Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
JOE JOE DUDE (5) ran below expectations last time at Churchill Downs (Dirt), finishing eighth and beaten 19 lengths starting at $2.94. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. MR FETE (4) finished third, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has the talent to get the prize. JACK'S BACK (9) is a promising type who was in the placings on debut before a fourth last time over 1106m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be competitive. HEART OF A HERO (1) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 12 lengths when sixth over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf five weeks ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 51kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on April 28 over 905m, 13 len behind Fanshell Beach with 54kg at $19.49. Second-up ran second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 13 over 1006m, 12 len behind Mr Gerson with 54.5kg at $9.50. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 37 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 | 13/06/2026 | 46 | MDN 2 | $60,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 0:56.68 | 5-3-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 0:51.42 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $19.49 |
Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mo Town out of Why Lea. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Speaker's Corner out of She Persisted. Maybe later.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Keeneland on April 9 over 905m, 18 len behind Skara Brae with 54kg at $16.05. Returned from break 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1106m, 5 len behind Red Sun with 54kg at $20.56. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $20.56 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 0:52.83 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $16.05 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1106m, 19 len behind Red Sun with 54kg at $2.94. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 905m, 3 len behind Issachar with 54kg at $2.89. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 1-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $2.94 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.89 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $9.13 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.74 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.74 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Charlatan out of Teen Pauline having his first start. Key runner likely to measure up.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-starter by Mo Town out of Running For Jakob. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 7 over 1006m, 7 len behind Tigrado with 54.5kg at $2.30. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1106m, 6 len behind Red Sun with 54kg at $9.81. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 26 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 | 24/06/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $9.81 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:00.55 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.30 |