Ellis Park Race 7 - Ellis Park Derby Presented By Hallway Feeds Stakes
PLUTARCH (5) First up after a break of 26 weeks. Flew home to win last time at Santa Anita. Florent Geroux and Bob Baffert must be respected together. Winning chance in this line up. CORONA DE ORO (1) Dashed home to win last start around here and drawn the rails. Won't be far away during the run. Racing consistently this preparation but up against stronger competition. Strong chance. IGNITER (4) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by just short of 7L last time at Churchill Downs but up against a more competitive field. Should muster plenty of early toe. Respect against this field. STOP THE CAR (3) Back from a break. Just average when 6th last time at Churchill Downs and facing a stronger grade. Finishes off strongly. Include in chances. Something for the Multiples: SPUN D M C (6)

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rocketed home when winning last start around here and has minimal work to do from the draw. Will be positive in the run early. In fine form this campaign. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 35 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 | 06/07/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | WET FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | FT | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 9-8-7-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $28.00 chased well when 4th last start at Churchill Downs and can find a nice position from the draw. Gets back and needs luck. Facing stiffer opposition. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 52.5kg | - | 7-8-8-6 | 2 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Jumped at $14.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last time at Churchill Downs and competing in a higher grade. Should get going late. Some respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/06/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-7-6 | 1 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 10-10-9-5 | 12 |
| 8L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 8-9-7 | 10 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well to finish 3rd beaten by almost 7L last time at Churchill Downs but racing in stronger company. Expecting to settle positively. Solid prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $1.57 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.25L | $2.15 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-7-4 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $14.00 weakened under pressure when 7th last run around here but promising career start. Shows good early pace. Racing over extra ground. Rising in grade. Tough race will need luck.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 2/4 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 6L | $2.35 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |