Ellis Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
NAKATOMI (9) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when fifth over 1200m in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan Dirt. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal while fresh. DREAMINBLUE (8) has recorded two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Was always up in the leading division and finished one length from the winner in second last time out over 1308m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Will enjoy the drop in grade so he is sure to prove hard to beat. TAYLOR'S VERSION (7) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 3.5 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. HERE MI SONG (10) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1308m at this track. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1811m, 12 len behind Aristotle carrying 55.5kg at $14.31. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 21 over 1408m, 12 len behind Built with 55kg at $51.06. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $14.31 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $206,704.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Barcenas Javier Padron | 55kg | 1:22.54 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $51.06 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 52 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:33.97 | 8-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $33.73 |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 6-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $5.17 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:45.58 | 8-2-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $11.37 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs in the LR April 30 over 1207m, 13 len behind Maximum Bourbon carrying 53.5kg at $33.74. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Churchill Downs November 6 over 1207m, 5 len behind Lofty Adjudicator with 54.5kg at $3.88. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 106 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 | 30/04/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:08.81 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $33.74 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:16.76 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:23.06 | 10-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.16 |
| 6/7 | 06/11/2025 | 284 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:09.63 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.88 |
| 6/6 | 26/01/2025 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $158,065.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:15.94 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 39 days. Last run ran second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 over 1207m, 7 len behind Cat On Time carrying 55.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation eased back early on 6th of 8 at Listed level at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1207m, 16 len behind Maximum Bourbon with 53.5kg at $34.69. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,250.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:08.35 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 130 | LR OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:08.81 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $34.69 |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2025 | 45 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:09.05 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $28.80 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:09.63 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.42 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $20.38 |
| 1/4 | 11/09/2025 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $26,758.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | 1:16.94 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.05 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 58 days. Resuming 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Five O' Somewhere with 53.5kg at $3.05. Second-up ran second last of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 17 over 1207m, 17 len behind Verifire with 55kg at $18.33. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 3-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $18.33 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 189 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:16.47 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.05 |
| 11/12 | 15/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $229,008.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 2-9-11 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $6.16 |
| 1/4 | 15/10/2025 | 74 | ALLOW 3U | $105,023.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:22.95 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.49 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.15 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:08.62 | 4-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $4.25 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 in Listed grade at this track at this track on July 18 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Banishing with 55.5kg at $35.36. The race before that 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1408m, 5 len behind Bring The Smoke with 55kg at $5.83. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $253,991.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:16.52 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $35.36 |
| 7/12 | 27/06/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:23.52 | 8-4-7 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $5.83 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:27.71 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $6.26 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:43.51 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $702,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 51.5kg | 1:42.10 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $29.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:44.04 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf April 26 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Golden Afternoon with 55.5kg at $8.80. At his first start to post a big 8 len win. Remington Park October 18 over 1308m defeating Solevo with 53.5kg at $7.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 110 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 | 26/04/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.80 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,270.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:07.96 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.59 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/4 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:05.17 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 53.5kg | 1:16.71 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after eight months scored a big 3.5 len win at this track on July 6 over 1207m defeating Banned For Life carrying 55.5kg at $1.96. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Churchill Downs on June 27 2025 over 1308m defeating Bold Strength with 53.5kg at $9.23. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 06/07/2026 | 228 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.96 |
| 5/6 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:10.14 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.55 |
| 5/5 | 18/10/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 3 | $532,725.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:23.45 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $10.56 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2025 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:08.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.14 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3 | $167,442.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:00.97 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.60 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:16.02 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.23 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Listed level at this track at this track on July 18 over 1308m, 1.0 len behind Banishing with 55.5kg at $5.55. Before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 21 over 1408m, 5 len behind Built carrying 56kg at $7.17. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/07/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN 3U | $253,991.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:16.52 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.55 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $206,704.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:22.54 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $7.17 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN 4U | $727,802.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:08.93 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:09.10 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:11.56 | 8-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 12 in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dark Saffron carrying 57kg at $14. Won previous preparation first up won by a 0.3 len in the G2 Phoenix Stakes at Keeneland on October 3 over 1207m defeating Durante carrying 55kg at $2.60. Winning hope.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/03/2026 | 147 | G1 OPEN 3U | $766,284.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:10.68 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 9/14 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:08.20 | 14-13-9 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $34.30 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | 76 | G2 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,621.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:08.98 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 4U | $622,084.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:14.64 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 154 | G1 OPEN 3U | $869,565.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 59.5kg | 1:11.40 | 6-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 9 in stakes class at this track at this track on July 18 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Banishing with 55.5kg at $12.11. Previously second-up ran last of 11 in the G1 Churchill Downs Stakes on May 3 2025 over 1408m, 8 len behind Mindframe carrying 56kg at $44.88. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 288 | LR OPEN 3U | $253,991.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:16.52 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.11 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $13.54 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:08.43 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.99 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.63 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.08 |
| 5/6 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:09.23 | 2-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $53.26 |