Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance
SPIN A TUNE (2) Ran over the top of them when winning last start at Ellis Park and has been racing in stronger company. Promising career start. Has a positive draw. Top prospects against this opposition. ESSENTIAL LADY (4) First run back from a break. Charged home to win last start at Canterbury Park but stepping up to a higher level. Definite winning chance. DAGMARA (5) Looked outclassed when 7th last start at Colonial Downs. Giving another chance here and competing at a lower level of competition. Likely to be well placed early. Can figure. STRUCK AT MIDNIGHT (6) Moved ahead of some to finish 4th last run at Kentucky Downs and matched against a less competitive field. Should get going late. Could run a race.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.00 picked up some late ground when 4th last run at Kentucky Downs and drawn beautifully. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Marianne Scherer link up well. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 8-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9-10 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/06/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-7 | 10 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-7 | 3 |
| 23L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-8-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 8-6-7-7 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last start at Ellis Park and will appreciate the drop in grade. Going well this preparation winning 2 from as many attempts. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 33 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 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-8-4 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 52.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last start at Canterbury Park but matched against a stronger field. Commands respect.
Last Starts 89 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 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 6 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $22.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.50 and faded to finish 7th last start at Colonial Downs. Giving another chance here and drops back to a suitable class. Good value.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-10-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $11.00 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last run at Kentucky Downs and taking on a lower class of opponents. Value runner at good odds.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 7-9-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 6-5-6-7 | 9 |
| 11.75L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |