Ellis Park Race 4 - Ellis Park Juvenile S. Presented By Claiborne Farm Stakes
SALAHUDIN (6) Stormed home to win last time at this venue and having second race start. Florent Geroux and Bob Baffert are usually a competitive duo. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . BEARAMOUR (5) Led and controlled the pace to win by a margin of almost 8L last run at Colonial Downs and having second career run. Facing stiffer opposition. Has to be included. CHASING THE SON (3) Led from start to finish to win by a margin of more than 13L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Expect to go close. GRAND YAUPON (4) Charged home to win last time at Saratoga but up against stronger opponents. Underrated.
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started at $53.00 and weakened under pressure when 8th last time at Churchill Downs but gets the perfect draw. Competing in a higher grade. Rough chance.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54kg | - | 3-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Evin A Roman | 54kg | - | 4-4 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $5.50 and edged past some when finishing 4th last time at Churchill Downs and will try to take advantage of the gate. Has a great burst of speed late. One that represents value at a decent price.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Dictated terms in front when winning by more than 13L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Has not missed the money this preparation in 2 attempts. Nice price for the value seekers.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | SY | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Rounded them up when winning last time at Saratoga but up against tougher competition. Win won't shock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Took charge of the race to win by almost 8L last run at Colonial Downs and fitter for debut run. Should be going forward early. Up in grade. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Ran home strongly to win last time here and having second career run. Florent Geroux and Bob Baffert are usually competitive when they team up. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 24 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 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Led and controlled the pace to win by 1L last time at Gulfstream Park and was a debutant last start. Has plenty of early speed. Challenged by a tougher grade. Not in this.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | GD | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |