Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
DANZIG'S DORA (6) Charged home to win last run here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Should go close. SPEED SKATER (3) Made no mistakes when winning by a margin of 4 1/4L last time here and solid career start. Unbeaten last 2 runs but testing ability against stronger contenders. A win wouldn't surprise. BELLE OF THE BARN (5) Back after spell. Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last start at Turfway Park and dropping in grade. Can go through the gears. Good career start. Will be around the mark at odds. KILLA SALLY (8) Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Aqueduct and competing in an easier class. Should muster plenty of early toe. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home into 2nd last start around here and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. First appearance for a new trainer but taking on stronger opponents. Slight prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 8-7-5 | 12 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.00 and made up ground when 4th last run at Oaklawn Park and facing a weaker grade. Will try to take advantage of the gate. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 57 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Emmanuel Esquivel | 52.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 6.75L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 51.5kg | - | 4-6-4-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | - | 7-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with a leg in the air by 4 1/4L last time at this track and putting a tidy record together so far. Made it 2 wins on the bounce. Chance and can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | - | 7-8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11-8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 12L last time at Oaklawn Park. First start for a new trainer. Would not recommend.
Last Starts 100 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 1 |
| 12L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11-10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-8-6 | 3 |
| 26L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 6-7-6-6 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Ran home into 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at Turfway Park and challenged by less formidable competitors. Shows good finishing speed. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10-8 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished with purpose when winning last run at this venue but up against stronger rivals. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 51.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 9 |
| 9L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 6-6-7-12 | 11 |
| 15L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly to finish 3rd last time at the track. Finishes off strongly. Likely to be an exotics contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-10-8 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-2-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 9-8-9-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Attacked the line when 3rd last run at Aqueduct and stepping down to a lower level. Has early speed and positions nicely. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 3-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |