Churchill Downs Race 4

Allowance Optional Claiming

Stake: -

NON CONFORMING (2) Picked up nicely to win last start at the track and gets a favourable gate. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 2 wins from as many starts. Can take this out. FINAL STORY (7) Came in 2nd last start at Laurel Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should come to hand quickly. Irad Ortiz Jr adds value. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. BRAVE PILOT (5) Romped home to win last run here. Could give a show. BLACKOUT TIME (8) Back from a break. Weakened under pressure when 5th last time at Oaklawn Park but showing consistent performance in races. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Place wouldn't shock.

Distance: 1709m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 03, ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, AOC, TB

Marauder (1) 0X2X71X
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen()
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: Gun Runner

Dam: Dream Pauline

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

4: 1-1-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m

Comments

Fresh today after a break. Ran home strongly to win last start at Fair Grounds and can save some energy from the gate. Expecting to settle positively. Can show up in this at odds.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	21/3/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	MDN Special	5	Luis Saez	54.5kg	FT		-	0.5L	2-2-1	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Marauder 2. Tiernanogue 3. Double Entendre
7th of 11	14/2/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	MDN Special	3	Luis Saez	54.5kg	FT		-	19.1L	4-4-2	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Awesome Gun 2. Kelz 3. Double Entendre
2nd of 11	20/11/25	Churchill Downs	1609m	MDN Special	1	Florent Geroux	54kg	MY		-	1.3L	2-2-2	$26	-	$0	-	1. Chip Honcho 2. Marauder 3. Fuzzbuster
11th of 11	11/8/25	Ellis Park	1408m	02	2	Keith J Asmussen	54kg	FAST		-	14.95L	4-6	$18	-	$0	-	1. Vost 2. La Norme De Jour 3. Hyperlink

Non Conforming (2) 32011
Trainer: Brian A. Lynch()
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 40% / 80%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Unified

Dam: Flout

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Career

5: 2-1-1

Track

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

5: 2-1-1

Firm

3: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 2-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Finished with purpose when winning last start around here and good career start. Flawless this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts and has a positive gate. Should be in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	23/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Starter Allo	4	Luis Saez	54.5kg	FT		-	0.5L	3-3-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Non Conforming 2. C Mcgriff 3. Kid Twist
1st of 12	19/4/26	Keeneland	1408m	MDN Special	2	Luis Saez	54.5kg	FT		-	1.3L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Non Conforming 2. Quarry 3. Asheville
10th of 10	7/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1408m	MDN Special	1	Mario Gutierrez	55.5kg	FT		-	59.3L	3-8	$26	-	$0	-	1. High Camp 2. Growth Equity 3. Unsearchable
2nd of 10	19/11/25	Churchill Downs	1207m	MDN Special	8	Mario Gutierrez	54kg	MY		-	2.5L	2-2	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Brilliant Bomb 2. Non Conforming 3. Patriot Moon
3rd of 11	11/10/25	Keeneland	1308m	02	2	Nik Juarez	54kg	FAST		-	9.75L	1-3	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Sleepingonfreedom 2. Patriot Moon 3. Non Conforming

Zeus's Echo (3) 21982X5427
Trainer: Christopher Davis()
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: By My Standards

Dam: Reveille's Echo

Dam's Sire: War Front

Stats

Career

10: 1-3-0

Track

4: 0-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

8: 1-2-0

Good

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

2: 0-1-0

Firm

8: 1-2-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

Started $7.50 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last run here and facing a stronger grade. Likely to be well placed early. Prefer in a much weaker race.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	5/6/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	9	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	FM		-	6.4L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Fancy Sailor 2. Zakinthos 3. Six O Clock
2nd of 10	8/5/26	Churchill Downs	1710m	Allowance Op	9	Florent Geroux	53.5kg	FM		-	3.8L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. West End Kid 2. Zeus's Echo 3. Time For America
4th of 12	10/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 91	2	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	FM		-	2.3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Touch Of Fire 2. Mendels Mate 3. Chambersville
5th of 7	5/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Allowance Op	2	Luis Saez	52.5kg	FT		-	13.3L	1-4	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Stradale 2. Swung 3. Canned Heat
2nd of 5	1/11/25	Churchill Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	1	Sophie Doyle	55.5kg	FT		-	1.5L	2-3	$14	-	$0	-	1. Oscar's Hope 2. Zeus's Echo 3. Way Beyond
8th of 8	5/10/25	Keeneland	1106m	Stakes 98	7	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	FM		-	6.6L	3-2	$19	-	$0	-	1. Schwarzenegger 2. Obliteration 3. Rogue Legend

Steel (4) 1988
Trainer: William I. Mott()
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 25%

3 yo Grey Colt

Sire: Tapit

Dam: Snuggs And Kisses

Dam's Sire: Soto

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 1-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 2213m

Comments

At $16.00 moderate showing when 8th last time here and down in trip. Does take a while to get into stride. Challenged by a tougher grade. Overlook from a betting angle.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 11	24/5/26	Churchill Downs	2213m	Allowance 10	6	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	GD		-	26.3L	10-10-10-11	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Write Off Jerry 2. Fort Thomas 3. My Boy Tony
8th of 11	2/5/26	Churchill Downs	1710m	Allowance Op	3	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	FT		-	5.1L	8-8-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Out of the Woods 2. Sovereign Law 3. Our Moneyman
9th of 12	4/4/26	Aqueduct	1811m	03	4	Sahin Civaci	56kg	FAST		-	8.3L	12-12-12	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Albus 2. Right To Party 3. Ocelli
1st of 9	28/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	03	3	Junior Alvarado	55.5kg	FAST		-	0.05L	9-9-8	$16	-	$0	-	1. Steel 2. Royal Crescent 3. Moonstrocity

Brave Pilot (5) 41
Trainer: Michael W. Mccarthy()
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

3 yo BBR Colt

Sire: Constitution

Dam: Princess Karen

Dam's Sire: Stay Thirsty

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

2: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1811m

Comments

Picked up late to win last run around here. Right in the mix.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	30/5/26	Churchill Downs	1811m	MDN Special	5	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	FT		-	2.3L	2-2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brave Pilot 2. Direct Strike 3. Oso De Oro
4th of 12	2/5/26	Churchill Downs	1408m	MDN Special	12	Juan J Hernandez	53.5kg	FT		-	9.5L	8-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Prize Pick 2. Find No Fault 3. Big Jake

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 8

30/5/26

Churchill Downs

1811m

MDN Special

John R Velazquez

53.5kg

2.3L

2-2-1

$0.00

1. Brave Pilot

2. Direct Strike

3. Oso De Oro

4th of 12

2/5/26

Churchill Downs

1408m

MDN Special

Juan J Hernandez

53.5kg

9.5L

8-5

$0.00

1. Prize Pick

2. Find No Fault

3. Big Jake

Fourth Dimension (6) 704216
Trainer: William I. Mott()
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 33%

3 yo BBR Colt

Sire: Not This Time

Dam: Aureum

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Career

6: 1-1-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-1-0

Firm

5: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1811m

Comments

At $5.00 lost ground in the run home when 6th last run at this venue and stepping up to a higher level. Betting is the best guide.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	14/5/26	Churchill Downs	1811m	Allowance 95	7	Irad Ortiz Jr	54.5kg	FT		-	8.6L	3-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Master Controller 2. Render Judgment 3. Fear Of Union
1st of 7	9/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	MDN Special	2	Junior Alvarado	54.5kg	FT		-	4.3L	7-7-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Fourth Dimension 2. Stakeholder 3. Maginnesontap
2nd of 7	7/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1710m	MDN Special	3	Junior Alvarado	55.5kg	FT		-	2.8L	6-5-5	$11	-	$0	-	1. Easterly 2. Fourth Dimension 3. Mr. Miracle
4th of 5	27/12/25	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN Special	3	Junior Alvarado	54.5kg	FT		-	6.3L	4-4-5	$26	-	$0	-	1. Class President 2. Easterly 3. Boss Dylan
10th of 11	24/10/25	Aqueduct	1710m	MDN Special	4	Jose Lezcano	54kg	FM		-	10.8L	9-9-9	$17	-	$0	-	1. Tacticality 2. Quiet Power 3. Copa De Plata
7th of 10	13/9/25	Aqueduct	1207m	02	9	Eric Cancel	54kg	FAST		-	10L	8-9	$17	-	$0	-	1. Expressway 2. No Pressure 3. Let's Be Frank

Final Story (7) 212
Trainer: Brad H. Cox()
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 100%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Candy Ride

Dam: Book Review

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Career

3: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

3: 1-2-0

Firm

3: 1-2-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1710m

Comments

Nice run when 2nd last start at Laurel Park and putting a tidy record together so far. Should muster plenty of early speed. Matched against tougher rivals. Solid chance.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	16/5/26	Laurel Park	1710m	Stakes 100	4	Irad Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	FT		-	0.5L	2-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Big Cuddle 2. Final Story 3. Minorinconvenience
1st of 9	19/4/26	Keeneland	1408m	MDN Special	5	Irad Ortiz Jr	54.5kg	FT		-	6L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Final Story 2. Radar Lock 3. Our Forefathers
2nd of 7	14/3/26	Gulfstream Park	1408m	MDN Special	4	Edgard J Zayas	55.5kg	FT		-	0.5L	4-4	$4.33	-	$0	-	1. Unsearchable 2. Final Story 3. Amberjack

Blackout Time (8) 212X45X
Trainer: Kenneth G. Mcpeek()
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

3 yo BBR Colt

Sire: Not This Time

Dam: Beauty Parlor

Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Career

5: 1-2-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

5: 1-2-0

Firm

4: 0-2-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m - 1811m

Comments

First up after a break. Started at $7.00 and was well beaten when 5th last time at Oaklawn Park but solid career start. Shows good early pace. Could feature here.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	28/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1811m	Stakes 103	3	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55kg	FT		-	11L	3-3-3	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Renegade 2. Silent Tactic 3. Taptastic
4th of 9	1/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Stakes 103	3	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54kg	FT		-	8.1L	3-3-3	$2.90	-	$0	-	1. Class President 2. Silent Tactic 3. Litmus Test
2nd of 6	4/10/25	Keeneland	1710m	Stakes 94	1	Cristian A Torres	55.5kg	FT		-	2.8L	3-3-3	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Ted Noffey 2. Blackout Time 3. Litmus Test
1st of 12	2/8/25	Ellis Park	1609m	02	6	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54kg	FAST		-	9.75L	1-2-1	$1.50	-	$0	-	1. Blackout Time 2. I Did I Did 3. Password
2nd of 11	29/6/25	Churchill Downs	1207m	MDN Special	7	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	54kg	FT		-	3L	4-3	$11	-	$0	-	1. Dazzle D'oro 2. Blackout Time 3. Quality Spirits

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked