Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
EASY DIAL (6) settled well back when 8 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1408m at Churchill Downs last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Churchill Downs the run before. Has the talent to find the winners' list. SPURGEON (3) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BON TEMPS (4) broke through for his maiden win over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) last time. Shaping up nicely and he is definitely worth including. BAGG O TIME (5) won his maiden four starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at his last two runs, most recently when third over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Must include.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Richeztoo carrying 56kg at $7.81. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 5 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Tisum carrying 57kg at $8.21. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:36.39 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $7.81 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 57kg | 1:45.38 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.21 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:48.16 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.87 |
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | 560 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | 1:10.13 | 5-8-10 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $21.88 |
| 11/11 | 17/10/2024 | 35 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:28.92 | 1-10-11 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $28.50 |
| 11/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $34.66 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Evan On Earth with 56kg at $40.68. Second-up got back early 4th in a small field at this track on July 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Alston carrying 56kg at $8.84. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $65,312.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:36.92 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $8.84 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 307 | CLM 3U | $105,997.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.23 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $40.68 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 76 | CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:37.25 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $9.48 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:37.07 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.14 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,859.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:53.56 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.84 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $174,326.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:52.59 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf July 7 over 1609m defeating Quiet Mischief with 56kg at $1.80. Before that 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 18 len behind Spellmaker with 56.5kg at $15.37. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,736.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 04/06/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56.5kg | 1:36.64 | 2-9-7 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $15.37 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:45.81 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:38.13 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:43.97 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $67.80 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Richeztoo carrying 53.5kg at $8.47. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1609m, 5 len behind Il Cavallino carrying 53.5kg at $35.11. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.39 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.47 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $35.11 |
| 12/12 | 28/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.77 | 8-12-12 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $32.36 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:47.79 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53kg | 1:46.10 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,296.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:45.80 | 11-5-3 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1408m, 8 len behind Speedstorm with 56kg at $20.74. The run before that 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 21 over 1408m, 5 len behind Bob's Carrot carrying 56.5kg at $11.16. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 51 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 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:23.02 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $20.74 |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:23.75 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.16 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:11.18 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.85 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:11.70 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.32 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at Lone Star Park on June 11 over 1609m, 21 len behind Indy Road carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Lone Star Park Turf on May 8 over 1609m, 2 len behind Sweet Retreat with 55.5kg at $12.60. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $46,722.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:37.19 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $46,788.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:35.46 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $87,336.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:11.60 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $22.40 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:20.67 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 51kg | 1:13.36 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 12/12/2025 | 52 | MDN CLM 2 | $52,067.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:25.76 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |