Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
VINO DOMINUS (8) Folded up in the straight when 7th last time at Churchill Downs. Giving another go here but up against a more competitive field. First start for a new trainer. Can measure up to this company. REFINED DESIGN (1) Flew home to win last time at the track and drawn well. Looks to be value. DUKE OF SUGGINS (3) Faded away to finish 8th last run at Churchill Downs. Can show a better performance this time but stepping up to a higher level. Change in trainer. Can get the job done. ROMANTIC LEAD (6) Came on strongly when 2nd beaten by 6L last start at this venue and up against a less challenging field. Should be going forward early. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last time around here and drawn the rails. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 4 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 5-4-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Eduardo Gallardo | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-12 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 10-10-10-11 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 4th last run at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing and gets a favourable alley. Yedsit Hazlewood rates highly aboard. Modest hope.
Last Starts 52 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 | 09/06/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1609m | FT | Reynier Arrieta | 57kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | Ademar Santos | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1609m | GOOD | Reynier Arrieta | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56.5kg | - | 10-9-8-8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 8-8-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-10-10 | 8 |
| 13L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Julio E Felix | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 7 |
| 15L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | GD | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FM | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Christopher A Emigh | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $100,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 9-7-9-10 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 11-11-9-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 4-6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 12-12-10-10 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 26/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.50 and faded to finish 8th last run at Churchill Downs. Can show a better performance this time but facing stiffer opposition. First appearance for a new trainer. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-9-9 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last time at Churchill Downs but taking on a lower class of opponents. Should race on the speed. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-6 | 4 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FAST | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.75L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 53kg | - | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $10.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 6th last time at Churchill Downs and facing a stronger group of contenders. Should muster plenty of early speed. This one has a big task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5-6 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Amir Mendoza | 48.700000047683716kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 7 |
| 19L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Amir Mendoza | 48.200000047683716kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 52.5kg | - | 9-11-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.75L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 8-7-2 | 7 |
| 7L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to place 2nd beaten by 6L last start around here and taking on easier opposition. Has shown early pace in races to date. Hard to see finishing out of the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/07/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 4-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | GD | Jr Rafael Mojica | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/03/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | - | 7-6-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Jane Elliott | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jane Elliott | 55kg | - | 6-4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Orlando Bocachica | 56kg | - | 6-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 9L | $20.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Jane Elliott | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.70 |
| 6/10 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | Oscar Villarreal | 52.5kg | - | 2-3-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Jane Elliott | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 25/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Alex Achard | 56kg | - | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FAST | Alex Achard | 56kg | - | 4-7-8 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 50.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $16.00 struggled with the pace when 8th last start at Churchill Downs but competing in a less challenging grade. First start for a new trainer. Others make far more appeal.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-8-8 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FAST | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.50 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Churchill Downs. Giving another go here but up against a higher level of opposition. Very tidy performer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | - | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 12-12-12-11 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FIRM | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 4 |
| 17.25L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GOOD | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irving Moncada | 49.5kg | - | 4-5-8 | 9 |
| 29.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Irving Moncada | 48.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.45 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |