Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
BY LA RINA (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1207m after being prominent from the outset. Drawn for a nice run just off the speed. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. THAT'S A BENJAMIN (2) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1006m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Expected to be very competitive. KAYKAY (1) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) in a tougher race. Aided by the rails draw so she should be in the finish. WINNING MATTERS (3) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last time over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. In the right race and is a top-three hope.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1308m, 7 len behind In Total Awe carrying 53.5kg at $10.99. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:16.73 | 6-2-3 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $10.99 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, got back early 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Lady Sybil with 53.5kg at $4.29. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 0:58.55 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.29 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Movie Night with 53.5kg at $9.29. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1207m, 5 len behind Epic Proud Mary with 53.5kg at $10.28. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 41 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 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.00 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.28 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | 64 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $9.29 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.76 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $11.60 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:11.36 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:04.29 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.76 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1308m, 7 len behind In Total Awe carrying 53.5kg at $33.09. The start before that 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Passerine with 53.5kg at $14.96. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | 58 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:16.73 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $33.09 |
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $14.96 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $57.60 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 51 days. First-up 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 7 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Don't Even with 53.5kg at $20.12. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 3 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Twirling Aces carrying 53.5kg at $2.63. Should be near her top.
Last Starts 51 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 | 03/06/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:09.60 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | 193 | MDN FM 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:09.75 | 10-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $20.12 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:25.31 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $10.37 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:11.55 | 10-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $49.01 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 50 days. Resuming 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Passerine with 53.5kg at $20.03. Last start 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 4 over 1106m, 4 len behind Sweet Sissone carrying 53.5kg at $16.50. Cannot entertain.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:01.99 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $16.50 |
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | 76 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $20.03 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:10.18 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:03.52 | 7-9-12 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:11.04 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $14.60 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 0:58.28 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $19.51 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1308m, 12 len behind In Total Awe carrying 53.5kg at $19.21. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 30 over 1308m, 5 len behind Battis Grove with 53.5kg at $10.95. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.73 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $19.21 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.18 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.95 |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $36.86 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $7.42 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:07.04 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.18 |
Jockey: Alexander Bendezu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Churchill Downs November 21 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Fizzy Lass carrying 54kg at $12.16. On debut ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs November 8 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Bolt Dior carrying 54kg at $24.83. May need more time.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | J Mckee | 54kg | 1:12.97 | 2-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $12.16 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 3-4-D3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $24.83 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 9 over 1408m, 7 len behind Tanya's Momentum carrying 53.5kg at $52.42. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:23.01 | 6-10-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $52.42 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
First-starter by Tiz The Law out of Line Of Vision. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Epic Proud Mary carrying 53.5kg at $17.80. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.00 | 9-8-2 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $17.80 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 8 over 1006m, 7 len behind Victor Valley with 53.5kg at $15.46. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 7 over 1207m, 11 len behind West Of Lex carrying 52.5kg at $5.30. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 17 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 | 07/07/2026 | 60 | MDN F 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:11.64 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.30 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 0:56.66 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $15.46 |