Ellis Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
TWINKLEE (1) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1811m at Churchill Downs, beaten 4 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. SWEET REWARD (9) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. BABYSITTER (4) has switched yards since finishing third two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SHE'S OUR GIRL (6) was always well out of her ground when 12 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1609m at Churchill Downs last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth on debut at Keeneland the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 29 over 1811m, 4 len behind Tap To Open with 53.5kg at $17.40. Before that 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 30 over 1710m, 7 len behind Honfleur carrying 53.5kg at $30.22. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.76 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.40 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 47 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $30.22 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:44.77 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.76 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.37 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.70 |
| 7/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 29 over 1811m, 13 len behind Tap To Open with 53.5kg at $9.12. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on December 27 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Majestical with 54.5kg at $15.90. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 76 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:50.76 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $9.12 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:44.77 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:43.69 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:45.37 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:45.19 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 88 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:10.85 | 5-9-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $66.90 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1207m, 7 len behind Epic Proud Mary carrying 56kg at $8.62. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:10.00 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.62 |
Jockey: H. Luke Hoskins
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 21 over 1710m, 7 len behind Maverick Queen carrying 56.5kg at $4.11. The race before that ran last of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 19 len behind In Scope with 56.5kg at $44.04. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:41.39 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.11 |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:36.55 | 7-7-11 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $44.04 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:47.12 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.74 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 210 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | 1:41.84 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.32 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:35.70 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $24.20 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 29 over 1811m, 22 len behind Tap To Open carrying 53.5kg at $17.87. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:50.76 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $17.87 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 10 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1408m, 5 len behind Be The Light with 54.5kg at $15.16. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 12 len behind In Scope carrying 53.5kg at $7.30. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.16 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 10 over 1106m, 14 len behind Lady Jancis with 49kg at $28.93. The run before that 6th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 9 over 1207m, 17 len behind Rational Theory carrying 54kg at $14.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/06/2026 | 62 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brittany Troxtell | 49kg | 1:02.77 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $28.93 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:11.06 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $14.40 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:10.51 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.40 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.65 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 30 over 1710m, 14 len behind Tahlequah carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:43.79 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 6 over 1408m, 4 len behind Couplet with 53.5kg at $15.89. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:23.42 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $15.89 |