Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
STAR SAVER (5) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1609m at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic). Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. FITZGERALD (1) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) only to fade late and finish fourth. Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down. PROPS (2) missed the placings two runs back then was always well out of his ground last start when 23 lengths away in eighth over 1609m at this track. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around. CARDINAL UNION (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at Churchill Downs, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1710m, 4 len behind Good Sal with 53.5kg at $13.13. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 15 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Carcar Express with 53.5kg at $5.23. Will not spend a cent from the inside draw.
Last Starts 36 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 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $13.13 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:48.16 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.23 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:41.16 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $8.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:47.79 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,348.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:46.34 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $13.20 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | 77 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:11.79 | 6-10-7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track on July 12 over 1609m, 23 len behind Refined Design carrying 53.5kg at $3.97. The race before that 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Equilibrium carrying 53.5kg at $10.57. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/07/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,356.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:39.35 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $3.97 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:11.23 | 10-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $10.57 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:11.48 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.71 |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:25.48 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.69 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 12 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1207m, 44 len behind Doublecents with 55.5kg at $10.20. Second-up ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1106m, 43 len behind Mouqeer carrying 53.5kg at $38.44. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:05.48 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $38.44 |
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | 7-12-12 | 10 |
| 44.3L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1710m, 11 len behind Good Sal carrying 56.5kg at $42.11. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 15 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Carcar Express carrying 56.5kg at $22.33. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56.5kg | 1:44.47 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $42.11 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56.5kg | 1:48.16 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $22.33 |
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:38.92 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $24.60 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $52.34 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $83.17 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:46.40 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $35.73 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on June 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Buck's Howl carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 12 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Nehalem with 54.5kg at $2. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:37.86 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:39.35 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:12.24 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 12 over 1308m, 7 len behind Next Time carrying 56kg at $6. Before that 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1207m, 13 len behind Equilibrium carrying 56kg at $19.64. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:17.49 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:11.23 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $19.64 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | 1:26.71 | 6-2-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.44 |
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $39.19 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:13.21 | 10-11-10 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.59 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 6 over 1710m, 13 len behind Bearister carrying 56kg at $17.71. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 25 over 1609m, 9 len behind Global Asset with 54.5kg at $4.10. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 06/07/2026 | 215 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:42.11 | 8-11-11 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $17.71 |
| 11/11 | 03/12/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 2:02.59 | 8-11-11 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $34.04 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:37.00 | 5-7-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:42.11 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $7.90 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2025 | 50 | MDN 3U | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:36.31 | 7-8-3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $4.10 |
| 10/11 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:15.22 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $28.45 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 50.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Evangeline Downs May 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Archtop with 55kg at $7.30. On debut fourth of 7 at Delta Downs January 17 over 1006m, 6 len behind Awesome Magic carrying 55kg at $5.30. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:12.18 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 0:59.06 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $21.30 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $39.10 |
| 11/11 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.50 | 3-6-11 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $17.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 0:58.83 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $14.70 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $53,812.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 1:00.24 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1710m, 14 len behind Good Sal with 51.5kg at $8.93. The run before that 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1609m, 8 len behind Vino Dominus carrying 53.5kg at $11. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:44.47 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $8.93 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:36.81 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:48.16 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.42 |
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:38.92 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $15.17 |
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:39.34 | 10-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $11.39 |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:19.04 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $14.93 |