Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
ROCKFEST (11) Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at Hawthorne and stepping up in distance. Has early speed and positions nicely. Right in this. HARD ROW (7) First time at the races 3yo by Hard Spun for trainer Brendan P Walsh. Watch for a sign in the market. PURSUIT OF FREEDOM (2) Finished 4th last start at the track but has a good draw. Displays good tactical speed. Racing over more ground. Looks promising in this race. FEELING GRAND (8) Close to a win last run at this track. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $12.00 and came in 7th last time at Churchill Downs but has drawn to do little work. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-4-7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 9-10-11 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.50 and ran 4th last start at the track but gets a favourable gate. Should muster plenty of early toe. Going up in distance. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 40 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 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 3rd last run at this track. Respect the betting.
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 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4 | 6 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and lacklustre showing when 9th last time here but fitter for debut run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Suggest watching.
Last Starts 20 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and chased well when 4th last run here. Can't have on what it has been showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 2-1-2-10 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 7-8-9-9 | 10 |
| 27.8L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $9.50 and showed some merit late when 4th last start here. Will need its best to find a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo first starter by Hard Spun for Brendan P Walsh. Watch betting.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Missed by a narrow margin last run here. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 7-6-8-8 | 4 |
| 52.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $22.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | GD | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-7-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Competed in a tight contest last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Florent Geroux consistently performs well for this stable. Could feature here.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 9-11-11-11 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $18.00 and improved when 5th last run at this venue. Can't entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 7-10-11-11 | 10 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort to run into 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at Hawthorne and facing a rise in trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Solid chance.
Last Starts 47 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 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | GD | Olaf Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FT | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-9 | 8 |
| 37.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 15L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 7 |
| 9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $16.00 and was well beaten when 8th last start around here but rising in distance. Will be a difficult assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid run when placing 3rd last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and showing consistent performance in races. Has a nice turn of foot. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 27/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | - | 10-9-8-7 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $16.00 and faded away to finish 7th last run at Churchill Downs but having second race start. Change in trainer but coming back in trip. Struggle to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FIRM | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 6-7-6-7-8 | 7 |
| 12.35L | $0.00 |