Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
PURSUIT OF FREEDOM (2) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 3.5 lengths. Plenty of scope for improvement and is a great chance to break through. FEELING GRAND (8) finished second, beaten 0.1 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1710m at this track (Turf) after he was in contention on the corner. Placed to advantage and can take this out. BREAKAWAY (9) is a two-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) at the last run before spelling. Can pick up where he left off. Among the chances while fresh. ROCKFEST (11) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1106m at Hawthorne Turf (Turf). Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. Something for the Multiples: BIGTIMETIMMYJIM (6) MR. ALL IN (3)
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after two months 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1710m, 6 len behind Go For Rocket carrying 53.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on November 27 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Beekman Street with 54.5kg at $42.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 59 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 | 20/06/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:41.23 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $8.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:46.62 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.53 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.30 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 4-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.40 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 6-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $63.70 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on December 27 2024 over 1207m, 6 len behind March Of Time with 55.5kg at $3.70. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 5 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Embry Show with 56kg at $3.78. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 44 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 | 05/07/2026 | 555 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.78 |
| 3/5 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 11 len behind Irish Law with 53.5kg at $17.61. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 19 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Bhatia with 55.5kg at $9.90. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:41.25 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $17.61 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 5-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $13.98 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 2-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $24.70 |
Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 10 at Ellis Park on July 25 over 1408m, 13 len behind Pimlott carrying 54kg at $13.47. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:22.86 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $13.47 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1308m, 7 len behind Mccann carrying 53.5kg at $82.23. Second-up 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Feral carrying 53.5kg at $10.97. Not today.
Last Starts 37 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 | 12/07/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:37.86 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.97 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:16.10 | 6-10-10 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $82.23 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1609m, 7 len behind Feral with 53.5kg at $21.85. The race before that ran last of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 30 len behind Spellmaker carrying 53.5kg at $44.58. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 37 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 | 12/07/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:37.86 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $21.85 |
| 11/11 | 04/06/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:36.64 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 30.3L | $44.58 |
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:09.48 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $12.90 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1308m, 23 len behind Ghost Tales with 54.5kg at $7.59. Returned from break 8th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1106m, 9 len behind Zap D'etat carrying 54kg at $15.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 32 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 | 17/07/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:02.05 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $15.70 |
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $7.59 |