Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
SKYRO (5) produced a reasonable effort when second last start after being prominent at the turn over 1811m at Ellis Park Turf, beaten 0.8 lengths. That followed a win at Churchill Downs the start prior. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. SEIZE THE NIGHT (6) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth, beaten 16 lengths, over 1710m in stakes class at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Cherry-ripe now and is capable of sharp improvement. GROVELAND (4) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten half a length. Has the talent to figure prominently. TIME FOR TRUTH (1) was a winner over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by half a length. In form and worth including.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Churchill Downs June 6 over 1408m defeating Barksdale with 53.5kg at $12.33. The race before that won by 4 len at Oaklawn Park April 24 over 1207m defeating Colonel Caliente carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Chances enhanced by the inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/06/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:22.80 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.33 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $65,502.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.55 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $58,989.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.82 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 54.5kg | 1:47.05 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.86 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:37.84 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $5.14 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,542.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $14.85 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1408m, 12 len behind Bring The Smoke carrying 55kg at $54.48. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs April 29 2025 over 1207m defeating G T Five Hundred carrying 57kg at $9.93. Worth consideration.
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 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:23.52 | 7-12-12 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $54.48 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:37.23 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:36.94 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:10.31 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $25.70 |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:44.36 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $32.82 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 10 over 1710m, 6 len behind Urban Planner with 53.5kg at $3.37. The start before that 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on April 12 over 1609m, 8 len behind To The Eastside with 56kg at $2.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/06/2026 | 59 | CLM 4U | $89,261.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.48 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.37 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $61,135.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:37.28 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/4 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Pietro Moran | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2026 | 79 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | 1:38.16 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.30 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,542.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Jalon L Samuel | 56kg | 1:45.89 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $30.50 |
| 9/13 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,995.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Jalon L Samuel | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 11-7-9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $47.70 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Big City carrying 53.5kg at $4.55. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Churchill Downs November 23 over 1710m defeating Raising Kane carrying 55kg at $5.74. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 23 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 | 25/06/2026 | 214 | CLM 4U | $99,024.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.99 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.55 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:45.77 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.74 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 257 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.63 |
| 7/10 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $201,288.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:44.67 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $15.02 |
| 5/11 | 26/01/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $135,484.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:39.53 | 10-3-5 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $7.82 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2024 | 426 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:21.40 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $15.34 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 4 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Sumood with 55.5kg at $9.29. Before that won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs May 30 over 1609m defeating Tuskegee Airmen carrying 53.5kg at $2.97. Leading player.
Last Starts 14 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 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:47.46 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.29 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.57 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.97 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.10 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.13 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:44.78 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.27 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 9-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $12.55 |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,542.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Keveh Nicholls | 56kg | 1:45.89 | 5-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on May 2 over 1710m, 11 len behind Willy D's carrying 55kg at $11.20. Second-up ran last in a small field at Prairie Meadows in LR on June 13 over 1710m, 16 len behind Cornishman with 57kg at $6.10. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 35 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 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,735.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | SP | Israel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:42.36 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $6.10 |
| 5/6 | 02/05/2026 | 118 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:41.56 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $11.20 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:44.12 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 239 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:43.63 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/6 | 03/05/2025 | 69 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:42.25 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $25.80 |
| 14/14 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:41.88 | 10-13-14 | 14 |
| 24.4L | $86.30 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1710m, 6 len behind Zapruder with 53.5kg at $7.65. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Time For Truth with 53.5kg at $3.17. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:43.96 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.65 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:22.80 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.17 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 90 | CLM 4U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.10 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.54 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:38.16 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 284 | CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:15.51 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | CLM 4U | $99,042.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:45.04 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Big City with 53.5kg at $3.47. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1609m, 2 len behind Systemic Change carrying 53.5kg at $8.03. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 23 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 | 25/06/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $99,024.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Heavy | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.99 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.47 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $99,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.03 |
| 4/5 | 29/04/2026 | 47 | CLM 4U | $93,159.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:17.57 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Micah J Husbands | 56.5kg | 1:37.86 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56.5kg | 1:38.16 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,821.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:36.22 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $38.70 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Shan carrying 53.5kg at $3.91. Before that 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 6 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Time For Truth with 53.5kg at $9.03. Will find this too difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $99,024.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:17.02 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.91 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $108,787.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:22.80 | 3-1-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.03 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $184,862.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:09.46 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.20 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $17.20 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 286 | HCP 4U | $78,459.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $19.90 |
| 12/12 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.25 | 6-12-12 | 2 |
| 67.0L | $38.39 |