Ellis Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
EMBRY SHOW (8) was well fancied last start at the second run back from a break and was in the placings again, finishing third over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Among the leading chances. LIFES REWARD (1) finished second, beaten 0.8 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) after he was prominent at the corner. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. PURSUIT OF FREEDOM (4) is fresh from a spell of 18 months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1207m. In a different yard now. Can make his presence felt. PUTEKETEKE (2) finished 13 lengths from the winner in eighth at his most recent outing over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt) after he was well back on straightening. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after a year raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 17 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Ecosystem carrying 56kg at $2.27. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 1 2025 over 1408m, 13 len behind Kalahari Dreams with 53.5kg at $2.01. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | 351 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:24.03 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.27 |
| 4/4 | 01/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:09.31 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:21.69 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $2.01 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:10.74 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.48 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Last run 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 25 over 1207m, 6 len behind Join carrying 51.5kg at $1.83. At only start last preparation ran second last of 7 at Saratoga Turf on July 16 over 1106m, 8 len behind Innate carrying 54kg at $6.40. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/05/2026 | 313 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Vimael Torres | 51.5kg | 1:10.69 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.83 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2025 | 82 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | 1:02.02 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.74 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.44 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on December 27 2024 over 1207m, 6 len behind March Of Time carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 555 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Maximus Mischief out of Magic Appointment. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 10 at this track on August 8 over 1207m, 9 len behind Infiltrate carrying 54.5kg at $3.57. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 331 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $3.57 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Turfway Park January 3 over 1609m, 10 len behind Kilo Tango carrying 54.5kg at $10.81. On debut third of 11 at Keeneland October 4 over 1207m, 6 len behind Heartily with 54kg at $11.53. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 6-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $10.81 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.27 | 5-11-9 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $17.79 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $11.53 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Deep Flame with 53.5kg at $5.27. Last start 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Penalty Box with 53.5kg at $3.32. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:21.78 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.32 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 11-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $5.27 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Munnings out of Touch The Star. Has the right credentials to run a forward race.