Ellis Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
GALATINA (9) has switched yards since finishing third five-and-a-half weeks ago over 1609m at this track. Nicely placed here and expected to go well. DIABLO SHIRAZ (4) finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1308m at Churchill Downs seven weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Sure to run well. SUSSUDIO (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. TRANSATLANTIC (7) has not won for a long while. Last raced on June 17 when beaten 13 lengths into seventh at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1308m. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating.

Jockey: Amin Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Churchill Downs November 16 over 1710m, 25 len behind Well Aware with 55kg at $20.02. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track July 3 2025 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Whappen carrying 56kg at $13.70. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 271 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | 32 | CLM FM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Chase Miller | 55kg | 1:45.84 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $20.02 |
| 6/11 | 15/10/2025 | 60 | CLM FM 3U | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Chase Miller | 55.5kg | 1:35.94 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $15.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 44 | CLM FM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.37 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2025 | 76 | CLM FM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:35.81 | 4-8-9 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.70 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2025 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $63,962.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | V Carrasco | 57kg | 1:44.95 | 1-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $7.40 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $35,313.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:44.21 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at this track on July 10 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Couldyoubeloved with 56kg at $2.95. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 29 over 1710m, 18 len behind Kittens Stormy Gal carrying 56.5kg at $2.85. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 72 | CLM FM 3U | $50,798.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:34.71 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.95 |
| 12/12 | 29/04/2026 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:43.17 | 4-12-12 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $2.85 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | 352 | CLM FM 4U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:38.05 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2025 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $95,087.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:38.15 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/02/2025 | 196 | MDN F 3 | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:47.05 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2024 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:44.69 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Got Gone carrying 53.5kg at $20.22. The run before that 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 14 over 1609m, 12 len behind Heartbeat with 53.5kg at $70.82. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/07/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:33.74 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $20.22 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:38.47 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $70.82 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $53.36 |
| 5/12 | 29/04/2026 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:43.17 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $50.90 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:41.59 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.13 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J Mckee | 54.5kg | 1:42.09 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.79 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Scribble carrying 53.5kg at $21.17. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1207m, 5 len behind Split Success carrying 53.5kg at $8.91. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:18.05 | 5-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $21.17 |
| 3/4 | 04/06/2026 | 57 | CLM FM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:11.52 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.91 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $37,700.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:42.27 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 06/03/2026 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:40.32 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.62 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 28 | CLM F 3 | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:20.24 | 1-6-2 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $5.05 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 24 | CLM F 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:13.80 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.15 |

Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1811m, 11 len behind Totally Justified carrying 53.5kg at $35.52. Before that ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1710m, 7 len behind Be The Light with 53.5kg at $25.78. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Y | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:49.67 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $35.52 |
| 4/5 | 26/06/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:44.73 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $25.78 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 60 | ALLOW F 3 | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 1:37.47 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Castanon | 53.5kg | 1:37.34 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 94 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,960.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | J Castanon | 53.5kg | 1:37.49 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $57,839.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:38.83 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up won by 3.5 len at Hawthorne Turf on June 4 over 1509m defeating Catnip Hill with 54kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell ran second last of 7 at Hawthorne Turf on June 28 over 1509m, 29 len behind Peacock Road with 54.5kg at $2.10. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/06/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $43,236.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | Good | Alexander Bendezu | 54.5kg | 1:34.63 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 29.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2026 | 70 | MDN FM 3U | $41,841.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 26/03/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:39.55 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.86 |
| 3/12 | 12/02/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:40.71 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $45.32 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | 1:39.65 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $14.37 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 58 days. First-up 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 25 over 1207m, 3 len behind Rational Theory carrying 56kg at $4.44. Last start ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 17 over 1308m, 13 len behind Spun Candy carrying 56kg at $4.11. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 58 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 | 17/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:16.84 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $4.11 |
| 2/9 | 25/05/2026 | 325 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:11.85 | 9-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.44 |
| 1/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:10.23 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.92 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 19 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Turfway Park January 16 2025 over 1207m, 7 len behind Come To Mama with 55kg at $10.18. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len Churchill Downs November 6 2024 over 1408m defeating Yo Leven with 52kg at $14. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 575 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/01/2025 | 34 | CLM FM 4U | $44,839.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 55kg | 1:13.07 | 10-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $10.18 |
| 10/12 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $49,153.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Albin Jimenez | 53.5kg | 1:10.21 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $25.90 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2024 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $100,457.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 50.5kg | 1:45.29 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $28.37 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2024 | 259 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,104.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Irving Moncada | 52kg | 1:25.66 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2024 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $106,222.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:39.64 | 4-2-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $57.17 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,639.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:11.17 | 9-11-11 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $53.92 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Got Gone carrying 56kg at $3.72. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1609m, 5 len behind Don't Be Salty with 56kg at $10.97. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:33.74 | 7-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.72 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 10 | CLM FM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:36.12 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.97 |
| 1/10 | 21/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:25.77 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.29 |
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:46.41 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $8.12 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Hunter Rea | 54.5kg | 1:36.93 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $26.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:44.49 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len at Keeneland on April 11 over 1710m defeating Speed Skater carrying 57kg at $4.22. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at this track on August 18 over 1710m, 6 len behind My Sexy Blonde with 53.5kg at $15.90. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 125 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 | 11/04/2026 | 236 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:46.41 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.22 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:40.36 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Presque Isle Downs June 1 over 1673m, 6 len behind Ms Brightside carrying 53.5kg at $18.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Keeneland Turf April 18 over 1911m, 46 len behind Kentucky Belle with 53.5kg at $58.60. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $46,025.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Addiel J Ayala | 53.5kg | 1:41.99 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $18.30 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | ALLOW FM 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $42.48 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 129 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:57.93 | 4-10-10 | 6 |
| 46.7L | $58.60 |
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:39.65 | 9-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $9.66 |
| 2/9 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,008.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:11.55 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,008.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | Fast | W Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:03.81 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |