Ellis Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MASTER OF LIGHT (6) resumed over 1106m at Ellis Park (Dirt) last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and looks sure to be in the finish again. ROSE RULER (3) built on a nice second two starts back at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) with success as favourite over 1006m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) two months ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths. Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. OUR STARRY NIGHT (4) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 1.5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Drawn to stalk the leaders. One of the main contenders. STEP FORWARD (10) recorded a strong on-speed win last time by 0.3 lengths over this journey at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Should give a great sight.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start won by 0.8 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf July 30 over 1006m defeating Unbeatable with 55.5kg at $3.60. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Mission Improbable with 57kg at $6.02. Low draw but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $40,639.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 0:55.99 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $6.02 |
| 9/12 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $35.30 |
| 5/5 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $4.10 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.19 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:11.25 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $8.06 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Prairie Meadows in LR on July 11 over 1207m, 12 len behind Booth carrying 54.5kg at $105.60. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 14 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Dark Vintage with 55.5kg at $20.20. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/07/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:08.69 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $105.60 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | 0:55.96 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $20.20 |
| 7/7 | 28/04/2026 | 201 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $39.82 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3 | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:03.14 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $46.15 |
| 5/5 | 01/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,817.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:56.11 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $6.65 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $271,318.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:01.22 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $49.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 11 over 1006m defeating Gypsy Art with 56.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 17 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Schwarzenegger with 56.5kg at $11.70. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 0:55.82 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 17/05/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:02.37 | 8-4-2 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $11.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 61 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:03.29 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.26 |
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 7-2-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $3.28 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 8-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.51 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Eakly with 55kg at $3.36. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 28 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind We're In Trouble carrying 55kg at $7.80. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:01.44 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.36 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:02.33 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 7-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.01 |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 9-12-12 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $5.28 |
| 1/12 | 16/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:02.78 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $10.68 |
| 5/12 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $294,574.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:09.11 | 1-2-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $9.13 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 7 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Trouble Calling with 53.5kg at $8.94. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Gulfstream Park Turf December 21 over 1006m defeating Finding Candy carrying 54.5kg at $3. Not good enough for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/06/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3 | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:01.31 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $8.94 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:55.63 | 3-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $10.80 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:33.22 | 3-2-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $15.40 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:54.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/12/2025 | 176 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 0:55.50 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 0:58.10 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.92 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 2.5 len at Ellis Park July 11 over 1106m defeating Run Benji Run carrying 55.5kg at $4.56. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 9 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Love'm Or Liam carrying 56kg at $49.74. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.56 |
| 8/11 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:33.23 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $49.74 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 442 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $32.97 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2025 | 191 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $132,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:40.17 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $16.18 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $48,120.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 0:59.48 | 10-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track July 17 over 1106m defeating Initialize with 55.5kg at $6.28. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1106m, 0.4 len behind Eakly with 55kg at $12.10. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 24 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 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 1:01.51 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.28 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 55kg | 1:01.44 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $12.10 |
| 7/7 | 28/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:02.33 | 7-7-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.23 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $13.64 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 3-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.87 |
| 3/9 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $158,445.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:17.54 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.15 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1207m, 16 len behind Taylor's Version with 56kg at $2.45. The race before that won by a nose at Churchill Downs June 3 over 1308m defeating Tre Italiani carrying 56kg at $4.87. On his best form he can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 06/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:09.42 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:15.99 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.87 |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:08.85 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.37 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:09.51 | 8-8-LR | 4 |
| 99.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:10.21 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 72 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.53 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 52 days. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 26 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Golden Afternoon carrying 55.5kg at $13.63. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 18 over 1106m defeating Mister Mmmmm with 53.5kg at $2.25. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 53 | CLM 4U | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:02.33 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 129 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $13.63 |
| 6/7 | 18/12/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:09.43 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.57 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:08.27 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.66 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:07.47 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $11.45 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $209,302.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.43 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start ran second last in a small field at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1308m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Show Time with 55.5kg at $5.49. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at Churchill Downs April 30 over 1207m defeating Keep On Moving carrying 56kg at $4.31. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/07/2026 | 73 | HCP 3U | $72,569.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Heavy | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:16.17 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.49 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 109 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.31 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 0:57.14 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2025 | 93 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,260.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 0:56.51 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:04.05 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 04/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3 | $167,442.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:00.97 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $11.66 |