Ellis Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
DON'T SAY IT (2) Finished well when winning last time at Churchill Downs and can find a nice position from the draw. Unbeaten last 3 starts but competing in a higher grade. Has the ability to figure. CUT TO THE CHASE (3) Was outmuscled when 3rd last time at Churchill Downs and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Shows good early pace. Have to respect the recent stable form. Deserves consideration. TAQDEER (1) Flew home to win last run at Churchill Downs and has the ideal draw. Should be going forward early. Change in trainer but taking on stronger opponents. Worth an each way bet in this. INSIGHTFUL MISS (6) Tidy run when 2nd last run at Churchill Downs and form has been improving over recent runs. Coming to a new trainer but facing a stronger group of contenders. Can measure up to this company. Something for the Multiples: ROJO RITA (8)

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dashed home to win last run at Churchill Downs and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Racing for a new trainer. Nice price for the value seekers.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Jareth Loveberry | 56.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-11 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 8L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 6L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 8 |
| 10L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-8-9-8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last time at Churchill Downs and has a positive alley. Maintaining a perfect record the last 3 starts but racing in stronger company. Strong claims in this.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/03/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | SY | Florent Geroux | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2025 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1006m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 10/11/2024 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SY | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 29/08/2024 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 16/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $7.50 and didn't attack the line when 6th last run at Aqueduct and competing in a more challenging class. Good to see Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr is jumping on. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | MY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 9-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | GOOD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $23.00 and got going late when 4th last time at Churchill Downs but competing at a higher level of competition. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FAST | Reylu Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.05L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.55L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | HEAVY | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $9.50 |
| 9/11 | 15/03/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-7 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2024 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2024 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2024 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | MY | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 06/07/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 8L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/02/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last run at Churchill Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. First start for a new trainer and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Some respect.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jane Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Jane Elliott | 55kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 5-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 5-5-8 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/12/2024 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Chel C C Bailey | 54kg | - | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/10/2024 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Rene Diaz | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2024 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FT | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Rene Diaz | 56kg | - | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | FT | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | FT | Rene Diaz | 56kg | - | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2024 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2024 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 51kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2024 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Joseph C Bealmear | 51kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | - | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2023 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.00 and didn't find the line when 7th last start at Churchill Downs and facing formidable rivals. Should muster plenty of early toe. Could feature here.
Last Starts 41 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Amir Mendoza | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $2.62 |
| 2/12 | 11/06/2025 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 48kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/05/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $2.50 |