Ellis Park Race 9 - Riverside Rush S. Presented By Sterling Industrial Stakes
FANSHELL BEACH (12) finished fifth last time out over 1005m at Ascot, beaten 4.5 lengths. Leading player. HEY TUFF GUY (10) met with solid support last start over 1207m at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 12 lengths. Will find this much easier. Expected to be in the finish. ADMIRAL'S ORDER (4) impressed when successful on debut over 1106m at Ellis Park (Dirt) three weeks ago. Likely improver with bright prospects again. ARCTIC WOLF (6) showed good early speed over 1106m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) on debut last start and went on to salute by one length. Should be prominent from the low draw. Do not underestimate.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Won on debut won by a 0.1 len at Keeneland Turf April 23 over 1106m defeating Through The Years carrying 54kg at $13.18. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs in LR on June 28 over 1207m, 13 len behind Blessed Flyer with 54.5kg at $13.01. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 66 | LR OPEN 2 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $13.01 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.18 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Belterra Park June 27 over 1006m defeating Star Of Bethlehem with 52.5kg at $1.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 13 over 1006m, 7 len behind Mr Gerson with 54.5kg at $4.80. Facing a stiffer assignment this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $18,131.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | SP | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 52.5kg | 0:59.52 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/06/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $60,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Alexander Crispin | 54.5kg | 0:56.68 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $55.99 |
| 7/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 0:58.77 | 5-9-7 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $65.64 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53kgs
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Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 19 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Gone And Plenty with 54kg at $54.13. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track July 10 over 1106m defeating Never Gonna Stop with 54kg at $9.40. Solid claims.
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 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 8-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:03.75 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $54.13 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 1.0 len at Aqueduct Turf June 18 over 1106m defeating River Of Deceit with 56kg at $3.32. Another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:03.02 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.32 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 5 len behind Randie's Rascal carrying 54kg at $18.09. Last start won by a nose at this track July 19 over 1609m defeating Ferrous with 54kg at $2.13. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 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 | 19/07/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.13 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $18.09 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, scored a big 7 len win at Churchill Downs May 25 over 1106m defeating Gun For Glory carrying 54kg at $1.69. Second-up 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs in LR on June 28 over 1207m, 12 len behind Blessed Flyer carrying 54.5kg at $2.01. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $2.01 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $1.69 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 6th of 10 at Prairie Meadows in LR on July 11 over 1106m, 7 len behind Waggley carrying 54.5kg at $18.60. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Woodbine All Weather June 14 over 1106m defeating Titan Ready with 55kg at $6.45. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:04.57 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $18.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $160,530.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Emma-Jayne Wilson | 55kg | 1:05.37 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.45 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $160,754.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1006m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 0:58.01 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $8.15 |
| 3/3 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $363,901.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:00.37 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $8.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 1-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $24.68 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by 5 len at Churchill Downs April 28 over 905m defeating Booked with 52.5kg at $2.44. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Orthodox carrying 57kg at $7.50. This race is well within her grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21 | 20/06/2026 | 53 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 57kg | 0:59.42 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 52.5kg | 0:51.42 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.44 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 6th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1106m, 14 len behind Admiral's Order carrying 54kg at $6.41. The race before that 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1106m, 15 len behind How's Al Today carrying 54kg at $6.63. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/07/2026 | 37 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:04.72 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $6.41 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:05.26 | 1-7-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.63 |
| 2/3 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $363,901.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:00.37 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.56 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $15.25 |
| 4/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Santiago Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:52.74 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $25.46 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 26 over 1006m, 20 len behind Hes Steelin Mylady with 54kg at $18.20. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Churchill Downs June 24 over 1106m defeating Silverback with 54kg at $65.20. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 38 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 | 24/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $65.20 |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 0:58.39 | 2-7-6 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $18.20 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 3 len at Churchill Downs May 17 over 905m defeating Joe Joe Dude carrying 54kg at $2.05. Doesn't appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.05 |