Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
ALSTON (4) started at $7.51 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 9 lengths at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1710m. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. NASH POTATOES (1) settled well back then made some inroads and finished 2.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1207m at Churchill Downs three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Among the chances. SURFIN' M (3) broke through for his maiden win over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Winning rider Cristian Mauricio Torres stays aboard and he cannot be discounted. SPURGEON (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at Churchill Downs, beaten 3.5 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Evan On Earth carrying 56kg at $19.08. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Editor with 56kg at $4.29. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $105,997.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:10.23 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $19.08 |
| 2/3 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:10.64 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.29 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:16.89 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $9.75 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.17 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $12.64 |
| 4/11 | 07/02/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:13.21 | 3-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $18.63 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Evan On Earth carrying 56kg at $40.68. At only start last preparation ran second last of 8 at this track on August 16 over 1609m, 13 len behind Iron Sharpens Iron carrying 53.5kg at $9.48. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/06/2026 | 307 | CLM 3U | $105,997.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.23 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $40.68 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 76 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:37.25 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $9.48 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:37.07 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.14 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,859.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:53.56 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.84 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $174,326.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:52.59 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $18.60 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:44.49 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $45.60 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Churchill Downs June 11 over 1710m defeating Standard Deduction carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1710m, 17 len behind Circuit Breaker with 56.5kg at $14.46. Expected to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:46.64 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.80 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:48.77 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $14.46 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | 289 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.08 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $52.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,325.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Soft | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:44.52 | 1-7-8 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $18.90 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,500.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:44.57 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 15 over 1710m, 10 len behind Rothko with 53.5kg at $14.53. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 29 over 1710m, 9 len behind Rapoport with 56kg at $7.51. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $114,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:41.42 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $7.51 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 304 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:44.71 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $14.53 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2025 | 223 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:27.43 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $8.21 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:10.32 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Oaklawn Park April 3 over 1710m, 13 len behind Six String Prince carrying 54kg at $6.10. On debut sixth of 9 at Remington Park October 10 over 1609m, 13 len behind Indy Road carrying 54kg at $6.80. Looking to others.
Last Starts 99 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 | 03/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3 | $85,881.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:47.59 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | 54 | HCP 3 | $84,165.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:45.44 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $31.40 |
| 8/9 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:38.13 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $31.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $459,418.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:38.99 | 2-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $82.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | SP | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:40.11 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Rene Diaz | 54kg | 1:32.52 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 20 len behind The Town carrying 56kg at $8.20. Before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1609m, 6 len behind Baytown Bruiser carrying 56kg at $2.47. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:34.38 | 10-12-12 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $8.20 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:35.84 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.47 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $13.10 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 701 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 57kg | 1:46.49 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.35 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $25,535.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 |