Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ZEUS'S ECHO (10) sets the tone after leading and holding 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m last start, and his prior Keeneland 1710m 4th reads well. SIX O CLOCK (1) maps handily from barrier 1 and was 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m, having won his prior 1609m at Tampa Bay Downs. SWIFT BLADE (6) brings solid 1710m form with a last-start 2nd at Oaklawn Park and a Fair Grounds maiden win two back. FANCY SAILOR (9) is in the mix dropping to 1609m after a Churchill Downs 1710m 6th, following a Gulfstream Park 1609m win. Something for the Multiples: SIX O CLOCK (1) BEAUTIFUL WAR (2) FANCY SAILOR (9) ZEUS'S ECHO (10)
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off an 18‑day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 16 May, led throughout on SY going and was beaten 4L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 94 with 55.5kg. Won two back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m on 18 Apr, taking a Maiden Special Weight 77 by 4.3L after sitting handy. Draws barrier 1 and stays at 55.5kg for Arnaud Delacour with Ben Curtis up. Can feature with a soft run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 20 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 7th at Keeneland over 1911m on 19 Apr in Allowance 93, beaten 6.1L after working forward from gate 12 with 53.5kg. Prior run was a close 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 12 Mar in AOC 86, beaten 1.3L at $4 with 56kg. Won the Gulfstream Park 1609m Maiden Special Weight on 8 Feb by a neck at $10, settling midfield and finishing off. Draws barrier 2 and sticks to a proven mile; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 47-day break. Last start 7th of 8 at Keeneland over 1106m on 17 Apr, beaten 7.3L on firm with 53.5kg after settling midfield. Prior run a solid 2nd at Turfway Park over 1308m on 6 Mar, beaten 3L at $11. Draws barrier 3 and can feature with a smoother run.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 6-9-6 | 1 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Irving Moncada | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 45-day break after finishing 11th of 11 at Keeneland over 1106m on 19 Apr, beaten 57.9L on firm going with 53.5kg. Prior Fair Grounds runs were solid: 2nd over 1106m on 1 Feb (beaten 0.3L at $6.50) and 3rd on 3 Jan (beaten 5L at $3.10). Three-year-old colt for Michael J. Maker draws barrier 4 with Francisco Arrieta at 53.5kg. Can feature with a return to his earlier Fair Grounds form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-11 | 3 |
| 57.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | - | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 5L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Kelvin Arana | 50kg | - | 5-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 32-day break after a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 5L by J J Grey after racing handy with 54kg. Won the Fair Grounds 1710m Maiden on 19 Jan, taking over late with 54.5kg at $6.00. Also ran 4th at Oaklawn on 28 Feb over 1710m at $5.50, making ground from the rear. Consistent at the trip and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 10-11-7-8 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 215 days. Last start 4th of 8 at Del Mar over 1609m on 31 Oct, beaten 2.6L by Conducted with 54.5kg at $9. Prior runs included 4th in Keeneland Stakes 1710m on 5 Oct, beaten 2.6L at $17 from barrier 12. Lightly raced 3yo colt for Cherie Devaux with Axel Concepcion down to 53.5kg; can feature with improvement.
Last Starts 217 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 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 7th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 8 May, beaten 9.5L on firm going with 53.5kg from barrier 8. Prior won a Gulfstream Park Maiden Special Weight over 1509m on 22 Mar by 4.3L after leading, sent off $2.38. Also placed over 1609m at Ellis Park last July. Can feature with a smoother run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 8 May, beaten 6L in Allowance Optional Claiming 95 with 53.5kg after settling back. Prior won at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 8 Mar by 0.3L (MSW 90) at $2.88, racing handy throughout. Also placed on debut at Gulfstream over 1509m on 25 Jan, beaten 0.5L in MSW 88 at $6.50. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 26‑day turnaround after a game 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 8 May, leading early before being headed by West End Kid, beaten 3.8L with 53.5kg. Prior run was a close 4th at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, beaten 2.3L after setting the pace. Returns to Churchill where he’s twice been runner‑up from three starts. Can feature with a well‑timed ride from Tyler Gaffalione.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 52.5kg | - | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.45 |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | GD | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 8L | $34.00 |