Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
BIRCH RUN (11) Placed 2nd last start at this venue and form has been improving over recent runs. Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr and Paul J Mcgee make a formidable team. Serious player. DEPENCIER (7) Fresh after a break of 36 weeks. Looked good when 3rd last time at Remington Park and showing consistent performance in races. Must be considered. RISKY WAVE (3) Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at the track. Will be pushing for a forward position early. No shock to see a win. GREAT KERRY LEE (4) Tidy run when 2nd last start around here. Won't be far away during the run. Respect against this field.

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $18.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at the track but gets a favourable alley. Gets back and needs luck. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 2 |
| 32L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis D Perez | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 12-11-12-10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 11-12-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Brooke Bays | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 1-2-1-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $22.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Brooke Bays | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 12-12-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Brooke Bays | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 11-11-11-3 | 9 |
| 2L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $18.00 and came in 5th last time at Churchill Downs but has a positive gate. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 56 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 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-4 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly when 3rd last run around here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Good prospects.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | - | 2-3-7-8 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 12L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 55kg | - | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 48kg | - | 11-10-8-6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 48kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 2nd last start at the track. Expecting to settle positively. Can win this.
Last Starts 22 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 12-12-8 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Cruz Fernando De La | 54kg | - | 8-9-10 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | SY | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 2-2-8 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | SY | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $43.00 and ran 7th last run at Churchill Downs. Likely to get back in the run. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-4-3-6 | 15 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 36 week spell. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at Remington Park and putting a tidy record together so far. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 254 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 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1674m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Jose Amador Alvarez | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 53.5kg | - | 10-8-4-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.50 and moved through the field into 4th last start at the track and was on debut last time. Likely to be an exotics contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $28.00 and faded to finish 8th last run at this venue. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 41 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 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 7-7-9-8 | 9 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | - | 1-2-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 57kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-10-12 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Agustin Gomez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Walter M Bindner Jr 3yo first starter by Heart To Heart. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 2nd last start at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr is in form for this stable. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-2-1 | 10 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-9 | 5 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-10-10 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-12-11 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-4-4 | 7 |
| 1L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 17L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $23.00 and fairly underwhelming when 10th last start at this track. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Cannot have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |