Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
STELLENBOSCH (7) was lining up for just the second time last start when lost rider over 1609m at this track,. The blinkers go on. Rates highly on debut effort and should go well. TOP DRAWER (5) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has upside and can open his account. EQUATOR (9) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 4 lengths when fifth in a 1308m contest at Churchill Downs five weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SEQUOIA STARS (8) was in contention on the corner and finished third last time over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 2.75 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Must be respected. Something for the Multiples: ONE MORE TIME (3)
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 17 over 2414m, 13 len behind Royal Guard carrying 56.5kg at $16.79. Before that 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 2 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Powershift carrying 56.5kg at $32.21. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 45 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 | 17/06/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | 2:26.30 | 4-6-8 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $16.79 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | 1:41.86 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $32.21 |
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 11-8-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.69 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Churchill Downs May 2 over 1710m, 14 len behind Powershift carrying 53.5kg at $15.37. On debut seventh of 11 at Fairgrounds January 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $29.80. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.86 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $15.37 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $20.20 |
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $11.90 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Decisive Win carrying 57kg at $9.70. When resuming last campaign eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita on February 15 over 1207m, 17 len behind The Last Straw carrying 56kg at $6.20. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 71 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 | 22/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:35.83 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:34.15 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/02/2026 | 246 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:10.06 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $6.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Drayden Van Dyke | 54.5kg | 1:22.24 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $11.10 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1308m, 21 len behind Mccann carrying 53.5kg at $59.47. Second-up 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Barker carrying 53.5kg at $22.41. Looks one of the also-rans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:36.64 | 10-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $22.41 |
| 11/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:16.10 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $59.47 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Embry Show carrying 54kg at $12.67. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $12.67 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Deep Flame carrying 53.5kg at $54.84. Last start 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1408m, 6 len behind Leading Change carrying 53.5kg at $37.74. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:21.06 | 3-6-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $37.74 |
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $54.84 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 14 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Mumdoggie with 53.5kg at $4.38. Second-up didn't finish the race at this track July 11 over 1609m. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 21 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 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:37.30 | 7-7-LR | 2 |
| 99.0L | $1.84 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:09.77 | 10-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.38 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 5 over 1106m, 6 len behind Stormtown with 53.5kg at $12.82. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1308m, 4 len behind Tagermeen carrying 53.5kg at $19.66. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:16.53 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $19.66 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 298 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:01.18 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.82 |
| 4/11 | 11/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $6.66 |
| 3/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:02.64 | 4-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.08 |