Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
COMPREHENSIVE (12) finished third as favourite last time out over 2414m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf), making it six minor placings from seven career starts. Has a tricky draw to overcome but looks the testing material. CLARK'S CORNER (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at this track, beaten half a length into seventh after being in contention on the corner. Nicely placed to take this out. PROVIDER (9) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 1710m at this track (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 2 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. GRAND PREMIERE (6) resumes from a spell of nine weeks. Has filled a minor placing at both first-up runs. Opened last prep with a second over 1609m at Dundalk All Weather. Will be thereabouts.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Irish Law with 53.5kg at $4.94. The race before that 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 6 over 1811m, 8 len behind Royal Causeway carrying 53.5kg at $18.67. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:41.25 | 4-3-D2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.94 |
| 8/12 | 06/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 2-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $18.67 |
| 6/12 | 01/05/2026 | 153 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.85 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.25 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.82 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:47.43 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.41 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $37.85 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1408m, 31 len behind Leading Change with 53.5kg at $47.96. Second-up 4th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 15 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Deerfield with 55.5kg at $7.30. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:21.06 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $47.96 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Constitution out of The Dream. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 2 over 1710m, 5 len behind Light Cav carrying 55.5kg at $13.40. Second-up ran second last of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 15 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Deerfield with 55.5kg at $4. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 25 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 | 15/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $13.40 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 30 2024 over 1710m, 7 len behind Monet's Magic with 54kg at $85.50. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 617 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 11-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $85.50 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Colt back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf June 6 over 1811m, 5 len behind Royal Causeway carrying 53.5kg at $4.43. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Dundalk All Weather April 10 over 1609m, a nose behind Golddream with 61kg at $3.80. Can go on with the job this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 06/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 12-9-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.43 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Churchill Downs September 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind Incredibolt carrying 54kg at $1.93. On debut third of 10 at Ellis Park August 24 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Rancho Santa Fe with 54kg at $3.36. Must be included.
Last Starts 315 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:36.29 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.93 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 10-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.36 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf September 17 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Signatory Man carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. On debut fifth of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf August 6 2025 over 1509m, 2.75 len behind Tiempos Buenos with 54.5kg at $3. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 326 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 | 17/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 2 len behind Irish Law carrying 53.5kg at $5.58. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 7 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Cruisin Chuck carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 31 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 | 09/07/2026 | 89 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:41.25 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.58 |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 6-3-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $17.76 |
| 6/11 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 10-2-6 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.05 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Uncle Mo out of Cacciatora. Maybe later.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 9 over 1811m, 9 len behind Supercharger with 56.5kg at $12.03. Last start 4th of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 5 over 2012m, 5.5 len behind Stark carrying 56kg at $6.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 2:00.54 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 09/05/2026 | 80 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:46.26 | 9-6-7 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $12.03 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.62 |
| 4/11 | 18/12/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $5.39 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:42.18 | 10-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.61 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:09.02 | 11-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $13.03 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 17 over 2414m, 6 len behind Royal Guard carrying 53.5kg at $2.61. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 9 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Supercharger with 53.5kg at $1.93. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 2:26.30 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.61 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.93 |
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.34 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.92 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:34.24 | 8-2-3 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |