Ellis Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
ARMY MEDIC (1) Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last time at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing and drawn beautifully. In the mix. GORRONO RANCH (7) Couldn't stay in touch when 6th last start at this venue. Has shown early pace in races to date. Respect. COMMAND THE STARS (11) Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 4L last time at this track and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. First race for a new trainer. Should go close. LAUGHING KATHY (10) Gregory D Foley 3yo debutant by Rock Your World. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Angel Ortega Stanley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly when 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last time at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing and drawn the rails. In top form this preparation. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1207m | FT | Angel Ortega Stanley | 53kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1207m | FT | Angel Ortega Stanley | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1207m | FT | Ademar Santos | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Luca Panici | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-11 | 9 |
| 22L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Luca Panici | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked hard to finish 3rd last start at this venue and has a positive alley. Large claim helps. Have to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Micah Meeks | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | SY | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.50 and tailed off to finish 5th last time at this track and coming back in distance. Likely to settle back in the field. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-9-8 | 3 |
| 23L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 8-9-11-10 | 6 |
| 12L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-6-6-7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.33 and finished 4th last run at the track and down in trip. Change in trainer. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 123.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.50 weakened under pressure when 8th last start at Churchill Downs. First start for a new trainer. Expected to settle towards the tail. Some hope in this event.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-3-5 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FAST | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. At $11.00 didn't threaten when 9th last time at Churchill Downs and back to a shorter distance. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Alex Achard | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-2-2-5 | 9 |
| 25L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54kg | - | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.50 was well beaten when 6th last start around here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Capable type.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.32 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | HEAVY | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.00 and ran on into 5th last run at the track. Will be positive in the run early. Racing for a new trainer. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Alexander Crispin | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $3.40 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 9L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 9.25L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 3-7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 9L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FAST | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 3-3 | 3 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Career debut 3yo by Mitole for trainer Jennifer Tooley. Follow the money.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First appearance at the races 3yo by Rock Your World for Gregory D Foley. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd last time at the track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Coming to a new trainer. Can measure up against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-5 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.25L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $16.00 and overtook some late when 5th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and having second race start. Does take a while to get into stride. Looks optimistic.
Last Starts 17 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 | 28/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 17L | $0.00 |