Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Allowance
COQUITO (1) Bolted in when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last time at Colonial Downs and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Going well this preparation. Worth strong consideration. STAY BEAUTIFUL (2) Gave them a lesson when winning by 3 3/4L last time at Belterra Park and has a positive alley. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce. Key player. ARGAN (6) First up from a break. Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last run at Ellis Park but taking on stronger opponents. Can't knock. GYPSAN (4) Weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Ellis Park and up in grade. Ben Curtis and Aaron Shorter are usually competitive together. Racing consistently this campaign. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Thrashed the field when winning by 3 1/2L last time at Colonial Downs and has minimal work to do from the draw. Going well this campaign. Rates as one of the key chances.

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by 3 3/4L last time at Belterra Park and has a good draw. Made it 2 wins in succession but up against tougher competition. Solid chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 05/09/2026 | - | Allowance 73 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | GD | Summer Pauly | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | GD | Summer Pauly | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | Orlando Mojica Jr | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 2-3-1-7 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/06/2026 | - | Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Summer Pauly | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 4-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FT | Summer Pauly | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-8 | 5 |
| 37L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | HEAVY | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4L | $3.10 |
| 7/11 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | YL | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time at Ellis Park but challenged by more formidable competitors. First race for a new trainer. Been in the money regularly this campaign. Small possibility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 56kg | - | 2-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | - | 3-4-6-5 | 4 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55kg | - | 3-3-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 55kg | - | 3-5-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 55kg | - | 2-2-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 56kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-3-5 | 5 |
| 10L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/05/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-9-9 | 8 |
| 29.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FIRM | Cj J Mcmahon | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 55kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose Andres Guerrero | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Jose Andres Guerrero | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | H Javier Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2024 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2024 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1674m | FT | Jose Andres Guerrero | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.50 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last time at Ellis Park and stepping up to a higher level. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 43 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 | 07/08/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 3-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1509m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | SY | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 2 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | - | 3-4-5-1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.85 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | UNKNOWN | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.25L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1674m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-4-1 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2025 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 56kg | - | 6-7-8-6 | 9 |
| 13L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FAST | Rene Diaz | 56kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 5 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | GD | Rene Diaz | 56kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 6-5-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 3-6-5-6 | 1 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1674m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | - | 7-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2025 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | GD | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 26/09/2024 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos L Marquez | 55kg | - | 3-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/09/2024 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FT | Emanuel Nieves | 55kg | - | 5-7-8-5 | 9 |
| 6L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kevin J. Jimenez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a clean pair of heels when winning by 4 1/4L last time at Belterra Park but matched against a stronger field. On a winning streak the last 2 starts. A long shot.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 07/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | GD | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Allowance 73 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Kevin J Jimenez | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-2-1 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | - | 12-12-10 | 10 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | - | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-9-9 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Kevin J Jimenez | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 54.5kg | - | 11-10-9-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | - | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | HEAVY | Luis Contreras | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-1 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 53.5kg | - | 6-9-9-8 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last run at Ellis Park but competing in a higher grade. In the mix against these.