Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
ADMIRAL HALL (6) Looked outclassed when 12th last start at Churchill Downs. Overlooking the last run and challenged by weaker competitors. Coming to a new trainer and showing consistent performance in races. Go close. ALSTON (4) Didn't threaten when 8th last start at Churchill Downs. May see an upturn in form and going down in class. Has plenty of early speed. Sure to be thereabouts. JETS RIO (5) Fresh today after a break. Kept chasing when 4th last time at Oaklawn Park but facing formidable rivals. Displays good tactical speed. Strong chance. SURFIN' M (3) Pulled away to win by 3 3/4L last time at Churchill Downs. Shows good early pace. Could be value.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Crept into 5th last start at Churchill Downs and coming back up in distance. Will appreciate a good draw. Stepping up to a higher level. Long shot.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-7 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 16L | $17.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 91.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $36.00 and had difficulty when 6th last time at Churchill Downs but can find a nice position from the draw. Likely to get back. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 4 |
| 13.25L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | HEAVY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-9-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 9-8-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-8 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 3 3/4L last time at Churchill Downs. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-6-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | GD | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-5-7-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | SOFT | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | - | 2-5-8-7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-5-3 | 5 |
| 10L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 51.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 5 |
| 26L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and was well beaten when 8th last start at Churchill Downs. May see an upturn in form and dropping in class. Will attract plenty of interest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-8 | 4 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FAST | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | - | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Was $6.00 and advanced late into 4th last time at Oaklawn Park but matched against a stronger field. Has claims.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 7 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 6L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | - | 8-8-6-8 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Rene Diaz | 55kg | - | 2-2-10-8 | 10 |
| 13L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | SY | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Rene Diaz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Rene Diaz | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 8 |
| 13L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $9.00 and didn't find the line when 12th last start at Churchill Downs. Overlooking the last run and up against a less competitive field. Expect support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 11-12-12-12 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 4-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 57kg | - | 3-4-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 8-8-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |