Ellis Park Race 9 - Sunkissed S. Presented By Sterling Industrial Stakes
MEDORO (7) is back at the races for the first time since May 30. Scored over 1609m at Del Mar Turf at the start of last prep. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on three occasions from five runs. Rates highly and should take some beating. IN THE STARS (12) is a four-time winner who has been performing well, scoring by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf. Has a strong record at this journey and should be thereabouts. BUTTERCREAM BABE (3) finished eighth two runs back in the G1 Just A Game Handicap at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) then improved last time out to score by half a length over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Meets a stronger field but she is worth serious consideration. VIVE VEUVE (5) started at $4.93 last time but could only manage seventh, beaten 7 lengths, at Churchill Downs Turf over 1811m. Should settle handy in the run. In the mix.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track July 5 over 1609m defeating Tirupati carrying 55.5kg at $10.73. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Woodbine All Weather on May 31 over 1207m, 7 len behind Shifty carrying 55.5kg at $5.85. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:33.57 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.73 |
| 4/5 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $168,340.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55.5kg | 1:09.91 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.85 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:37.89 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $4.75 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.25 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.79 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 279 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $175,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:09.82 | 8-8-LR | 6 |
| 99.0L | $7.71 |
| 5/6 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:21.61 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $9.94 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 36 days. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Lone Star Park LR May 25 over 1609m defeating Tizawiz with 54.5kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 27 over 1811m, 7 len behind Pin Up Betty with 53.5kg at $4.93. Should be near her top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.45 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.93 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | 179 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $279,330.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:38.88 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/11 | 27/11/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2025 | 45 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $532,725.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Y | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 2:35.69 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.12 |
| 6/7 | 04/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $764,526.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.44 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:40.01 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.95 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Miwa with 55.5kg at $4.79. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 15 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Sweet Treasure with 53.5kg at $15.24. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 50 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 | 13/06/2026 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:34.81 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.79 |
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:42.47 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.24 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 132 | ALLOW FM 4U | $44,223.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:41.88 | 7-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 7-2-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $39.52 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.93 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:42.45 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Mint Julep Stakes May 30 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Sweet Treasure with 53.5kg at $3.97. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Del Mar Turf LR July 20 2025 over 1609m defeating Grand Slam Smile carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:40.29 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.97 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.98 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.82 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.65 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:42.17 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:34.26 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 5 over 1710m defeating Serendipity with 55.5kg at $22.84. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 10 over 1710m, 11 len behind In The Stars carrying 54.5kg at $5.95. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:39.72 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $22.84 |
| 11/12 | 10/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:41.73 | 11-12-11 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $5.95 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 294 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:39.83 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.60 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:35.06 | 8-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $154,589.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:36.12 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 1/11 | 22/12/2024 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:42.23 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 4 len at Ellis Park July 12 over 1609m on a heavy track defeating For Love And Honor carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf on June 21 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Cloe carrying 55kg at $8.79. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $153,846.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Heavy | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.79 |
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:33.71 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $66.84 |
| 9/11 | 15/04/2026 | 255 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:42.47 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $59.46 |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:32.63 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $42.39 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:33.10 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.24 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Lone Star Park in the LR May 25 over 1609m, 25 len behind Vive Veuve carrying 56kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Keeneland Turf April 8 over 1710m defeating Icona with 53.5kg at $3.28. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $279,330.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 67 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:42.26 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.28 |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 69 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $249,643.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54kg | 1:42.62 | 4-9-10 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,176.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:43.22 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.99 | 7-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $5.69 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 70 | ALLOW FM 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:34.74 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.81 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf LR July 11 over 1710m defeating Princess Attitude carrying 56kg at $4.10. Before that 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Mint Julep Stakes on May 30 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Sweet Treasure with 53.5kg at $10.61. Can get the job done again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:39.44 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:40.29 | 2-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.61 |
| 1/12 | 10/04/2026 | 133 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.73 | 9-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.78 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.75 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $15.15 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:35.56 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.72 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 62 | MDN FM 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.00 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Canterbury Park Turf in LR on June 27 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Wrigleyville carrying 56kg at $4.90. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Churchill Downs May 23 over 1609m defeating Miss Pharaoh carrying 56kg at $2.81. Doesn't need to improve much to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $69,735.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Eduardo Gallardo | 56kg | 1:34.66 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:37.75 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.81 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2026 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $184,862.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | 1:39.97 | 4-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $59.44 |
| 8/11 | 26/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:10.32 | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $23.52 |
| 8/12 | 28/02/2026 | 273 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.11 | 11-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $9.96 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2025 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $77,680.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 53.5kg | 1:06.25 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |