Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
PRINCE OF LIGHT (6) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when ninth over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf four weeks ago. Has the talent to put the recent run of form behind him. PROBLEM SOLVED (10) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 6 lengths into eighth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Settles back early but winds up late. Will prove hard to hold out. PROPS (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 lengths into fifth. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. WHATEVER (8) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing seventh over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Drawn out but does go back and work into his races. Don't underestimate. Something for the Multiples: MCKINSENSE (3)
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1207m, 8 len behind Stone County with 56kg at $3.79. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 24 over 1207m, 7 len behind Super Happy with 54kg at $6.70. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 85 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.77 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.79 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 54kg | 1:10.50 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.39 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Curlin out of Four Grands. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 14 len behind Fitzgerald with 55kg at $12.86. The start before that ran second last of 9 at this track on July 12 over 1609m, 23 len behind Refined Design carrying 53.5kg at $3.97. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $12.86 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,356.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:39.35 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $3.97 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:11.23 | 10-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $10.57 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:11.48 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.71 |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:25.48 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.69 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1609m, 9 len behind Courageous Clay with 53.5kg at $8.81. Before that 9th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1710m, 10 len behind Go For Rocket with 53.5kg at $24.20. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/07/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:34.83 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $8.81 |
| 9/12 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.23 | 5-8-9 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $24.20 |
| 9/11 | 28/05/2026 | 83 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 5-7-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $3.74 |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:44.99 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1207m, 6 len behind Stomp with 54.5kg at $7.97. The race before that 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 19 len behind Spellmaker with 53.5kg at $14.33. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.97 |
| 8/11 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:36.64 | 9-5-8 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $14.33 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:23.12 | 9-6-8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $10.66 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Astern out of Martz. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1308m, 5 len behind Scuffle carrying 56kg at $11.79. Second-up 8th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Courageous Clay with 56kg at $18.38. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:34.83 | 5-3-8 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $18.38 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 357 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $11.79 |
| 3/10 | 21/06/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,994.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Good | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:37.98 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.70 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:46.62 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 27.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:49.42 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $14.20 |