Keeneland Race 6 - Race 6 - Starter Allowance
QUICK TO CHARM (2) Dashed home to win last start at Churchill Downs and will try to take advantage of the gate. Coming to a new trainer but up against tougher competition. Appears well in this. SHIPS INN (8) Finished 4th last start at Churchill Downs. Happy to forgive that run but competing in a higher grade. Displaying good ability since resuming from a spell. Will give a big sight. LADY VALOR (3) Tidy run when 3rd last run at Colonial Downs but stepping up to a higher level. Has a nice turn of foot. Has the ability to take this out. FREAKS GO (6) Was outmuscled when 2nd last start at Churchill Downs but testing ability against stronger contenders. Displays good tactical speed. Irad Ortiz Jr adds value. Can win.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and tailed off to finish 6th last run at Kentucky Downs but back in an easier grade. Drawn the rails. Should be included in your exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-10 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 3-6-7 | 10 |
| 18.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly to win last start at Churchill Downs and drawn nicely. First start for a new trainer but racing in stronger company. Very competitive this preparation. Competitive type.
Last Starts 28 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 7-9-6 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.25L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 16L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 17L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last run at Colonial Downs but facing a stronger group of contenders. Has a great burst of speed late. Strong contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.57 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FAST | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 67 weeks and ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L first up last preparation here. Yedsit Hazlewood is an advantage. Would need to step up.
Last Starts 469 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GOOD | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 2 3/4L last time at Churchill Downs but challenged by a tougher grade. Place and exotics candidate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1307m | FIRM | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 3L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.05L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 11/12 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-11 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 17L | $22.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 9L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-3 | 1 |
| 8.05L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of cheek when 2nd last start at Churchill Downs but taking on stronger opponents. Should muster plenty of early speed. Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Could feature prominently.
Last Starts 28 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.35L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Yolber Torres | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and crept into 5th last time at Ellis Park and competing at a lower grade. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Likely to settle back in the field. Better to look elsewhere.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $3.50 and ran 4th last start at Churchill Downs. Happy to forgive that run but rising in class. Looking sharp on the track this campaign. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 1-3-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-7-9 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |