Ellis Park Race 6 - Pucker Up S. Presented By Ag Revolution Stakes
EAST JABIP (6) comes here off a last-start second, beaten 6 lengths, over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf. Hard to go past. EMBRACE TIME (7) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by a nose over 1710m at this track (Turf) last time out. In form and another big run is on the cards. INFINITE SKY (8) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1710m at this track (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 0.2 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. HOW ABOUT NOW (4) was on a winning run of two races but last time out missed the frame when seventh over 1609m in Listed grade at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf).

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming ran last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 Senorita Stakes on May 9 over 1308m, 8 len behind Marjoram carrying 56kg at $56.40. Last start 7th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf in LR on June 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Darya with 56kg at $39.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 57 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 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 6-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $39.50 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 216 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:13.78 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $56.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:35.40 | 6-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $12.90 |
| 1/11 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:37.71 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $62.60 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $13.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $76,851.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Yan Rodriguez | 51.5kg | 1:05.57 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up won by a nose at Churchill Downs Turf May 7 over 1710m defeating Raiding Party with 53.5kg at $9.19. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Tam Tam carrying 53.5kg at $5.81. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 36 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 | 27/06/2026 | 51 | LR OPEN F 3 | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 7-6-8 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $5.81 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 216 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:41.40 | 9-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $9.19 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.49 |
| 2/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:22.82 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.76 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Gulfstream Park Turf July 4 over 1609m defeating Striking Finale with 55.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park Turf October 17 over 1509m defeating Parlaypauline with 54.5kg at $8.60. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | 63 | HCP F 3 | $60,958.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:34.30 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,665.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:32.77 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.10 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:40.79 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:37.34 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.76 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $26.90 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:41.47 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 27 over 1609m, 8 len behind Tam Tam with 53.5kg at $14.76. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf LR May 13 over 1609m defeating Faye's Gold carrying 54kg at $7.70. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN F 3 | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $14.76 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN F 3 | $209,497.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/04/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.96 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.58 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $10.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 4-8-6 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:24.43 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $13.34 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tam Tam carrying 53.5kg at $10.64. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 5 over 1710m, 3 len behind Wind Flower carrying 53.5kg at $9.84. Others favoured.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.64 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:39.72 | 10-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.84 |
| 10/13 | 01/05/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.92 | 13-11-10 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $42.13 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:43.80 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Y | Ben Curtis | 51.5kg | 1:38.59 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Tam Tam carrying 53.5kg at $5.18. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf in LR on May 13 over 1609m, 2 len behind How About Now carrying 56kg at $1.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 36 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 | 27/06/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN F 3 | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.18 |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN F 3 | $209,497.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:37.12 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.22 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.69 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.77 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 7 over 1710m, 4 len behind Turner's Charm with 53.5kg at $8.37. Last start won by a nose at this track July 5 over 1710m defeating Call The Bullpen carrying 54.5kg at $6.64. Found her best form now. Will take beating.
Last Starts 28 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 | 05/07/2026 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:40.08 | 9-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.64 |
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 306 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:41.40 | 10-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $8.37 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:35.94 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 5 over 1710m, 0.2 len behind Embrace Time carrying 54.5kg at $4.28. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Kentucky September 7 over 1609m defeating Payton Abbey with 54kg at $1.86. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 247 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:40.08 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.28 |
| 6/12 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:35.07 | 7-9-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $12.30 |
| 2/11 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:42.61 | 11-6-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $22.61 |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:34.64 | 11-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.86 |
| 4/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:40.86 | 10-7-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $12.63 |