Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CARIBBEAN LIFE (6) Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Churchill Downs and back in an easier grade. Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Winning prospect. EXCELLENT (3) First up after a break. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last start at Colonial Downs and was on debut last time. Facing a rise in trip. Can get the job done. SHOWA (7) Ran home strongly to win last run at Kentucky Downs but competing at a higher class. Wesley A Ward stable are having a great run of late. Strong chance. MORMONEYTOSTART (5) Made up ground when 5th last time at Churchill Downs and racing over more ground. Competing at a higher level of competition. Worth a ticket.
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Nice run when 3rd last time at Monmouth Park and showing consistent performance in races. Likely to be well placed early. Can save some energy from the barrier. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 40 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | Stakes 71 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Bolted in when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last start at Churchill Downs and gets a favourable barrier. Possesses good finishing speed. Matched against tougher rivals. Can take this out.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 12-12-10 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First run back from a break. Ran on hard when winning last start at Colonial Downs and having second race start. Facing an increased distance. Facing formidable opponents. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 67 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started at $11.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 5th last time at Churchill Downs and going up in trip. Rising in class. Commands respect.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/09/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Orlando Mojica | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1006m | MY | Alvin Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 905m | MUDDY | Alvin Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-4 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rattled home nicely into 3rd last run at Churchill Downs and facing a weaker group of contenders. Irad Ortiz Jr is a bonus. Will be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Reeled them in when winning last run at Kentucky Downs but racing in stronger company. Wesley A Ward stable are on a hot streak. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 6-6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 6-5-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |