Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
GINGER ALE (2) Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at Churchill Downs and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Should come to hand quickly. Can take this out. SKYLAR'S MATE (3) First appearance at the races 3yo by Mitole for trainer Grant T Forster. Watch the market. ALLISON AVENUE (5) First up from a spell of 42 weeks. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by almost 7L last start at Keeneland. Has early speed and positions nicely. Looks promising in this race. MAGIC CLASS (7) 3yo by Good Magic having initial appearance for trainer Nicholas Vaccarezza. Follow the money.

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $7.00 tailed off to finish 10th last start at Churchill Downs but can save some energy from the draw. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Facing a difficult task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 7-9-10 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 12-12-11 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly when 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at Churchill Downs and has a good draw. Luan Machado and Wayne L Mackey have a good working relationship. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 2-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | HEAVY | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Mitole 3yo trained by Grant T Forster having first race start. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $16.00 and improved late to finish 5th last start at Churchill Downs. Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood is an asset. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-6-7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 12/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 7L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell of 42 weeks. Caught the eye when 3rd last start at Keeneland. Should race on the speed. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 299 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 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 905m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 5th last time at Churchill Downs but was a debutant last start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amin Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing as a debutant 3yo by Good Magic for Nicholas Vaccarezza. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 46 week spell. Jumped at $11.00 and came in 6th last run at Churchill Downs but was on debut last time. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 323 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 10-7-6 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 48 weeks. Ran 2nd last time at Saratoga. Should muster plenty of early toe. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 337 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $2.25 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GOOD | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7.35L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from break. Jumped at $23.00 and below expectations when 11th last time at Churchill Downs and back to a shorter distance. Likely to get back in the run. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $43.00 average at best when 6th last time at this venue. Trying to win after 10 starts. Hard to warm to.
Last Starts 27 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 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-8 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 55kg | - | 2-1-3-4 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-11 | 11 |
| 45.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 3-5-9 | 6 |
| 16L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 25.8L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $43.00 and weakened to finish 11th last start at Churchill Downs. Not interested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 8-10-11 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 26L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-10 | 6 |
| 43L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-7-7 | 7 |
| 35L | $6.50 |