Ellis Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
QUALITY MISCHIEF (5) is back from a spell of 11 weeks. Raced once last campaign and finished third over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). One of the genuine hopes in the race. GOOD MOJO (8) is overdue for a win with three placings from five appearances this preparation, the latest effort a second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Useful type who gets his chance. SOUND CAUSE (2) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 18 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. FERAL (4) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.75 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Among the chances again.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 29 over 1609m, 9 len behind Petoskey Stones carrying 56kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 4 2024 over 1308m, 3 len behind Pure Force carrying 53.5kg at $5.33. Will need this run.
Last Starts 84 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 | 29/05/2026 | 581 | CLM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:36.97 | 2-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.10 |
| 11/12 | 25/10/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:54.48 | 7-9-11 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $34.73 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2024 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $186,765.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:42.15 | 1-4-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $6.29 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $109,774.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:49.90 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.45 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2024 | 50 | MDN 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:43.89 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.15 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2024 | 286 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | M | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:16.22 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.33 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on August 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Bourbon Flight carrying 56kg at $10.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1710m, 3 len behind Baytown Bruiser with 56kg at $43.87. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:35.98 | 2-7-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $10.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $43.87 |
| 3/5 | 13/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $105,997.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:35.99 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.15 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:37.31 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.08 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:45.56 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.68 |
| 8/11 | 26/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:39.95 | 8-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $14.45 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track on July 12 over 1609m defeating Private Show carrying 53.5kg at $3.47. The start before that 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1609m, 14 len behind Barker with 53.5kg at $9.62. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:37.86 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.47 |
| 9/11 | 21/06/2026 | 53 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:36.64 | 3-7-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $9.62 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:42.58 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.44 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:40.35 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN OCLM 3U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 182 | MDN OCLM 3 | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.61 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 11 len win at Belterra Park on July 11 over 1673m defeating Delgany Boy with 53.5kg at $3.10. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,868.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | SP | Cesar Orantes | 53.5kg | 1:43.08 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on August 7 over 1207m, 2 len behind Justifreak carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1308m, nose behind Cant Stop Munnings with 55.5kg at $6.85. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 14 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 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:09.64 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | M | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:16.18 | 6-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.85 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 1-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.72 |
| 7/10 | 25/05/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:17.37 | 2-9-7 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $9.87 |
| 9/10 | 29/04/2026 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:24.07 | 6-10-9 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $9.38 |
| 7/9 | 19/01/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.58 | 5-4-7 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |