Ellis Park Race 9 - Ky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Sprint S. Stakes
IRISH MAXIMA (1) missed the placings last time out over 1408m in the G2 Bed O' Roses Invitational Stakes at Saratoga (Dirt). Prior to that had won three races on end. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Leading contender. PONDERING (2) is racing well. Scored at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf) two back then finished second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1106m in stakes class at this track (Turf) at the latest appearance four weeks ago. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Leading contender. BLING (8) finished tenth two runs back at Churchill Downs (Turf) then improved last time out to score by a nose as public elect after being in contention on the bend over 1106m at Churchill Downs (Turf). Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. WON HAPPY MAMA (9) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1207m at Listed level at Prairie Meadows (Dirt). Nice class drop this time. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Saratoga in the G2 Bed O' Roses Invitational Stakes on June 6 over 1408m, 14 len behind Ways And Means carrying 56kg at $7.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Aqueduct G3 Distaff Handicap April 5 over 1408m defeating St Benedicts Prep with 54.5kg at $1.80.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $466,563.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | F Pennington | 56kg | 1:21.11 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $7.80 |
1/5 | 05/04/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $279,553.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | F Pennington | 54.5kg | 1:22.92 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
1/5 | 15/02/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $322,061.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | F Pennington | 55.5kg | 1:25.38 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
1/7 | 31/12/2024 | 36 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $115,562.00 | Parx | 1408m | M | F Pennington | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $1.50 |
2/7 | 25/11/2024 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $304,414.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | F Pennington | 56kg | 1:10.34 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
1/8 | 19/10/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $108,382.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | F Pennington | 55.5kg | 1:23.52 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on July 6 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Mae Town carrying 53.5kg at $3.91. The race before that won by 5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis June 11 over 1006m defeating Classic Claire carrying 53.5kg at $2.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 06/07/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN F 3 | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:01.24 | 8-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.91 |
1/9 | 11/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $52,877.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Evin A Roman | 53.5kg | 0:56.11 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
4/12 | 15/05/2025 | 60 | ALLOW FM 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:02.10 | 7-2-4 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $4.98 |
4/5 | 16/03/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $85,072.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:09.67 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
8/8 | 17/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $85,346.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.63 | 8-8-LR | 8 |
| 99.0L | $5.30 |
8/8 | 20/01/2025 | 107 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:05.29 | 2-1-LR | 8 |
| 99.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 29 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Cart Girl Sam carrying 56kg at $4.65. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Hawthorne May 29 over 1006m defeating Cairo Dream with 55.5kg at $2.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 29/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:56.53 | 7-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.65 |
1/10 | 29/05/2025 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $51,562.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Y | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 0:56.55 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 21/05/2025 | 404 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $53,125.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | Fast | P Morales | 56kg | 1:03.99 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
7/8 | 12/04/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN F 3 | $384,025.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:05.70 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $4.95 |
1/11 | 23/02/2024 | 256 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $88,012.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:03.91 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
1/7 | 12/06/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $46,012.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | Fast | P Morales | 54.5kg | 0:51.63 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1106m, 2 len behind Bling carrying 55kg at $3.25. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Pimlico in LR on May 16 over 1006m, nose behind Bosserati with 55.5kg at $4.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 21/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $219,285.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:02.11 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
2/12 | 16/05/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $156,250.00 | Pimlico | 1006m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 0:59.44 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
8/9 | 13/04/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $559,105.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:02.72 | 1-6-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $27.84 |
3/8 | 04/03/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $160,514.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:05.31 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
1/9 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $161,290.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:05.45 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
3/6 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $154,083.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:04.26 | 1-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1106m, nose behind Bling carrying 55kg at $6.02. Before that 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Unbridled Sidney Stakes on May 2 over 1106m, 5 len behind Queen Maxima with 55kg at $29.45. Close to a win.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 21/06/2025 | 50 | ALLOW FM 3U | $219,285.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:02.11 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.02 |
5/9 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $625,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:01.29 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $29.45 |
5/12 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 4U | $223,642.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.62 | 11-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.99 |
6/11 | 15/03/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $198,098.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:10.29 | 7-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $11.15 |
8/12 | 30/11/2024 | 57 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,207.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:04.51 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
1/12 | 04/10/2024 | 21 | ALLOW F 3 | $187,861.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:03.26 | 9-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.05 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Mint Julep Stakes on June 1 over 1710m, 10 len behind Pin Up Betty carrying 53.5kg at $14.62. The race before that ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs in the G2 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes on May 3 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Simply In Front with 53.5kg at $10.83.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:40.55 | 2-6-10 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $14.62 |
8/8 | 03/05/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $1,171,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.46 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $10.83 |
1/5 | 06/04/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:45.82 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.15 |
1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 176 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $154,589.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:33.76 | 8-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $13.30 |
7/9 | 30/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $50,820.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | James Doyle | 60kg | 1:24.90 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 13/08/2024 | 87 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:23.29 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Churchill Downs June 5 over 1106m defeating High Fashion Kate carrying 55kg at $6.70. The start before that 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 1 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Paynt Ya Later with 55kg at $18.51.
Last Starts 57 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 | 05/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:01.43 | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |
4/12 | 01/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 0:55.88 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $18.51 |
4/9 | 10/04/2025 | 33 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:04.67 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $9.89 |
1/7 | 08/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $85,072.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 0:58.41 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 02/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 4U | $95,008.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:05.68 | 7-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $10.60 |
1/9 | 04/01/2025 | 23 | MDN FM 4U | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:06.34 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Churchill Downs June 21 over 1106m defeating Cloudwalker carrying 55kg at $1.58. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1106m, 3 len behind Run For The Hills carrying 55kg at $6.38.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 21/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $219,285.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:02.11 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.58 |
10/10 | 23/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:01.22 | 2-3-D1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.38 |
4/9 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $625,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:01.29 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.46 |
2/12 | 19/04/2025 | 126 | ALLOW FM 4U | $223,642.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:02.62 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $17.47 |
2/12 | 14/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $385,208.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:08.76 | 7-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $35.04 |
8/11 | 24/11/2024 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $225,266.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53kg | 1:01.65 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $58.96 |

Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Prairie Meadows LR July 4 over 1207m defeating Jersey Pearl with 56kg at $8.20. Before that won by 1.3 len at Prairie Meadows LR June 20 over 1207m defeating Hanks Girl carrying 55kg at $3.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:09.09 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
1/6 | 20/06/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $116,641.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:10.76 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
1/6 | 30/05/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $74,588.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:11.18 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
3/6 | 11/05/2025 | 49 | CLM FM 3U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:10.13 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.08 |
7/8 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $207,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Cindy Murphy | 53kg | 1:04.25 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $24.20 |
8/8 | 09/03/2025 | 261 | ALLOW FM 4U | $210,273.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Cindy Murphy | 53kg | 1:10.60 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $23.50 |