Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
GIFT GIVING (1) Shot away to win by a margin of 3 3/4L last start at Hawthorne and showing consistent performance in races. Won last 2 on the bounce. One of the major players. THEPRINCESSFACTOR (6) Resumes after a break. Romped home to win last run at Churchill Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. First start for a new trainer. Appears well in this. NEVER REALLY KNOW (8) Resuming from a spell. Didn't threaten when 12th last time at Churchill Downs. May see an upturn in form and matched against less formidable competition. Should be going forward early. In the mix. COULDYOUBELOVED (9) Faded away to finish 5th last time at Churchill Downs. Should improve here and returns to more ground. Should come to hand quickly. Up against a more competitive field. Will be around the mark at odds. Something for the Multiples: MINT DRIVEN (7)

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. At $23.00 didn't find the line when 4th last start at Gulfstream Park but have to respect the form at this trip. Racing against tougher rivals. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Martina Rojas | 55kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1674m | FT | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FT | Pablo Morales | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.62 |
| 4/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FT | Pablo Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1674m | FAST | Pablo Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 5-6-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $22.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FT | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 3L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.50 was well beaten when 4th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but facing a weaker grade. Modest contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 56kg | - | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | - | 4-4-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.75L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Jr Samuel Camacho | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jr Samuel Camacho | 55kg | - | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jr Samuel Camacho | 56kg | - | 3-4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jr Samuel Camacho | 56kg | - | 5-4-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.45 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-5-12-12 | 7 |
| 56.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-5-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 6-7-7-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 10L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | GD | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $10.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 4th last time at Churchill Downs and challenged by more formidable competitors. First start for a new trainer. Knockout chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 11 |
| 53.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-8-7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 9-6-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 0/5 | 16/02/2024 | - | CLM 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 | - | $2.75 | ||
| 2/8 | 05/01/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 52kg | - | 6-5-6-4 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.62 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Dashed home to win last run at Churchill Downs but testing ability against stronger contenders. First race for a new trainer. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-7-7-8 | 8 |
| 32.5L | $4.80 |
| 9/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-9 | 11 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $43.00 lost ground in the run home when 7th last time at Churchill Downs but drops back to a suitable grade. Might be ridden for luck. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | FIRM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.85L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-6-6 | 1 |
| 72.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 56kg | - | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Jr Joseph Rocco | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Rafael Mojica | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Jr Rafael Mojica | 56kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 3 |
| 4L | $1.95 |
| 3/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Jr Rafael Mojica | 56kg | - | 6-5-6-4 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Jr Rafael Mojica | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FAST | Jr Rafael Mojica | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.75L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | - | 8-6-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/12/2024 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2024 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 7 |
| 15L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2024 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | GD | Abel Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FIRM | Abel Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | GD | Abel Lezcano | 54kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started $3.50 and weakened to finish 12th last time at Churchill Downs. May see an upturn in form and going down in class. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/04/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-3-12 | 6 |
| 19L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 27/02/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.05L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.00 folded up in the straight when 5th last time at Churchill Downs. Should improve here and going back up in trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Should not be left out of your thoughts.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 1-2-4-4 | 6 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 57kg | - | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 56kg | - | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Samuel E Bermudez | 54kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Sergio Figueroa | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |