Ellis Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
ZAMBEZI (1) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1609m at this track. Has a solid second up record. Tackling a more suitable race so he can turn things around. SECRET CHAT (2) wasn't far away last time out, finishing sixth over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Won at his only start at this longer journey. Among the leading chances. FORT SAM (6) was prominent at the turn and finished second last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects. KAVOD (5) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage seventh over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Top-three prospects.

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 6 len behind So Sandy with 55.5kg at $2.79. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in Listed grade at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on April 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Perry County with 56kg at $2.80. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | 1:35.53 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $2.79 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,978.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:35.81 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:38.59 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:18.48 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.59 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | 64 | CLM 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:35.36 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.75 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $136,086.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:28.01 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Mischievous Rogue with 55.5kg at $43.41. The race before that 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Zapruder with 53.5kg at $9.27. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
Last Starts 28 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 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:01.51 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $43.41 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:43.96 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $9.27 |
| 7/9 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $124,128.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:28.49 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $11.86 |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.23 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $42.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | 152 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
| 10/11 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:34.41 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $110.60 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 5 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Linzer with 55.5kg at $9.10. Before that ran last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 23 len behind Mischievous Rogue with 55.5kg at $11.65. Watch for him to be flashing home.
Last Starts 9 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 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $51,355.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 55.5kg | 0:56.96 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:01.51 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $11.65 |
| 7/9 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:01.49 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $45.22 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 0:58.24 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.15 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $36.35 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $30.19 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf June 3 over 1710m, 8 len behind Noises Off carrying 55.5kg at $8.40. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Turfway Park January 8 over 1207m, 11 len behind My Own with 55kg at $17.95. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 72 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 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:40.46 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.40 |
| 2/4 | 06/05/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,382.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:40.86 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:41.04 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 275 | ALLOW 4U | $150,972.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $17.95 |
| 6/9 | 08/04/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $48.62 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 59-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 17 over 1408m, 11 len behind Tarantino carrying 53.5kg at $8.11. The race before that from last on the turn ran second last of 7 at Listed level at Lone Star Park at Lone Star Park on May 25 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Souper Tuscan with 54.5kg at $9.80. Genuine chance this time around.
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 4U | $124,128.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:22.22 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $8.11 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.05 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $9.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/04/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.55 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 92 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:35.46 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,265.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 8-12-11 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/11/2025 | 61 | CLM 3U | $135,878.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:11.42 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $6.97 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1408m, 12 len behind Bring The Smoke carrying 55kg at $54.48. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Groveland with 55.5kg at $9.45. One of the main contenders.
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 | 21 | CLM 3U | $72,569.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.52 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.45 |
| 12/12 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:23.52 | 7-12-12 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $54.48 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:37.23 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:36.94 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:10.31 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1408m, 9 len behind High Ceiling carrying 56kg at $6.62. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 21 over 1408m, 4 len behind Bob's Carrot carrying 56kg at $2.27. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 51 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 | 24/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $120,464.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:22.87 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $6.62 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.27 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $108,939.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:10.16 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.68 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:23.85 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/5 | 19/02/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:24.61 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:09.29 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track on July 5 over 1207m defeating Forty Love carrying 55.5kg at $2.04. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 4 over 1207m, 3 len behind Dawn At Normandy with 55.5kg at $6.20. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/07/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.04 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 261 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.08 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:09.37 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.04 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $6.08 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on July 25 over 1308m, 5 len behind Attersee carrying 55.5kg at $6.66. The race before that 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1408m, 8 len behind Speedstorm carrying 56kg at $14.73. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/07/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $67,126.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:15.95 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.66 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:23.02 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $14.73 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:17.63 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.24 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:10.70 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.62 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:17.68 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:05.54 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.03 |