Ellis Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
ROCKFEST (11) Improved to place when 2nd last run at Hawthorne and going up in distance. Should race on the speed. Can get the job done. HARD ROW (7) 3yo by Hard Spun having first start for Brendan P Walsh. Betting as a guide. PURSUIT OF FREEDOM (2) Came in 4th last start at this venue but drawn nicely. Should muster plenty of early toe. Stepping up in trip. Has the ability to take this out. FEELING GRAND (8) Threw down a serious challenge last run here. Can surprise and by no means out of it.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $12.00 and finished 7th last run at Churchill Downs but has the ideal draw. Considering others.
Last Starts 57 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
Jumped at $5.50 and ran 4th last start at the track but stepping up in distance. Expecting to settle positively. Can find a nice position from the draw. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 42 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
Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd last time at this venue. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 38 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 average performance when 9th last start around here but fitter for debut run. Gets back and needs luck. Very minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Was $28.00 and inched into 4th last run at the track. Simply cannot have today.
Last Starts 38 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
Started at $9.50 and crept into 4th last time around here. Others much better.
Last Starts 35 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
First race appearance 3yo by Hard Spun for trainer Brendan P Walsh. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly denied victory last run at this venue. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Fresh after a break. Close to a win last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Brad H Cox form a proven partnership. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 96 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
At $18.00 advanced late into 5th last start at this track. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 35 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
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at Hawthorne and facing an increased distance. Won't be far away during the run. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 49 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
Started $16.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last start at the track but rising in distance. Others make far more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Ran on when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Started $16.00 and struggled with the pace when 7th last time at Churchill Downs but having second race start. Appears tested in this.
Last Starts 60 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 |