Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
JOE'S CANDY (8) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1308m at Churchill Downs after being prominent at the turn. Has the class to find the winners' list. BANDSTAND (3) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 1308m at Churchill Downs eight weeks ago after being in contention on the bend. Has the talent to take this out. WINDTALKER (5) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn last start before tiring to finish seventh over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf). Solid top-three chance on his best figures. BLACKJACK MAN (1) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1006m at Belterra Park Turf (Turf), beaten 6 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park Turf on July 7 over 1006m, 6 len behind Chanticleer carrying 55kg at $9.70. Before that ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1207m, 29 len behind Captain Mercury with 53.5kg at $69.12. Drawn well and is among the chances.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 0:57.36 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $9.70 |
| 10/10 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.50 | 4-10-10 | 10 |
| 29.9L | $69.12 |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:36.56 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 44.8L | $37.70 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran second last of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 21 over 1308m, 20 len behind Herbs Bolt carrying 54kg at $19.85. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 261 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:19.69 | 9-7-8 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $19.85 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 69 len behind Fitzgerald with 53.5kg at $7.44. The race before that ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1106m, 43 len behind Mouqeer carrying 53.5kg at $38.44. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:38.50 | 2-9-9 | 3 |
| 69.5L | $7.44 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:05.48 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $38.44 |
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | 7-12-12 | 10 |
| 44.3L | $10.20 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1609m, 8 len behind Susan's Boy carrying 53.5kg at $4.94. Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on July 12 over 1609m, 21 len behind Feral with 53.5kg at $11.83. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:37.86 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $11.83 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.94 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 12 over 1308m, 6 len behind Next Time carrying 56kg at $6.12. The race before that 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs on April 28 over 1308m, 18 len behind Harbe with 56.5kg at $3.35. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:17.49 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.12 |
| 9/11 | 28/04/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:17.26 | 3-8-9 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $3.35 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | 79 | MDN OCLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 1:04.06 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | 61 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:03.67 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | M Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $6.30 |
| 2/5 | 26/09/2025 | 671 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:08.82 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Oaklawn Park February 20 over 1710m, 20 len behind Timberline with 55.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Oaklawn Park December 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind War Munny carrying 54.5kg at $16.50. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,348.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:46.34 | 3-9-9 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,296.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:45.80 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $11.70 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 114 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:12.64 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $16.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:25.06 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.31 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Bayern out of Salander on debut. This looks a tricky race for him.