Ellis Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
SMOKE TRAIL (3) is a two-start maiden who was unplaced on debut then improved to finish third last time over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf), beaten 2.75 lengths. Should be prominent from the low draw. Can get off the mark this time. GOOD TO BE KING (5) was beaten for speed on debut last start then worked home honestly to finish fourth over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Will be very hard to beat with that run under the belt. CODE ZERO (2) is a first-starter by Candy Ride from Alien Giant who has been an outstanding producer including winners at black type level. Sure to be well-educated, being from the B H Cox stable. Importantly has a nice gate and is ready to run well. BEST SCREENPLAY (6) is on debut. By Oscar Performance and comes from the Brendan P Walsh stable. Top-three chance. Something for the Multiples: FERROUS (10)
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 17 over 1609m, 18 len behind Chasing The Son with 54kg at $25.30. Before that ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 10 over 1106m, 11 len behind Icebreak carrying 54kg at $19.13. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Barcenas Javier Padron | 54kg | 1:40.44 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $25.30 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Barcenas Javier Padron | 54kg | 1:05.82 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $19.13 |
| 6/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 0:52.59 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $44.12 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on April 28 over 905m, 10 len behind Fanshell Beach with 54kg at $13.46. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Randie's Rascal carrying 54kg at $15.05. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 32 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 | 18/06/2026 | 51 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.05 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 0:51.42 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $13.46 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of Ri N Ginger. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 5 len behind Randie's Rascal with 54kg at $18.09. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $18.09 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Oscar Performance - Screenwriter) making his debut. Looks sure to measure up.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Woodbine All Weather on June 14 over 1106m, 12 len behind American Pope carrying 55kg at $44.65. Last start ran second last of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1609m, 21 len behind Agate with 51.5kg at $62.52. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.5kg | 1:35.70 | 1-9-10 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $62.52 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $160,530.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | D J Moran | 55kg | 1:05.37 | 2-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $44.65 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Ghostzapper out of La Gran Bailadora. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 9th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1609m, 19 len behind Agate with 54kg at $95.62. The run before that ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 16 len behind Randie's Rascal carrying 54kg at $41.90. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Mia Nicholls | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $95.62 |
| 10/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $41.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:59.68 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $14.71 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 17 over 1609m, 16 len behind Chasing The Son carrying 54kg at $3.10. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:40.44 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $3.10 |