Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
OUR FOREFATHERS (6) is a consistent performer with three minor placings from three starts this prep. Turned in another good performance last time out when third over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) after he was handy all the way. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. FIND NO FAULT (3) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at this track (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten 1.5 lengths. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Blinkers go on today; looks a top chance. FLICK (10) is yet to break through in 15 runs but wasn't far away last time when second over 1408m at this track (Dirt) on July 25. Likely to feature. DIFFERENTIAL (5) has not raced since his debut on June 14 over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) when he finished seventh, beaten 10 lengths. Expected to be right there at the business end.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Fairgrounds January 17 over 1710m, 9 len behind Reagan's Honor carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. On debut second of 11 at Keeneland October 4 over 1207m, 6 len behind Heartily with 54kg at $10.36. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 216 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 10-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 12-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 07/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:45.21 | 11-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.39 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $10.36 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 1 2025 over 1106m, 10 len behind Comport carrying 54kg at $9.03. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 446 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 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:04.32 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.03 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on July 11 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Oso De Oro with 53.5kg at $4.71. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1408m, 6 len behind Leading Change with 53.5kg at $5.30. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:37.30 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.71 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:21.06 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.01 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 14 over 1207m, 10 len behind Mumdoggie carrying 53.5kg at $3.94. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:09.77 | 9-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $3.94 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1710m, 8 len behind Sassmaster carrying 53.5kg at $5.48. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind National Charter with 53.5kg at $4.75. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:42.93 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $5.48 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.75 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 185 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:27.22 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $2.34 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 12-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1811m, 11 len behind Banksy's carrying 53.5kg at $55.22. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1710m, 16 len behind Sassmaster with 53.5kg at $62.14. Not keen on his prospects.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:49.30 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $55.22 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:42.93 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $62.14 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $9.30 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $28.27 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1408m, 8 len behind Pimlott with 56kg at $21.98. The start before that 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1710m, 16 len behind Sassmaster carrying 56.5kg at $27.49. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:22.86 | 2-7-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $21.98 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Javier Castellano | 56.5kg | 1:42.93 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $27.49 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:35.76 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $50.13 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:47.02 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $20.32 |
| 12/12 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 10-12-12 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $15.79 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | 157 | MDN 3U | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Chase Miller | 54.5kg | 1:38.70 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $47.22 |
Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 50.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at Fairmount Park on August 11 over 1207m, 10 len behind R U Joking carrying 50.5kg at $11.70. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Fairmount Park on July 21 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Rockdust carrying 51.5kg at $10.50. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 10 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 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Lara | 50.5kg | 1:12.71 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $11.70 |
| 3/5 | 21/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $26,125.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Lara | 51.5kg | 1:12.67 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $10.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,131.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:13.99 | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $18.10 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,131.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:14.29 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $27.20 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,140.00 | Fairmount Park | 1106m | Fast | Angel O Stanley | 54.5kg | 1:05.92 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $53.10 |
| 5/6 | 12/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,156.00 | Fairmount Park | 1106m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 54.5kg | 1:07.25 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $21.50 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Pimlott with 56kg at $8.61. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 21 over 1509m, 1.5 len behind Rugged Love carrying 56kg at $6.31. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:22.86 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.61 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $6.31 |
| 5/7 | 24/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | 1:37.87 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.26 |
| 10/12 | 01/05/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | 1:35.85 | 7-11-10 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $13.11 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 10-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.09 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 76 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:10.98 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.59 |