Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance
VAPORETTI (8) Made up ground when 4th last time at the track but challenged by more formidable competitors. Will be hitting the line strongly. Irad Ortiz Jr is a pivotal booking. Should go close. LAZLO (2) Peaked in the final stages when 5th last run at Keeneland and drawn nicely. Competing in a higher grade. One of the major players. DAWN DRAGON (6) Folded up in the straight when 6th last run at the track. Can show a better performance this time but up against tougher opponents. Worth a ticket. LAHAINALUNA (5) Ran 8th last time at Keeneland and facing a stronger grade. Always seems to find the line well. Appears well in this.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Rattled home nicely into 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last time at Keeneland and gets a favourable gate. Will be motoring home late. Matched against tougher rivals. Low-key chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/10/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | GD | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10-5 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2414m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 8-8-9-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | GD | Ben Curtis | 56kg | - | 6-6-7-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | Allowance 106 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-4-4-6 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | Allowance 106 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 5-8-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.85L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/05/2025 | - | Allowance 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $30,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | - | 4-5-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/12 | 15/02/2025 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6-8 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2024 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 3-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2024 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 10-9-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2024 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 8/10 | 20/07/2024 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2024 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $2.45 |
| 2/9 | 02/03/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Declan Cannon | 57kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.50 and was found wanting late when 5th last run at Keeneland and has a positive barrier. Facing formidable rivals. One of the punters top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/10/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | GD | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2112m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | Cruz Fernando De La | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | GD | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 3-5-3-3-6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-6-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 2414m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | Allowance 106 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FIRM | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 7/7 | 01/12/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | GD | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-4-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| - | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 7-8-12-10 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid run when finishing 3rd last time at Kentucky Downs and up against weaker rivals. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign but dropping in distance. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | Stakes 113 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 3319m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-6-4 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2414m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FAST | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-10-11-9 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 29/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | FT | Irving Moncada | 52.5kg | - | 11-11-8-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 02/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11-10-8 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-10-11-9 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-12-11-9 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 17/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Jason Hoyte | 56kg | - | 11-10-10-12 | 9 |
| 11L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 110 | $116,701.00 | Woodbine | 2213m | FM | Justin Stein | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/10/2024 | - | Allowance 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | GD | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-11-11-11 | 11 |
| 33.1L | $22.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 103 | $54,999.00 | Woodbine | 2414m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 103 | $54,999.00 | Woodbine | 2213m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/07/2024 | - | Optional Claiming 91 | $61,599.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-6-5 | 3 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/06/2024 | - | Claiming 77 | $50,698.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2023 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Ryan Munger | 55kg | - | 8-8-8-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2023 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Ryan Munger | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/10/2023 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Emma Jayne Wilson | 55kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2023 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 8-10-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and finished 8th last time at Keeneland and facing a stronger group of contenders. Expected to be flashing home. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/10/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | GD | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 12-12-12-10 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2414m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 12-11-8-1-1 | 8 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-8-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8-4 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.50 and struggled with the pace when 6th last run at the track. Can show a better performance this time but taking on stronger rivals. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 4-6-5-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6-6 | 10 |
| 3.05L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Dyke Drayden Van | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-8-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 12L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd beaten by 1L last start at Keeneland but competing at a higher class. Has plenty of early speed. Performing impressively this campaign. Slim chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/10/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | GD | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and picked up some ground to run 4th last time at this venue but matched against a stronger field. Can go through the gears. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 39 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-7-6 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 9-7-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |