Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
CASA CIELO (3) resumes from a spell of nine weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer W A Ward. Finished tenth at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1710m at the opening run last time in work. Will prove tough to beat. ARTHUR'S COURT (2) last appeared six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1710m at Churchill Downs when he finished ninth. This is his first run for the Aaron Shorter stable. Definite winning chance in this line-up. PROTECTIVE (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when seventh over 1710m at Churchill Downs six-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. HIGGINSVILLE (10) was beaten 5.5 lengths into fifth in a 1710m contest at Churchill Downs four weeks ago. Edgar Morales gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 25 over 1710m, 9 len behind Just A Fair Shake with 56kg at $9.58. The run before that 5th of 7 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1710m, 13 len behind Morunning with 53.5kg at $8.12. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $9.58 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brooke Bays | 53.5kg | 1:45.54 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $8.12 |
| 9/12 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | J Mckee | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 6-8-9 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $30.49 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Brooke Bays | 53.5kg | 1:37.32 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $26.46 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 58 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:47.05 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.93 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:37.29 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.11 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 25 over 1710m, 10 len behind Just A Fair Shake carrying 56kg at $6.87. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Oaklawn Park April 23 over 1710m defeating Promissione carrying 56kg at $4.80. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/05/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:45.04 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.87 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:45.97 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.76 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:44.81 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $15.10 |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:36.12 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 8 over 1710m, 35 len behind West End Kid carrying 53.5kg at $40.62. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 3 2025 over 1509m, 2 len behind Jutland with 54.5kg at $3.40. Can get the job done.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:40.66 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $40.62 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:44.03 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $9.80 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 6/9 | 03/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:03.17 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:32.83 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $10.50 |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:42.51 | 7-4-12 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $20.46 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 11 over 1207m, 13 len behind Lil Muggs carrying 53.5kg at $5.80. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1207m, 9 len behind Michael's Cove carrying 53.5kg at $9.61. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/06/2026 | 91 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:09.34 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $5.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:11.01 | 5-5-9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.61 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 64 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:13.24 | 11-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.55 |
| 6/11 | 04/12/2025 | 104 | MDN 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:37.71 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $19.29 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 4-3-10 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $23.02 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Churchill Downs May 8 over 1408m, 7 len behind Mister Banderas with 56kg at $3.72. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len Fairgrounds January 10 over 1710m defeating Main Beach carrying 55kg at $5.60. Has the ability to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:22.39 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.72 |
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:42.02 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:44.81 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $116,031.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.18 |
| 1/10 | 28/09/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:23.98 | 8-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.32 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Send Cash carrying 53.5kg at $62.07. The start before that ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1207m, 15 len behind Mi Dinero carrying 53.5kg at $22.52. Faces a tough assignment.
Last Starts 30 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 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:09.52 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $62.07 |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:11.98 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $22.52 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3 | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:17.28 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $21.31 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 52 | CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:18.08 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $8.22 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 69 | CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:14.08 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.68 |
| 6/6 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Accredit carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Dairago with 56.5kg at $13.84. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 24 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 | 16/06/2026 | 81 | CLM 3U | $31,381.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.51 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:38.74 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.89 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:41.07 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $13.84 |
| 10/12 | 14/01/2026 | 216 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:47.16 | 6-11-10 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/11 | 12/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:35.81 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $18.12 |
| 10/11 | 01/05/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 4-10-10 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $47.14 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Oaklawn Park March 8 over 1710m, 7 len behind Fireball Birdie carrying 56kg at $16.40. On debut eighth of 10 at Keeneland April 10 2025 over 1408m, 8 len behind Forty Love carrying 53.5kg at $11.64. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 124 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 | 08/03/2026 | 54 | CLM 4U | $58,989.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:44.82 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $16.40 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $29,895.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 57kg | 1:39.16 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 62 | CLM 4U | $46,338.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | 1:44.82 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $94,368.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | 1:45.96 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $25.23 |
| 9/9 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 4-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $12.53 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:42.86 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Professor Higgins carrying 55.5kg at $20.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 11 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Go Bali Go with 55.5kg at $41. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 34 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 | 06/06/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:34.12 | 10-8-8 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $20.60 |
| 3/11 | 11/05/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Oscar Villarreal | 55.5kg | 1:34.85 | 4-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $72,780.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 53.5kg | 1:22.80 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $38.27 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $50,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:37.37 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $29.55 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 43 | HCP 4U | $53,933.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:40.06 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $15.23 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $51,570.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | 1:41.35 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.35 |