Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Allowance
HEARTBEAT (1) Lost ground in the run home when 7th last start at Ellis Park. Expecting improvement here and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Expect to go close. LOCKDOWNYOURTOWN (7) Was strong late when 2nd last start at Ellis Park but testing ability against stronger contenders. Has early speed and positions nicely. In fine form since resuming from a spell. Can give this a shake. NOROOMFORMISCHIEF (4) Picked up nicely to win last time at Ellis Park but up against stronger competition. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 attempts. Should race on the speed. Will be there at the finish. BELLE OFTHE DANCE (5) Good run when placing 3rd beaten by 9L last start at Ellis Park and proven performer at this trip. In fine form this preparation but matched against a stronger field. Can win.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $3.60 and struggled with the pace when 7th last start at Ellis Park. Expecting improvement here and has drawn to do little work. Good potential.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | WET FAST | Florent Geroux | 57kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 11L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 3-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | MY | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/13 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | WET FAST | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.00 and faded away to finish 5th last start at Ellis Park but gets a favourable gate. Coming back in distance. Stepping up to a higher level. Place chance.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Summer Pauly | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Javier Padron Barcenas | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-11 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-5-5 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GD | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Javier Padron Barcenas | 53.5kg | - | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 22.25L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 2-1 | 8 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | HEAVY | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 3-3 | 9 |
| 5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Odds of $10.00 and closed off nicely when 4th last start at this track but competing at a higher level of competition. Down in trip. Can't have.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 5 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 4L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56kg | - | 12-11-8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55kg | - | 12-12-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 12-11-7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | GD | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.75L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | GOOD | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FAST | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 9.35L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/04/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 5-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 10L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last time at Ellis Park but matched against tougher rivals. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Solid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/08/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $4.75 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by 9L last start at Ellis Park and hard to fault at this trip. Rising in class. Will be around the mark at good odds.
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 | 16/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | MY | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 6-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 57kg | - | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-9 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 28.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 17 weeks and thrashed the field when winning by a margin of just over 7L first up last preparation at Turfway Park. Change in trainer. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 9-9-10-10 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 4-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 48.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 7-7-12-12 | 9 |
| 39.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-7-7-8 | 3 |
| 23L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 2nd last start at Ellis Park but competing at a higher grade. Displays good tactical speed. Robertino Diodoro stable are on a hot streak. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 3-6-8 | 9 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |