Ellis Park Race 7

Allowance Optional Claiming

Stake: -

SMILING ELLIE (7) Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L last start at Churchill Downs but facing formidable rivals. Should be right in the finish. SHE'S LOOKIN LUCKY (4) Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at Churchill Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. Should come to hand quickly. Can win. FOR LOVE AND HONOR (5) Closed off nicely when 4th last time at Churchill Downs but racing in stronger company. Will be there at the finish. AMBER CASCADE (1) First up and right up there first up last preparation at the track. Yedsit Hazlewood is a key booking and taking on a lower class of opponents. Include in chances.

Distance: 1709m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: 3U, ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, AOC, TB

Amber Cascade (1) 217242258X
Trainer: Michael J. Maker()
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 61%

6 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Free Drop Billy

Dam: Heart's Song

Dam's Sire: Desert Party

Stats

Career

18: 3-8-0

Track

2: 0-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

Turf

5: 0-3-0

Good

3: 1-2-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

13: 3-5-0

Firm

14: 2-6-0

Jockey Stats

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Comments

First up and was agonizingly close first up last preparation at this track. Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood rates highly and facing a weaker group of contenders. Gets a favourable barrier. Some respect.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	8/11/25	Aqueduct	2213m	Stakes 110	7	Nik Juarez	55kg	FM		-	5.8L	6-6-7-5	$13	-	$0	-	1. Alluring Angel 2. No Show Sammy Jo 3. Beach Bomb
5th of 8	4/10/25	Santa Anita	2012m	Stakes 104	7	Juan J Hernandez	55.5kg	FM		-	2.4L	2-2-2-2	$4.80	-	$0	-	1. Mission Of Joy 2. Speed Shopper 3. Starry Heavens
2nd of 7	30/8/25	Saratoga	2213m	Stakes 105	2	Nik Juarez	54.5kg	FM		-	2.3L	6-6-5-4	$13	-	$0	-	1. Bellezza 2. Amber Cascade 3. Be Your Best
2nd of 8	3/8/25	Ellis Park	1609m	3U	2	Nik Juarez	55.5kg	FAST		-	0.1L	5-5-5	$51	-	$0	-	1. Simply In Front 2. Pharoah's Wine 3.
4th of 8	18/5/25	Churchill Downs	1811m	Allowance Op	4	Cristian A Torres	55.5kg	FT		-	0.3L	8-8-6	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Windy Walk 2. Sultry Lass 3. Ba Dee Yah
2nd of 4	7/4/25	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 96	1	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	53.5kg	GD		-	7.3L	4-2-2	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Peignoir 2. Amber Cascade 3. Catmint

La Marinera (2) 4453311037
Trainer: Kelly A. Fernandez()
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 9.09% / 48%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Instilled Regard

Dam: Curlin Supreme

Dam's Sire: Curlin

Stats

Career

33: 3-4-9

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

8: 0-2-2

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

5: 1-1-3

Dirt

25: 3-2-7

Firm

25: 2-3-6

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

At $43.00 weakened to finish 7th last time at Churchill Downs but can find a nice position from the draw. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Making up the numbers.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	13/6/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	7	Alexander Crispin	55.5kg	FM		-	6.5L	5-3-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miwa 2. She's Lookin Lucky 3. Smiling Ellie
3rd of 6	16/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	6	Alexander Crispin	55.5kg	SY		-	2L	3-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Settling Storm 2. For Love And Honor 3. La Marinera
11th of 11	15/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 98	10	Jann N Hernandez	53.5kg	FM		-	19.6L	11-11-11	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sweet Treasure 2. Smiling Ellie 3. She's Lookin Lucky
1st of 9	14/3/26	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance Op	4	Jann N Hernandez	56kg	FT		-	2L	9-9-9	$51	-	$0	-	1. La Marinera 2. Modarosa 3. Goats On A Tree
1st of 11	6/2/26	Turfway Park	1207m	Claiming 91	6	Jann N Hernandez	54.5kg	FT		-	0.3L	7-8	$13	-	$0	-	1. La Marinera 2. Moon Law 3. Sweet Bebsi
3rd of 12	3/1/26	Turfway Park	1308m	Allowance Op	1	Jann N Hernandez	55kg	FT		-	5L	11-11	$81	-	$0	-	1. Cynane 2. Mom's Cheesecake 3. La Marinera

Wind Flower (3) 55146X101
Trainer: William I. Mott()
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 37% / 37%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Constitution

Dam: Blamed

Dam's Sire: Blame

Stats

Career

8: 3-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

6: 3-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Firm

7: 3-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m

Comments

Ran on hard when winning last start at Churchill Downs but racing against tougher rivals. Cristian A Torres is in good form for this stable. Going well this preparation. Significant value and can go close.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	5/6/26	Churchill Downs	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Cristian A Torres	55.5kg	FM		-	2L	6-6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wind Flower 2. Serendipity 3. Bohemian
11th of 12	10/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 10	6	Junior Alvarado	54.5kg	FM		-	11.7L	5-5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. In The Stars 2. Bracelet 3. Somethinabouther
1st of 10	21/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Allowance Op	1	Junior Alvarado	55kg	FM		-	2.3L	1-1-1	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Wind Flower 2. Starship Melody 3. Bojaca Blessing
6th of 9	3/5/25	Aqueduct	1609m	3U	9	Luis Raul Rivera	53.5kg	FAST		-	6.75L	4-4-3	$17	-	$0	-	1. Scarlet Poppy 2. Awesome Czech 3. Next On Stage
4th of 8	9/2/25	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Allowance Op	3	Junior Alvarado	54.5kg	FM		-	1.8L	6-3-3	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Smart Union 2. Annelle 3. Sol D'Oro
1st of 11	22/12/24	Gulfstream Park	1710m	MDN Special	4	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	FM		-	1.8L	3-3-4	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Wind Flower 2. Olivia Valentina 3. Henry Gondorff

She's Lookin Lucky (4) 37224X5342
Trainer: Matt A. Shirer()
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 59%

6 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Lookin At Lucky

Dam: Worldly Heiress

Dam's Sire: Wildcat Heir

Stats

Career

27: 3-8-5

Track

4: 2-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-2

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

16: 2-6-5

Good

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

3: 1-0-1

Dirt

11: 1-2-0

Firm

21: 2-8-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-2-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Made some ground late when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at Churchill Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. Won't be far away during the run. Definite winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	13/6/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	3	Florent Geroux	55.5kg	FM		-	1.3L	3-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miwa 2. She's Lookin Lucky 3. Smiling Ellie
4th of 6	16/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	1	Francisco Arrieta	55.5kg	SY		-	4.5L	1-1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Settling Storm 2. For Love And Honor 3. La Marinera
3rd of 11	15/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 98	8	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	FM		-	2L	4-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sweet Treasure 2. Smiling Ellie 3. She's Lookin Lucky
5th of 5	21/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Stakes 94	1	Jr Ricardo Santana	53.5kg	FT		-	5.9L	1-1-3	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Peignoir 2. Sugar Fish 3. Seraphia
4th of 8	21/12/25	Turfway Park	1609m	Stakes 107	7	Luan Machado	55kg	FT		-	3.5L	2-2-2	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Caitlinhergrtness 2. Trial 3. Literate
2nd of 9	16/10/25	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 10	3	Lanfranco Dettori	55.5kg	FM		-	1L	6-5-5	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Proctor Street 2. She's Lookin Lucky 3. A Lilac Rolla

For Love And Honor (5) 04130X1424
Trainer: Joe Sharp()
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sky Mesa

Dam: Calidez

Dam's Sire: Spring At Last

Stats

Career

16: 3-3-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

14: 3-3-1

Good

3: 1-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Firm

11: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Started $9.50 and made up ground when 4th last time at Churchill Downs but matched against tougher rivals. Value selection.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	13/6/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	6	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55.5kg	FM		-	3.8L	7-6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miwa 2. She's Lookin Lucky 3. Smiling Ellie
2nd of 6	16/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	3	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55.5kg	SY		-	1.3L	4-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Settling Storm 2. For Love And Honor 3. La Marinera
4th of 6	21/3/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	Stakes 102	4	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	FM		-	1L	3-3-3	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Way To Be Marie 2. Sophie's Cruiser 3. Ready For Shirl
1st of 4	8/3/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	Allowance Op	4	Jose L Ortiz	54.5kg	GD		-	6L	2-2-1	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. For Love And Honor 2. Sierra November 3. Bracelet
10th of 12	25/4/25	Keeneland	1609m	Allowance 93	4	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	53.5kg	YL		-	11.1L	8-9-10	$34	-	$0	-	1. Sweet Rebecca 2. Deep Satin 3. Partir
3rd of 9	18/3/25	Fair Grounds	1710m	Allowance Op	4	Ben Curtis	54.5kg	FM		-	0.8L	5-5-4	$7.00	-	$58,860	-	1. Sabalenka 2. Paint Me Perfect 3. For Love And Honor

Sanctify (6) 404718X963
Trainer: Hutch Holsapple()
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Audible

Dam: Liquorice Marilyn

Dam's Sire: Candy Ride

Stats

Career

24: 3-3-3

Track

4: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

15: 3-1-1

Good

3: 1-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

9: 0-2-2

Firm

20: 2-2-3

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1710m

Comments

Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last start at Churchill Downs and facing an increased distance. Competing in a higher grade. Marginal contender.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	21/6/26	Churchill Downs	1106m	Allowance Op	2	Francisco Arrieta	55kg	FM		-	3.5L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cloe 2. Dangherecomesshang 3. Sanctify
6th of 9	8/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	7	Gabriel Saez	55.5kg	FM		-	6.3L	8-9-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bracelet 2. Fantastical 3. Somethinabouther
9th of 11	15/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 98	2	Gabriel Saez	53.5kg	FM		-	12.4L	7-5-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sweet Treasure 2. Smiling Ellie 3. She's Lookin Lucky
8th of 8	3/8/25	Ellis Park	1609m	3U	8	Gabriel Saez	55.5kg	FAST		-	15.45L	7-8-8	$41	-	$0	-	1. Simply In Front 2. Pharoah's Wine 3.
1st of 8	6/7/25	Ellis Park	1609m	3U	3	Gabriel Saez	55.5kg	FAST		-	0.1L	6-5-5	$14	-	$0	-	1. Sanctify 2. Summerintahoe 3. Buttercream Babe
7th of 8	11/6/25	Churchill Downs	2213m	Allowance Op	3	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55.5kg	FM		-	11.9L	3-3-3-3	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Long Ago 2. In Time 3. Parish Lane

Smiling Ellie (7) 121176X223
Trainer: Mark E. Casse()
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 27% / 61%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Midshipman

Dam: Emerlaude

Dam's Sire: El Corredor

Stats

Career

18: 5-4-2

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

17: 5-4-2

Good

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

16: 4-4-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L last start at Churchill Downs but testing ability against stronger contenders. Will be competitive.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	13/6/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	2	Francisco Arrieta	55.5kg	FM		-	2.5L	1-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miwa 2. She's Lookin Lucky 3. Smiling Ellie
2nd of 11	15/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 98	4	Jose L Ortiz	53.5kg	FM		-	1.3L	5-6-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sweet Treasure 2. Smiling Ellie 3. She's Lookin Lucky
2nd of 9	25/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1710m	Starter Allo	9	Sonny Leon	54kg	FM		-	1.3L	7-7-6	$2.38	-	$0	-	1. Bonita Breeze 2. Smiling Ellie 3. Dynamic Actress
6th of 9	16/10/25	Keeneland	1710m	Allowance 10	5	Axel Concepcion	55.5kg	FM		-	2.5L	7-7-6	$23	-	$0	-	1. Proctor Street 2. She's Lookin Lucky 3. A Lilac Rolla
7th of 8	28/8/25	Kentucky Downs	1308m	Allowance Op	4	Ben Curtis	56kg	FM		-	7.8L	4-4	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Do Gooder 2. Freedom Speaks 3. Foxxy Cleopatra
1st of 9	2/8/25	Colonial Downs	1710m	3U	2	Ben Curtis	56kg	FIRM		-	1L	4-3-3	$1.95	-	$0	-	1. Smiling Ellie 2. Three Coats 3. Charmed Way

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked