Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Optional Claiming
BAYTOWN DA VINCI (7) is a four-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf). Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. HIT THE HIGH NOTE (10) is on debut for the Christopher J Davis stable. Two-year-old colt by Tonalist from Capture Your Dream. Should acquit himself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. CONCRETE OVERLAY (9) was safely held when fifth on debut last start over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf). Tackles a longer journey this time. Will strip fitter and can do much better. FORTUNISTIC (1) faced the starter for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing fourth at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1106m, beaten 4 lengths. Drew wide on debut but has the inside gate here. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Collected out of Hey Niki. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Happy Saver out of All Aces. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Canterbury Park on July 3 over 905m, 4 len behind Midnight Bullet carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $33,382.00 | Canterbury Park | 905m | Fast | Constantino Roman | 54.5kg | 0:54.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Good To Be King carrying 54kg at $66.25. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1609m, 19 len behind Agate carrying 54kg at $95.62. Watch for him dropping on these late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $66.25 |
| 9/11 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Mia Nicholls | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $95.62 |
| 10/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $41.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:59.68 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $14.71 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Authentic out of Burdeos. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 13 over 1006m, 11 len behind Mr Gerson with 54.5kg at $8.90. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
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 |
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| 5/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $60,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:56.68 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tonalist out of Capture Your Dream. No surprise to see him in the finish.
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1207m, 25 len behind Crossfire carrying 54kg at $22.21. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
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| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Asa Espinoza | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $22.21 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Karakontie out of Courtisane. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Cesar Diaz
Weight: 49.5kgs
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First-starter by Mandaloun out of Hallawallah. Happy to watch and learn this time.