Ellis Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
SLIGHTED (8) Steven M Asmussen 2yo by Higher Power having first start. Watch the market. VALENTINE EVE (4) Competitive effort when 3rd last run at this track. Likely to be well placed early. Well placed and has solid claims. ALOHA KIM (9) Aloha West 2yo having first start for Troy S Wismer. Betting as a guide. SOUTHERN WAY (3) Overtook some late when 4th last run around here and was a debutant last start. Will be motoring home late. Could be a value selection.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $8.00 and faded to finish 6th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but was a debutant last start. Won't be far away during the run. Will appreciate a good gate. Pass at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and folded up in the straight when 10th last time at the track but having second career run. Has a good draw. This will pose a challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Summer Pauly | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 6-10-10 | 10 |
| 41.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At $9.00 crept into 4th last run here and having second career run. Should be swooping on the field late. Small possibility.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished 3rd last run at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Definite claims.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-4 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $18.00 and didn't find the line when 10th last run at this track. Hard to warm to.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-10 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $6.00 and faded away to finish 12th last run at this track but fitter for debut run. Brad H Cox stable are having a great run of late. Looks optimistic.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 9-10-12 | 2 |
| 34.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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At $12.00 came in 5th last run at this track. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 8-11-12 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant sired by Higher Power for Steven M Asmussen. Market as guide.
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Aloha West for trainer Troy S Wismer. Follow the money.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $11.00 and average at best when 7th last time at this venue. Finishes off strongly. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54kg | - | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 11-12-11 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |