Ellis Park

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DE' ANS EIGHTY is the recommendation. She has shown in the past that she is able to get the job done and is a reliable sort, while Arrasou looks best of the rest.

1st	2. Greek Heiress 2nd Fav	3/1
2nd	6. De' Ans Eighty Fav	9/4
3rd	1. Adiva	25/1

Favourite

9/4

De' Ans Eighty

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-2122

9/4

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and has managed four wins from 16 career runs; problems at the start (bobbled) 46 days ago when only just held at Churchill Downs in a starter allowance; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	267/100	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	131/100	-
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-
12/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
16/11/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Greek Heiress

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1161-3

3/1

Comment: Not beaten far when third in a claimer (Churchill Downs) in May; admirable career strike-rate (five from 17 to date); a likely player as her jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/25	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
08/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	37/10	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	249/100	-
19/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
21/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-

Arrasou

Jockey: Luis Contreras Trainer: Randy Klopp Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-1611

10/3

Comment: Got the job done by just over 5l last month (Horseshoe Indianapolis) in a claimer; bids for hat-trick; easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
20/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	9/10	-
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	17/5	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	253/100	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	31/10	-

Punchy Girl

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 126213

11/2

Comment: Among the places in a stakes in April and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-27; close up behind De' Ans Eighty when third at Churchill Downs 46 days ago in a starter allowance; she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	128/25	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	457/100	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	5/1	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	71/5	-

Angel Kiss

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 715637

9/1

Comment: Beaten 14l in seventh in a claimer last month upped to 1m; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth win); can be in the thick of things as the return to this distance should be more suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	237/20	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	107/5	-
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	137/10	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/2	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	19/5	-

Demi

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 43-124

10/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of eight five weeks ago (Churchill Downs) in a claimer; wins-runs record of 3-13; knocking at the door recently; easy to oppose as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	197/100	-
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	36/5	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/10	-
01/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	8/5	-
04/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
05/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	15/2	-

Adiva

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 222431

25/1

Comment: Successful by just under 3l in a starter allowance at Churchill Downs in May; not a particularly inspiring record when returning from a break so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	109/50	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	17/2	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	69/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	27/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	167/5	-

Tiffany Twist

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 376248

25/1

Comment: Close up behind Demi when last in a claimer at Churchill Downs five weeks ago; good and bad recent runs found on her CV; is passed over given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/50	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	371/25	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	32/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/2	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	89/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-

Ellis Park

18:19 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HIGH DOLLAR DOLLY is likely to have gained enough benefit from her debut to make a big impact and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Nanzig, Sticker Shocked and Riekes must be respected.

1st	3. Riekes 2nd Fav	9/2
2nd	7. Don'tmindifido Fav	5/6
3rd	10. Authentic Angel	12/1

Favourite

5/6

Don'tmindifido

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/6

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Synthesis (6½f-1m½f); trainer more than capable of getting one ready first time out; seems to have been working encouragingly and one to be interested in.

2nd Favourite

9/2

Riekes

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Shares a dam with Gulfstream Mary D, a 1m winner; trainer has a good record with newcomers; easy to see her making an impression as some good aspects to her profile.

Beara Peninsula

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: J O Dwyer Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: This daughter of Practical Joke looks the part on breeding; sire's stock can be smart performers; hard to fancy unless market points the other way against rivals with form already in the book.

Sticker Shocked

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer are capable of striking; bred to improve with age; should be thereabouts.

Nanzig

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Anna Navarrete Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6383

12/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 5l over 5f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden special weight) last month; ought to be competitive as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	277/20	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	23/1	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	214/25	-

Authentic Angel

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 53

12/1

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Bankit; unable to land a blow in third in a maiden special weight at Horseshoe Indianapolis four weeks ago upped to 7½f; claiming debut; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 5	12/5	-
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	1449/50	-

Actual

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

14/1

Comment: Held on her debut at Churchill Downs at 22-1 53 days ago; can give it a good shot with that experience under her belt and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	2219/100	-

By My Dreams

Jockey: Javier Padron Barcenas Trainer: Juan Perez Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

40/1

Comment: Respectable debut effort (5½f, Belterra Park) at 5-1 last month; first run in a claimer; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	26/5	-

High Dollar Dolly

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Beaten on her debut (in blinkers) at Churchill Downs at 9-1 45 days ago; warrants plenty of respect as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	232/25	-

Cup Of Coffee

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Jimmy Corrigan Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut (5½f, here) at 25-1 last month; first run in a claimer; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	1247/50	-

Firebird Suite

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From a trainer with a solid record with debutants; having first race; others look more obvious on paper; requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Command The Stars

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: S Cunningham Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 56

Comment: Beaten 12l when fifth on her debut at Churchill Downs at 10-1 35 days ago; can be on the premises with that experience under her belt and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 11	1589/100	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	967/100	-

Ellis Park

18:48 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LAMBO is a strong fancy. He has got a win to his name and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Trouble's Roaring and Forty Love could also have a role to play.

1st	11. Uncle William 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	9. Lambo Fav	8/11
3rd	5. Morunning	12/1

Favourite

8/11

Lambo

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 237713

8/11

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; out of the money, beaten 3½l, when third in a starter allowance at Churchill Downs 36 days ago; first run in claiming company; his best form stacks up so possesses leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	139/100	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	91/25	-
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	151/20	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	12/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	53/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Uncle William

Jockey: Samuel Jr Camacho Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 0-37658

10/3

Comment: Was eighth of nine, beaten 14l, 37 days ago (behind Brody, Churchill Downs) in a claimer; has shown glimpses of ability recently and has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/20	-
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	631/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	33/5	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	5377/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1809/100	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	25/2	-

Forty Love

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 52134

7/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of six at Churchill Downs six weeks ago in a starter allowance; more than capable if on song so looks like a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	68/25	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	301/50	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	231/50	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	-	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	44/5	-

Trouble's Roaring

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-23631

10/1

Comment: Snapped losing run 44 days ago scoring narrowly (Churchill Downs) in a maiden claimer; has kicked on in his last couple of races; moves down to an easier grade (in for $50k); should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/20	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	197/100	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	24/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	247/50	-

Morunning

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-88365

12/1

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; comfortably beaten into fifth in a claimer when the blinkers went on three weeks ago; definite chance as finished third at Churchill Downs three runs ago and should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	263/100	-
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	1343/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1011/100	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	4/1	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	333/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	176/25	-

Putting Eagle

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 321864

12/1

Comment: Beaten 4l 37 days ago when sent off 33-1 at Churchill Downs in a claimer; up in class (in for $50k); unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3399/100	-
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2627/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	208/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	12/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-

Brody

Jockey: Alex Gonzalez Trainer: Robert Pompell Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-21648

25/1

Comment: Last of eight in an allowance race three weeks ago; this looks a decent race so unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1053/25	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1969/100	-
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	3397/100	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	2/1	-

Nastinate

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Sergio Donjuan Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7-65681

40/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; broke his duck at the sixth attempt when running away with the race last month at Mountaineer Park in a maiden special weight on debut for this trainer; easy enough to take on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	4849/100	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	6/1	-
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	667/100	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	283/10	-

Guardian

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Rick Hiles Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-516

Comment: Finished just behind Morunning when sixth in a claimer on first run for his current trainer three weeks ago; not had much racing - fifth outing here; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	329/50	-
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	79/100	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	46/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	393/100	-

Show Master

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 05-17

Comment: This just his fifth race; close up behind Morunning when seventh 52 days ago at Churchill Downs in a starter allowance; blinkers fitted for the first time; one to consider as shown he can get his head in front and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	664/25	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	303/25	-
01/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	29/2	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	2451/50	-

Illini

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 74-382

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close runner-up three months ago at Churchill Downs in a claimer; claiming tag rises to $50k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1837/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	627/25	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	311/25	-
07/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	113/10	-
07/04/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	2899/100	-
16/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

Galpin Sunday

Jockey: Samuel Bermudez Trainer: Aaron West Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-2126

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 5½l into sixth) at Horseshoe Indianapolis five weeks ago in an allowance race; his best form stacks up so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	133/10	-
21/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	59/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	297/100	-

Ellis Park

19:16 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NONCONSECUTIVETRMS looks the one to back. She should be able to confirm placings with Spicy Princess and Hollybygolly and has an edge in experience over the newcomers.

1st	1. Soloist	5/1
2nd	4. Love A Little Mo 2nd Fav	4/1
3rd	3. Nonconsecutivetrms Fav	7/2

Favourite

7/2

Nonconsecutivetrms

Jockey: Danny Sheehy Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

7/2

Comment: Finished in front of Spicy Princess and Hollybygolly here at 13-2 last month; a leading player as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 11	329/50	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Love A Little Mo

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

4/1

Comment: Solid debut run here at 7-2 last month; sire does get winners on the turf; hard to ignore as plenty to like about workout last Saturday and she has a bit of experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	69/20	-

Soloist

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/1

Comment: Into Mischief gets winners on the turf; stable has a healthy record with newcomers; related to Cheshire Oaks winner Savethelastdance; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so a look at the betting is advised.

Ontology

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

11/2

Comment: Trainer does well here with debutants; Kitten's Joy gets winners on the turf; in the mix as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Resplendence

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Paulo Lobo Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; sibling of I'm Into Mischief (6f winner); yard gets plenty of debutant winners; might be one for another day; market may guide with others looking more obvious on paper.

Infinite Sky

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

9/1

Comment: Related to Grade 1 winner Wet Paint; sire does get winners on the turf; needs monitoring in the betting hailing from this stable; this daughter of Not This Time looks the part on breeding; looks likely to be involved with signs of encouragement in profile and yard is in good order.

Spicy Princess

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: P Biancone Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 33

10/1

Comment: Split Nonconsecutivetrms and Hollybygolly when third last month upped to 1m in a maiden special weight; must be respected as jockey does well from inner gates here and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 11	59/25	-
05/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	18/5	-

Greatest

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

12/1

Comment: Came home seventh over 5½f on her debut at Churchill Downs at 100-30 six weeks ago; Omaha Beach gets winners on the turf; likely to be involved as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	323/100	-

Together Again

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

12/1

Comment: Not disgraced on her debut at Churchill Downs at 22-1 45 days ago; nicely bred (by Connect); tried over an additional 3½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	107/5	-

Lotta Alpha

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Trainer among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; related to Youknownothing, winning form over 1m½f-1m3f; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so easy enough to oppose.

Muriel Sax

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 44

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth in a maiden special weight five weeks ago at Churchill Downs upped to 6f; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	497/25	-
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	219/5	-

Hollybygolly

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

25/1

Comment: Finished some way behind Nonconsecutivetrms (runner-up) and Spicy Princess (third) when eighth here at 13-2 last month; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	327/50	-

Betsy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Constitution gets winners on the turf; pedigree shows she may improve with time; trainer has a good record with newcomers here.

Justa Rebel

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; Justify gets winners on the turf; related to Emityaaz, winning form over 6f-1m; trainer not renowned for sending out winning newcomers.

Ellis Park

19:44 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from QUEEN JUNO. She has previous experience to her name and can build on a promising second. Joke Maker, Kitten Gloves and On Time Girl are among the dangers.

1st	5. On Time Girl	9/2
2nd	1. Glam Slam	16/1
3rd	3. Joke Maker	5/1

Favourite

10/3

Queen Juno

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

10/3

Comment: Not beaten far on her debut (at Ellis Park over 5½f) at 13-5 last month; nicely bred (by Yaupon); a major contender as appeals from a breeding angle and there was a lot to like about her initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	13/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Bourbon Notes

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 2/8-7

7/2

Comment: Trainer get a steady supply of winners; has busy trackwork profile; having her first start in public; market likely to be a good pointer to her prospects.

On Time Girl

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Sire capable of producing high class offspring; nicely bred (by Not This Time); market signals on Brad Cox newcomers are always of interest; seems to have been working encouragingly and should be on the premises.

Joke Maker

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

5/1

Comment: Went down by just 1l running for the first time (5f, Horseshoe Indianapolis) at 13-8 last month; likely to be in contention if replicating initial run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	8/5	-

Practically Famous

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

6/1

Comment: Fair debut effort at Churchill Downs at 13-2 two months ago; should benefit for having a run under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	657/100	-

Corbet's Crush

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

10/1

Comment: In with a shout with signs of encouragement in profile and there is speed in the pedigree.

Greer's Combo

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

12/1

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Tiz The Bomb; this daughter of Into Mischief looks the part on breeding; there's hope from the sire that she has some ability; yard does well here with debutants; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Glam Slam

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Trainer can ready one; sibling of Laurent (5½f winner); a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Click

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Yard among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious.

Hopeville

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Attractively bred daughter of Silver State; from the same family as Undine, a winner over 7f; deserves respect as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is hot at the moment.

Kitten Gloves

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Newcomers from this stable are capable of striking; needs to be respected as some good aspects to her profile.

Latifa Maizi

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Fausto Gutierrez Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Having first race; breeding suggests she may get better with age; passed over unless attracting strong support.

Rhapsody In Motion

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: Anna Meah Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Pedigree shows she may improve with time; having first race; a watching brief the best policy.

Sway House

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From a trainer with a solid record with debutants; her sire is a rich source of sprint winners.

Amended Dreamer

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer's stats offers some hope; plenty of trackwork in the book; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; trainer is in good form; probably best watched unless there is significant market confidence behind this newcomer.

Ellis Park

20:12 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STILETTOS has won here once before and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Mila Rose, Reagan's Flame and Hillerito should also be taken seriously.

1st	2. Hillerito 2nd Fav	9/2
2nd	11. Stilettos Fav	11/8
3rd	8. Mila Rose	10/1

Favourite

11/8

Stilettos

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 110-12

11/8

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; winner of three of her five runs to date; close up second here over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	87/50	-
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 14	519/100	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	41/20	-
29/06/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Hillerito

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 112-1

9/2

Comment: Just her fifth outing so still early days; clear-cut victory three months ago at Mountaineer Park in an allowance race; first run in claiming company; should give it a bold bid as she can go well fresh and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
07/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
17/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
19/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-

Tripolina

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 445225

6/1

Comment: Placed in a stakes in April and can be a player at this level; not disgraced in fifth at Churchill Downs 49 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	229/100	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	189/50	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	81/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	9/5	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/10	-

Reagan's Flame

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1742-6

9/1

Comment: Finished last of six in a stakes at Delaware Park back down to this trip (bumped at the start) in May; unbeaten at this course after two runs; this C&D holds no fears; drop back to claiming level so warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	207/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	341/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/10	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	441/25	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	39/50	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	119/100	-

Blue Squall

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 238-05

10/1

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 4l) over 5f at Churchill Downs (allowance optional claimer) five weeks ago; others more appealing with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	667/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	618/25	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	151/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	15/4	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	419/100	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	471/100	-

Miss Arlington

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 0-5669

10/1

Comment: Finished last of nine five weeks ago at Churchill Downs in an allowance optional claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; others more persuasive as significantly reduced claiming tag a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	1114/25	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	1923/25	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	302/5	-
04/01/25	Delta Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	8/5	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	2181/50	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	53/10	-

Mila Rose

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1157

10/1

Comment: Last of seven upped to 1m 50 days ago at Churchill Downs in an allowance optional claimer; just her fifth outing so still early days; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	337/100	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	111/10	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	37/25	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	391/100	-

Girls Weekend

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 15-369

12/1

Comment: Came home ninth, beaten 7l, over 5½f at Churchill Downs (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; she meets the required standard ability wise; should not be far away if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	248/25	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	739/50	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	34/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	42/5	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	38/25	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	161/100	-

J Rivers

Jockey: Samuel Jr Camacho Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-5249

16/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when ninth of ten at Laurel Park 37 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; should get involved as shown some ability on occasion and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	21/5	-
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/10	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1091/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	319/100	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	327/10	-
31/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	897/100	-

Musical Note

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Niccolo Troiani Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-3671

40/1

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance race when dropped down to this trip six weeks ago (Belterra Park), ending losing run; others appeal more despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	1097/25	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	3821/100	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	79/50	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	751/100	-

Catchyalater

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Yovani Munoz Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 8-2311

Comment: Successful in clear-cut style over 5½f at Evangeline Downs (allowance race) 30 days ago; despite that Evangeline Downs success, not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Evangeline Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/5	-
15/06/25	Louisiana Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
23/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	173/10	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	333/10	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	931/10	-
08/06/24	Louisiana Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	47/5	-

Ellis Park

20:42 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 2f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HIGHWAY ROBBER is a firm selection. He is a consistent performer and can confirm placings with Verstappen, Anglophile and Sugoi, who were behind him when last seen.

1st	1. Highway Robber Fav	4/6
2nd	10. Ole Crazy Bone	12/1
3rd	7. Anglophile	8/1

Favourite

4/6

Highway Robber

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 21-732

4/6

Comment: Couldn't quite get the job done when 2-1 runner-up over 1m3f at Churchill Downs (stakes) 50 days ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; generally consistent; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	203/100	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	344/25	-
01/03/25	Meydan / Group 2 / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	111
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 11	259/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 9	449/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	209/50	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Verstappen

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-20523

5/1

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and successful six times from 27 career runs; split a number of these rivals over 1m3f at Churchill Downs (stakes) 50 days ago when on the premises, finishing third, form franked by next-time-out winner Tapit Shoes; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	203/20	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	367/50	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	423/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 11	47/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	5/1	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	157/100	-

Dashman

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1147-1

6/1

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last five; track has proven suitable before; not fancied in the betting (20-1) when a narrow winner over 1m4f at Gulfstream Park (Grade 3) in January; returns from a layoff; deserves respect now down in grade - goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 12	96/5	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	3/1	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	5/1	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	43/25	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	49/50	-
23/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	7/1	-

Anglophile

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-05326

8/1

Comment: A winner over this C&D; almost victorious in a Grade 2 in April; out of the frame (beaten 3½l in sixth) 50 days ago at Churchill Downs splitting Highway Robber, Verstappen and Sugoi in a stakes; must go on the shortlist if building on his creditable second in the Man o' War Stakes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	831/100	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	687/50	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	11/2	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 12	34/5	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	419/50	-

Ole Crazy Bone

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 8-13172

12/1

Comment: Good effort when close up dropped back in distance when leading early from a wide draw (Churchill Downs) 38 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-17) but has never won a race of this value; faces a tougher assignment this time so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	206/25	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 12	5231/100	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	23/5	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	11/1	-

Sugoi

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 2-1848

16/1

Comment: A course winner; split a number of these rivals over 1m3f at Churchill Downs (stakes) when beaten 8l 50 days ago; this is competitive and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	609/50	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	417/100	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 11	26/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	14/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	47/50	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	677/50	-

Clyde's Got A Gun

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Helen Pitts Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 829-62

25/1

Comment: Not beaten far (Churchill Downs) two months ago upped to 1m3f in an allowance optional claimer; a long time since his last win; with more on his plate hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	269/20	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	643/20	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	269/25	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	717/50	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	363/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	1153/50	-

Tapit Shoes

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 484U91

25/1

Comment: 15-2 winner when dropped to 1m½f last month in an allowance optional claimer; has done all his winning at a lower level; the yard continues to be among winners recently; not hard to turn elsewhere as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	733/100	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	2563/100	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	U / 9	1011/100	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	459/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	389/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	141/50	-

Multitask

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Eoin Harty Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-26211

Comment: Scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer last month; aiming to complete a hat-trick and has managed three wins from ten career runs; more on his plate this time but definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	87/50	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	84/25	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	1809/100	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	57/25	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	117/50	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	421/100	-

Quatrocento

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Fausto Gutierrez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-0681

Comment: On target three times in his last five outings; won in good style four weeks ago in an allowance race; more on his plate this time but easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	49/50	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	219/20	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	18/5	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	12/5	-
10/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	28/5	-
13/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 10	9/2	-

Ellis Park

21:12 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AUSTERE has got a win to her name and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. She's Lookin Lucky, Irish Maxima and Simply In Front are also respected.

1st	1. Simply In Front Fav	15/8
2nd	6. Pharoah's Wine 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

15/8

Simply In Front

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 147-15

15/8

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth in the Grade 1 Just A Game Stakes (Saratoga, bobbled at the start, yielding) two months ago; a Grade 2 winner in May and resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); likely to be thereabouts now dropping in class and has previously gone well fresh off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 9	219/10	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	31/2	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 11	1119/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	38/5	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 12	631/100	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 12	37/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Pharoah's Wine

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0-3811

11/4

Comment: Gained a 1½l success 46 days ago (Churchill Downs) in an allowance optional claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; wins have come at a lower level; she can be taken on as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	59/50	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	407/100	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	372/25	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	19/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 11	3143/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	2507/100	-

Austere

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-72324

7/2

Comment: Has winning form at this track; went close in a Grade 3 in May; fair effort in a Grade 2 (Woodbine) five weeks ago; can make her presence felt with lower class a definite positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 11	31/4	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	53/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	441/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	158/25	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	63/10	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	6/5	-

She's Lookin Lucky

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 532-23

7/2

Comment: She was in the money in a Grade 3 in November and running consistently; a narrowly beaten third when 11-10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month in a stakes; considered as she has worked well and her latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 10	37/20	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	131/100	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	179/50	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	49/10	-

Waves Of Mischief

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 120-64

16/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fourth (just under 5l) at Churchill Downs over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer) 43 days ago; has won previously at this course; facing a tougher assignment than last time, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	123/50	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/20	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 10	2161/100	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	629/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	367/50	-
29/06/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	17/2	-

Summerintahoe

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Michael Ewing Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 421-32

16/1

Comment: Producing consistent form; behind Sanctify in an allowance optional claimer when beaten a short head four weeks ago; easy to oppose with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	287/100	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	369/25	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
17/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	57/5	-
26/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
01/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-

Sanctify

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Hutch Holsapple Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-40471

33/1

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by a short head four weeks ago; unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; yet to win a race of this value; others more persuasive given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	281/25	-
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	192/25	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	514/25	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	1069/50	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	25/4	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	299/50	-

Amber Cascade

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-1724

40/1

Comment: Successful three times from 14 career runs; fourth, beaten a neck, in an allowance optional claimer (Churchill Downs) in May; she can be taken on as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	389/50	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	277/100	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	4/1	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	651/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	553/100	-

Irish Maxima

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-1154

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 14l into fifth) in a Grade 2 at Saratoga two months ago; a winner of a Grade 3 in April and a prolific winner at this level; now running on turf for the first time; now down in class and she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	297/50	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	34/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-

Ellis Park

21:42 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from DESTINO D'ORO. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast. Deloraine and Admit should also be taken seriously.

1st	3. Destino D'oro Fav	8/11
2nd	10. Hereforagoodtime 2nd Fav	4/1
3rd	8. Admit	9/1

Favourite

8/11

Destino D'oro

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13-1

8/11

Comment: Has won two of her three career starts and hit the bar in a Grade 2 in October; gained a 1l success 45 days ago (Churchill Downs) in an allowance race; Brad Cox's runners are going great guns at the moment; big chance despite moving up in class and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	183/100	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 11	177/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	809/100	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Hereforagoodtime

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-23113

4/1

Comment: Was on the premises (third, beaten 1½l) in a Grade 3 (Churchill Downs) with Fixin To Bee just behind two months ago; successful twice in her last three starts; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	271/50	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	357/100	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	463/100	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	5/2	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	217/20	-

Admit

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-12371

9/1

Comment: Placed in a stakes four months ago; managed three wins in her last six outings; successful by 1l at Churchill Downs over 1m (allowance optional claimer) 50 days ago; up in distance by an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	71/25	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	3599/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	181/50	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	169/20	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	61/20	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	431/50	-

Princess Attitude

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-24132

10/1

Comment: Showing consistent form; solid run when runner-up at 14-1 (Churchill Downs) five weeks ago in a stakes; faces a tougher assignment this time so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	297/20	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	19/2	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	353/100	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	5/2	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	297/50	-

Liam In The Dust

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-8261

14/1

Comment: Won an allowance optional claimer by just under 5l at Churchill Downs (sloppy track) five weeks ago; this demands more than last time so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	549/100	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 9	61/10	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	183/25	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	11/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 10	13/2	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	233/50	-

Fixin To Bee

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-64154

14/1

Comment: No impression when fourth of six (Saratoga, stumbled at the start) four weeks ago in a stakes; passed over with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	91/10	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	1077/50	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	503/100	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	66/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	274/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	2939/100	-

Deloraine

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Eoin Harty Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-3334

14/1

Comment: Came home fourth, beaten 11l, over 1m½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Grade 3, stumbled at the start) last month; went close in a Grade 3 in March; best of her form suggests ability; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	7/1	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	42/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	37/2	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	167/10	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-

Drop The Hammer

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-51661

16/1

Comment: Ridden positively to get across to lead from stall seven over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) on first run for this trainer when a just over 2l winner last month; on target twice in her last four outings; this demands more than last time so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1331/100	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	13/10	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	747/100	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	71/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	29/10	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	449/100	-

Just Ruthless

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-8033

25/1

Comment: Has maintained her consistent level of form; fair effort when 1½l third to Admit at Churchill Downs posting a respectable effort 50 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	819/50	-
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	11 / 11	5897/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	443/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	127/25	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	769/100	-

Nosleeptilbrooklyn

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-53161

33/1

Comment: Scored by just under 2l at Horseshoe Indianapolis 41 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; successful twice in her last three starts; easy enough to take on given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	81/10	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	172/25	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	33/10	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-

Ellis Park

22:12 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COPPOLA has an obvious shout. He is taken to confirm placings with Charcoal, Bear River and Bal A Kazoo and is proven at this sort of level.

1st	12. Bear River	12/1
2nd	1. Coppola	11/2
3rd	7. Nobals Fav	5/4

Favourite

5/4

Nobals

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-7212

5/4

Comment: Achieved plenty of success against this sort of company; finished second when 1-2 (Presque Isle Downs) four weeks ago in a stakes; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/20	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	63/100	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	12/5	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	71/20	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Joe Shiesty

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0122-1

10/3

Comment: Got the job done in a stakes by a head at Churchill Downs two months ago; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); has a good record when fresh and is of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	327/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	53/10	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	93/20	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	981/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	12 / 12	357/25	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	317/50	-

Arzak

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 62-746

5/1

Comment: Found life tough when 7l back in sixth at Saratoga upped to 1m last month in a Grade 3; has recorded plenty of wins at this level; shortlisted with lower class a definite positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	171/10	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	47/5	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	72/25	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	19/10	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 11	263/5	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	241/50	-

Coppola

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 156451

11/2

Comment: A good record at this level; gained a 2l success (Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month beating four of these rivals in a stakes; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	189/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 10	983/100	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 10	36/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 12	23/10	-

Bear River

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 441-73

12/1

Comment: A winner of a stakes in December and his five wins have all been over this trip; good effort when 3l third last month at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a stakes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	61/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	29/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	123/20	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	263/20	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 12	439/25	-

Charcoal

Jockey: Marcelino Jr Pedroza Trainer: Tracey Wisner Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 520-62

16/1

Comment: Behind Coppola (Horseshoe Indianapolis) when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 12-1 last month in a stakes; has winning C&D form to his name.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	123/10	-
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	297/20	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	749/100	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	2973/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	95/1	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	1347/50	-

Chiseler

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 412127

20/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; can boast winning form over this C&D; out of the frame when seventh in a stakes (Horseshoe Indianapolis) four weeks ago; a lot on his plate here and has questions to answer.

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	-

Double Clutch

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 19-354

20/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a stakes 29 days ago upped to 1m½f; wins achieved at a lower level; he can be taken on as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	38/5	-
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	519/100	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	301/25	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	251/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	33/20	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	609/100	-

High Front

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-06022

25/1

Comment: He was in the money in a stakes five weeks ago but not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); minor honours when 6-5 at Lone Star Park three weeks ago in an allowance race; this represents a step up in class so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
28/06/25	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	89/5	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	473/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	34/5	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1373/100	-
08/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	179/25	-

Bal A Kazoo

Jockey: Luis Contreras Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 357-34

40/1

Comment: Safely held at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month behind Coppola (dropped back to 5f) when fourth of ten in a stakes; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win two years ago) and yet to win a race of this value; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	237/10	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	32/5	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 10	287/4	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2171/100	-
25/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-

Mo Stash

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 33927-

Comment: Has winning C&D form to his name; beaten 9l when seventh of 11 in December (Turfway Park) in a stakes; back from an absence here; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	961/50	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	339/50	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 12	1353/50	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	581/100	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	61/25	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 14	753/50	-

Go Captain

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Lonnie Briley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-7210

Comment: Last of 11 when favourite in an allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs five weeks ago; this demands more than last time so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	41/50	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	51/25	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1/1	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	27/5	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	178/25	-