Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Optional Claiming
KING CRUSHER (4) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when prominent at the bend, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1207m at Ellis Park. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MEGA BLUE (1) is on debut for the Justin Wojczynski stable. Two-year-old colt by Oscar Performance from Blue Rockette. Should get all the favours out of an inside gate. Leading prospect on face value, with betting holding the key. NO MO SUN (9) is a two-year-old gelding by Mo Town out of Madaket Sunset stepping out on debut for the Doug F O'neill stable. One to keep tabs on, particularly if popular in betting.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Oscar Performance out of Blue Rockette. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Independence Hall out of Special Brownies. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1106m, 12 len behind Red Sun carrying 54kg at $27.17. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 30 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 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $27.17 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1006m, 4 len behind Bourbon Town with 54kg at $9.65. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1207m, 4 len behind Crossfire carrying 54kg at $4.61. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.61 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 0:59.32 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.65 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Ready To Tango. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old gelding (Mo Town - Madaket Sunset) making his debut. Key runner expected to measure up.
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Good Samaritan out of Kilbarry Lady. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by War Front out of Akatea. No surprise to see him in the finish.