Ellis Park Race 7 - Water Tower S. Presented By Sterling Industrial Stakes
FANCY SAILOR (1) Rounded them up to win last start at Churchill Downs and can save some energy from the barrier. Putting a tidy record together. Up against stronger competition. Expect to go close. KNICK'S HONOR (4) Romped home to win last time at Canterbury Park but up in grade. Should race on the speed. Displaying good ability this campaign. Goes close. SWERVE (9) Tailed off to finish 6th last time at the track. Likely to bounce back. Genuine winning chance. ROYAL CAUSEWAY (7) Ran on strongly to win last start around here but matched against a stronger field. Won last 2 in succession. Needs some luck and is an each way suggestion. Something for the Multiples: AGUILA NEGRA (3)

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on hard when winning last start at Churchill Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Has the ideal gate. Competing at a higher level of competition. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 58 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 | 05/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $28.00 and appeared lacklustre when 8th last time at Saratoga but facing less formidable opponents. Should come to hand quickly. Going well this preparation. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-7-8 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Despite getting tired late still placed 2nd last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but facing formidable competition. Has shown early pace in races to date. Change in trainer. One for your trifecta.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Micah Meeks | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | SY | Amir Mendoza | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-6-11 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-11 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 1-2-1-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-7-6 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely to win last time at Canterbury Park but challenged by more formidable competitors. Should muster plenty of early speed. Tracking very well this preparation. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Eduardo Gallardo | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Eduardo Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Constantino Roman | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3-3 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | David Delgado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | David Delgado | 54kg | - | 1-1-6-8 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | David Delgado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | GD | Daylor Berrios Lopez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | FT | Leslie Mawing | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | FAST | Eduardo Gallardo | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 23.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line well when 3rd beaten by 4L last time at Churchill Downs but up against tougher competition. Vincent Cheminaud is a key booking. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GD | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | - | 11-11-10-7 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 9-9-8 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last start at this track but competing in a higher grade. Unbeaten last 2 attempts. Cristian A Torres and Dallas Stewart make an imposing pair. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 9-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 9-6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | HEAVY | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 10-11-10-6 | 9 |
| 8.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 11-10-9-6 | 10 |
| 5L | $17.00 |