Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MUNNINGS CHALLENGE (7) Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 2nd last run here and challenged by less formidable competitors. Won't be far away during the run. Good career start. Can take this out. DOUBLECENTS (6) Improved to place when 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last time around here and competing in an easier class. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 3 attempts. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. IT'S OUR TIME (1) First up from a break of 29 weeks and was very impressive when winning by a margin of close to 18L first up last preparation at Saratoga. Exotics chance. BLACKSMITH (9) First up from a break of 13 weeks and finished 2nd first up last preparation at Santa Anita. Florent Geroux and Bob Baffert are a strong duo. Down in trip. Could run into the placings.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 29 weeks and was strong to the line when winning by a margin of close to 18L first up last preparation at Saratoga. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.24 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went to the front and never looked back to win by a margin of a nose last start around here and has a positive alley. Best to watch and see.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and folded up in the straight when 6th last run here and challenged by more formidable competitors. Should be going forward early. Not in this.
Last Starts 54 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-9-9 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $12.00 and made up ground when 5th last time at Oaklawn Park and solid career start. Possesses good finishing speed. Going well this campaign. Coming back in distance. Place and exotics candidate.
Last Starts 54 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 52.5kg | - | 7-8-8-6 | 2 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and faded away to finish 5th last time here but competing at a lower level of competition. Likely to be well placed early. Slim chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $2.15 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-6 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line well when 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last time at the track and back in an easier grade. Good career start. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked hard to finish 2nd last run at this track and facing a weaker grade. Displays good tactical speed. Has run into the money at every start this preparation. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 27 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 | 29/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Made considerable ground when 2nd last time at Fair Grounds and showing consistent performance in races. Facing stiffer opposition. Has some claims.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 13 weeks and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation at Santa Anita. Back in trip. Up against a more competitive field. Watch betting.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1911m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.73 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1710m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.75 |
| 5/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $1.33 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and nothing special when 9th last run here but honest performer putting a tidy record together. Running with confidence this preparation but dropping in distance. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |