Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
WHATAYASAY (3) William Bret Calhoun 3yo by Mendelssohn having first start. Betting as a guide. ON PAR (8) 3yo by Hard Spun having first start for David Fawkes. Follow the money. UNIQUE PERFORMANCE (9) William Bret Calhoun 3yo runner on debut by Oscar Performance. Watch the market. MAGNIFIER (10) 3yo by Violence having initial appearance for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a spell. Peaked on the run when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last start at Churchill Downs and can save some energy from the barrier. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 2L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Ferrin Peterson | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Ferrin Peterson | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Ferrin Peterson | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Antioco Murgia | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $28.00 and looked outclassed when 10th last start at Churchill Downs but can find a nice position from the draw. Will be down in distance. Hard to take.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 7-6-7-10-10 | 9 |
| 99.99L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Ben Curtis | 57kg | - | 8-8-10-9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FAST | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 10-9-9-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo by Mendelssohn racing as a debutant for trainer William Bret Calhoun. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $36.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 5th last start at Churchill Downs and down in distance. Should race on the speed. Cannot be tipped.
Last Starts 44 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 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo by Speightstown having first start for trainer Troy S Wismer. Market as guide.

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu
Weight: 56kgs
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Started $14.00 and weakened under pressure when 9th last start here. Watching with interest.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 56kg | - | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Reynier Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | FM | Ademar Santos | 55kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | FT | Ademar Santos | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Ademar Santos | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | MY | Reynier Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | FT | Reynier Arrieta | 54kg | - | 2-4 | 8 |
| 14L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $9.50 and inched into 4th last run at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 2L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | HEAVY | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Hard Spun 3yo having first race appearance for David Fawkes. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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William Bret Calhoun 3yo by Oscar Performance having first race start. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo debutant sired by Violence for Steven M Asmussen. Watch betting.

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $23.00 and didn't threaten when 6th last start at Churchill Downs and back in trip. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Facing a difficult task today.
Last Starts 44 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 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | Derby 98 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FT | Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 4-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Trial 95 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | MY | Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | Derby 103 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | FT | James A Flores | 57kg | - | 5-5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | Derby Trial 100 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | FT | Luis Martinez | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2025 | - | Derby Trial 95 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 402m | SY | Luis Martinez | 57kg | - | 3-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | Derby Trial 91 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | FT | Luis Martinez | 57kg | - | 5-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 90 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Luis Martinez | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 97 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | FT | Luis Martinez | 56kg | - | 6-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/06/2024 | - | Futurity 102 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | FT | Noe Garcia Jr Jr | 56kg | - | 7-9 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | FT | Luis Martinez | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/03/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 274m | FT | Alan Hernandez | 58kg | - | 10() | 3 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $12.00 and made up ground when 5th last time at the track and having second career run. Recent form of J Tyler Servis is strong. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |