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Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming

POLITICS (1) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he cannot be overlooked. SURFIN' M (8) proved too strong two runs ago at Churchill Downs. Couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. REFINED DESIGN (3) has returned in good order this campaign. Ran well but found a couple better last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after registering his maiden win first-up the run before. In good form and one of the chances. HUTCHINSON (4) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1609m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Race Time:4:50 PM

Friday, August 14, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Politics (1)717x54682

Trainer: Shelbi A Kurtz (USA)12 mths 8: 1-1-0

Jockey: Micah Meeks

Weight: 50.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TACITUS (USA)

Dam: VALLESTINA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Leroidesanimaux

Stats

Prize Money$101,380.00

Avg $$12,672.50

Win %12.50%

Place %25.00%

Career8: 1-1-0

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance3: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm5: 0-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Just Like Max carrying 50.5kg at $10.64. The race before that ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Richeztoo with 53.5kg at $14.47. Another bold run is expected.

Last Starts 14 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	31/07/2026	36	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Fast	W Meeks	50.5kg	1:39.30	5-4-2	7	1. Just Like Max 2. Politics 3. Refined Design	2.5L	$10.64
8/8	25/06/2026	28	CLM 3U	$68,340.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Heavy	Edgar Morales	53.5kg	1:36.39	6-8-8	6	1. Richeztoo 2. Another Monarch 3. Bagg O Time	24.3L	$14.47
6/6	28/05/2026	35	ALLOW 3U	$115,922.00	Churchill Downs	1308m	Fast	Abel Cedillo	53.5kg	1:17.63	6-6-6	3	1. Timing Difference 2. Attersee 3. Gamblers Tail	15.8L	$31.71
4/6	23/04/2026	49	CLM 3	$104,803.00	Keeneland	1710m	Fast	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	1:45.13	6-5-4	5	1. Spirit Of A Walkon 2. Gethsemane 3. Colt Forty Seven	9.0L	$8.50
5/8	05/03/2026	103	ALLOW 3	$59,410.00	Turfway Park	1609m	Fast	Danny Sheehy	54.5kg	1:39.60	7-7-5	8	1. Chayton 2. Wonder Mist 3. Seal Bay	5.9L	$13.09
7/8	22/11/2025	56	ALLOW 2	$126,718.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	SP	Luis Saez	54.5kg	1:46.48	7-6-7	7	1. Sleepingonfreedom 2. Vitruvian Man 3. Big Apple Patrick	15.8L	$11.79

Fitzgerald (2)8x7652341

Trainer: R E Moquett (USA)12 mths 8: 1-1-1

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen

Weight: 54.5kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: BY MY STANDARDS (USA)

Dam: GEEBES (USA)

Dam's Sire: Fusaichi Pegasus

Stats

Prize Money$41,529.00

Avg $$5,191.13

Win %12.50%

Place %37.50%

Career8: 1-1-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance2: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm6: 1-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start won by 10 len at this track on July 25 over 1609m defeating Greystar with 53.5kg at $4.73. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1710m, 4 len behind Good Sal with 53.5kg at $13.13. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Last Starts 20 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	25/07/2026	37	MDN CLM 3U	$34,470.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Fast	Keith J Asmussen	53.5kg	1:38.50	1-1-1	1	1. Fitzgerald 2. Greystar 3. Star Saver	10.0L	$4.73
4/10	18/06/2026	34	MDN CLM 3U	$48,815.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Keith J Asmussen	53.5kg	1:44.47	2-2-4	9	1. Good Sal 2. Both Sides Of Bad 3. Whatever	3.8L	$13.13
3/6	15/05/2026	21	MDN CLM 3U	$48,883.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Rafael Bejarano	53.5kg	1:48.16	1-2-3	2	1. Carcar Express 2. Paired 3. Fitzgerald	1.5L	$5.23
2/12	24/04/2026	35	MDN CLM 3U	$43,668.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	SP	Rafael Bejarano	54.5kg	1:41.16	2-3-2	10	1. Awol 2. Fitzgerald 3. Cutting Class	3.5L	$8.70
5/7	20/03/2026	28	MDN CLM 3U	$42,135.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	David Cabrera	54kg	1:47.79	5-5-5	1	1. Bagg O Time 2. Golden City Street 3. Refined Design	26.3L	$2.90
6/10	20/02/2026	55	MDN CLM 3	$46,348.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	David Cabrera	55.5kg	1:46.34	7-6-6	4	1. Timberline 2. Dreamofyou 3. Most Amazing	10.3L	$13.20

Refined Design (3)902737x13

Trainer: Felipe N Souza (USA)12 mths 8: 1-1-2

Jockey: Gabriel Saez

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TWIRLING CANDY (USA)

Dam: STYLE AND GRACE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Curlin

Stats

Prize Money$47,217.00

Avg $$5,902.13

Win %12.50%

Place %50.00%

Career8: 1-1-2

Track2: 1-0-1

Distance2: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm5: 0-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track on July 12 over 1609m defeating El Ramundo with 53.5kg at $13.19. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Just Like Max with 54.5kg at $11.66. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	31/07/2026	19	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Fast	Gabriel Saez	54.5kg	1:39.30	4-1-3	1	1. Just Like Max 2. Politics 3. Refined Design	2.6L	$11.66
1/9	12/07/2026	80	MDN CLM 3U	$45,356.00	Ellis Park	1609m	SP	Gabriel Saez	53.5kg	1:39.35	5-1-1	8	1. Refined Design 2. El Ramundo 3. Wolfcamp	2.8L	$13.19
7/8	23/04/2026	34	MDN CLM 3	$55,313.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	Joseph C Bealmear	55.5kg	1:47.75	2-7-7	4	1. Bayou Flyer 2. Astro Beau 3. Mor Cheese Please	13.0L	$22.60
3/7	20/03/2026	13	MDN CLM 3U	$42,135.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	Israel Hernandez	54kg	1:47.79	3-3-3	7	1. Bagg O Time 2. Golden City Street 3. Refined Design	7.8L	$5.30
7/7	07/03/2026	20	MDN CLM 3	$53,371.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	SP	Eduardo Gallardo	55.5kg	1:46.30	4-7-7	1	1. Midnight Menace 2. I'm Worthy 3. Out Flat	38.9L	$5.90
2/9	15/02/2026	29	MDN CLM 3U	$42,796.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	M	Emmanuel Esquivel	53kg	1:47.48	5-3-2	1	1. More Money Mo 2. Refined Design 3. Brass Nucks	0.5L	$4.20

Hutchinson (4)6x847164

Trainer: J Kent Sweezey (USA)12 mths 7: 1-0-0

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: TIZ THE LAW (USA)

Dam: ANGIE GRAND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pioneerof The Nile

Stats

Prize Money$46,581.00

Avg $$6,654.43

Win %14.29%

Place %14.29%

Career7: 1-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm5: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 4 len behind Just Like Max carrying 53.5kg at $4.14. The run before that 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Richeztoo carrying 53.5kg at $11.82. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.

Last Starts 14 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	31/07/2026	36	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Fast	Jaime A Torres	53.5kg	1:39.30	7-3-4	4	1. Just Like Max 2. Politics 3. Refined Design	4.1L	$4.14
6/8	25/06/2026	39	CLM 3U	$68,340.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Heavy	Jim Graham	53.5kg	1:36.39	2-6-6	4	1. Richeztoo 2. Another Monarch 3. Bagg O Time	21.0L	$11.82
1/4	17/05/2026	28	MDN CLM 3U	$67,039.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	Fast	Jim Graham	53.5kg	1:52.91	1-2-1	3	1. Hutchinson 2. Al Amjaad 3. Whatever	3.8L	$3.61
7/12	19/04/2026	34	MDN 3	$123,726.00	Keeneland	1408m	Fast	Jim Graham	54.5kg	1:25.12	10-8-7	10	1. Non Conforming 2. Quarry 3. Asheville	17.5L	$61.26
4/9	16/03/2026	23	MDN OCLM 3	$42,135.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jim Graham	54.5kg	1:09.39	3-4-4	2	1. General Graham 2. Editor 3. Kalatua	10.8L	$14.40
8/8	21/02/2026	225	MDN 3U	$77,033.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jim Graham	53kg	1:09.11	1-8-8	8	1. Sargent Sully 2. Great Moment 3. Puteketeke	18.8L	$25.50

Fast Joker (5)0x04343544

Trainer: Gustavo Esquivel 12 mths 17: 1-0-3

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: MY LUCKY SPELL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lookin At Lucky

Stats

Prize Money$83,751.00

Avg $$4,926.53

Win %5.88%

Place %23.53%

Career17: 1-0-3

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance6: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm11: 1-0-2

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on July 24 over 1408m, 10 len behind Just Asap with 55.5kg at $8.16. The start before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Richeztoo with 56kg at $23.94. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

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
4/6	24/07/2026	29	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Ellis Park	1408m	Fast	Rafael Bejarano	55.5kg	1:23.88	6-2-4	3	1. Just Asap 2. Midnight Vengeance 3. Frosted Bull	10.0L	$8.16
4/8	25/06/2026	25	CLM 3U	$68,340.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Heavy	Rafael Bejarano	56kg	1:36.39	5-3-4	2	1. Richeztoo 2. Another Monarch 3. Bagg O Time	9.5L	$23.94
5/7	31/05/2026	23	CLM 3U	$50,209.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Edgar Morales	56kg	1:36.31	1-5-5	2	1. Il Cavallino 2. Bagg O Time 3. Romantic Lead	14.3L	$5.90
3/5	08/05/2026	19	CLM 3U	$50,279.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Edgar Morales	56kg	1:44.96	1-3-3	1	1. Wish Carefully 2. Tisum 3. Fast Joker	3.6L	$4.63
4/9	19/04/2026	9	CLM 3U	$43,668.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	David Cabrera	55.5kg	1:45.37	3-2-4	9	1. Miracle Mack 2. Phenomenal Dream 3. Leonardo	1.3L	$7.30
3/11	10/04/2026	27	CLM 3U	$46,579.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Fast	David Cabrera	55.5kg	1:40.96	4-3-3	4	1. Holus Bolus 2. Texas Cyclone 3. Fast Joker	1.3L	$4.10

Midnight Vengeance (6)450x14x4x2

Trainer: Genevieve Londono (USA)12 mths 14: 1-2-1

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: VIOLENCE (USA)

Dam: SHOOT FOR THE MOON (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$55,665.00

Avg $$3,976.07

Win %7.14%

Place %28.57%

Career14: 1-2-1

Track2: 0-1-1

Distance4: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 1-1-1

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm11: 1-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Having second run back today. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 24 over 1408m, 9 len behind Just Asap with 55.5kg at $7.56. At only start last preparation 4th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 19 over 1609m, 3 len behind Texas Cyclone with 55.5kg at $4.70. Fitter but others appeal more.

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
2/6	24/07/2026	66	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Ellis Park	1408m	Fast	Ben Curtis	55.5kg	1:23.88	5-4-2	2	1. Just Asap 2. Midnight Vengeance 3. Frosted Bull	9.0L	$7.56
4/7	19/05/2026	65	CLM 3U	$33,240.00	Indiana Downs	1609m	Fast	Irving Moncada	55.5kg	1:38.36	4-4-4	4	1. Texas Cyclone 2. Great Sword 3. Purdy Darn Good	3.0L	$4.70
4/6	15/03/2026	27	CLM 4U	$25,281.00	Fairgrounds	1673m	Fast	Hunter Rea	54.5kg	1:41.76	1-2-4	4	1. Sand Cast 2. Bonafide 3. Arthur's Court	5.8L	$13.10
1/9	16/02/2026	64	MDN CLM 3U	$21,398.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	Hunter Rea	54.5kg	1:45.60	3-2-1	3	1. Midnight Vengeance 2. Blue Chair Bay 3. Cliffs Of Dover	0.5L	$4.00
11/11	14/12/2025	42	MDN CLM 3U	$33,691.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	FM	Jim Graham	55kg	1:44.97	6-11-11	5	1. Just Bernie 2. Mcginnis 3. Zun Reyder	43.1L	$10.50
5/8	02/11/2025	26	MDN CLM 3U	$87,023.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Graham	54.5kg	1:37.25	5-4-5	2	1. The Chalk 2. Aerate 3. Where Y'at	12.1L	$4.44

Duke Of Suggins (7)14x9x85

Trainer: Shelbi A Kurtz 12 mths 5: 1-0-0

Jockey: Mia Nicholls

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: TOM'S D'ETAT (USA)

Dam: GRACEFUL FANCY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Liam's Map

Stats

Prize Money$115,740.00

Avg $$23,148.00

Win %20.00%

Place %20.00%

Career5: 1-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm4: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1308m, 24 len behind War Munny with 53.5kg at $5.12. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 9 len behind Just Like Max carrying 53.5kg at $4.96. Other runners are much more appealing.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	31/07/2026	35	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Fast	Gerardo Corrales	53.5kg	1:39.30	1-5-5	3	1. Just Like Max 2. Politics 3. Refined Design	9.1L	$4.96
8/8	26/06/2026	292	CLM 3U	$50,209.00	Churchill Downs	1308m	SP	Jim Graham	53.5kg	1:18.14	7-8-8	4	1. War Munny 2. Impavido 3. Mcilroy	24.1L	$5.12
9/9	07/09/2025	70	LR OPEN 2	$1,529,052.00	Kentucky	1609m	FM	Jim Graham	53.5kg	1:33.72	6-9-9	6	1. Street Beast 2. Awesome Connection 3. Baytown Dreamer	20.6L	$30.62
4/7	29/06/2025	28	LR OPEN 2	$349,922.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Jim Graham	54.5kg	1:08.61	6-5-4	3	1. Romeo 2. Comport 3. Password	12.3L	$12.52
1/9	01/06/2025	-	MDN 2	$143,079.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	Fast	Jim Graham	54kg	0:58.46	3-3-1	1	1. Duke Of Suggins 2. Sleepingonfreedom 3. Mo' Em Down	0.5L	$14.39

Surfin' M (8)0328x72916

Trainer: Aaron Shorter 12 mths 12: 1-2-3

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: TAKE CHARGE INDY (USA)

Dam: SNAGGLEPUSS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Holy Bull

Stats

Prize Money$79,107.00

Avg $$6,592.25

Win %8.33%

Place %50.00%

Career12: 1-2-3

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-1

Firm5: 1-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on July 11 over 1609m, 40 len behind Alston carrying 56kg at $12.75. The run before that came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Churchill Downs on June 11 over 1710m defeating Standard Deduction carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Worth another chance.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	11/07/2026	30	CLM 3U	$65,312.00	Ellis Park	1609m	SP	Cristian Mauricio Torres	56kg	1:36.92	1-6-6	3	1. Alston 2. Admiral Hall 3. Jets Rio	40.9L	$12.75
1/7	11/06/2026	18	MDN CLM 3U	$66,946.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Cristian Mauricio Torres	56.5kg	1:46.64	4-1-1	7	1. Surfin' M 2. Standard Deduction 3. Can't Stop Willis	3.8L	$14.80
9/10	24/05/2026	29	MDN CLM 3U	$79,609.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	SP	Mario Gutierrez	56.5kg	1:48.77	4-9-9	8	1. Circuit Breaker 2. Private Show 3. Globalist	17.4L	$14.46
2/7	25/04/2026	13	MDN CLM 3U	$58,224.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Good	Cristian Mauricio Torres	56.5kg	1:38.94	3-2-2	7	1. Nyquist Frequency 2. Surfin' M 3. Private Show	1.8L	$18.90
7/7	12/04/2026	289	MDN CLM 3U	$69,869.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	Israel Hernandez	55.5kg	1:44.08	4-6-7	5	1. I'm Worthy 2. Super Mckinzie 3. Mula	21.8L	$52.10
8/9	27/06/2025	27	MDN CLM 3U	$37,325.00	Delaware Park	1673m	Soft	Gabriel Maldonado	54kg	1:44.52	1-7-8	1	1. Souper Crunchy 2. Alrasikh 3. Committed Games	20.1L	$18.90