Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
BY LA RINA (5) Finished strongly when 2nd last run at Churchill Downs. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Displays very good finishing speed. Must respect in this event. LUNAR LOOP (7) Ran past a few when 4th last start at Churchill Downs and solid career start. First race for a new trainer. Very competitive this preparation. Can get the job done. SOMNAMBULIST (14) Tidy effort when 3rd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and showing consistent performance in races. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Has the ability to figure. ZENGRAYA (8) Gave away some ground when 7th last start at Churchill Downs. Likely to be well placed early. Winnable race.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Good effort to finish 3rd beaten by 7L last time at Churchill Downs and having second career run. Jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Bob Baffert work well together. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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At $7.00 improved late to finish 4th last start at Churchill Downs and was on debut last time. Drawn nicely. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Was found wanting late when 3rd beaten by 5L last run at Churchill Downs. Should be going forward early. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $28.00 and made some ground when 4th last start at Churchill Downs. Displays good tactical speed. Modest contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last run at Churchill Downs. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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At $14.00 ran 5th last run at Churchill Downs. Can't have today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-9 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $22.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $18.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last start at Churchill Downs. Should jump out and bowl along. Definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Alexander Bendezu
Weight: 54kgs
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Back from a break of 35 weeks. At $14.00 came in 5th last time at Churchill Downs. Should muster plenty of early toe. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | John Mckee | 54kg | - | 5-8-8 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First up after a break. Was $36.00 and ran 6th last time at Churchill Downs but having second career run. Risky betting proposition.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Michael R Thompson trained 3yo by Tiz The Law having first start. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Churchill Downs and having second race start. Might have to make up considerable ground. Form will be tested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 11-12-8 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Should be rolling forward early from the wide barrier. Watch betting.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |