Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
JUST DEEDS (5) First up. Picked up nicely to win last time Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and solid career start. Displays good tactical speed. Racing against tougher rivals. Can win this. SOLDIER N DIPLOMAT (1) Resumes from a 32 week spell. Finished 2nd last start at Oaklawn Park and facing a weaker group of contenders. Will be pushing for a forward position early. In the mix. CREOLE CHROME (2) Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Keeneland and proven runner at this trip. Shows good early pace. Placed at every start this campaign. Could run a race. SPUN D M C (3) First up specialist. Gave away some ground when 5th last run at Ellis Park. Can make a comeback and up against weaker rivals. Has plenty of early speed. Can go on with it.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 32 weeks. Looked good when 2nd last start at Oaklawn Park and will find this grade easier. Should muster plenty of early toe. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 9.75L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 9-8-7-5 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 6 |
| 9L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to run 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Keeneland and ideal distance as proven previously. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Has a good draw. Value selection.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 4 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong record when resuming. Was $6.50 and tailed off to finish 5th last run at Ellis Park. Can make a comeback and drops back to a suitable class. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/08/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 2/4 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 6L | $2.35 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was rock solid when winning by 3 3/4L last start at this venue and form has been improving over recent runs. Possesses good closing speed. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Should run a competitive race.
Last Starts 57 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 53kg | - | 6-4-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $4.75 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 9-8-4 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Ran on hard when winning last time Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should come to hand quickly. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1408m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 53kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and rocketed home when winning first up last preparation at Turfway Park. Should jump out and bowl along. Jr Thomas Drury has been training plenty of winners recently. Facing a difficult task today.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7-9 | 9 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $8.00 |