Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
ROSE ALABAMA (8) Fresh today after a break of 58 weeks. Rocketed home when winning last start at this track and strong form at the distance. Racing in stronger company. Respect. KAY KAY (7) Charged home to win last start at Keeneland and solid career start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Tyler Gaffalione and Bob Baffert are usually competitive together. Expect to go close. IN TOTAL AWE (5) Faded to finish 4th last start here but competing in a less challenging grade. Has very good closing speed. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Coming back in distance. Follow market leads. GLORY ME (6) Resumes after a 67 week spell. Blitzed its rivals when winning by 4L last time at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Worth keeping safe.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Flew home to win last run at this venue and will appreciate a good gate. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Norm W Casse are a proven combination. Finishes off strongly. Slim possibilty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-7 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last start at the track and will try to take advantage of the gate. Has shown early pace in races to date. Will be tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | - | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.50 and mediocre attempt when 6th last time at this track and up against a more competitive field. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $11.00 disappointing outing when 7th last time at Keeneland and facing formidable rivals. Keep safe for trifectas.
Last Starts 24 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | HEAVY | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 7/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-8-8 | 4 |
| 30L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FAST | Luca Panici | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and gave away some ground when 4th last start around here but competing in a lower grade. Displays good closing speed. Showing good ability this campaign. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 44 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 5 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after spell of 67 weeks. Won with a leg in the air by 4L last time at Ellis Park and having second career run. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 476 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 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 4L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly to win last start at Keeneland and showing consistent performance in races. Tyler Gaffalione and Bob Baffert are a promising combination. Shows good early pace. Should go very close.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 58 weeks. Ran on hard when winning last start here and proven performer at this distance in the past. Matched against tougher rivals. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 408 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 | 20/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | GOOD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | GD | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 30/03/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $13.00 |