Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
LIGHTNING RUN (5) Vekoma 3yo having first start for trainer Joey Sharp. Watch the market. PASEO (9) Came on strongly when 2nd last run at Churchill Downs. Key player. MARBLE ARCH (10) Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by more than 9L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. In top racing shape since returning from a spell. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. NECTAR OF THE GODS (7) 3yo by Upstart having first start for Kinnon Larose. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Attacked the line when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Churchill Downs and stepping up in trip. Possesses very good closing speed. Drawn beautifully. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Started $36.00 and fairly underwhelming when 6th last time at Churchill Downs but will try to take advantage of the gate. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Dylan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-7 | 9 |
| 14L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Chase Miller | 54kg | - | 8-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Chase Miller | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Chase Miller | 54kg | - | 12-11-9-4 | 3 |
| 3L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Chase Miller | 54kg | - | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First run back from a break. Started at $18.00 and improved when 5th last start at Churchill Downs and having second race start. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 62 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes after a spell of 36 weeks. Rattled home nicely into 3rd last start at Keeneland and stepping back up in trip. Has shown early pace in races to date. Definite contender.
Last Starts 258 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 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing as a debutant 3yo by Vekoma for trainer Joey Sharp. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a 45 week break. Odds of $14.00 and lost ground in the run home when 5th last start at this track but was on debut last time. Can't entertain a bet.
Last Starts 318 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 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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3yo first starter sired by Upstart for Kinnon Larose. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a break. Looked good when 2nd last start at Wolverhampton and form has been improving over recent runs. First appearance for a new trainer. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 101 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 | 23/03/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 NOV FILLIES | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.85L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Picked up late ground when 2nd last run at Churchill Downs. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 25 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 6 |
| 8L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Even though being out sprinted still grabbed 3rd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Great chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | - | 1-2-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 57kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-10-12 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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First up after a break. Started at $11.00 and didn't attack the line when 6th last time at Fair Grounds. Stands out as good value.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-7 | 5 |
| 10L | $3.25 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.05 |
| 2/11 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 23/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca
Weight: 56kgs
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First up from a spell of 27 weeks. Was $53.00 and didn't threaten when 11th last run at Turfway Park. Likely to settle back in the field. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 55kg | - | 8-10-12-11 | 9 |
| 24.8L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | - | 11-12-12 | 3 |
| 9.15L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First up today. Was $6.50 and came in 7th last start at Fair Grounds but having second career run. Likely to get back in the field. Pass.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9-11 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.00 |