Ellis Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
STEEZE (4) First up and was dominant when winning by 5 1/2L first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. Coming back in distance. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Can measure up to this company. MARGIN OF AIR (5) Ran home strongly to win last time Parx At Philadelphia but competing in a higher grade. Unbeaten last 2 starts but down in distance. Shows good early pace. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. VITAL MIND (7) First up after 24 weeks and charged home to win first up last preparation at Churchill Downs. Will find this grade more suitable. Promising career start. Must be considered. JEFFERSON STREET (2) First up after 95 weeks and faded at the finish when 3rd beaten by over 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. Has a positive gate. Can go on with it.

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and finished 6th last start at Churchill Downs but gets a favourable draw. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Matched against tougher rivals. Few more classier types in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Martin Garcia | 55kg | - | 9-12-10 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55kg | - | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 11-8-5 | 11 |
| 5.05L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | MY | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 95 weeks and applied plenty of pressure when 3rd beaten by just over 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 665 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 | 26/10/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2024 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2024 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 8L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 04/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SY | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 9L | $1.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 10L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a clean pair of heels to win by a margin of 4 1/2L last start at this venue but up against a more competitive field. Strong prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-9 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and found another gear when winning by a margin of 5 1/2L first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. Back to a shorter trip. Strong claims.
Last Starts 161 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 5-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.16 |
| 3/11 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-8-7 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-7-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished hard to win last time Parx At Philadelphia but dropping in distance. Made it 2 wins on the bounce but competing at a higher grade. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | GD | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | GD | Melvis Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FAST | Melvis Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Andy Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 9L | $3.30 |
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Andy Hernandez | 57kg | - | 1-2-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1710m | FT | Andy Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Andy Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2025 | - | Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 17/04/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.25L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Sofia Vives | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.85L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 52.5kg | - | 4-2-5-7 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1710m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 5-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2024 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 3rd last time at Prairie Meadows and back in an easier grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Difficult to warm to at present.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Jr Alfredo Triana | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 24 weeks and picked up nicely to win first up last preparation at Churchill Downs. Facing a weaker grade. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 170 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 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |