Ellis Park Race 8 - Tri-State Turf Sprint S. Stakes
JOE SHIESTY (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 0.8 lengths away in second over 1006m in stakes class at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Will take advantage of the good draw. Nicely placed to take this out. TROUBLESHOOTING (11) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third in stakes class at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1006m, beaten one length. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Good record at this journey with two wins and four minor placings from seven starts and is sure to run well. MONDOGETSBUCKETS (5) has five placings from nine runs this campaign and last start finished 2 lengths from the winner in second over 1006m in stakes class at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf). One of the contenders. GOLDEN AFTERNOON (9) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish sixth over 1006m in the G2 Highlander Stakes at Woodbine after he had travelled in a rearwards position. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after eight months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Eakly with 55kg at $4.68. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 27 2025 over 1106m defeating Eakly with 55kg at $4.65. This will test.
Last Starts 43 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 | 20/06/2026 | 218 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:01.44 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.68 |
| 4/12 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:02.61 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.19 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.98 |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:00.38 | 1-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $11.80 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.65 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf in LR on July 10 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Doncho with 56.5kg at $10.90. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 14 over 1106m defeating Run Carson with 55kg at $9.08. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 0:55.00 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $10.90 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:01.49 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.08 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:03.67 | 1-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.94 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 57kg | 1:09.67 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.18 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.25 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.73 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.03 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 6 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Doncho with 55.5kg at $2.49. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G2 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes on May 2 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Yellow Card with 55kg at $6.80. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 0:55.01 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.49 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:02.11 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $7.31 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 76 | LR OPEN 4U | $175,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.44 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.37 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:09.05 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.54 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:03.27 | 7-3-7 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.55 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf May 9 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Love'm Or Liam with 56kg at $15.67. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Churchill Downs May 17 2025 over 1710m, 9 len behind Fever Night carrying 53.5kg at $9.11. Hard to have.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:33.23 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $15.67 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $18.63 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $175,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $37.72 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.06 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.66 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $12.99 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf in LR on July 10 over 1006m, 2 len behind Doncho with 56.5kg at $7. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 6 over 1006m, 5 len behind Doncho carrying 55.5kg at $6.33. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 0:55.00 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 0:55.01 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.33 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 7-9-6 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $16.31 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:02.11 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $18.76 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:02.28 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:01.63 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 28 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind We're In Trouble carrying 55kg at $12.30. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 20 over 1106m defeating Let My People Go with 55kg at $7.16. This is going to test him.
Last Starts 43 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 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:01.44 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.16 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | 195 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:02.33 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 10-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.07 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $197,869.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:42.25 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 0:55.52 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,453.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 0:55.49 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Churchill Downs Turf April 26 over 1106m defeating Run Curtis Run carrying 55.5kg at $2.21. Second-up ran second last of 7 at Woodbine in the G2 Highlander Stakes on June 27 over 1006m, 6 len behind Miss Vyvyanne carrying 54.5kg at $3.65. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 62 | G2 OPEN 4U | $278,940.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1006m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:56.27 | 3-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.65 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 183 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.21 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $8.58 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 68 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.71 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,521.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:08.92 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/14 | 03/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 10-6-9 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $40.39 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 57 day letup. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 18 over 1106m, 0.1 len behind Works For Me carrying 53.5kg at $3.04. Last start 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 6 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Doncho carrying 55.5kg at $2.56. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:55.01 | 1-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.56 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 147 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:03.67 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.04 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:41.47 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $3.71 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.88 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.92 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3 | $167,442.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:00.97 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.76 |

Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 6 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Doncho carrying 55.5kg at $15.97. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather May 3 over 1006m defeating Extendo carrying 56kg at $5.40. Will be winding up strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 0:55.01 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.97 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $104,749.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 0:55.70 | 9-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $109,170.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | 0:55.33 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55kg | 0:54.44 | 8-7-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $29.60 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:18.26 | 4-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $32.02 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 0:54.48 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $20.90 |