Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
METATRON'S MUSE (5) held on well to finish second last start over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten half a length. Will enjoy a drop in class so he can play a big role. CRITICAL THREAT (6) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) with a win over 1609m at this track (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. RELEASE MCCRAKEN (8) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by one length when resuming last time out over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SANT' ANTIMO (1) went forward and gave a great sight when second over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time out. Do not underestimate.

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Release McCraken with 53.5kg at $11.47. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 5 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Hey Boss with 53.5kg at $34.71. Not far away of late.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:43.18 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.47 |
2/8 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:50.85 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $34.71 |
6/8 | 16/05/2025 | 48 | CLM 4U | $70,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:46.76 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $4.29 |
1/12 | 29/03/2025 | 17 | CLM 4U | $39,144.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:45.77 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.66 |
3/8 | 12/03/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:46.99 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.55 |
4/10 | 26/02/2025 | 25 | CLM 4U | $28,180.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:41.51 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.74 |

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 2414m, 49 len behind Emergence carrying 56kg at $13.68. The run before that 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 26 over 1811m, 11 len behind Raguel with 56kg at $10.90.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 13/06/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 2:31.72 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 49.9L | $13.68 |
5/8 | 26/05/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:49.90 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $10.90 |
2/13 | 03/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $195,312.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2816m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 3:01.44 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
9/10 | 13/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:38.61 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $11.10 |
6/9 | 08/03/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $64,205.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Heavy | Joseph M Romero | 51.5kg | 1:44.64 | 7-3-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $9.20 |
4/5 | 17/02/2025 | 29 | CLM 4U | $67,633.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:38.28 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1710m, 9 len behind Shot Of Courage with 53.5kg at $62.36. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 5 over 1811m, 3 len behind Hey Boss with 53.5kg at $21.91.
Last Starts 44 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 | 25/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:44.04 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $62.36 |
3/8 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:50.85 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.91 |
3/8 | 16/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $70,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:46.76 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $15.58 |
6/8 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $79,872.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:53.44 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $42.87 |
8/12 | 22/03/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $129,952.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 56.5kg | 1:37.33 | 10-10-8 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $70.70 |
5/12 | 29/01/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $132,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 55kg | 1:39.68 | 11-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $37.59 |

Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Churchill Downs June 6 over 1710m, 8 len behind Tiger Moon carrying 53.5kg at $11.79. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Oaklawn Park May 3 over 1710m, 3 len behind Dynamis carrying 56kg at $6.90.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $99,533.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $11.79 |
4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:43.01 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $7.86 |
4/12 | 03/05/2025 | 78 | CLM 4U | $85,938.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:44.29 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.90 |
4/9 | 14/02/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $96,618.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:44.22 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $9.40 |
1/9 | 05/01/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $104,839.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1911m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:58.92 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
10/12 | 16/11/2024 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $266,362.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.09 | 6-11-10 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $66.49 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Shot Of Courage carrying 54.5kg at $8.64. The run before that won by a nose at Churchill Downs June 5 over 1609m defeating Proven Hope with 54.5kg at $3.03.
Last Starts 44 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 | 25/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.04 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.64 |
1/8 | 05/06/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.07 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.03 |
2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.01 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.67 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 84 | CLM 4U | $71,885.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.57 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.27 |
5/10 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $26,613.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:41.25 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $4.33 |
6/11 | 01/01/2025 | 33 | CLM 4U | $26,613.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:38.84 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $4.65 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track July 13 over 1609m defeating Iceatude with 56kg at $8.59. The start before that second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 15 over 1207m, 11 len behind Bright Leaf with 53.5kg at $12.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $47,783.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:36.02 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.59 |
6/7 | 15/06/2025 | 36 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:09.36 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $12.50 |
9/10 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $70,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.61 | 4-8-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $7.01 |
9/9 | 12/04/2025 | 72 | CLM 4U | $116,613.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:17.38 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 30/01/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $80,645.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:23.44 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $5.30 |
5/8 | 05/01/2025 | 50 | HCP 4U | $80,645.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:24.28 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on July 13 over 1609m, 8 len behind Critical Threat with 56kg at $4.84. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on June 14 over 1609m, neck behind Some R Blessed carrying 56.5kg at $3.60.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $47,783.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | J McKee | 56kg | 1:36.02 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.84 |
3/5 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $20,218.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | J McKee | 56.5kg | 1:38.88 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
1/6 | 28/05/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | J McKee | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
7/8 | 17/05/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $98,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | 1:42.43 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $39.47 |
8/11 | 16/04/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $79,872.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 57kg | 1:25.47 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $19.92 |
1/11 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $44,057.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56.5kg | 1:39.23 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $18.11 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 1.0 len at Churchill Downs June 19 over 1710m defeating Sant' Antimo with 53.5kg at $2.31. Previously second-up in a small field at Remington Park on September 28 over 1609m, 4 len behind Silver Prospector with 54.5kg at $3.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 19/06/2025 | 133 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.18 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.31 |
1/7 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | CLM 4U | $48,309.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:45.06 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
4/7 | 19/01/2025 | 57 | CLM 4U | $38,710.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:11.17 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
6/7 | 23/11/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $60,883.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 54.5kg | 1:39.19 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
4/5 | 28/09/2024 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $58,824.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.45 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
3/6 | 04/09/2024 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $58,824.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:36.84 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 22 over 1811m, 14 len behind Papa Yo with 53.5kg at $7.53. Before that 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Tiger Moon with 53.5kg at $19.42.
Last Starts 47 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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6/7 | 22/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:49.36 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $7.53 |
5/10 | 06/06/2025 | 26 | CLM 4U | $99,533.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 8-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $19.42 |
8/8 | 11/05/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $93,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:43.19 | 2-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $15.71 |
7/8 | 29/03/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $71,315.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:51.77 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.40 |
2/8 | 14/02/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 4U | $64,412.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1911m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:59.28 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 20/11/2024 | 27 | CLM 3U | $73,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.32 |