Ellis Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
CARIBBEAN LIFE (16) 2yo by Life Is Good having first race appearance for trainer William Walden. Good to see Jaime A Torres is jumping on. Betting is the best guide. KURITA'S FOLLY (13) 2yo by Blame having initial appearance for Kelsey Danner. Yedsit Hazlewood rates highly aboard. Watch the market moves. JAS (9) Racing as a debutant 2yo by Justify for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Watch the betting. BAZOOKA (15) Career debut 2yo by Mystic Guide for trainer Jorge Delgado. Betting as a guide. Something for the Multiples: PLAY IT AGAIN (7) MAHOGANY DREAM (3)
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $36.00 and didn't maintain the pace throughout when 5th last time here and has drawn the rails. Has plenty of early speed. Very slim hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | SY | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $14.00 and came in 7th last start at the track but can find a nice position from the draw. Expected to settle towards the rear. Better to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 5 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Dylan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
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Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 2L last start here and was a debutant last start. Going over more ground. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 21 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SY | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $36.00 and below expectations when 6th last time at this track but fitter for debut run. Facing a rise in trip. Podium finish seems unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant by Early Voting for trainer Michelle Lovell. Market as guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Did well to run into 3rd beaten by 6L last run around here. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 10 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $16.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last time at this venue but having second career run. Racing over extra ground. Lines up against a competitive field.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Steven M Asmussen 2yo by Justify having first start. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $8.00 and finished 6th last time around here. Might have to make up considerable ground. Others are more appealing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $18.00 and was well beaten when 6th last run at Churchill Downs but having second race start. Won't be far away during the run. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Omaha Beach for trainer Brendan P Walsh. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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Kelsey Danner trained 2yo by Blame having first race start. Yedsit Hazlewood is a smart booking. Follow the money.