. back on; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 56 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 15L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second two runs ago at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.3L by Tam Tam at $18 after running on from the rear. Last start 9th of 13 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 5.3L in Stakes 99 with 53.5kg. Three-year-old filly for Mark E. Casse with 1 win and 4 seconds from 9 starts, now drawn barrier 8. Can feature with a return to her Gulfstream-level effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-12-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.85L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 9-8-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 7-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 4L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 4-3-4-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 16 May, beaten 6.3L on SY, carrying 53.5kg. Prior run a solid 3rd of 12 at Keeneland over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 2.5L after improving late. Earlier placed at Fair Grounds in AOC company at $2.35, then won a Fair Grounds MSW over 1106m on 18 Jan. Three-year-old filly with Luis Saez up can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | GD | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.35 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| - | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 11 |
| 1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a decisive Maiden Special Weight win at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Apr, leading throughout to score by 3.8L with 53.5kg. Prior runs included a close 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 4 Apr, beaten 1L by Call On Me, and a 2nd over 1609m at Gulfstream on 4 Jan, beaten 0.5L by Surprise Ending with 55.5kg. Now third-up off 35 days, draws barrier 11 with Joel Rosario for Chad C. Brown. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-6-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 244 days. Last start won after settling 2nd before taking over at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Oct by 2L (FM), with 54kg at $11, beating Empress New Groove. Draws wider now from barrier 12 with 53.5kg and new rider Ben Curtis for Brendan P. Walsh. Can feature with natural progression.
Last Starts 244 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 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day turnaround after breaking through at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 9 May, leading late to score by 1L on firm with 55.5kg. That followed a debut 4th of 7 over 1006m there on 11 Apr, beaten 5.3L on fast going. Now draws barrier 14 with Luis Saez up for Todd A. Pletcher and drops 2kg to 53.5kg. Can feature with a clean start from the wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |