Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GOLDEN SUNSHINE (6) is a talented filly who was well held last time out in the tougher Regret Stakes won by Fionn over 1811m at Churchill Downs, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and five minor placings from nine starts. Should be hard to stop. GOLDENAGEACTRESS (9) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Turf), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Winning rider Edgar Morales stays aboard and she is a great chance to go back-to-back. ESPECIALLY (11) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Fairgrounds (Dirt), most recently beaten 6 lengths into third over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. YES IT TIZ (4) is back from a spell of 12 weeks. Won on debut at the only appearance last prep, taking out a 1509m contest at Gulfstream Park by 1.5 lengths. Solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Churchill Downs May 2 over 1710m, 21 len behind Shred The Gnar with 53.5kg at $10.37. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Gulfstream Park January 10 over 1710m, 7 len behind Lush Lips with 54.5kg at $7.10.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 02/05/2025 | 55 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $127,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Fast | Jose L. Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1700.40. | 2-6-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 21.75L | $10.37 |
3/9 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $96,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Firm | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1688.0. | 6-5-7-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 29 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $53,000.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Firm | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1595.30. | 7-5-5-7-4 | 1 |
| 0.25L | $7.10 |
5/8 | 10/01/2025 | 91 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $96,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Firm | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1671.0. | 2-3-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.25L | $7.10 |
5/9 | 11/10/2024 | 33 | Allowance | $110,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Firm | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1619.10. | 9-9-9-9-6 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $14.87 |
9/12 | 08/09/2024 | 64 | Stakes | $1,000,000.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | Firm | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1589.20. | 2-9-8-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.25L | $21.42 |
1/12 | 06/07/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $71,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Firm | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1603.20. | 7-8-8-4-1 | 12 |
| 1.75L | $5.20 |
6/10 | 14/06/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $120,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1005m | Fast | Jose L. Ortiz | 54kg | 968.40. | 6-7-7-7 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $3.46 |
3/11 | 26/04/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Firm | Jose L. Ortiz | 54kg | 1055.50. | 1-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.34 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park on January 26 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Admit carrying 55.5kg at $4.99. When resuming last campaign 4th of 12 at Kentucky on September 1 over 1408m, 7 len behind Correto with 54kg at $5.94.
Last Starts 161 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 | 26/01/2025 | 102 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $82,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1666.20. | 2-6-7-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.99 |
1/12 | 16/10/2024 | 45 | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | Good | Evin A. Roman | 55kg | 1596.30. | 8-6-7-5-3 | 10 |
| 1L | $4.30 |
4/12 | 01/09/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $170,000.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | Firm | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1387.20. | 8-10-9-4 | 3 |
| 7.25L | $5.94 |

Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Purloin with 51.5kg at $5.55. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind My Bossy Lady carrying 53.5kg at $2.51.
Last Starts 17 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 | 19/06/2025 | 33 | Claiming | $76,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1730.30. | 7-7-7-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.55 |
2/5 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | Claiming | $36,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1726.50. | 4-3-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.51 |
6/12 | 12/04/2025 | 107 | Starter Allowance | $63,000.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | 1476.30. | 12-11-12-8 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $51.93 |
6/12 | 26/12/2024 | 36 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $82,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A. Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1658.0. | 8-12-12-11-8 | 12 |
| 8.25L | $52.52 |
1/9 | 20/11/2024 | 32 | Maiden Claiming | $42,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1508m | Fast | Walter A. Rodriguez | 54kg | 1527.50. | 3-6-5-1 | 1 |
| 5.75L | $11.00 |
12/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Firm | Walter A. Rodriguez | 54kg | 1620.40. | 12-12-12-12-12 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $90.44 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park April 13 over 1509m defeating Wonderland with 53.5kg at $7.
Last Starts 84 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 | 13/04/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $55,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1508m | Firm | Edgard J. Zayas | 53.5kg | 1489.10. | 6-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Aqueduct in the G2 Demoiselle Stakes December 7 over 1811m, 9 len behind Muhimma carrying 53.5kg at $41.50. On debut second in a small field at Delaware Park August 3 over 1207m, 6 len behind Amalfi Drive carrying 53.5kg at $3.60.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 07/12/2024 | 35 | Stakes | $250,000.00 | Aqueduct | 1810m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1830.40. | 9-7-7-8-5 | 7 |
| 9L | $41.50 |
5/9 | 02/11/2024 | 42 | Stakes | $150,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 54.5kg | 1615.0. | 4-5-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.25L | $59.75 |
1/10 | 21/09/2024 | 33 | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Parx Racing | 1408m | Fast | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 55.5kg | 1431.40. | 5-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 19/08/2024 | 16 | Maiden Special Weight | $50,000.00 | Parx Racing | 1408m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 54kg | 1464.30. | 3-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $4.30 |
2/4 | 03/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $40,000.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Muddy | Abner Adorno | 53.5kg | 1235.50. | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.75L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Regret Stakes on May 31 over 1811m, 6 len behind Fionn carrying 53.5kg at $17.13. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 19 over 1911m, nose behind Fixin To Bee with 53.5kg at $2.96.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | Stakes | $275,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1810m | Firm | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1788.10. | 8-7-6-8-7 | 10 |
| 6.85L | $17.13 |
2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | Allowance | $120,000.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Firm | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1942.40. | 2-2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.96 |
7/11 | 22/03/2025 | 37 | Stakes | $300,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1709m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1744.10. | 10-8-8-10-9 | 8 |
| 4.85L | $4.18 |
1/11 | 13/02/2025 | 57 | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1652.50. | 9-5-5-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.25L | $2.27 |
3/8 | 18/12/2024 | 14 | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1709m | Fast | Julio E. Felix | 54kg | 1773.0. | 1-6-6-7-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.21 |
2/10 | 04/12/2024 | 59 | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1640.20. | 10-10-10-8-3 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $2.02 |
4/11 | 06/10/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Firm | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1607.0. | 10-10-10-8-7 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $2.46 |
2/12 | 31/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $170,000.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | Firm | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1593.20. | 10-10-8-8-3 | 14 |
| 2.25L | $5.74 |
3/9 | 30/07/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1508m | Good | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1530.10. | 8-9-9-7 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Churchill Downs May 2 over 1308m, 14 len behind Beauty Reigns carrying 53.5kg at $20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Turfway Park February 13 over 1207m defeating Cachinnation carrying 55.5kg at $2.76.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 02/05/2025 | 34 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $127,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1307m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1255.20. | 11-10-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.75L | $20.00 |
5/7 | 29/03/2025 | 44 | Stakes | $125,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | 1169.30. | 7-5-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.85L | $4.90 |
1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 187 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $82,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | 1192.0. | 6-5-3-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.76 |
1/10 | 10/08/2024 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $44,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1005m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 982.10. | 8-8-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.83 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Pimlico on May 17 over 1609m, 12 len behind The Amazing Mizzen with 53kg at $2.30. Before that 6th of 12 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1710m, 6 len behind Ramsey Pond with 53.5kg at $8.47.
Last Starts 50 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 | 17/05/2025 | 36 | Allowance | $54,000.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 53kg | 1723.40. | 10-9-8-6-6 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $2.30 |
6/12 | 11/04/2025 | 47 | Allowance | $120,000.00 | Keeneland | 1709m | Good | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1739.20. | 4-5-5-7-8 | 6 |
| 6.75L | $8.47 |
1/10 | 23/02/2025 | 35 | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1508m | Firm | Rajiv Maragh | 54kg | 1469.10. | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.25L | $15.20 |
5/9 | 19/01/2025 | 72 | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1761.0. | 1-3-5-3-5 | 4 |
| 1.05L | $3.90 |
8/11 | 08/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $120,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1640.40. | 6-5-11-10-7 | 9 |
| 12.85L | $5.49 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs May 25 over 1710m defeating Good Game with 53.5kg at $14.39. The start before that 4th of 12 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Atarah with 54.5kg at $63.85.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 25/05/2025 | 38 | Maiden Special Weight | $120,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Firm | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1708.0. | 2-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $14.39 |
4/12 | 17/04/2025 | 26 | Maiden Special Weight | $110,000.00 | Keeneland | 1709m | Firm | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1735.20. | 6-2-4-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.25L | $63.85 |
4/11 | 22/03/2025 | 23 | Maiden Special Weight | $60,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | Firm | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1635.50. | 2-5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.25L | $81.10 |
6/12 | 27/02/2025 | 26 | Maiden Special Weight | $52,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1709m | Good | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1784.10. | 7-11-12-11-8 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $74.80 |
12/12 | 01/02/2025 | 28 | Maiden Special Weight | $58,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1709m | Firm | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1783.0. | 8-6-6-5-12 | 4 |
| 99.99L | $52.60 |
8/11 | 04/01/2025 | 35 | Maiden Special Weight | $58,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1709m | Firm | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1826.30. | 8-4-4-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
5/11 | 30/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $58,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1709m | Firm | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1765.40. | 11-11-11-9-5 | 12 |
| 8.25L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Chris Landeros
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Churchill Downs June 4 over 1609m defeating Reign Champagne carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Super Costly carrying 55.5kg at $3.40.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 04/06/2025 | 34 | Maiden Claiming | $57,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cristian A. Torres | 53.5kg | 1605.10. | 4-2-2-1-1 | 10 |
| 6L | $2.30 |
2/9 | 01/05/2025 | 32 | Maiden Claiming | $60,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A. Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1668.10. | 1-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.25L | $3.40 |
6/12 | 30/03/2025 | 50 | Maiden Special Weight | $110,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1176.20. | 2-5-4-4 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $19.20 |
7/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $110,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amin Castillo | 53.5kg | 1175.0. | 1-1-1-5 | 4 |
| 18.05L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1710m, 6 len behind Clicquot with 53.5kg at $14.94. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Keeneland on April 6 over 1710m, 5 len behind Paris Lily carrying 54.5kg at $6.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 31/05/2025 | 55 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $127,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1717.40. | 8-7-6-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.75L | $14.94 |
3/9 | 06/04/2025 | 45 | Allowance Optional Claiming | $120,000.00 | Keeneland | 1709m | Sloppy | Jose L. Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1759.0. | 8-4-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.25L | $6.70 |
1/9 | 20/02/2025 | 54 | Maiden Special Weight | $52,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1709m | Fast | Jose L. Ortiz | 53kg | 1770.10. | 3-3-3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $5.30 |
5/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $58,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | Sloppy | Jose L. Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1213.10. | 10-10-10-9 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $5.20 |