Ellis Park Race 8 - Ellis Park Turf S. Stakes
LUSH LIPS (6) is a strong first-up performer who resumes after a break of six months. Was in top form before a spell with three straight wins, the latest over 1609m at Gulfstream Park Turf. Has a formidable combination with Tyler Gaffalione who has been aboard for her last three wins. Sure to run well. TOTALLY JUSTIFIED (3) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished third at Churchill Downs (Dirt) two starts back then landed the prize by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1811m at this track (Turf). It doesn't get any easier but on current form she is right in contention. ICONA (10) built on a nice third two starts back at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) with a win as favourite over 1609m at this track (Turf) six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Going up a level this time but she deserves plenty of thought. SANCTIFY (1) lines up on the back of a 7 length ninth over 1609m at this track. Ticks all the right boxes.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start ran last of 9 at Listed level at this track at this track on August 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Love You Anyway carrying 55.5kg at $72.76. The start before that won by 4 len at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1609m on a heavy track defeating For Love And Honor carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:35.41 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $72.76 |
| 1/4 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $153,846.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Heavy | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.79 |
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:33.71 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $66.84 |
| 9/11 | 15/04/2026 | 255 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:42.47 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $59.46 |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:32.63 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $42.39 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on July 18 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Define carrying 53.5kg at $2.92. Before that 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 24 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Perrylu carrying 53.5kg at $46.34. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 24 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:42.21 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.92 |
| 2/11 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:35.75 | 11-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $46.34 |
| 10/10 | 03/06/2026 | 229 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:35.54 | 4-10-10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $1.97 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:04.02 | 4-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.22 |
| 3/12 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 52.5kg | 1:35.23 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.32 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | 1:00.80 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track on July 19 over 1811m defeating Classic Glide carrying 56kg at $5.63. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1609m, 10 len behind Conceit with 56kg at $3.44. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Y | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:49.67 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.63 |
| 3/4 | 26/06/2026 | 19 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:34.86 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.44 |
| 5/11 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:42.07 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $4.49 |
| 4/12 | 10/05/2026 | 133 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:33.78 | 11-7-4 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $5.68 |
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | 65 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $459,418.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 2:01.02 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $12.40 |
| 6/12 | 24/10/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:35.17 | 7-4-6 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $27.54 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1710m, nose behind Poppy The Princess with 55.5kg at $2.72. The race before that got back early 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Rando with 56kg at $3.67. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:41.24 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.72 |
| 5/7 | 24/06/2026 | 45 | ALLOW FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:44.85 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $3.67 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:46.12 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.82 |
| 3/5 | 17/04/2026 | 93 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:46.75 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $155,456.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:41.76 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.24 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $10.47 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len in the G3 Honey Fox Stakes at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 28 over 1609m defeating Classic Q carrying 56kg at $2.70. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 7 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather on November 23 2024 over 1673m defeating Giddy Up Baby with 53.5kg at $9.80. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 92 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:33.71 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/11/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:41.75 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,217,656.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:48.01 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.61 |
| 2/11 | 16/08/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:48.45 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN F 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.98 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2025 | 55 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:41.58 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.63 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field in Listed grade at Canterbury Park Turf at Canterbury Park Turf on June 27 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Wrigleyville carrying 56kg at $2.40. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 11 over 1609m defeating Always Wanting carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Close-up last start but this looks a stretch.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $69,735.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Luis A Fuentes | 56kg | 1:34.66 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:35.87 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 155 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:42.80 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:52.27 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $47.82 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:33.74 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $24.13 |
| 10/10 | 03/08/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $620,155.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:45.64 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $48.68 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 49 days. Last run 3rd of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Bourbon Memory carrying 55.5kg at $5.59. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 10 over 1710m, 8 len behind In The Stars carrying 53.5kg at $11.69. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 49 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 | 05/07/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:33.57 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.59 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 181 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:41.73 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $11.69 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,217,656.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:48.01 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $70.95 |
| 11/12 | 10/09/2025 | 46 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 2:05.52 | 6-11-11 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $15.40 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2025 | 147 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:40.19 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2025 | 146 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $345,104.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:33.57 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $88.20 |

Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 45 days. First-up 3rd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Low Moon with 55.5kg at $25.10. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 9 over 1710m defeating Violeta M with 55.5kg at $14.80. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,347.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.80 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2026 | 288 | CLM FM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:35.21 | 11-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $25.10 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW F 3 | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:34.65 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $42.26 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2025 | 31 | CLM FM 3U | $31,346.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Santo Sanjur | 53.5kg | 1:44.13 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/6 | 14/06/2025 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,661.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 54kg | 1:46.49 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/05/2025 | 53 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $40,625.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:40.99 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track on July 9 over 1609m defeating Winning Streep with 56kg at $2.95. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 7 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Faye's Gold carrying 56kg at $5.06. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 09/07/2026 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:33.53 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.95 |
| 3/11 | 07/06/2026 | 60 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:42.07 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.06 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 45 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:42.26 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.96 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:35.85 | 9-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | 491 | MDN FM 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:42.52 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2024 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:41.88 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 25 over 1609m defeating Calamity carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 in Listed grade at Turfway Park at Turfway Park on February 28 over 1609m, 14 len behind Literate with 54.5kg at $3.05. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 96 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:36.39 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:44.10 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $17.95 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $175,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.42 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $3.05 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 93 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $186,846.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.55 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $16.36 |
| 2/4 | 09/10/2025 | 207 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:42.97 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $87,336.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Jim Crowley | 60kg | 1:26.28 | - | 11 |
| 13.5L | $3.30 |