Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Allowance
ABBI FEDE (2) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time when beaten 0.6 lengths into third over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead. Will give a great sight. BLAST FURNACE (9) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf, beaten 8 lengths. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SNARE (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf), finishing second and beaten half a length after being in the firing line on the turn. Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr gets the best out of this four-year-old gelding. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. FRONTIER JUSTICE (10) was beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth in a 1006m contest at Churchill Downs Turf last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Nineteenfourtyfive carrying 53.5kg at $4.14. The start before that 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 26 over 1609m, 12 len behind Western Warrior carrying 55kg at $4.10. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
Last Starts 46 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 | 24/05/2026 | 59 | CLM 3U | $68,436.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:18.99 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $4.14 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 56 | HCP 3 | $82,865.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:38.96 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 29 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Rapoport carrying 56kg at $2.67. The start before that came from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Churchill Downs Turf April 29 over 1710m defeating Bearister carrying 57kg at $1.88. Low draw and expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $114,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:41.42 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.67 |
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:42.58 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.88 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 2:32.31 | 10-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.75 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 57kg | 2:06.99 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.83 |
| 2/5 | 11/02/2026 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 57kg | 1:41.45 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.72 |
| 5/11 | 03/12/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 2:02.59 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.67 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 16 len behind Mary's Boy Bolt carrying 56kg at $8.10. Before that 3rd of 7 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1811m, 8 len behind Consolidated carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 48 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 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:37.31 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:53.99 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
| 10/12 | 03/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 10-12-10 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $39.76 |
| 6/10 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 56kg | 1:35.48 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 38 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/6 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $24.41 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at Churchill Downs Turf May 31 over 1609m defeating Timestream with 56.5kg at $3.14. The run before that 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 1 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Prepped carrying 56.5kg at $53.43. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | 1:36.10 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.14 |
| 7/12 | 01/05/2026 | 44 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:35.85 | 11-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $53.43 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 75 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 57kg | 1:46.69 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $11.03 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 321 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 11-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $74.20 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:40.80 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $34.88 |
| 11/12 | 18/01/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $129,032.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:41.96 | 9-11-11 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $10.85 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Mega Magic with 56kg at $9.63. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Saratoga Turf on July 16 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Innate with 54kg at $20.60. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $114,365.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:34.57 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.63 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:03.87 | 5-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $31.86 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:03.33 | 1-7-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:03.41 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $12.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:03.67 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.88 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 21 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Bob's Carrot with 56kg at $11.41. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on April 25 over 1308m, 1.0 len behind Exploration carrying 56kg at $19.04. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 49 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 | 21/05/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.41 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:15.71 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $19.04 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:11.01 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $15.61 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:18.34 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $6.33 |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:37.86 | 4-3-8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.99 |
| 7/8 | 27/11/2025 | 300 | CLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:11.12 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on May 27 over 1673m, 6 len behind Jes See Me with 54.5kg at $15.30. Last start won by a nose at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf June 11 over 1710m defeating Fracture carrying 54kg at $14.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:41.60 | 2-6-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $14.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | 219 | ALLOW 3U | $46,089.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $15.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/10/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,008.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:40.63 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:44.57 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran second last in a small field at Aqueduct on April 25 over 1609m, 10 len behind Pretty Boy Miah carrying 55kg at $8.60. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 7 len win at Ellis Park August 4 over 1408m defeating Avery Place with 54kg at $4.19. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | 154 | HCP 3 | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:36.96 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 3-7-6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 2 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 37.8L | $39.43 |
| 2/5 | 30/08/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:38.36 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:24.89 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.19 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 11 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Rose Ruler with 53.5kg at $21.97. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 17 over 1106m, 6 len behind Schwarzenegger carrying 53.5kg at $65.55. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 0:55.82 | 1-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $21.97 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:02.37 | 4-11-11 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $65.55 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:03.28 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $50.23 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 103 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:12.84 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.42 |
| 8/12 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $36.04 |
| 6/12 | 12/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:03.53 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $80.31 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up ran second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 1811m, 7 len behind Vermelho carrying 57kg at $73.60. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at Churchill Downs Turf May 28 over 1609m defeating Arabian Power with 56.5kg at $5.65. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:35.12 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.65 |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 557 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 5-4-11 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $73.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $57,803.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.80 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $58,824.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:07.73 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |