Ellis Park Race 7 - Ellis Park Derby Presented By Hallway Feeds Stakes
PLUTARCH (5) returns from a spell of six months after back-to-back wins to close last campaign, the latest over 1609m in the G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita (Dirt). Will find this much easier. Sure to be there at the finish. CORONA DE ORO (1) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 1.5 lengths over 1408m at this track (Dirt). That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins and two minor placings from six starts. Sure to go well again. IGNITER (4) fought on well for third last start over 1408m in the G3 MAXFIELD STAKES at Churchill Downs (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Takes on much easier opposition this time. Winning claims on best figures. SEVENTIES MUSIC (2) gave away a considerable start over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. Warrants plenty of respect. Something for the Multiples: STOP THE CAR (3)

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track July 6 over 1408m on a heavy track defeating Volendam carrying 54.5kg at $2.89. The run before that 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Matt Winn Stakes on June 7 over 1710m, 12 len behind Further Ado with 53.5kg at $28.95. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.89 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.26 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $28.95 |
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 8-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.36 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:42.80 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 100 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1308m, 3 len behind Rockies Balboa with 53.5kg at $17.96. Before that 5th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1710m, 10 len behind J J Grey with 52.5kg at $7.40. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 46 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 | 25/06/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:16.40 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.96 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 52.5kg | 1:42.78 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.40 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:11.07 | 7-3-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:12.42 | 12-7-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Matt Winn Stakes June 7 over 1710m, 14 len behind Further Ado carrying 53.5kg at $14.44. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Turfway Park in the G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks March 21 over 1811m, 8 len behind Fulleffort with 56kg at $22.89. Top hope if back in good order.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.26 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $14.44 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,047,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:33.87 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $14.56 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,091,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:49.94 | 10-5-4 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $22.89 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:35.36 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.17 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:12.57 | 5-7-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.62 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Laurel in LR on May 16 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Obliteration carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs in the G3 MAXFIELD STAKES on June 28 over 1408m, 6 len behind Deep Flame with 54.5kg at $8.31. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $348,675.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:21.43 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.31 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $209,497.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:10.36 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:25.71 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.04 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:50.97 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $8.46 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:35.69 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.11 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last outing ran last of 7 at Ellis Park Turf in LR on July 4 over 1106m, 12 len behind Two Seven O with 53.5kg at $16.86. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Oaklawn Park April 17 over 1207m defeating American Man with 54kg at $3.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 78 | LR OPEN 3 | $253,991.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:01.03 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $16.86 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.11 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 25/10/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $380,518.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.17 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.37 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.84 |