Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
PATRIOTS QUEST (2) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1106m at this track (Dirt) in a tougher race. Will benefit from that experience so he will prove tough to beat. GOAL TO GO (8) is a two-year-old colt at the races for the first time. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Life Is Good from Classofsixtythree. Sure to be well-educated, being from the Bob Baffert yard. Should be thereabouts despite a tricky draw. BOURBON BYTE (5) failed to threaten at his first outing last time out, finishing fourth over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Should appreciate the extra ground this time. Expected to run much better this time. MONNIE (4) is on debut. By Curlin and hails from the Steven Asmussen stable. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at this track on July 11 over 1106m, 17 len behind Admiral's Order with 54kg at $16.23. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:04.72 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $16.23 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1106m, 9 len behind Antivenom with 54kg at $8.81. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 29 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 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:05.52 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.81 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 12 over 1006m, 24 len behind Balloteer carrying 54kg at $37.82. Second-up ran second last of 8 at this track on July 11 over 1207m, 21 len behind Crossfire with 54kg at $12.36. Likely to find them too smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $12.36 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $37.82 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Curlin - Constellation) making his debut. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mystic Guide out of Improv. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tacitus out of Hachi. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Life Is Good out of Classofsixtythree having his first start. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.