Ellis Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
PELICAN BAY (5) Placed 2nd last time at Churchill Downs but back to a shorter trip. Racing for a new trainer. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. BY THE MARK (2) 3yo runner on debut by Yaupon for Steven M Asmussen and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Watch the market. BIENVILLE (6) First up and did well to run into 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L first up last preparation at Oaklawn Park. Displays very good finishing speed. Could win with the right run. STOMP (7) First up after a break of 45 weeks. Tailed off to finish 8th last run at this track. Looking past the last run. This field suits.
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.00 and folded up in the straight when 11th last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis but drawn the rails. Will be down in distance. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Declan Cannon | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-8 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Yaupon 3yo having first race appearance for Steven M Asmussen and gets a favourable gate. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Started $18.00 and felt the pinch late when 4th last run at Churchill Downs but back to a shorter distance. Cannot make a case for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1-2 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Andres Calleja | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $14.00 weakened to finish 8th last start at Churchill Downs and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Very unlikely to shake these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Churchill Downs but dropping back to a shorter trip. First start for a new trainer. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and came on strongly when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L first up last preparation at Oaklawn Park. Possesses good closing speed. Solid chance.
Last Starts 76 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 6-8-6-7 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Eduardo Gallardo | 55kg | - | 8-10-9-9 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Eduardo Gallardo | 55kg | - | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 45 week break. Started $6.00 and looked outclassed when 8th last run at the track. Looking past the last run. Yedsit Hazlewood is a key engagement. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 319 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $16.00 and faded away late when 5th last time at Churchill Downs but coming back in distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 11 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 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $9.00 |