Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
MAIORA (3) finished 9 lengths adrift in eighth when back from a break last start over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Placed at her only other second up appearance. Ready to find winning form. BIRCH RUN (6) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf after being prominent at the bend. Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. LADY FAYE (7) is yet to break through after 12 starts. Last time out was fifth, beaten 25 lengths, over 1673m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Will give backers a great sight. ASTRONOVA (5) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 9 lengths into fifth over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf. Strips fitter and can feature in the finish. Something for the Multiples: PLAYFUL QUALITY (10)

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 2 over 1006m, 5 len behind Bourbon And Spice carrying 54.5kg at $32. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on October 1 over 1106m, 5 len behind Hollen Drive carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/06/2026 | 157 | MDN FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 0:56.95 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $32.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM F 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:11.54 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $6.55 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54kg | 1:24.43 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $64.40 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:44.52 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 01/10/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:05.85 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.20 |
| 11/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:10.12 | 3-9-11 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $51.60 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 21 over 1710m, 8 len behind Maverick Queen carrying 53.5kg at $56.38. The start before that got back early 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 30 over 1710m, 8 len behind Breaking Hearts carrying 51.5kg at $54.59. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/06/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 1:41.39 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $56.38 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis D Perez | 51.5kg | 1:43.20 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $54.59 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:38.25 | 8-12-11 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $122.34 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:39.36 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $17.94 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Brooke Bays | 51.5kg | 1:48.69 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $22.13 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Brooke Bays | 51.5kg | 1:41.08 | 12-11-10 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $39.42 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 11 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cape Sounion with 53.5kg at $31.43. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 25 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Time To Dream carrying 54kg at $3.40. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 11/06/2026 | 284 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:36.78 | 4-10-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $31.43 |
| 6/11 | 31/08/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:22.82 | 10-3-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.02 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:36.56 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $132,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:08.34 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf December 21 over 1710m, 25 len behind Wine On Sunday carrying 54.5kg at $59. On debut second last of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf November 8 over 1609m, 19 len behind Noshametohergame with 54kg at $14.11. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 202 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 | 21/12/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | 1:42.14 | 8-12-12 | 8 |
| 25.1L | $59.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:36.72 | 8-9-10 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $14.11 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 3 over 1609m, 3 len behind Plot carrying 53.5kg at $16.45. The race before that 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 10 over 1811m, 15 len behind Tulip with 53.5kg at $20.82. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:35.54 | 10-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $16.45 |
| 9/11 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:48.49 | 4-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $20.82 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 8-10-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $32.45 |
| 10/12 | 18/01/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:42.53 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $42.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:45.63 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $106,545.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:28.53 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Maximus Mischief out of Qaswara. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1509m, 12 len behind Mighty Nora carrying 53.5kg at $116.68. The start before that 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 7 over 1207m, 10 len behind Llamp with 53.5kg at $27.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:30.58 | 7-9-8 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $116.68 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $27.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:12.51 | 12-8-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $22.07 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 3 over 1609m, 24 len behind Full Dolly carrying 53.5kg at $3.93. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:36.83 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $3.93 |