Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
CACTUS CAIRO (3) Good performance to run into 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Presque Isle Downs but racing against tougher rivals. Respect. BEACH HEIST (6) Didn't threaten when 7th last run at Saratoga but goes down in class. Has plenty of early speed. Have to respect the recent stable form. Going well this campaign. In the mix. MACKINAC (7) Ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Kentucky Downs and facing a weaker group of contenders. Promising career start. Key player. SHIRLEY ANN (5) Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but facing stiffer opposition. Very competitive this campaign. Can get the job done.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.00 and pushed past some when 4th last time at Kentucky Downs and will appreciate a good draw. Has a nice turn of foot. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 22 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | - | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-5-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/13 | 10/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FAST | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 13-13-11 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2024 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| - | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.50 and gave away some ground when 5th last start at Ellis Park but will try to take advantage of the draw. Should be going forward early. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 51 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 | 07/08/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Zipped home into 2nd last run at Presque Isle Downs but competing at a higher grade. Gets a chance against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | FT | Taylor Kingsley | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Led all the way when winning by a nose last run at Ellis Park and fitter for debut run. Should muster plenty of early toe. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 36 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Flashed home late into 2nd last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but up against tougher opponents. In top form since coming back from a break. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | YL | Amir Mendoza | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.50 and folded up in the straight when 7th last run at Saratoga but taking on a lower class of opponents. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Definite claims.
Last Starts 50 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Kentucky Downs and up against a less competitive field. Solid career start. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 9 weeks and romped home to win first up last preparation at Belterra Park. Challenged by a tougher grade. Will be tested in this.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Gaddiel A Martinez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Jr Rafael Mojica | 55kg | - | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.00 and picked up some ground to run 4th last start at the track but rising in grade. Yedsit Hazlewood adds value. Strong claims in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-10 | 10 |
| - | $5.00 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and weakened to finish 11th last start at Kentucky Downs but competing in an easier class. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Others are better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 5-7-10 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | MY | H Javier Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Travis Wales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 5-5-7 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/13 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | WET FAST | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 41 weeks. Made considerable ground when 2nd last start at Fair Grounds but up against stronger rivals. Change in trainer. Great chance.
Last Starts 287 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 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | HEAVY | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.85L | $4.75 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | GD | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 5.25L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last run at Ellis Park. In fine form this preparation. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Summer Pauly | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | - | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irving Moncada | 49.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-5-9 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 10-12-12 | 11 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |