Ellis Park

17:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMPRESSED is a strong pick. He is expected to confirm placings after he got the better of Red Speedo and Dr Fenn when last seen.

All Honors

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 85

Comment: Beaten 15l 51 days ago at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a maiden special weight; has a nice pedigree (by Honor A. P.); he has a shout if giving a more streetwise showing and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	79/10	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	162/25	-

Compressed

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 53

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals at Churchill Downs when not beaten too far last month in a maiden claimer; calmer waters here (in for $30k, $40k tag last time); can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 6	191/50	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 5	186/25	-

Abdicate

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Justin Wojczynski Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

Comment: Completely tailed off on his debut at Keeneland at 66-1 in April; improvement could be in the offing; runs in claiming company for the first time; his sights are now lowered to a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	1219/20	-

Bagg O Time

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Beaten on his debut (Churchill Downs, 5f) at 50-1 last month; first run in claiming company; might find this company a little easier but will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	1179/25	-

Red Speedo

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 884

Comment: Finished fourth but only beaten 4l last month at Churchill Downs in a maiden claimer; drops to a $30k tag from $40k; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	187/25	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	1341/50	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	479/100	-

Dr Fenn

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Behind two of these rivals four weeks ago when fifth at Churchill Downs (wore blinkers) over this trip; down in class now, dropping from a $40k tag; has a reasonable shout as shown signs of ability in his exercise and he could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 6	751/50	-

Stay For The Boom

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: The sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; related to 4½f winner Senor Reece; market could reveal prospects as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Montalbano

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Luis Seglin Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire gives plenty of encouragement for 5½f; related to multiple race winner Bustin Away (4½f-6f); overlooked unless the market says otherwise as trainer doesn't often strike with debutants.

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Ellis Park

18:19

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HELEN'S LITTLE SIS looks the one to back. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast. Readytoriskitall and Brooklynn Drew could also have a say.

Spotaway

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Martin Rouck Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 87104

Comment: Behind two of these last month when fourth at Churchill Downs in a claimer; $30k claiming tag this time (up from $20k); is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	501/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	759/20	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	19/5	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	31/10	-

Readytoriskitall

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4313

Comment: This just her fifth race; related to Stakes winner Water White; third but only beaten 1½l at Churchill Downs two months ago in a claimer; needs to be respected if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	83/50	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-

Sweet Star

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 451422

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year; cracking effort in defeat when close second last month with Brooklynn Drew and Spotaway behind at Churchill Downs in a claimer; up in class (in for $30k here, $20k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1953/100	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5983/100	-
17/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	157/10	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	49/10	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2129/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	185/4	-

Helen's Little Sis

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 187-92

Comment: Beaten narrowly upped to 1m½f in April at Keeneland in a claimer; tag drops from $40k to $30k here; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	137/50	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	25/2	-
07/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	22/5	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	71/20	-
16/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-
24/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	69/10	-

Colormecairo

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1244-9

Comment: Beaten a long way in a claimer (Turfway Park) in first-time blinkers in January; returns from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	449/50	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	63/25	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	409/50	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
02/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	31/5	-

I'm A Cookie Lover

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Lacy Pierce Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5398

Comment: Has won once in her career; last of eight in a starter allowance at Churchill Downs three weeks ago; this looks a decent race so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	3201/50	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	4679/100	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	571/50	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	797/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	581/25	-
28/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	603/10	-

Mombayla

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-014

Comment: Improved form the last twice; far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) in a claimer at Churchill Downs last month; claiming value now drops from $40k; capable if in the mood so has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	719/100	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	183/50	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	199/50	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	157/50	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1291/50	-

Brooklynn Drew

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Cipriano Contreras Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -43703

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when third despite odds of 10-11 over 6f at Churchill Downs (claimer) four weeks ago; up in class (in for $30k here, $20k tag last time); could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	93/100	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	419/50	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	26/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	73/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	121/10	-
16/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	17/5	-

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Ellis Park

18:48

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLOCKER SPECIAL looks set for a big run. He has displayed a real will to win of late and is expected to take a step forward from his debut, while Mumdoggie, Federal Agent and The Standard should also be in the hunt.

Rip Cord

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: J Nicholl Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: First racecourse start; from the same family as Going Steady, a winner over 6f; market may guide on this one.

Nine Ball

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to Bethlehem Road (winner from 5½f up to 1m½f); trainer has enjoyed recent success with a newcomer; plenty of trackwork in the book; has to be taken seriously as some good aspects to his profile.

Free Choice

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Luis Seglin Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 36

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 12l, over 7½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden special weight) two weeks ago; not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	41/5	-
29/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	1277/10	-

Mumdoggie

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer can ready a newcomer; is respected.

La Norme De Jour

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Kenneth Mcpeek-trained newcomers have a healthy record; interesting to see if there is any confidence behind him.

Roguishness

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Stable more than capable of getting one ready first time out; market could reveal prospects.

Federal Agent

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Newcomers from this stable are worth close attention in the betting; related to Grade 2 winner Southlawn; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; poses a threat with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Land Of The Free

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer does well here with debutants; could well make a two-year-old on pedigree; likely to be a threat as workout history jumps off the page.

The Standard

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Close third on his debut at Churchill Downs at 11-2 three weeks ago; shown promise in trackwork; in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	269/50	-

Clocker Special

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Ran encouragingly on his debut when third at Churchill Downs at 9-1 37 days ago; if the penny drops, should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	937/100	-

Wicked Gun

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Steven Asmussen newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Ellis Park; market may guide on this one.

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Ellis Park

19:16

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 2f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SEVEN WONDERS is fancied for this. Write Off Jerry should also be taken seriously.

The Hidden Chamber

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Kelsey Danner Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 864154

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fourth, beaten 3l 14 days ago (dropped back to 1m½f) in an allowance optional claimer; this is competitive and might not be up to this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	2123/50	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	3489/100	-
26/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	67/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	5043/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	138/5	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	84/5	-

Atlantic Dancer

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Jason Cook Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -62

Comment: Missed out by half a length at Churchill Downs over 6f (claimer) last month; tends to find at least one too good; may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	82/25	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	-	279/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	129/20	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	339/100	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	371/50	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	1127/100	-

Domingo

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-7452

Comment: Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; well beaten runner-up last month at Churchill Downs upped to 1m4f (had The Hidden Chamber and Fort Thomas behind) in an allowance race; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	233/100	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	819/100	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	429/25	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	217/10	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	119/10	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	U / 11	7/1	-

Hey Boss

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 941211

Comment: Seeking a hat-trick today; narrow scorer in a claimer (Churchill Downs) four weeks ago; form of the trainer is a plus; now upped in trip and he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	54/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	363/100	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	101/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	19/5	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	39/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	32/5	-

Fort Thomas

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-866

Comment: Behind Domingo and The Hidden Chamber (runner-up and fifth) at Churchill Downs upped to 1m4f last month when beaten a long way in an allowance race; can be a player at this level; ought to be competitive if finding his best form and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	277/50	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	697/100	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	651/100	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	301/100	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	223/50	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	207/50	-

Write Off Jerry

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 1-341

Comment: Emphatic scorer over 1m½f at Churchill Downs (claimer) last month; on target twice in his last four outings; can be in the thick of things despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/25	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
08/02/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	9/10	-
20/12/24	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	13/2	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	553/100	-

Seven Wonders

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3267-2

Comment: Good effort when close up in an allowance race when dropped in distance (Churchill Downs) last month; a major contender if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	247/100	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 11	267/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/5	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	42/5	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	163/10	-

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Ellis Park

19:44

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DINAHS GIRL might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Statler Inn and Escovedo are more names to consider.

Mary Moonglow

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 335

Comment: Some promise; closest she has come to winning after four starts was a second and from powerful trainer; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 3l) in a maiden claimer at Hawthorne last Thursday when just behind Escovedo; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	5/1	-
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
22/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	14/5	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-

Miss Makenna

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Gary House Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 64556

Comment: Yet to finish better than third in her seven races; could not manage better than sixth in a maiden claimer at Belterra Park upped to 1m last month on debut for this trainer; claiming tag now upped from $7.5k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	52/5	-
19/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	4/1	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	49/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	46/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	317/10	-
24/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	393/100	-

St. Albans Raid

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-9407

Comment: Held in seventh at Churchill Downs last month in a maiden claimer; has to be considered as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and she has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	451/50	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	491/50	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	53/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	83/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	1959/100	-

Statler Inn

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-254

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fourth at Turfway Park over 6f (maiden claimer) in March; returns from a break here; claiming tag now upped from $7.5k; enters calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/4	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	543/100	-
05/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	277/25	-
13/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	301/100	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	97/10	-

Echo Vision

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 680

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 over 1m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden special weight) last month; yet to manage better than sixth in her three races; first attempt in claiming company; this is a step down in class but others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	441/10	-
22/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	129/10	-
24/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	161/10	-

Dinahs Girl

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 42-347

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh of 11 at Oaklawn Park (muddy track) in March in a maiden claimer; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; returns from a break today; leading claims as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	43/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	17/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	69/50	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	107/50	-

Milven

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Wayne French Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 70-

Comment: Finished last of 12 over 6f at Churchill Downs (maiden special weight) in September; returning from a layoff here; claiming debut; down in class this time but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	1361/50	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	2352/25	-

Daring Hope

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-6455

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth (sloppy track) 50 days ago at Churchill Downs in a maiden claimer; the class drop is a red flag so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1307/100	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	51/10	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	11/2	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	243/100	-

Escovedo

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-43

Comment: From a powerful stable; finished fourth but subsequently promoted to third in a maiden claimer (Hawthorne) last week; tag drops from $25k to $10k here; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
25/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	13/10	-

Summer Adi

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: E Mcvicker Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 08

Comment: Last of eight 14 days ago (bumped at the start) in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Border Czar; runs in claiming company for the first time; hard to make a case for her despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	9303/100	-
19/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	353/5	-

Crackle

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Hutch Holsapple Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -0723

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 2½l) in a maiden claimer (Horseshoe Indianapolis, sloppy track) three weeks ago; four-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; eased in class with tag standing at $10k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
07/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	567/25	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	5039/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ellis Park

20:12

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ONE TIMER is a strong fancy. He makes appeal on the strength of his most recent run and is proven at the trip, while American Monarch certainly isn't out of it.

Mister Mmmmm

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 8-63

Comment: A winner over C&D; very useful in his prime; fair third of eight over 5f at Lone Star Park (stakes) last month; drop back to claiming level so shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
26/05/25	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	51/10	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	117/4	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	111/5	-
05/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	49/10	-
27/05/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	1/1	-

One Timer

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 32

Comment: From a respected trainer and ran well in a stakes in December; favourite when second over 6f at Presque Isle Downs (allowance optional claimer) two weeks ago; every chance if building on most recent effort and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	219/50	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	29/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	503/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 12	613/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	51/25	-

Chiseler

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 12127

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of ten 15 days ago (Horseshoe Indianapolis) in a stakes; useful at this level and one-time useful operator; dropped in grade to claiming level so by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	28/5	-
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1277/100	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	1221/50	-
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	97/10	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	509/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	143/50	-

American Monarch

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 5-858

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 7l, in a stakes (Saratoga) two weeks ago; remains lightly raced and admirable career strike-rate (four from 17 to date); looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	115/4	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	349/50	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	66/5	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
09/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	39/20	-

Doncho

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michelle Lovell Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3-95

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 14l, (muddy track) at Churchill Downs five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; jockey booking heightens interest; this is competitive and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	437/100	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	789/100	-
05/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	109/100	-
05/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	157/100	-
13/02/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

That's Right

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 34-445

Comment: Quality operator in his prime and has been consistent of late; just under 3l fifth to the reopposing Dhabab last month (Churchill Downs) in an allowance optional claimer; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	171/100	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	199/50	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 12	139/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	43/5	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	371/50	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	42/5	-

Mischievous Rogue

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 24892

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up (Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month in an allowance optional claimer; a C&D winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 10	259/10	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 10	1207/25	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	533/100	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	216/25	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	131/50	-

Dhabab

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: E F Vaughan Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -6221

Comment: Scored by 1l at Churchill Downs last month in an allowance optional claimer; his best looks to be behind him and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	1427/100	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	407/50	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	167/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	899/100	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 10	433/20	-

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2nd Favourite

Ellis Park

20:42

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RELEASE MCCRAKEN boasts a good career strike-rate and is the one to beat based on his most recent effort. The Thunderer and Unstable Prince should also be in the hunt.

Runningforcash

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 48-475

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 7l in fifth) in an optional claimer at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing upped to 1m½f last month; five wins to his name - from 6f to 1m½f but not always shown an awful lot since winning an allowance optional claimer at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in September; up in class (in for $16k here, $12.5k tag last time); hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	123/10	-
17/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	73/2	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/2	-
01/12/24	Delta Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	62/5	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	34/5	-
17/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-

Ember

Jockey: Samuel Jr Camacho Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 8145

Comment: Finished in front of Icarus and The Thunderer in a claimer when beaten 12l at Churchill Downs four weeks ago; has managed nine wins from 32 career runs; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	279/100	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	99/25	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	193/20	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	24/5	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-

Huge Bigly

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Aaron Shorter Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 14447

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 9-41 and operating at a lower level than at his peak; finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (8l) when close behind Icarus (Churchill Downs, muddy track) last month in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $16k); should not be far away as his rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	1079/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	343/50	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	59/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	42/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	5/1	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	6549/100	-

Master Game

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 0-6878

Comment: Finished last of eight last month at Churchill Downs in a claimer; a long time since his last win and no longer appears to be improving; in for a $16k tag here, up from $12.5k last time; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	86/25	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	327/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	367/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	76/1	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	751/10	-
19/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/4	-

Release Mccraken

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Israel Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 411

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer at Churchill Downs four weeks ago; better than this level in his pomp and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-20; major player as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	131/100	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/5	-
24/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-
29/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-
05/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-

Liam The Brave

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Gustavo Esquivel Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 86337

Comment: Wins infrequently and form has an uneven look to it; finished seventh, beaten 10l, in a starter allowance last month at Churchill Downs, behind Metatron's Muse; his best looks to be behind him and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	1534/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2091/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	729/50	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	4187/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	697/10	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	3659/100	-

The Thunderer

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Rick Hiles Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 23877

Comment: Hardly a model of consistency; finished last of seven in a claimer (Churchill Downs) last month; must go on the shortlist as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and he has shown signs of promise in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	183/20	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	27/5	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	24/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/2	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	69/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	69/5	-

Metatron's Muse

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1212

Comment: Beaten narrowly with Liam The Brave just behind three weeks ago at Churchill Downs in a starter allowance; admirable career strike-rate (five from 21 to date); should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	191/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	203/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	267/100	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	227/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	333/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	73/20	-

Nikolaou

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Jerry Dixon Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 2176

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-26); split Liam The Brave (third) and Master Game (last) in a claimer at Churchill Downs, managing to get across to lead from stall eight when beaten 11l (sixth of eight) 44 days ago; up in class (in for $16k); now looks to be past his prime and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	207/20	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	537/100	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	103/10	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1279/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	79/4	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/10	-

Icarus

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Thomas Van Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 27856

Comment: Beaten 15l in sixth in a claimer at Churchill Downs splitting Ember and The Thunderer last month; ought to give it a shot as has bits and pieces of decent form and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	653/100	-
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	921/50	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1471/100	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	22/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	183/25	-

Unstable Prince

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 469258

Comment: Beaten a long way upped to 1m4f at Churchill Downs five weeks ago in an allowance race; poses a threat as the return to this distance should be more suitable and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	317/25	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	99/10	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 13	13/1	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	101/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	41/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	18/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Ellis Park

21:12

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GILDED RULER is the pick of these. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and is proven at the trip. Cat On Time and Eye Witness are more names to consider.

Eye Witness

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Caio Caramori Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6026

Comment: Beaten 6l (sixth) over 5f at Lone Star Park (stakes) last month; admirable career strike-rate (three from 14 to date); likely to be a threat despite defeat last time as was second two runs back and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	132/5	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	6269/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	843/50	-
05/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	91/10	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1059/50	-

Johnny Podres

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 6-5571

Comment: Has achieved ten wins from 47 career runs; back to winning ways in a claimer at Gulfstream Park last month; claiming tag now upped to $50k; passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	107/10	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	17/2	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	3/2	-

Gilded Ruler

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5393

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just over 2l to finish third at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 5f (allowance optional claimer) last month; a leading contender as lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	54/5	-
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	431/50	-

Bad Beat Brian

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 67-34

Comment: A while since his last success and form has an up and down look to it; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Churchill Downs (beaten just under 4l) last month (bumped at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $50k); passed over as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	297/25	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	437/25	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/2	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	651/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	143/10	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	1301/100	-

Cat On Time

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1125

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-16 and has been fairly consistent this year; creditable fifth in an allowance optional claimer (Churchill Downs) 37 days ago upped to 7½f; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	249/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	141/100	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	257/100	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	79/10	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-

Test Factor

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 11474

Comment: Has two wins to his name this year; respectable effort in defeat (beaten 2½l) in an allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw last month; Rohan Crichton's runners are going great guns at the moment; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1873/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	264/25	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-

Surf City

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 53-160

Comment: Beaten 8l just behind Eakly and Bad Beat Brian in runner-up and fourth in an allowance optional claimer (Churchill Downs) last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; this line-up contains some strong opposition so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	1277/100	-
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	683/100	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	2613/100	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	1553/100	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	431/50	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	333/25	-

Foxtrotanna

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Justin Wojczynski Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-660

Comment: Last of 12 at Churchill Downs when behind four of these rivals in April in an allowance optional claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; largely not been running well; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	4707/100	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	219/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	234/5	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	704/25	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	919/25	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 12	4909/50	-

Attache

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4427

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-19; not disgraced when seventh of nine (Churchill Downs) two months ago (behind Cat On Time) in an allowance optional claimer; looks likely to be involved if bringing his peak form to the table.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	69/20	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden, Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	3/2	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	63/100	-

Eakly

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2125-2

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-19); finished in front of Bad Beat Brian and Surf City in an allowance optional claimer dropped down to this trip when runner-up at 66-1 (beaten just under 3l) at Churchill Downs three weeks ago; others appeal more as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	3043/50	-
30/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	9/10	-
10/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
19/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
21/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
16/12/23	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-

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Ellis Park

21:42

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EVAN ON EARTH looks the one to back. He looks likely to run his race and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Military Cruiser latest.

War Legend

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-4204

Comment: Split a number of these rivals at Churchill Downs back down to this trip when fourth of eight last month in a maiden special weight; certainly not out of it as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	873/100	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	251/50	-
30/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	11/1	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
09/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-

Military Cruiser

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Nicholas Vaccarezza Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-59

Comment: Behind Evan On Earth with blinkers tried last month when beaten 16l (ninth of 11) at Churchill Downs in a maiden special weight upped to 6½f; yet to finish better than fifth in his three races; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	102/5	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	1397/100	-
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	201/20	-

Il Cavallino

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 692

Comment: Not beaten far at Churchill Downs when ahead of several of these rivals last month back down to this trip in a maiden special weight; sire does get winners on the turf; related to Stakes winner Botanical; jockey does well from inside draws here so has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	317/100	-
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	203/10	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	377/100	-

Tap Me A Song

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -343

Comment: Finished third when beaten just over 1l 43 days ago at Churchill Downs in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	3247/100	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	214/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	29/2	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1837/50	-

Evan On Earth

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 22-34

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races and useful at this level; left punters frustrated after going off favourite when fourth over 6½f at Churchill Downs (maiden special weight) last month; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	253/100	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	117/20	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	171/100	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	151/50	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	157/50	-
27/01/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-

Outofpi

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Reina Gonzalez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 72535

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth at Churchill Downs last month when behind three of these in a maiden special weight; still winless and defeats stacking up (11 on the bounce); may have to settle for supporting role with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	557/50	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	1217/50	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	866/25	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	671/100	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	717/25	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	873/100	-

Its Bourbon Thirty

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: J O Dwyer Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 646

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth over 1m1f at Churchill Downs (maiden special weight) last month; winless in five starts but has shown promise with third his top showing; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	839/100	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	66/5	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	31/5	-
27/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	6/1	-
23/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	251/5	-

Frye Island

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: David Rider Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; Irish bred; market may guide on this one as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Hogie The Player

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Glenn Wismer Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Wasn't disgraced on his debut when third of eight at Churchill Downs running over this trip at 18-1 last month; Omaha Beach gets turf winners; in the mix as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Omaha Beach and his initial effort hints at more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	353/20	-

The Chalk

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2763-2

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; went close when second last month at Churchill Downs in a maiden claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	843/100	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	133/25	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	131/25	-
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	277/100	-
30/06/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-

Empire Ranch

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Trainer not renowned for sending out winning newcomers; Union Rags gets winners on the turf; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns.

Shadow Coast

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 65374

Comment: Yet to open his account after eight starts but string of consistent efforts of late; not far behind Tap Me A Song when fourth last month at Churchill Downs in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	1297/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	139/25	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	47/10	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	41/1	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	64/5	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	39/5	-

Highway Patrol

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Street Boss); related to multiple race winner Riverwalk (6½f-1m); comes from a yard in good nick; market signals on Brad Cox newcomers are always of interest.

Big Ritz

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 9

Comment: Finished ninth of 11 on his debut at Keeneland over 1m½f at 12-1 three months ago; improvement certainly not ruled out; this son of Caravaggio looks the part on breeding; should benefit for having a run under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	299/25	-

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