Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Optional Claiming
PASSIONFRUIT (7) has started twice, running a good second on debut then finishing sixth, beaten 7 lengths, last time over 1509m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Backmarker who gets home hard. Strong chance this line-up. QUALITY VIEW (6) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 4 lengths away in third over 1509m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Tackling a more suitable race so she is sure to prove hard to beat. RED RAINBOW (3) was in contention on the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1609m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves plenty of thought. SPILL THE SUGAR (5) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh and beaten 14 lengths at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1408m. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Known Agenda out of Cue The Moon. Prefer to see her under race conditions.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 14 over 1408m, 12 len behind In For A Spin with 53.5kg at $3.33. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 7 len behind Plaza Cue carrying 53.5kg at $3.11. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:23.61 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.33 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:38.77 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.11 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $7.62 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1609m, nose behind Silvertown with 53.5kg at $7.24. The start before that 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 3 over 1106m, 8 len behind Poppy Woppy with 53.5kg at $28.65. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:38.10 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.24 |
| 8/10 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:04.53 | 2-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $28.65 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:11.53 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $21.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:18.92 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $18.32 |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2026 | 94 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:07.04 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $19.47 |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:38.85 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $54.28 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1509m, 12 len behind Mighty Nora with 53.5kg at $17.66. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 21 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Fizzy Lass carrying 54kg at $5.47. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/06/2026 | 211 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:30.58 | 2-10-9 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $17.66 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:12.97 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.47 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:25.31 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $34.25 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 14 over 1408m, 14 len behind In For A Spin with 53.5kg at $7.03. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1207m, 3 len behind Balaclava with 53.5kg at $33.19. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 48 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 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:23.61 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $7.03 |
| 3/10 | 24/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:12.84 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $33.19 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | SP | Jose L Alvarez | 55.5kg | 1:19.49 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1509m, 4 len behind Mighty Nora with 53.5kg at $22.72. Before that 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 19 over 1673m, 0.3 len behind Really Fancy River carrying 55kg at $6.20. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 20/06/2026 | 32 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:30.58 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $22.72 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:42.81 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | 1:41.83 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 2/5 | 26/03/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:39.55 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:41.51 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.52 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:44.59 | 6-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 9 over 1408m, 3 len behind Tanya's Momentum with 53.5kg at $12.23. Last start 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1509m, 7 len behind Mighty Nora with 53.5kg at $3. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:30.58 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:23.01 | 9-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $12.23 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 7 at Hawthorne Turf on May 28 over 1006m, 3 len behind Plume with 54kg at $6.20. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Hawthorne on June 18 over 1106m, nose behind Artella carrying 54.5kg at $3. This race is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $41,841.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 54.5kg | 1:04.51 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $41,899.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | 0:59.32 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |