Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
GUARDIAN (1) started at $3.78 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1207m after being in contention on the turn. Won't find this as tough so he is sure to be prominent. SHIP SHIP HOORAY (5) made a nice return two starts back then settled well back and found a few when fifth over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) a month ago. Fitter and deserves another chance. MITTY'S GRIDDY (4) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fourth over 1308m at Churchill Downs two-and-a-half weeks ago. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. GALLO DE FUEGO (3) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when second, beaten one length, at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1207m. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Must be respected.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start struggled in the run home; 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Send Cash carrying 56kg at $3.78. Before that scored a big 10 len win at Churchill Downs May 17 over 1408m defeating War Munny with 56kg at $1.30. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 25 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 | 10/06/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:09.52 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.78 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:22.91 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.83 |
| 4/11 | 08/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:25.19 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.41 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Julio Felix | 56.5kg | 1:17.79 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $11.15 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Julio Felix | 56kg | 1:18.34 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.43 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 8 over 1408m, 5 len behind Mister Banderas carrying 56kg at $4.25. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Shadow Coast with 56kg at $5.31. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:10.54 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.31 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:22.39 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.25 |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $35,534.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:22.41 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 15/02/2026 | 79 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | L Panici | 56kg | 1:24.72 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 7/11 | 28/11/2025 | 140 | CLM 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:23.90 | 2-5-7 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $5.24 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:16.97 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.55 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Last start got back early 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind League Of Legends carrying 56kg at $2.76. The start before that 6th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Master Mule with 56kg at $7.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/06/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:17.56 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.76 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:09.90 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.22 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 7/7 | 20/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $5.10 |
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:10.19 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:22.79 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.98 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 1 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Secret Chat carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 4 over 1207m, 3 len behind Dawn At Normandy with 55.5kg at $6.20. Should be ready to show his best. Top chance.
Last Starts 31 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 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 261 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.37 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.04 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $6.08 |
| 5/12 | 18/05/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:08.37 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $15.41 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1308m, 2 len behind League Of Legends carrying 56kg at $3.43. The run before that 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1609m, 7 len behind Drum Roll Please carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 61 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:17.56 | 6-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.43 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.51 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:11.68 | 7-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:10.49 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | 61 | CLM 3U | $43,509.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:03.28 | 9-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $46,708.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:11.35 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |