Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
NAVA'S GOLD (2) Finished hard to win last run at Thistledown and can find a nice position from the draw. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. SPECIAL SAUCE (3) Had a comfortable win by 4 1/2L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but racing in stronger company. Ultra competitive this campaign with 3 wins from as many runs. Good prospects. UNFAITHFUL ROSE (7) Bold effort when winning last run at Thistledown but matched against a stronger field. Unbeaten this preparation with 3 wins from 3 starts. Respect in this event. SNEAKY GOOD (1) Ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Keeneland and strong form at this trip. Jockey Luis Saez is in form for this stable. Could give a show.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Zipped home into 2nd last run at Keeneland and will be well suited at the distance. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Brad H Cox enjoy a strong success rate. Must be considered here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-6-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | MY | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 55kg | - | 7-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished hard to win last run at Thistledown and has a positive alley. Jockey Luis Raul Rivera has been successful previously but matched against tougher rivals. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | Allowance 77 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 2-3-4-2 | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Allowance 70 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | Allowance 61 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53kg | - | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | Allowance 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2026 | - | Stakes 73 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/04/2026 | - | Allowance 58 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1710m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-5-4 | 7 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 49 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/5 | 14/08/2025 | - | Stakes 69 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 12L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot away to win by 4 1/2L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but challenged by more formidable competitors. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Evin A Roman | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 14L | $2.05 |
| 4/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | SY | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | Allowance 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | FT | Eduardo Gallardo | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but taking on stronger competition. First race for a new trainer. Slim chance.
Last Starts 53 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 | 16/09/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Luke Luke Hoskins | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | Allowance 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Luke Luke Hoskins | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 53kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 53kg | - | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 53kg | - | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 53kg | - | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to run into 3rd last start at Keeneland but up against tougher opponents. Long shot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Junior Inirio | 56kg | - | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Junior Inirio | 55kg | - | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Junior Inirio | 55.5kg | - | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 58.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Kevin Gomez | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Junior Inirio | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $1.22 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GOOD | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 was nothing special when 11th last start at Keeneland and up in class. Likely to settle back in the field. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/10/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | YL | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1006m | MY | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely to win last run at Thistledown but rising in class. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 3 wins from 3 starts. Solid chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Silva Machado | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | SY | Cj J Mcmahon | 53kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Jose A Bracho | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 12L | $2.70 |
| 2/4 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Ferrin Peterson | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Ferrin Peterson | 54kg | - | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4L | $10.00 |