Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
JOE'S CANDY (8) Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Churchill Downs. In strong racing shape since coming back from a spell. Should be rolling forward early from the wide barrier. Should go close. CAUSE IMA BOSS (6) Managed to finish 2nd beaten by 7L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. No shock to see a win. MR. J (9) Racing fresh today after a break. Faded to finish 9th last time at Oaklawn Park and coming back in trip. Yedsit Hazlewood is a crucial engagement. Goes very close. MAIBOCK (10) Justin Wojczynski 4yo by Bayern having first race appearance. Market as guide. Something for the Multiples: BLACKJACK MAN (1)
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Nice run when 2nd last time at Belterra Park and has minimal work to do from the gate. Has some claims.
Last Starts 33 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 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-10-10 | 10 |
| 29.9L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-9-9 | 5 |
| 44.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a 37 week spell. Started $23.00 and just average when 8th last run at Churchill Downs but having second race start. Might be ridden for luck. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 261 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 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 20.1L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $9.00 and tailed off to finish 9th last run at this track and dropping in distance. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 15 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | - | 1-3-8-9 | 3 |
| 69.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 9-11-12 | 10 |
| 44.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $11.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last run at this track and coming back in distance. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-7-7 | 2 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Honest race when 3rd last time at Churchill Downs. Exhibiting good form this preparation. Has the speed to overcome the wide barrier. Solid prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 4-2-8 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | - | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 25/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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First run back from a break. Started $7.00 and was well beaten when 9th last time at Oaklawn Park and back in trip. Yedsit Hazlewood rates highly aboard. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 170 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5-9 | 2 |
| 20L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-6 | 3 |
| 21L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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4yo by Bayern having initial appearance for trainer Justin Wojczynski. Watch the market moves.