Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
LIGHTNING RUN (5) Vekoma 3yo having first race start for trainer Joey Sharp. Watch the betting. PASEO (9) Did well to run 2nd last time at Churchill Downs. Up to these. MARBLE ARCH (10) Set a strong tempo before tiring to place 3rd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Right in this. NECTAR OF THE GODS (7) 3yo by Upstart having initial appearance for trainer Kinnon Larose. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Good performance to run into 3rd last run at Churchill Downs and has the ideal alley. Will be hitting the line strongly. Rising in trip. Watch betting.
Last Starts 32 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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Was $36.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last run at Churchill Downs but will try to take advantage of the alley. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 43 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 spell. Was $18.00 and inched into 5th last start at Churchill Downs and having second career run. Hard to have.
Last Starts 66 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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Back after a 37 week spell. Made some ground late when 3rd last start at Keeneland and back over extra ground. Expecting to settle positively. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 262 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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Career debut 3yo by Vekoma for trainer Joey Sharp. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a 46 week break. Started at $14.00 and folded up in the straight when 5th last run at this venue but fitter for debut run. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 322 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 debutant by Upstart for trainer Kinnon Larose. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First up from a break. Did well when 2nd last time at Wolverhampton and showing improvement in recent outings. Change in trainer. Can take this out.
Last Starts 105 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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Zipped home into 2nd last time at Churchill Downs. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 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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Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 3rd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Running with confidence since coming back from a spell. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 60 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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Fresh after a spell. Was $11.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last time at Fair Grounds. Nice price for the value seekers.
Last Starts 115 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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Resuming from a 28 week spell. Jumped at $53.00 and looked outclassed when 11th last run at Turfway Park. Expected to settle towards the rear. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 198 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 |