Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
RELEVATE (3) Rounded them up to win last run here and form has been improving over recent runs. Racing for a new trainer but dropping in distance. Has to be included. DIAGRAM (11) Made all when winning by 4L last time at this venue. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Can win. WHISKEY BUSINESS (9) First up from a spell. Weakened to finish 7th last time at Fair Grounds but stepping down to a lower level. Change in trainer. Deserves consideration. SYNOPTIC (2) Didn't find the line when 7th last run here but can find a nice position from the draw. Should come to hand quickly. First race for a new trainer. No shock to see a win.

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.00 and folded up in the straight when 7th last run at the track but drawn nicely. Will be positive in the run early. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-7 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Hannah Leahey | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/11 | 24/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 15L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Stormed home to win last run here but coming back in trip. Should muster plenty of early toe. First appearance for a new trainer. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 23 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 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | Ratings Handicap 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $2.40 |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 10 |
| 9L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Jumped at $28.00 and clearly outclassed when 7th last time at Churchill Downs and up against stronger opponents. Does take a while to get into stride. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Ben Curtis | 56kg | - | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 56kg | - | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56kg | - | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56kg | - | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-10 | 11 |
| 1.7L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/10/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | - | 9-10-10-9 | 10 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | GOOD | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 6-5-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $22.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-10 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | Julio E Felix | 55kg | - | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jesus Lopez Castanon | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Johnathon Curtsinger | 52kg | - | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Ran on hard when winning last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | - | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Addiel J Ayala | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 10/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 11-12-10 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | MY | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 16/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-7-7 | 13 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Evin A Roman | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2024 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FAST | Evin A Roman | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 54kg | - | 3-6-7 | 9 |
| 22L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last time here but competing at a higher class. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Keep safe for trifectas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | MY | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Alex Achard | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 49 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 47 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | GD | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 10L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Felix Astudillo | 48.5kg | - | 3-5-10 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.50 tailed off to finish 6th last time around here and up against tougher competition. First start for a new trainer. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 10-10-8 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Odds of $6.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last time at Fair Grounds but challenged by weaker competitors. Coming to a new trainer. Has definite claims.
Last Starts 150 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 52.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | GD | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | - | 4-5-3-5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated the tempo to win by a margin of 4L last time around here. Shows good early pace. Expecting a solid performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.75 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1006m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |