Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
CUT TO THE CHASE (4) First up and made every post a winner to win by a margin of 4 3/4L first up last preparation at the track. Will appreciate the drop in class. Has the ability to take this out. CHATTER (5) Did well when 2nd last time at Gulfstream Park but competing at a higher class. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione and trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr are an imposing duo. One of the major players. SHE'S A GEMMA (6) Gave nothing else a chance when winning by just short of 10L last time at Oaklawn Park. Should go close. GINGER ZIP (1) Finished 4th last time at Oaklawn Park but has drawn to do little work. Challenged by a tougher grade. Honest enough to be an each way player.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $10.00 and ran 4th last time at Oaklawn Park but will appreciate a good stall. Competing in a more challenging grade. Respected competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 10.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | - | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50kg | - | 4-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started at $9.50 and was well beaten when 10th last run at Churchill Downs but has a good draw. Dropping in distance. Do not dismiss entirely.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/11/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-9 | 2 |
| 8L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-10 | 10 |
| 59.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 2.05L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-6-8 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/13 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | WET FAST | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6L | $3.80 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and led throughout when winning by a margin of 4 3/4L first up last preparation at the track. Expecting to settle positively. Stepping down to a lower level. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time at Gulfstream Park but rising in class. Likely to be well placed early. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/10/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54kg | - | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Rave Danilo Grisales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $3.70 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comprehensive victory when winning by nearly 10L last time at Oaklawn Park. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 35 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | - | 5-4-4-6 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $4.75 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and ran home into 2nd first up last preparation at Churchill Downs. Will be trying to topple them late. Flavien Prat rates highly and taking on easier opposition. Looking to place betting and exotics.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 1L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/13 | 23/02/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | - | 8-8-7-9 | 8 |
| 14L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 50kg | - | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.35 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 01/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Zipped home into 3rd beaten by almost 5L last start at Fair Grounds but facing a stronger group of contenders. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Can't have on what it has been showing.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 11L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/04/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 15L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 3L | $5.50 |