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Ellis Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming

ROSE RULER (2) scored by 1.5 lengths last start at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1006m after he was in the firing line on the bend. Is yet to miss the frame from three starts at this distance, including two wins. Has a high cruising speed. Will give a great sight. STEP FORWARD (6) showed good early pace over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) last time and kept going to score by 0.3 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. FIRST RESORT (7) is a progressive four-year-old entire who resumes from a break of 19 months, his last appearance being a win over 1710m in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt) at his only run of that campaign. Has a perfect first-up record from two starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One of the main contenders. SCHWARZMEIER (10) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 10 lengths away in sixth over 1006m at Churchill Downs Turf. Nicely placed to find some form.

Race Time:7:17 PM

Friday, July 17, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Secret Chat (1)54410x1075

Trainer: Bobby C Barnett (U.S.A.)12 mths 21: 5-4-3

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan H

Sire: UNION RAGS (USA)

Dam: LA VIE ROSS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$394,488.00

Avg $$18,785.14

Win %23.81%

Place %57.14%

Career21: 5-4-3

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 3-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm15: 3-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Zapruder carrying 53.5kg at $9.27. The run before that 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1509m, 7 len behind Lunar Module carrying 54.5kg at $11.86. Looks tested despite the low draw.

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
5/7	28/06/2026	15	CLM 4U	$119,944.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Mario Gutierrez	53.5kg	1:43.96	5-7-5	1	1. Zapruder 2. House United 3. Light The Way	5.6L	$9.27
7/9	13/06/2026	29	CLM 4U	$124,128.00	Churchill Downs	1509m	Fast	Mario Gutierrez	54.5kg	1:28.49	8-7-7	6	1. Lunar Module 2. Can't Hush This 3. Tom Cat Tuesday	7.1L	$11.86
10/10	15/05/2026	14	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$196,927.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	FM	Mario Gutierrez	55.5kg	1:33.23	9-10-10	6	1. Silent Heart 2. Baby Max 3. Legalize	12.7L	$42.80
1/5	01/05/2026	152	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$50,279.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	55.5kg	1:10.08	4-1-1	4	1. Secret Chat 2. Ship Ship Hooray 3. C J's Storm	1.8L	$6.10
10/11	30/11/2025	31	LR OPEN 3U	$381,679.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Mario Gutierrez	55kg	1:34.41	10-11-10	7	1. Moonlight 2. Dragoon Guard 3. This Is Uscar	14.0L	$110.60
1/7	30/10/2025	15	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$203,957.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	SP	Mario Gutierrez	55.5kg	1:39.06	7-5-1	1	1. Secret Chat 2. The Process 3. Sardis	1.0L	$11.50

Mister Mmmmm (2)158x727562

Trainer: Sergio Donjuan 12 mths 39: 8-9-3

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales

Weight: 55.5kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: SPEIGHTSTER (USA)

Dam: CELEBRATED (USA)

Dam's Sire: Songandaprayer

Stats

Prize Money$714,278.00

Avg $$18,314.82

Win %20.51%

Place %51.28%

Career39: 8-9-3

Track2: 2-0-0

Distance26: 7-5-2

Tr / Dist2: 2-0-0

1st Up7: 3-1-1

2nd Up6: 1-2-1

Firm28: 7-7-3

Good4: 2-0-0

Soft3: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Step Forward with 53.5kg at $8.69. The start before that ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1006m, 6 len behind Alder carrying 53.5kg at $19.81. Hard to recommend.

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
2/8	18/06/2026	25	CLM 4U	$119,944.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Gerardo Corrales	53.5kg	1:02.33	6-1-2	7	1. Step Forward 2. Mister Mmmmm 3. B D Valeski	0.3L	$8.69
6/6	24/05/2026	25	CLM 4U	$120,112.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	SP	Gerardo Corrales	53.5kg	0:58.24	6-4-6	6	1. Alder 2. Nasty Habit 3. Gardiner	6.9L	$19.81
5/5	29/04/2026	44	CLM 4U	$93,159.00	Churchill Downs	1308m	SP	Jose Ortiz	53.5kg	1:17.57	1-5-5	5	1. Barksdale 2. Highly Flammable 3. Chiringo	33.8L	$6.31
7/7	16/03/2026	28	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$78,652.00	Fairgrounds	1106m	Y	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:02.65	1-7-7	2	1. Vesture 2. Amoudi Bay 3. Bridle A Butterfly	24.1L	$4.70
2/7	16/02/2026	60	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$79,886.00	Fairgrounds	1106m	FM	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:02.24	1-2-2	6	1. Schwarzmeier 2. Mister Mmmmm 3. That's Right	5.8L	$4.90
7/9	18/12/2025	81	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$85,758.00	Fairgrounds	1106m	FM	Mitchell Murrill	54.5kg	1:02.58	3-5-7	8	1. Petcoff 2. That's Right 3. Monsieur Candy	6.1L	$5.70

First Resort (3)124x1x

Trainer: E P Harty (Kildare)12 mths 4: 2-1-0

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: UNCLE MO (USA)

Dam: FAIR MAIDEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Boss

Stats

Prize Money$514,331.00

Avg $$128,582.75

Win %50.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 2-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 2-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm3: 1-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes November 30 2024 over 1710m defeating Jonathan's Way with 55.5kg at $7.33. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 3.5 len win at Ellis Park July 5 2024 over 1106m defeating Jujubee with 54kg at $3.65. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.

Last Starts 594 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	30/11/2024	77	G2 OPEN 2	$608,828.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Luis Saez	55.5kg	1:43.01	4-1-1	7	1. First Resort 2. Jonathan's Way 3. Tiztastic	2.3L	$7.33
4/10	14/09/2024	35	G1 OPEN 2	$735,294.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	1:32.80	6-4-4	2	1. New Century 2. Al Qudra 3. Dream On	3.5L	$9.20
2/8	10/08/2024	36	G2 OPEN 2	$307,220.00	Saratoga	1308m	Fast	Flavien Prat	54.5kg	1:16.40	4-1-2	4	1. Showcase 2. First Resort 3. Smoken Wicked	3.3L	$10.30
1/10	05/07/2024	-	MDN 2	$106,767.00	Ellis Park	1106m	M	Rafael Bejarano	54kg	1:05.33	2-1-1	5	1. First Resort 2. Jujubee 3. Shogun	3.5L	$3.65

Mischievous Rogue (4)645335x2p3

Trainer: Berg Brittany Vanden (U.S.A.)12 mths 39: 7-9-6

Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh

Weight: 55.5kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: MAHNA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Candy Ride

Stats

Prize Money$1,030,619.00

Avg $$26,426.13

Win %17.95%

Place %56.41%

Career39: 7-9-6

Track2: 1-0-1

Distance16: 3-5-2

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up11: 1-4-2

2nd Up8: 2-2-0

Firm30: 4-7-6

Good6: 2-2-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic14: 3-4-3

Comments

Last start 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1106m, 0.4 len behind Eakly with 55kg at $12.10. Before that didn't finish the race at Churchill Downs Turf May 28 over 1106m. Will be saved up for one last crack.

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
3/7	20/06/2026	23	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$186,890.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Christopher A Emigh	55kg	1:01.44	7-6-3	4	1. Eakly 2. Let My People Go 3. Mischievous Rogue	0.4L	$12.10
7/7	28/05/2026	30	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$187,151.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	55kg	1:02.33	7-7-PU	1	1. We're In Trouble 2. Our Starry Night 3. Eakly	99.0L	$4.23
2/7	28/04/2026	69	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$195,051.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	Christopher A Emigh	55.5kg	0:55.67	4-5-2	1	1. Bacio 2. Mischievous Rogue 3. Camp Hale	2.0L	$13.64
5/8	18/02/2026	35	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$151,213.00	Turfway Park	1308m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	56kg	1:17.70	3-6-5	7	1. Possiblemente 2. Green Light 3. Runaway Again	10.5L	$10.87
3/9	14/01/2026	27	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$158,445.00	Turfway Park	1308m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	54.5kg	1:17.54	9-7-3	1	1. Arrest Me Red 2. Multitask 3. Mischievous Rogue	6.8L	$13.15
3/7	18/12/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$162,328.00	Turfway Park	1207m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	55.5kg	1:09.43	6-5-3	2	1. Runnin' Rocket 2. Run Carson 3. Mischievous Rogue	0.5L	$18.47

Hogie The Player (5)39x521716x

Trainer: Troy S Wismer 12 mths 8: 2-1-1

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: OMAHA BEACH (USA)

Dam: IN JAIL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

Stats

Prize Money$120,902.00

Avg $$15,112.75

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Career8: 2-1-1

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance3: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm5: 2-1-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 2-0-0

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Keeneland Turf April 3 over 1106m, 5 len behind Amoudi Bay carrying 53.5kg at $16.11. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Keeneland October 22 over 1207m, 11 len behind El Prestigio with 55kg at $24.05. Cannot make a strong case.

Last Starts 105 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	03/04/2026	13	ALLOW 4U	$189,229.00	Keeneland	1106m	Good	Luan Machado	53.5kg	1:04.82	3-7-6	5	1. Amoudi Bay 2. Spiced Up 3. Camp Hale	5.1L	$16.11
1/8	21/03/2026	30	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$143,258.00	Turfway Park	1207m	Fast	Luan Machado	56kg	1:10.63	1-1-1	3	1. Hogie The Player 2. Utopian 3. Tagliatelle	2.0L	$4.84
7/9	19/02/2026	60	ALLOW 4U	$178,317.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Rafael Bejarano	56kg	1:09.75	2-4-7	6	1. Classic Time 2. Pokerknightatvees 3. Tom Cat Tuesday	5.5L	$24.70
1/10	21/12/2025	39	MDN 3U	$153,139.00	Turfway Park	1207m	Fast	Luan Machado	55.5kg	1:09.85	4-2-1	8	1. Hogie The Player 2. Rose Ruler 3. Dismiss	0.3L	$2.57
2/11	12/11/2025	21	MDN 3U	$183,206.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	Axel Concepcion	55.5kg	0:57.07	2-1-2	2	1. Military Cruiser 2. Hogie The Player 3. Zap D'etat	1.0L	$7.46
5/12	22/10/2025	82	MDN 3U	$167,428.00	Keeneland	1207m	Fast	Axel Concepcion	55kg	1:10.13	5-2-5	9	1. El Prestigio 2. Spellmaker 3. Nu What's New	11.3L	$24.05

Schwarzmeier (6)x8x5x97156

Trainer: Peter Eurton (USA)12 mths 16: 5-1-1

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut H

Sire: LIAM'S MAP (USA)

Dam: MAYFAIR LADY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Colonel John

Stats

Prize Money$287,353.00

Avg $$17,959.56

Win %31.25%

Place %43.75%

Career16: 5-1-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance5: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 1-1-1

2nd Up4: 2-0-0

Firm15: 5-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 6 over 1006m, 10 len behind Doncho with 55.5kg at $13.65. The run before that 5th of 13 at Laurel Turf in LR on April 18 over 1106m, 1.4 len behind Outlaw Kid with 55.5kg at $4.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.

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
6/7	06/06/2026	49	LR OPEN 3U	$313,808.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	Jim Graham	55.5kg	0:55.01	7-3-6	7	1. Doncho 2. Joe Shiesty 3. Troubleshooting	10.3L	$13.65
5/13	18/04/2026	61	LR OPEN 3U	$145,560.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Jim Graham	55.5kg	1:01.59	4-5-5	10	1. Outlaw Kid 2. Chasing Liberty 3. Whenigettoheaven	1.4L	$4.40
1/7	16/02/2026	30	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$79,886.00	Fairgrounds	1106m	FM	Jim Graham	54.5kg	1:02.24	6-1-1	2	1. Schwarzmeier 2. Mister Mmmmm 3. That's Right	5.8L	$3.30
7/9	17/01/2026	19	LR OPEN 4U	$149,477.00	Fairgrounds	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	1:01.63	3-5-7	6	1. Usually Wrong 2. Mondogetsbuckets 3. Bear River	6.6L	$17.90
9/10	29/12/2025	64	G2 OPEN 3U	$306,279.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	Edwin Maldonado	55kg	1:10.88	9-3-9	10	1. Gas Me Up 2. Sumter 3. Zio Jo	11.8L	$81.10
5/8	26/10/2025	93	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$95,890.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Abel Lezcano	55.5kg	1:10.13	4-3-5	3	1. Elwood Blues 2. Midland Money 3. Bartholdy	5.5L	$25.30

Initialize (7)100x117114

Trainer: Steven Asmussen (Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)12 mths 13: 5-0-0

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WAR FRONT (USA)

Dam: SHURUQ (USA)

Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Prize Money$226,173.00

Avg $$17,397.92

Win %38.46%

Place %38.46%

Career13: 5-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance6: 4-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm11: 4-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park Turf in LR on June 27 over 1006m, 1.1 len behind Usually Wrong with 56kg at $12.70. Before that came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Lone Star Park June 6 over 1006m defeating Pali Kitten with 56kg at $2.40. Genuine hope on latest effort.

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
4/9	27/06/2026	21	LR OPEN 3U	$174,338.00	Lone Star Park	1006m	FM	S Elliott	56kg	0:55.15	2-2-4	7	1. Usually Wrong 2. Jackman's Ride 3. High Front	1.1L	$12.70
1/5	06/06/2026	22	HCP 3U	$39,052.00	Lone Star Park	1006m	Good	S Elliott	56kg	0:57.83	2-1-1	4	1. Initialize 2. Pali Kitten 3. All That Glory	2.8L	$2.40
1/6	15/05/2026	42	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$48,184.00	Lone Star Park	1006m	FM	S Elliott	56kg	0:55.72	1-1-1	6	1. Initialize 2. Stayed In For Half 3. Trust Daddy	1.5L	$3.80
7/7	03/04/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$50,946.00	Sam Houston	1609m	FM	S Elliott	55kg	1:36.58	2-2-7	4	1. News At Nine 2. Ruddy Buddy 3. Executive Power	6.1L	$3.50
1/9	15/03/2026	57	ALLOW 3U	$48,455.00	Sam Houston	1006m	FM	S Elliott	56kg	0:55.98	1-1-1	7	1. Initialize 2. Stormy At Midnight 3. Gabarra	2.5L	$3.70
1/9	17/01/2026	175	CLM 3U	$25,411.00	Sam Houston	1006m	FM	Erik Asmussen	55kg	0:57.08	2-2-1	8	1. Initialize 2. The Devil's Bet 3. Ore Mine	2.0L	$6.40

Alder (8)51557x7817

Trainer: David Jacobson (USA)12 mths 25: 4-3-3

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)

Dam: ARBOL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Prize Money$462,465.00

Avg $$18,498.60

Win %16.00%

Place %40.00%

Career25: 4-3-3

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance3: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up7: 1-1-1

2nd Up5: 0-2-1

Firm19: 3-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 14 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind My Own with 55kg at $45.22. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Churchill Downs May 24 over 1006m defeating Nasty Habit with 53.5kg at $4.15. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

Last Starts 33 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	14/06/2026	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$196,653.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Luan Machado	55kg	1:01.49	9-7-7	7	1. My Own 2. Run Carson 3. Nobals	3.5L	$45.22
1/6	24/05/2026	17	CLM 4U	$120,112.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	SP	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	0:58.24	2-3-1	1	1. Alder 2. Nasty Habit 3. Gardiner	1.8L	$4.15
8/10	07/05/2026	11	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$187,151.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	FM	Rafael Bejarano	55.5kg	1:33.38	8-9-8	7	1. Clever Mischief 2. Esmark 3. Heart Headed	6.6L	$36.35
7/8	26/04/2026	67	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$205,240.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Gerardo Corrales	55.5kg	1:01.66	8-6-7	5	1. Golden Afternoon 2. Run Curtis Run 3. Step Forward	3.8L	$30.19
7/8	18/02/2026	61	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$151,213.00	Turfway Park	1308m	Fast	Gerardo Corrales	56kg	1:17.70	6-5-7	4	1. Possiblemente 2. Green Light 3. Runaway Again	11.6L	$19.42
5/9	19/12/2025	43	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$179,173.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Cristian Mauricio Torres	53.5kg	1:10.11	7-5-5	9	1. Minnesota Ready 2. Thoughtthatcounts 3. Devil's Tower	6.3L	$23.70