Kentucky Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
PRIDE ROCK (10) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish third last time, beaten 1.5 lengths over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Backmarker who gets home hard. Heading the right way and is expected to prove tough to beat. DJOKOVIC (6) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1710m at Saratoga Turf (Turf), finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths. Can get off the mark this time. MO MISERY (8) ran above expectations and got up for third at long odds at his latest appearance at Saratoga Turf (Turf) over 1710m. Blinkers are added in a positive move by the stable. MYSTIC RULER (1) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when sixth at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) over 1609m, beaten 4 lengths. Nicely placed and deserves respect.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Caribbean Warrior with 54kg at $25.29. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:38.05 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $25.29 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 9th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 11 len behind Play It Again carrying 54kg at $7.70. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:45.07 | 10-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran last of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 13 len behind Caribbean Warrior with 54kg at $14.69. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:38.05 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $14.69 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1207m, 7 len behind Bet On Silver carrying 54kg at $20.70. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.69 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $20.70 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 12 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 10 over 1609m, 6 len behind Real Goodbar carrying 54kg at $4.50. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:37.04 | 11-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 4 len behind Oscar carrying 56kg at $11.78. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:43.37 | 4-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.78 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 7th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1609m, 11 len behind Good To Be King carrying 54kg at $12.86. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $12.86 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Oscar carrying 56kg at $25.47. Before that 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 17 over 1308m, 8 len behind Salahudin carrying 54kg at $19.58. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:43.37 | 5-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $25.47 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:18.13 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.58 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $8.88 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Look Me Over. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1106m, 7 len behind Admiral's Order carrying 54kg at $5.36. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Caribbean Warrior with 54kg at $5.16. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:38.05 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.16 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:04.72 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $5.36 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 4 over 1509m, 4 len behind Observed carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
Last Starts 31 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 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:32.26 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |