Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Allowance
WINNING MATTERS (6) Bold effort when winning last time at the track. Has early speed and positions nicely. Has genuine claims in this race. ALTA AVENUE (3) Underperformed when 7th last start at Keeneland and racing against tougher rivals. Change in trainer. Big danger. BELLE OFTHE DANCE (4) Strong effort to the line to win last run at Keeneland but up against stronger competition. Jockey Jaime A Torres and trainer Carlos Santamaria are a formidable team. Underrated. TANYA'S MOMENTUM (2) Resuming after a spell. Shot clear to win by a margin of 3 1/4L last start at this track and gets a favourable draw. Looks to be value.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 35 week break. Started at $12.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Oaklawn Park. Overlooking the last run. One that represents value at a decent price.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Ramon A Vazquez | 52.5kg | - | 7-4-8-8 | 6 |
| 43.75L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-1-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 12-12-12-10 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 3 1/4L last start at the track and will try to take advantage of the draw. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 180 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.50 and sub-standard effort when 7th last start at Keeneland and challenged by more formidable competitors. Coming to a new trainer. Should run a competitive race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/10/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SY | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SY | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Summer Pauly | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jr Samuel Camacho | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-5-7 | 8 |
| 17L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 7L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-3-1-2 | 3 |
| 11L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late to win last run at Keeneland but competing in a higher grade. Jaime A Torres and Carlos Santamaria are a combination worth noting. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 34 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 | 02/10/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | MY | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 6-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 57kg | - | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-9 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 28.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late to win last time at the track. Should jump out and bowl along. Will attract plenty of interest.
Last Starts 48 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 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |