Keeneland Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance
MERLIN MONROAN (6) Picked up nicely to win last time at Kentucky Downs and having second career run. Should get going late. Facing formidable opponents. Expect to go close. BATTLEFIELD HERO (4) Made considerable ground when 2nd last start at Kentucky Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. Should muster plenty of early speed. Winning claims. CHASING THE SON (7) Unsatisfactory performance when 7th last time at Monmouth Park and racing in stronger company. Jaime A Torres and Rey Hernandez form a proven partnership. Could give some each way value. TOLSTOY (2) Didn't threaten when 8th last run at Kentucky Downs but stepping down to a lower level. Should muster plenty of early toe. Irad Ortiz Jr is a suitable booking. This field suits.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and struggled with the pace when 8th last run at Kentucky Downs but challenged by weaker competitors. Has plenty of early speed. Irad Ortiz Jr is a plus. Can feature today.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/09/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-3-8 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/08/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | YL | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Was strong late when 2nd beaten by 4L last start at Kentucky Downs but matched against a stronger field. Displays good tactical speed. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lost ground in the run home when 7th last start at Churchill Downs but goes down in grade. Should jump out and bowl along. Very tidy performer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-7-7 | 3 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last time at Kentucky Downs and fitter for debut run. Will be motoring home late. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Will go close here.
Last Starts 31 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $18.00 and was ordinary when 7th last time at Monmouth Park and facing stiffer opposition. Jaime A Torres and Rey Hernandez must be respected when they team up. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/08/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | SY | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |