Keeneland Race 8 - Dean Dorton Myrtlewood S. Stakes
ELEWENE (7) Controlled the pace when winning by a margin of nearly 8L last start at Churchill Downs and challenged by weaker competitors. Won last 2 in succession and promising career start. Go close. CRUISIN IN HARMONY (4) Couldn't stay in touch when 5th last time at Churchill Downs. Capable of bouncing back and facing a weaker group of contenders. Going well this campaign and good career start. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. GLORY RUN (1) First up and reeled them in to win first up last preparation at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Drawn beautifully. Promising career start. Competing in a higher grade. Worth strong consideration. ANGEL OF KIRK (5) Claimed late when 3rd beaten by 12L last run at Saratoga and going down in class. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and finished hard to win first up last preparation at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Gets a favourable draw. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Watch early betting.
Last Starts 76 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated terms in front when winning by 1 3/4L last start at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Has plenty of early speed. Facing formidable rivals. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.50 faded to finish 5th last time at Churchill Downs. Capable of bouncing back and matched against a less competitive field. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Victor Lara | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | MY | Victor Lara | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Victor Lara | 49kg | - | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | FT | Victor Lara | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 2-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was overpowered late when 3rd last run at Saratoga and taking on easier opposition. Irad Ortiz Jr is a smart booking. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and picked up some ground to run 4th last start at Saratoga and drops back to a suitable grade. Has a great burst of speed late. Hard to see finishing out of the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Led all the way when winning by a margin of nearly 8L last start at Churchill Downs and matched against lesser competition. Undefeated last 2 starts. Winning potential.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |