Ellis Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
ONLY PHIL (5) faced the starter for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing fifth at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1308m, beaten 7 lengths. Anticipating sharp improvement with the run under the belt. MELLIFLUOUS (3) worked home well to grab third at his latest appearance at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1408m. Good signs last time and worth consideration. RIPPED (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1106m at Churchill Downs, beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. SAINT SHANCE (7) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Debuted with a second, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1207m at Turfway Park at his only appearance to date. A bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 6 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Fond Farewell with 53.5kg at $20.08. The start before that 7th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1710m, 17 len behind Super Cruise carrying 55.5kg at $10.50.
Last Starts 56 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 | 06/06/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $20.08 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:45.16 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $10.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/03/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $174,326.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:44.75 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.80 |
| 9/10 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:43.48 | 4-9-9 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $11.90 |
| 2/11 | 25/01/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 52kg | 1:46.17 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $10.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/11/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:20.77 | 8-11-11 | 12 |
| 22.6L | $30.30 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Curlin out of Fighting Mad.
Jockey: Reynier Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1408m, 6 len behind Mobster carrying 56kg at $20.97. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 30 over 1509m, 2.5 len behind Geno's Myth with 56kg at $14.92. Well placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 56kg | 1:22.53 | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $20.97 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | SP | Reynier Arrieta | 56kg | 1:30.85 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $14.92 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $46,875.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 56kg | 1:11.96 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Good | Reynier Arrieta | 56kg | 1:04.89 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $10.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $95,087.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Reynier Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:46.67 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $19.70 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2025 | 54 | MDN CLM 3U | $64,205.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:11.20 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $7.20 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ship Ship Hooray with 54.5kg at $30.53.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $30.53 |
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1308m, 7 len behind Taylor's Version with 53.5kg at $6.90. Improver who looks ideally placed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:16.02 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $6.90 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-starter by Keen Ice out of Smart Shot.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Suited And Booted carrying 54.5kg at $8.98.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $65,293.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.98 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Spring Party.
Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Game Winner out of Seattle's Best.
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 10 at Keeneland on October 6 over 1408m, 25 len behind C K Wonder carrying 54kg at $26.77.
Last Starts 299 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:24.81 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $26.77 |