Ellis Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
TRUE ESSENCE (4) Brad H Cox trained 2yo by Essential Quality on debut. Tyler Gaffalione rates highly aboard. Watch for a sign in the market. FLIP FLOP FREAK (12) First appearance at the races 2yo by Life Is Good for Brian A Lynch. Respect the betting. GIN ON THE ROCKS (2) Racing as a debutant 2yo by Essential Quality for trainer William Bret Calhoun and can find a nice position from the draw. Keep your eye on the market. KNICKS WARRIOR (13) 2yo by Jackie's Warrior on debut for trainer Michael W Mccarthy. Market as guide. Something for the Multiples: NEVER SLEEP (5)
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Initial appearance 2yo by Practical Joke for trainer Lonnie Briley and has drawn to do little work. Edgar Morales is a crucial engagement. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Steven M Asmussen trained 2yo by Jackie's Warrior having first race appearance. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Essential Quality having first race start for trainer Brad H Cox. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione is an asset. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Ran on when 2nd last run at Colonial Downs and fitter for debut run. Won't be far away during the run. Jareth Loveberry and Larry Rivelli rate highly together. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Life Is Good 2yo trained by Brad H Cox having first race appearance. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Nashville for trainer Randy L Morse. Watch the market.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Brendan P Walsh 2yo by Take Charge Indy having first start. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Brian A Lynch trained 2yo first starter by Life Is Good. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Jackie's Warrior for Michael W Mccarthy. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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At $28.00 weakened under pressure when 8th last time here but was on debut last time. Might have to make up considerable ground. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |