Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CUT TO THE CHASE (5) Worked hard to finish 3rd last time at Churchill Downs and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Winning claims. ME AND MOLLY MCGEE (4) Weakened under pressure when 9th last start at Churchill Downs. Expected to rebound and ideal distance as proven previously. Expecting to settle positively. Competing at a higher class. Looks to be value. FLAT OUT TIME (6) Ran 2nd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but matched against a stronger field. Can give this a shake. TAQDEER (1) Gave away some ground when 4th last run around here. Is capable of a resurgence and proven performer at this trip. Should jump out and bowl along. Drawn the rails. Up to these.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rattled home nicely into 2nd last run at Churchill Downs and has a positive alley. Francisco Arrieta and Philip D'Amato have achieved a lot of success as a team. Significant improvement required.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/12/2024 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 15L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/10/2024 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-9-10 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/09/2024 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Joseph Talamo | 54kg | - | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Joseph Talamo | 54kg | - | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $43.00 and tailed off to finish 8th last run at Churchill Downs and competing in a higher grade. Rough chance.
Last Starts 56 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/04/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-10 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-10 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | - | 2-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 31.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.50 and well beaten when 9th last start at Churchill Downs. Expected to rebound and solid performer at this trip in the past. Strong claims in this.
Last Starts 56 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 2-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 41L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5L | $2.35 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd last time at Churchill Downs and promising career start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 56 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but up against a more competitive field. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | GOOD | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1L | $3.75 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 12L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 51 | $0.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | FT | Jose Angel Medina | 55.5kg | - | 1-1 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last start at Los Alamitos Th and back in an easier grade. Should come to hand quickly. Getting better in recent performances. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2024 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1710m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2024 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $1.16 |