Keeneland Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
JUSTINQUESO (1) Assumed control from the start to win by 4L last run at Colonial Downs and strong performer at this trip in the past. Drawn the rails. Taking on stronger opponents. Will give a big sight. VELVET DEVIL (7) Fresh today after a break of 33 weeks. Couldn't stay in touch when 5th last time at Oaklawn Park. Giving another chance here. This field suits. STRONG STATE (6) Struggled when 5th last time at Saratoga but ideal distance as proven previously. Expected to be flashing home. Up against stronger opponents. Can win this. SPRING DANCER (2) Couldn't maintain the pace when 4th last run at Churchill Downs. Has the ability to turn things around and will try to take advantage of the draw. Could run a race.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much too speedy in front to win by 4L last run at Colonial Downs and have to respect the form at the distance. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | - | Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | GD | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Pablo Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 9 |
| 13L | $2.05 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 01/02/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 10L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and faded to finish 4th last run at Churchill Downs. Has the ability to turn things around and can find a nice position from the draw. Great chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SY | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.50 and folded up in the straight when 6th last start at Churchill Downs. May see an upturn in form. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55kg | - | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/12/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/4 | 25/10/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly to win last time at Churchill Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. Expecting to settle positively. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1509m | FT | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | - | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FT | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 1-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 24/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | GOOD | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.95L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.45L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/09/2024 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-10-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.00 and lacked competitiveness when 5th last time at Saratoga but proven runner at this distance. Will be trying to topple them late. Competing in a higher grade. Nice chance at a very tempting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | MY | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 55kg | - | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/14 | 14/09/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/08/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | MY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 9L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.15 |
| 2/11 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 33 week break. Odds of $7.50 and faded away to finish 5th last time at Oaklawn Park. Giving another chance here. Axel Concepcion is a bonus. Solid claims.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/08/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |