Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance
ELEWENE (5) Ran away with a win by a margin of 3 1/4L last start at Ellis Park but up against a more competitive field. Looks a winning hope. CRUISIN IN HARMONY (1) Was strong late when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at Prairie Meadows and drawn well. Will be positive in the run early. Promising career start. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. MARBLEHEAD (3) Ran on strongly to win last run at Ellis Park but up in grade. Should be swooping on the field late. Good to see jockey Yedsit Hazlewood is jumping on. Contender. VALKYRIE (4) First up after a break. Was well beaten when 4th last start at Prairie Meadows. Should improve here and back in an easier grade. One of the major players.
Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at Prairie Meadows and has drawn the rails. Victor Lara and Harry E Lynch enjoy a high success rate together. Will be fighting out the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | MY | Victor Lara | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Victor Lara | 49kg | - | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | FT | Victor Lara | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 2-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last run at Ellis Park but stepping up to a higher level. Can go through the gears. Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood is a plus. Reasonable chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Was $3.75 and gave away some ground when 4th last start at Prairie Meadows. Should improve here and challenged by less formidable competitors. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with a leg in the air by 3 1/4L last start at Ellis Park but facing a stronger group of contenders. Very capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Led throughout when winning by a margin of 1L last run at Keeneland and was a debutant last start. Stepping up in trip. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 142 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |