Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
CHARLATAN WEST (6) First time at the races 2yo by Charlatan for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Betting as a guide. FORTUNISTIC (7) Career debut 2yo by Motown for Ed Moger Jr. Jockey Summer Pauly is a strong choice aboard. Watch the betting. LOOKISM (3) 2yo by Speaker's Corner on debut for trainer Caio Caramori. Watch the market. JACK'S BACK (9) Came in 4th last start at Churchill Downs. Exotics hope in this event.

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 51kgs
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At $13.00 gave away some ground when 6th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but has drawn the rails. Large claim helps. Not threatening these.
Last Starts 37 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | GD | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Motown for trainer Rey Hernandez and drawn nicely. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Speaker's Corner having first race appearance for Caio Caramori. Market as guide.

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L last run at Churchill Downs. Expected to be flashing home. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 26 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 | 24/06/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 5-5 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $4.00 and faded away to finish 8th last run at Churchill Downs. Has shown early pace in races to date. Watch betting.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 19L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Charlatan for Steven M Asmussen. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 51.5kgs
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2yo by Motown having initial appearance for Ed Moger Jr. Summer Pauly is a smart booking. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $11.00 and ran 4th last start at Churchill Downs. Not without a chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 24/06/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |