Ellis Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
LIGHTNING STRUCK (6) last appeared six weeks ago over 1207m at Churchill Downs when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Eddie Kenneally stable. Expecting a seamless transition. TOP GUN TOMMY (4) went forward last start over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Finds a suitable race and can get the chocolates. SOUND DOCTRINE (8) finished fourth two runs back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.1 lengths after being in contention on the corner over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. DAZZLEMESILVER (1) comes here following a win over 1308m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by half a length. Sure to be competitive.

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track July 6 over 1308m defeating Alejandro with 55.5kg at $5.27. Before that ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 12 over 1308m, 12 len behind Furious Anger with 56kg at $19.51.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 06/07/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $64,985.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:16.23 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.27 |
9/9 | 12/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 1-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $19.51 |
2/7 | 16/05/2025 | 56 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:17.15 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.81 |
7/9 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $106,181.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:11.02 | 2-5-7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $12.50 |
1/12 | 28/02/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $59,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:10.81 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
8/10 | 08/02/2025 | 35 | CLM 4U | $96,618.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | A Pusac | 55kg | 1:38.29 | 5-7-8 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1207m, 4 len behind Night Time carrying 56kg at $10.45. Before that won by 2.75 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis June 16 over 1207m defeating Golden Hornet carrying 54kg at $1.80. Definite winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 05/07/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $59,251.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:09.00 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.45 |
1/7 | 16/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $35,770.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:10.00 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
4/7 | 25/05/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 4U | $93,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:09.68 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
1/5 | 24/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $38,339.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:09.35 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
2/12 | 13/04/2025 | 30 | CLM 4U | $52,716.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Camacho Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.97 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.50 |
3/11 | 14/03/2025 | 54 | CLM 4U | $51,364.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 60 days. Resuming 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on April 29 over 1106m, 2 len behind Bushido with 55.5kg at $4.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 3 over 1006m, 6 len behind Bushido carrying 55.5kg at $13.90.
Last Starts 59 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 | 03/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 0:55.61 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $13.90 |
4/6 | 29/04/2025 | 88 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,508.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:03.71 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
8/8 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $135,484.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:12.02 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $30.78 |
9/12 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $135,484.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:17.66 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $59.38 |
9/10 | 20/12/2024 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $132,512.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:09.97 | 5-2-9 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $20.02 |
4/8 | 13/11/2024 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Big Effect carrying 53.5kg at $6.99. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 6 over 1207m, 7 len behind Turn Up The Trees carrying 53kg at $2.
Last Starts 41 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 | 21/06/2025 | 46 | CLM 4U | $110,420.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.31 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.99 |
2/7 | 06/05/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $43,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 53kg | 1:09.48 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 |
9/10 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $103,011.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.87 | 3-7-9 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
2/11 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $64,205.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Heavy | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53kg | 1:10.67 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
2/9 | 08/02/2025 | 80 | HCP 4U | $67,633.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53kg | 1:09.77 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 20/11/2024 | 45 | CLM 3U | $85,236.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Camacho Jr | 54.5kg | 1:17.09 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1308m, 5 len behind Dazzlemesilver with 55.5kg at $5.78. The start before that ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1207m, 17 len behind Busk with 54.5kg at $5.14.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 06/07/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $64,985.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:16.23 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.78 |
6/6 | 18/06/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:08.76 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $5.14 |
1/6 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | CLM 4U | $110,938.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:08.82 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.46 |
3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 30 | CLM 4U | $116,613.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:17.38 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.68 |
1/5 | 13/03/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $64,205.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marshall Mendez | 55.5kg | 1:09.56 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $48,366.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Marshall Mendez | 57kg | 1:05.04 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Big Effect carrying 53.5kg at $3.23. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Midnight Pranks carrying 53.5kg at $6.72.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $110,420.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.31 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.23 |
2/11 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.84 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.72 |
1/8 | 26/04/2025 | 24 | CLM 4U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:10.68 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $13.80 |
2/6 | 02/04/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $39,936.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1207m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 54.5kg | 1:11.05 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
9/11 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $64,205.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Heavy | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $11.80 |
3/9 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $67,633.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:09.77 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 17 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Too Much Action carrying 56kg at $10.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1308m, 19 len behind Goodasiwonswas with 55.5kg at $13.10.
Last Starts 29 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 | 03/07/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:14.98 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $13.10 |
3/6 | 17/05/2025 | 182 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,469.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:10.39 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.40 |
6/6 | 16/11/2024 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:09.38 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $11.10 |
2/7 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $58,824.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | L Quinonez | 54.5kg | 0:58.05 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
3/6 | 17/08/2024 | 328 | ALLOW 3U | $61,444.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | L Quinonez | 54.5kg | 0:57.90 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $16.10 |
3/8 | 24/09/2023 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $154,560.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:11.13 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis June 17 over 1207m defeating Master Mule carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1207m, 3 len behind Midnight Pranks carrying 53.5kg at $24.84.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 17/06/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $52,877.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:09.79 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.40 |
4/11 | 31/05/2025 | 24 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:09.84 | 4-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $24.84 |
5/5 | 07/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $53,125.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.46 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $6.80 |
5/8 | 16/04/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $54,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:04.97 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
9/9 | 24/02/2025 | 36 | CLM 4U | $109,501.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:09.56 | 2-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $12.70 |
5/8 | 19/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $108,065.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:10.93 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 5 len at Belterra Park July 4 over 1207m defeating Espionage with 53kg at $2.40. The run before that 4th in a small field at Belterra Park on June 13 over 1207m, 5 len behind Halloween with 53kg at $7.
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 |
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1/3 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $26,758.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:10.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
4/6 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $29,549.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:11.01 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
9/9 | 23/05/2025 | 239 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:08.29 | 6-9-9 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $44.98 |
2/8 | 26/09/2024 | 29 | CLM 3U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:09.68 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $10.73 |
1/5 | 28/08/2024 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $29,032.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | J McKee | 55.5kg | 1:04.69 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 27/07/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $28,120.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | J McKee | 56kg | 0:56.88 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.70 |