Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
SPIRIT OF A WALKON (6) brings the sharpest recent form, narrowly 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m beaten 0.8L after a Keeneland win prior, and he drops back to the mile. NOGRADI (2) is a key chance off three wins from his last five and was 3rd here over 1710m last start, beaten 1.1L. CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (1) is progressive after a debut win at Churchill Downs over 1207m, and the inside draw suits. HOT PROPERTY (5) was 3rd here over 1609m last start and maps to be running on again.

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after debuting with a win at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 8 May, settling 4th then 2nd and scoring by 0.5L on FT ground with 53.5kg. Sticks with Edgar Morales and draws barrier 1. Three-year-old gelding by Known Agenda for Paul J. Mcgee. Can feature with a similar trip from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38-day break after a solid 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 26 Apr, beaten 1.1L in a Starter Allowance 93 after making late ground. Won the two prior runs at Parx over ~1674m, including a dominant 8L win on 11 Feb and another on 11 Mar when $1.33. Draws barrier 2 and reunites with Martin Chuan for Keri Brion. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 7-5-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.33 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-1-1 | 6 |
| 8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | GD | Martin Chuan | 57kg | - | 6-5-1-1 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 57kg | - | 4-3-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | GD | Jeiron Barbosa | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 19/10/2024 | - | Div 1 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 57.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-4-6 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 60kg | - | 6-4-6-5-5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1609m | GOOD | S H James | 59kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-6 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 29.4L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33‑day break after finishing 5th of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 3.5L carrying 56kg after racing handy. Won two back at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 4 Apr on SY going, edging out Dutch Mills. Now draws barrier 3 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. up for Chris A. Hartman; distance rises by 402m. Can feature with a smooth run at the trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 56kg | - | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | David Cabrera | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $2.62 |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55kg | - | 6-5-9 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.25L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | HEAVY | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7-8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes off an 11-day turnaround after a close 4th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 23 May, beaten 1.6L on MY ground with 56kg after racing handy. Earlier 4th at Oaklawn Park over 1710m when beaten 8.5L. Four-year-old colt by Maximum Security now with Linda Rice; draws barrier 4 with Jaime A. Torres up and carries 56kg. Can feature with the right run back slightly in trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | MY | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 4-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-12-5 | 11 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2112m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-6-9-8 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $31.00 |
| 10/14 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10-11 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FAST | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | - | 5-6-6-3 | 10 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-8-4 | 9 |
| 6L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $2.05 |
| 5/12 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | - | 11-11-9-5 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with back-to-back 3rds, latest at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 10 May, beaten 3L behind Show Of Force with 56kg. Prior run 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, 1.5L off Arthur Jr. Now draws barrier 5 and keeps Tyler Gaffalione; Churchill and mile both yielded a placing. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 7-6-5-4 | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/04/2025 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12 | 11 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/01/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 18‑day turnaround after a close 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 16 May, beaten 0.8L on MY going with 54.5kg after settling 4th and closing to 2nd. Won two back at Keeneland over 1710m on 23 Apr by 1.3L with 53.5kg. Returns to 1609m here, a trip he has won over, and drops 1kg with Corey J. Lanerie staying on for Dale L. Romans. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | MY | Corey J Lanerie | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-10 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35-day break after a solid 4th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 29 Apr on SY, beaten 3.8L carrying 56kg after settling midfield. Two back was well held 7th at Fair Grounds over 1207m at $5.50. Won three back at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 2 Nov leading throughout with 53.5kg at $4.50. Churchill record 4:1-0-1 suggests he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 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 | 29/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 06/04/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SY | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-3-4-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 7-8-5 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |