Ellis Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
FITZGERALD (2) Kicked clear when winning by 10L last start at the track and drawn nicely. Must respect in this event. REFINED DESIGN (3) Rattled home nicely into 3rd last time at this track but up against a higher level of opposition. Change in trainer. Been in the money each start this campaign. Goes close. SURFIN' M (8) Looked outclassed when 6th last run here and competing at a higher level of competition. Likely to be well placed early. Genuine winning chance. HUTCHINSON (4) Edged past some when finishing 4th last time at this venue but rising in grade. Watch market moves closely.

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 50.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye when 2nd last time around here and drawn beautifully. Shelbi A Kurtz stable are running hot lately but competing in a higher grade. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Micah Meeks | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 5-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-8-8 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FAST | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Pulled away to win by 10L last start here and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Capable type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | FIRM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-5 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 9-11-10 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 12-11-9 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong late when 3rd beaten by over 2 1/2L last time at this venue but challenged by a tougher grade. First start for a new trainer. Solid prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 4 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 5-4-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Eduardo Gallardo | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-12 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 10-10-10-11 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.50 and making up some late ground when 4th last time at this track but testing ability against stronger contenders. Not dismissing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-6 | 4 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FAST | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.75L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 53kg | - | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and clearly outclassed when 4th last time at this track and challenged by more formidable competitors. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55kg | - | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55kg | - | 9-9-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $16.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 6-8-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | WET FAST | H Javier Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | MY | H Javier Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3L | $22.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | - | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 9L last start at the track but stepping up to a higher level. Slight prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 5-1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Hunter Rea | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Hunter Rea | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 55kg | - | 5-7-11-11 | 5 |
| 43.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | SY | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | James Graham | 55kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 9L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | James Graham | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.75L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $2.45 |
| 6/9 | 13/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and was well beaten when 5th last start here and facing a stronger group of contenders. First appearance for a new trainer. Some hope in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-9-9 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and weakened to finish 6th last run at the track and matched against tougher rivals. Has shown early pace in races to date. Expecting a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 2-2-6-6 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-6-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | GD | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-5-7-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | SOFT | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | - | 2-5-8-7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-5-3 | 5 |
| 10L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 51.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 5 |
| 26L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |