Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
BIENVILLE (7) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish third when resuming last start at this course and distance. Settles back early but winds up late. Leading contender. HELLACIOUS (2) again failed to feature last start, finishing eighth and beaten 21 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly on best form and should go a lot better. TELECASTER (4) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. TAPCON (12) produced another moderate effort last start when 10 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1207m at Churchill Downs at the second run back from a spell. Well placed to turn things around.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1207m, 6 len behind Stomp carrying 54.5kg at $7.97. The run before that 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 19 len behind Spellmaker with 53.5kg at $14.33. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.97 |
| 8/11 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:36.64 | 9-5-8 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $14.33 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:23.12 | 9-6-8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $10.66 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on July 12 over 1609m, 21 len behind Feral with 56kg at $12.25. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1609m, 6 len behind Susan's Boy with 56.5kg at $8.34. Can atone.
Last Starts 33 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 | 12/07/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:37.86 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $12.25 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:35.12 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.34 |
| 6/12 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:23.97 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $8.32 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:10.13 | 7-9-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $29.36 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:11.70 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.06 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.07 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 10 at this track on August 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Semper Primus carrying 54kg at $38.58. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 362 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:08.82 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $38.58 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1006m, 9 len behind Saint Of War with 53.5kg at $32.66. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1207m, 2 len behind Stone County carrying 54kg at $7. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 1:10.77 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/06/2026 | 86 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 0:56.81 | 6-5-12 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $32.66 |
| 10/12 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 3-7-10 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $99.19 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $4.22 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $10.67 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 3-1-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.99 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Churchill Downs May 29 over 1408m, 7 len behind Royal Sapphire with 56kg at $8.54. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Keeneland April 10 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Nash Potatoes carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/05/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 56kg | 1:23.97 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $8.54 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 83 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 6-1-8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $15.34 |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:11.78 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.37 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:56.49 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Brittany Troxtell
Weight: 49.5kgs
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First-starter by Linchpin out of Iwannabeadivatoo. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1207m, 0.9 len behind Stomp with 54.5kg at $15.13. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on February 6 over 1710m, 7 len behind Crupper carrying 55kg at $13.20. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/07/2026 | 78 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $15.13 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:10.92 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:45.81 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $16.90 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Eduardo Gallardo | 55kg | 1:46.91 | 5-9-8 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $13.20 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Eduardo Gallardo | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 10-8-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $20.90 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after a year settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1207m, 12 len behind Stone County carrying 54kg at $25.18. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 23 2025 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Spice Runner carrying 54kg at $5.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 27 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 | 18/07/2026 | 335 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:10.77 | 12-8-7 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $25.18 |
| 10/11 | 17/08/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 4-9-10 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $14.86 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:04.61 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $11.57 |
| 3/5 | 23/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 0:58.36 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 0:52.76 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $54.31 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after three months ran second last in a small field at Hawthorne Turf on June 28 over 1106m, 15 len behind Mischievous Richie with 54.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 3 over 1710m, 23 len behind Out Of The Woods carrying 53.5kg at $25.30. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 47 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 | 28/06/2026 | 86 | MDN 3U | $41,841.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Good | Alexander Bendezu | 54.5kg | 1:07.13 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $8.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cohen | 53.5kg | 1:45.81 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $25.30 |
| 11/11 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 9-11-11 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $12.60 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 41 day letup. Resuming ran second last of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 12 over 1609m, 11 len behind Candy Cane Crain carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1207m, 11 len behind Stomp with 54.5kg at $9.53. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/07/2026 | 53 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $9.53 |
| 11/12 | 12/05/2026 | 220 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 7-8-11 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $9.08 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:10.21 | 5-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.78 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Flatter Me First. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up got back early 4th in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 16 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Mellencamp carrying 53.5kg at $7.40. Second-up 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Captain Mercury with 53.5kg at $10.20. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:10.50 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:11.54 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.40 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:10.66 | 7-6-7 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $26.70 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 12 over 1811m, 5 len behind Win Street with 53.5kg at $8.40. Before that ran second last of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on June 25 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind No Temperance carrying 53.5kg at $13. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
Last Starts 33 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 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $65,312.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:48.77 | 6-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $8.40 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $97,629.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:42.95 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/05/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:36.10 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $59.93 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $25.27 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $24.77 |