Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
SHE'S ON A ROLL (3) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but found one better over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf, beaten only half a length. Has the class to take this out. DEFINE (7) is a three-year-old filly who is having her first run for the Brendan P Walsh barn. Most recently finished in the placings at Wolverhampton before going for a break. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks well placed. Among the leading chances. CEARNACH (5) finished fifth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. DETERMINED DANCER (2) has not raced since her debut back on March 21 when she finished seventh over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up.
Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at this track on July 6 over 1609m, 34 len behind Queen Of Capri with 56kg at $73.33. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Turfway Park on December 20 over 1710m, 24 len behind Glamorama carrying 55kg at $74.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 12 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 | 06/07/2026 | 198 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Carlos Erieltun Franca | 56kg | 1:37.38 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 34.0L | $73.33 |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Barcenas Javier Padron | 55kg | 1:45.06 | 7-11-11 | 9 |
| 24.8L | $74.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | 0:57.16 | 6-12-11 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $99.81 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1609m, 10 len behind Good Family with 54.5kg at $7.40. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 119 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:37.24 | 4-11-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 3 over 1609m, 15 len behind Plot with 53.5kg at $1.97. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 24 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Perrylu carrying 53.5kg at $46.34. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:35.75 | 11-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $46.34 |
| 10/10 | 03/06/2026 | 229 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:35.54 | 4-10-10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $1.97 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:04.02 | 4-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.22 |
| 3/12 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 52.5kg | 1:35.23 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.32 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | 1:00.80 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 05/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | 1:04.42 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Twirling Candy out of Midsummer Bird. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 38 days. First-up 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 8 over 1006m, 3 len behind Victor Valley with 53.5kg at $18.75. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 10 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Lady Jancis carrying 53.5kg at $23.67. Shows promise. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/06/2026 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:02.77 | 7-3-3 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $23.67 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 170 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 0:56.66 | 2-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $18.75 |
| 9/9 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:38.85 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 23.4L | $15.68 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:29.19 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $19.14 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Caravaggio out of Tonal Verse having her first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 23 over 1709m, 0.8 len behind Estissa carrying 56kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 11 at Curragh on July 20 over 1408m, 5 len behind Sugar Island with 58kg at $8. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/03/2026 | 184 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 1:50.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:47.42 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:30.21 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |