Ellis Park Race 4 - Ellis Park Juvenile S. Presented By Claiborne Farm Stakes
SALAHUDIN (6) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1308m at this track (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. GRAND YAUPON (4) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a nose over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he looks sure to be in the mix. SARGENT BILKO (2) was well in the market first up from a spell last start over 1207m at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) but was safely held in fourth, beaten 11 lengths. Fitter and with blinkers applied he makes plenty of appeal. NEVER A DOUBT (7) pushed forward and was a determined winner by one length over 1207m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) on debut four weeks ago. Solid claims.
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs in LR on June 28 over 1207m, 21 len behind Blessed Flyer carrying 54.5kg at $80.81. The race before that scored a big 5 len win at Horseshoe Indianapolis May 7 over 1006m defeating Grandes Suenos with 54.5kg at $2.70. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 52 | LR OPEN 2 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $80.81 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:00.55 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $133,916.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.12 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 0:52.74 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $28.52 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Churchill Downs April 25 over 905m defeating Happy Away with 54kg at $2.01. Returned from break settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs in LR on June 28 over 1207m, 11 len behind Blessed Flyer carrying 54.5kg at $4.83. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 43 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 | 28/06/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 2 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $4.83 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $133,916.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.01 |
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 26 over 1006m, 5 len behind Hes Steelin Mylady with 54kg at $8.10. Last start scored a big 13 len win at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf June 17 over 1609m defeating Gamerboy with 54kg at $3. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 54 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 | 17/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | 1:40.44 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | 0:58.39 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 12 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Balloteer carrying 54kg at $17.17. Second-up won by a nose at Saratoga July 25 over 1207m defeating Belzoni carrying 56kg at $3.23. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 16 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 | 25/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.23 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $17.17 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Colonial Downs July 2 over 1106m defeating Freedom Hall with 54kg at $2.60. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
Last Starts 39 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 | 02/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | 1:03.84 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track July 17 over 1308m defeating Jokester with 54kg at $1.57. Can keep the ball rolling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:18.13 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.57 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.0 len at Gulfstream Park July 11 over 1207m defeating Stick Talk carrying 54.5kg at $13.20. Improvement likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Good | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:11.00 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $13.20 |