Ellis Park Race 10 - Hummingbird S. Presented By Sterling Industrial Stakes
BIG TROUBLE (1) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1006m in stakes class at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) last time out. Drops back in grade. Sure to run well. SATURDAY FLIRT (4) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance in Listed grade at Laurel Turf (Turf) over 1106m on May 15. Has recorded three wins when first up from a break. Comes here with definite claims. BUTTERCREAM BABE (10) finished eighth two runs back in the G1 Just A Game Handicap at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) then improved last time out to score by half a length over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. CLOE (8) has returned in good order this preparation. Opened with a third at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) two starts back then scored by 1.75 lengths as public elect last time out over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf LR July 10 over 1006m defeating Slang with 56.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Buttercream Babe carrying 55kg at $5.67. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside stall.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 0:55.26 | 11-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:02.79 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.67 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:01.42 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.82 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.25 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:02.34 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:03.11 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 59 days. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Keeneland Turf April 22 over 1106m defeating Big Trouble carrying 53.5kg at $8.53. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 3 over 1106m, 6 len behind Sunna carrying 56kg at $3.95. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Last Starts 59 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 | 03/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:01.42 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.95 |
| 1/10 | 22/04/2026 | 75 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:04.25 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.53 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:02.32 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 87 | ALLOW FM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | M | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.85 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/10/2025 | 54 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:02.96 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.96 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2025 | 47 | ALLOW F 3 | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:34.65 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $4.29 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf in LR on July 10 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Big Trouble with 55kg at $46.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ellis Park on August 25 2024 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pretty Sure with 54kg at $3.52. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 22 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 | 10/07/2026 | 620 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 55kg | 0:55.26 | 7-3-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $46.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2024 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $46,243.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 0:55.88 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 29/09/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.35 | 1-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $11.52 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2024 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.91 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.52 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $106,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:04.81 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.62 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1106m, 10 len behind Buttercream Babe carrying 56kg at $9.74. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Churchill Downs Turf May 29 over 1106m defeating Itzel carrying 55kg at $7.08. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/06/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.79 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $9.74 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:01.88 | 9-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.08 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | 304 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 0:56.14 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.52 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 0:56.53 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 10-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 16/04/2025 | 157 | ALLOW FM 3U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:02.66 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.57 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 29 over 1106m, 2 len behind Satin Blue with 55kg at $3.15. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 21 over 1106m defeating Dangherecomesshang with 55kg at $1.90. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 265 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:01.88 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.15 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:14.54 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.35 |
| 4/6 | 11/07/2025 | 33 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.21 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:04.00 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:13.83 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 28 over 1106m defeating Itzel with 55kg at $5.88. The race before that ran last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf in the G1 Just A Game Handicap on June 6 over 1609m, 10 len behind Classic Q carrying 54.5kg at $24.90. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:02.79 | 8-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.88 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $697,350.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:32.84 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $24.90 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:09.70 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.13 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 209 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:02.79 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.59 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:21.11 | 8-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.96 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:33.10 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Buttercream Babe with 55kg at $8.63. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 29 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Satin Blue carrying 55kg at $7.87. Promising effort last time out. Solid prospect.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:02.79 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.63 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:01.88 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.87 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:03.74 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 237 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:04.21 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2025 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $66,667.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 0:57.63 | 7-1-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2025 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 0:56.88 | 3-2-D4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |