Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance
NEW PURPOSE (3) Passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last time around here but competing at a higher level of competition. Stable is in form. Will be there at the finish. LUCKY BERNADINE (1) First up from a spell. Was very impressive when winning by 3 1/2L last run at Kentucky Downs and will appreciate a good alley. Up in class. Up to these. EARLY AUTUMN (7) Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 3rd last start at Keeneland and showing consistent performance in races. Luis Saez consistently performs well for this stable. Deserves consideration. ILLUSTRATING (2) Took charge of the race to win by 2 3/4L last start at Belmont Park and gets a favourable barrier. Facing a stronger grade. Suitably placed in this race.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Was dominant when winning by 3 1/2L last run at Kentucky Downs and has minimal work to do from the alley. Has claims.
Last Starts 61 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 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 6-5-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-6-6-7 | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Controlled the pace when winning by a margin of 2 3/4L last start at Belmont Park and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 29 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 9-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.60 and moved ahead of some to finish 4th last time around here but stepping up to a higher level. Brad H Cox stable are on a hot streak. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 42 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 | 26/09/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 9-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Was in the hunt for a long way when 3rd last run around here but taking on stronger competition. Displays good tactical speed. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/09/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 4-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Finished hard to win last start at this track and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Producing consistent results this campaign but competing in a higher grade. Solid prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 5-4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Grabbed towards the finish when 3rd beaten by 2L last start at Keeneland and solid career start. Luis Saez and J Tyler Servis deserve serious attention when combined. Solid chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/10/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Rocketed home when winning last time here but matched against a stronger field. Has a nice turn of foot. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Odds of $28.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at Keeneland and testing ability against stronger contenders. Showing good ability this preparation. Not likely to pull off the victory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53kg | - | 3-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but up against tougher opponents. Likely to get back in the field. Watching with interest.
Last Starts 59 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-10-7 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 8-9-10 | 10 |
| 25.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $12.00 and tailed off when 7th last time at Keeneland but putting a tidy record together. Expected to settle towards the rear. Racing over more ground. Cannot have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 52kg | - | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | YL | Danny Sheehy | 53kg | - | 10-10-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |