Ellis Park Race 2

Claiming

Prize Money: $61,684

LIUZZA (8) returns from a layoff of nine weeks. Scored over 1207m at Oaklawn Park to launch the last campaign. Now under the care of new trainer Troy Newton. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. TALKIN IN CURSIVE (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at Churchill Downs, beaten 7 lengths into fifth after being in the firing line on the corner. Won't find this as tough so she will be hard to beat. PROTOMAGIC (1) fought on well for second last start over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), making it three minor placings in a row. Distance specialist with five wins and 10 minor placings from 22 runs and is one of the contenders. SWIFTWIND (7) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished second, beaten one length, over 1106m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Worth noting Erik Asmussen goes aboard. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within her grasp. Something for the Multiples: LADY DREAMER (2)

Distance: 1207m
Track: Good
Weather: cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

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Protomagic (1) 5932144322
Trainer: Steven Asmussen()
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $420,028
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown Mare

Sire: PROTONICO (USA)

Dam: FATTUMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mizzen Mast

100

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 10-14-6

Distance

22: 5-6-4

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-3-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-2-0

4th Up

3: 1-1-1

Metro

38: 2-8-5

Non-Metro

21: 8-6-1

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

19: 6-7-1

Dirt

37: 3-8-5

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

48: 9-13-4

Anti-Clockwise

59: 9-15-6

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Gear Changes

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Q's Your Mama carrying 53.5kg at $8.98. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 11 over 1408m, 5 len behind Argan carrying 53.5kg at $5.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

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
2nd of 9	26/6/26	Churchill Downs	1408m	CLM FM 4U	3	Jose Ortiz	53.5kg	SP	1:23.75	60.5 km/h	1.8L	7-3	$8.98	15	$83,682	$16,736	1. Q's Your Mama 2. Protomagic 3. Nilo's Rose
2nd of 7	11/6/26	Churchill Downs	1408m	CLM FM 4U	7	Mario Gutierrez	53.5kg	Fast	1:24.15	60.2 km/h	5.0L	6-2	$5.20	27	$76,709	$15,342	1. Argan 2. Protomagic 3. Sunset Harbour
3rd of 7	15/5/26	Churchill Downs	1207m	ALLOW FM 4U	6	Mario Gutierrez	53.5kg	Fast	1:10.02	62.1 km/h	9.0L	6-6	$19	23	$83,799	$8,380	1. Margoinabubblebath 2. Sassy And Bold 3. Protomagic
4th of 6	22/4/26	Keeneland	1308m	CLM FM 4U	6	Mario Gutierrez	54.5kg	Fast	1:17.59	60.7 km/h	7.8L	3-4	$12	27	$91,703	$4,528	1. Don't Say It 2. Daring Hope 3. Commanded
4th of 11	26/3/26	Turfway Park	1207m	ALLOW OCLM F	11	Irving Moncada	57kg	Fast	1:10.32	61.8 km/h	4.3L	1-3	$35	22	$143,258	$2,706	1. Social Belle 2. Gladriel 3. Hideki
1st of 8	4/3/26	Turfway Park	1207m	HCP FM 4U	3	Irving Moncada	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.11	60.3 km/h	0.1L	6-4	$5.86	14	$48,455	$28,983	1. Protomagic 2. Fascinator 3. Sassy And Bold

Lady Dreamer (2) x8x24x817x
Trainer: Lonnie Briley()
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $254,945
Win / Place: 17% / 69%

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown Mare

Sire: EXAGGERATOR (USA)

Dam: HOUT BAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 4-7-5

Distance

12: 2-2-3

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

7: 0-4-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Metro

17: 2-5-4

Non-Metro

6: 2-2-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

22: 4-7-5

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

16: 3-5-3

Anti-Clockwise

23: 4-7-5

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Oaklawn Park April 4 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Well Aware carrying 55kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Oaklawn Park January 4 over 1207m, 12 len behind Titled Lady carrying 54kg at $48.40. Happy to risk.

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
7th of 8	4/4/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	1	Joseph C Bealmear	55kg	SP	1:12.56	59.9 km/h	4.6L	6-5	$4.40	42	$87,336	$1,092	1. Well Aware 2. Hideki 3. Key To Success
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	21/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	8	Joseph C Bealmear	53kg	Fast	1:10.93	61.3 km/h	2.5L	1-1	$24	48	$57,061	$34,237	1. Lady Dreamer 2. Icy River 3. Progeny
48 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 12	4/1/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	8	Joseph C Bealmear	54kg	Fast	1:10.45	61.7 km/h	12.1L	1-2	$48	64	$86,697	$543	1. Titled Lady 2. Windy Bay 3. Lover Girl
64 Day Spell
4th of 8	1/11/25	Delta Downs	1408m	CLM FM 3U	4	Elvin Gonzalez	54.5kg	Fast	1:27.02	58.2 km/h	4.3L	3-4	$4.60	17	$44,275	$2,656	1. Cincy's Anna 2. Gottotry Mischief 3. Ground Control
2nd of 8	15/10/25	Delta Downs	1308m	ALLOW OCLM F	1	Elvin Gonzalez	54.5kg	Fast	1:20.48	58.5 km/h	0.1L	2-2	$6.80	74	$57,839	$11,568	1. Kip The Distance 2. Lady Dreamer 3. Blessed Assurance
74 Day Spell
8th of 9	2/8/25	Evangeline Downs	1609m	CLM FM 3U	2	Juan P Vargas	55.5kg	FM	1:37.00	59.7 km/h	16.5L	1-8	$24	127	$30,233	-	1. Rosie's Angus 2. Island Gold 3. Congratulera
127 Day Spell

Talkin In Cursive (3) x3x5132555
Trainer: Matt A Shirer()
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $316,375
Win / Place: 22% / 48%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: SPEIGHTSTER (USA)

Dam: OLD SOUTH BALL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Drosselmeyer

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 6-4-3

Distance

16: 4-2-1

Season

7: 1-1-1

1st Up

5: 2-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 2-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-2-0

Metro

17: 3-2-2

Non-Metro

10: 3-2-1

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Synthetic

5: 1-2-0

Dirt

21: 4-2-3

Fast

1: 1-0-0

Firm

22: 5-4-3

Clockwise

4: 2-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

23: 4-4-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Gear Changes

Comments

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1308m, 7 len behind Don't Say It carrying 53.5kg at $6.52. Before that 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 15 over 1207m, 9 len behind Margoinabubblebath carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. Expected to finish much closer.

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
5th of 6	13/6/26	Churchill Downs	1308m	CLM FM 4U	4	Jaime A Torres	53.5kg	Fast	1:16.38	61.6 km/h	7.4L	3-3	$6.52	29	$99,024	$2,971	1. Don't Say It 2. Insightful Miss 3. Ce La Vi Charli
5th of 7	15/5/26	Churchill Downs	1207m	ALLOW FM 4U	4	Jaime A Torres	53.5kg	Fast	1:10.02	62.1 km/h	9.6L	4-4	$3.30	15	$83,799	$2,514	1. Margoinabubblebath 2. Sassy And Bold 3. Protomagic
5th of 8	30/4/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	ALLOW OCLM F	7	David Cabrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:10.07	62.0 km/h	6.5L	7-5	$9.30	33	$174,581	$2,183	1. Coaster 2. Beautiful Twice 3. Insightful Miss
33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	28/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	ALLOW FM 4U	7	Jaime A Torres	56kg	Fast	1:11.91	60.4 km/h	0.3L	4-3	$2.70f	14	$56,180	$11,236	1. One Way Or Another 2. Talkin In Cursive 3. Tell Me When
3rd of 9	14/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	ALLOW FM 4U	5	David Cabrera	56kg	Fast	1:10.12	62.0 km/h	1.0L	3-2	$12	16	$175,562	$17,556	1. Dare To Fly 2. Appealing Addie 3. Talkin In Cursive
1st of 7	26/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	6	Jaime A Torres	55kg	Fast	1:11.12	61.1 km/h	3.5L	4-1	$4.40	13	$85,592	$51,355	1. Talkin In Cursive 2. Windy Bay 3. Lover Girl

Story Hour (4) 551045l163
Trainer: Robert Medina()
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $567,221
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

7 yo Grey/Roan Mare

Sire: CREATIVE CAUSE (USA)

Dam: MAGIC HOUR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 6-2-4

Distance

6: 1-1-1

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

6: 1-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-2

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

24: 5-1-3

Non-Metro

8: 1-1-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

4: 0-1-1

Dirt

26: 6-1-3

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Firm

26: 5-2-4

Anti-Clockwise

32: 6-2-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1673m

Gear Changes

Comments

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1609m, 11 len behind Cozy Curlin Kitten with 53.5kg at $9.67. The race before that 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 14 over 1609m, 12 len behind Beira carrying 54.5kg at $7.33. Strong winning hope.

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
3rd of 6	19/6/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	CLM FM 4U	1	Cristian Mauricio Torres	53.5kg	Fast	1:36.41	60.1 km/h	11.5L	3-4	$9.67	36	$108,787	$10,879	1. Cozy Curlin Kitten 2. Bow Draw 3. Story Hour
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	14/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	CLM FM 4U	4	Keith J Asmussen	54.5kg	Fast	1:38.17	59.0 km/h	12.8L	3-5	$7.33	53	$83,799	$1,193	1. Beira 2. Tiffany Twist 3. Nilo's Rose
53 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	22/3/26	Sam Houston	1673m	HCP FM 3U	2	Inosencio Diego	56kg	Fast	1:43.12	58.4 km/h	10.8L	1-1	$2.20f	30	$48,455	$28,989	1. Story Hour 2. Secured 3. Worth Considering
6th of 6	20/2/26	Sam Houston	1609m	HCP FM 3U	1	S Elliott	56kg	Fast	1:39.65	58.1 km/h	99.0L	6-6	$2.00f	27	$48,455	$140	1. Nomoretanlines 2. Blameitonmidnight 3. Midnight Lady
5th of 8	24/1/26	Sam Houston	1609m	HCP FM 3U	5	Keith J Asmussen	56kg	M	1:39.64	58.1 km/h	10.5L	2-5	$5.20	13	$51,570	$1,534	1. Blue Heavenly 2. Our Davina 3. Gee I'm Foxy
4th of 6	11/1/26	Sam Houston	1710m	CLM FM 3U	6	Isaiah Wiseman	56kg	FM	1:44.94	58.7 km/h	4.6L	2-4	$8.50	57	$33,632	$2,009	1. Maybe Dolcie 2. County Slugger 3. Wilburnsclassylady
57 Day Freshen-Up

Progeny (5) 1632034x65
Trainer: Jason G Cook(USA)
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $346,762
Win / Place: 15% / 42%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: GOLDENCENTS (USA)

Dam: CABBAGE KEY (USA)

Dam's Sire: A.p. Indy

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 5-3-6

Distance

15: 2-2-4

Season

5: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

31: 5-3-6

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-0

Turf

5: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

26: 5-3-6

Fast

4: 0-0-0

Firm

28: 4-3-5

Anti-Clockwise

33: 5-3-6

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Gear Changes

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 21 over 1308m, 6 len behind Sassy Princess with 53.5kg at $18.63. Last start 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1408m, 7 len behind Q's Your Mama with 53.5kg at $8.96. Shouldn't trouble the top few.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
5th of 9	26/6/26	Churchill Downs	1408m	CLM FM 4U	1	Cristian Mauricio Torres	53.5kg	SP	1:23.75	60.5 km/h	7.3L	8-5	$8.96	36	$83,682	$2,510	1. Q's Your Mama 2. Protomagic 3. Nilo's Rose
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	21/5/26	Churchill Downs	1308m	ALLOW FM 4U	2	Ramon A Vazquez	53.5kg	Fast	1:18.04	60.3 km/h	6.5L	6-6	$19	69	$106,145	$1,642	1. Sassy Princess 2. R Pretty Kitty 3. Tizntshelovely
69 Day Spell
4th of 8	13/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	5	Cristian Mauricio Torres	55kg	Fast	1:10.60	61.5 km/h	2.3L	5-4	$11	20	$77,247	$3,862	1. Miranda's Rocky 2. Insightful Miss 3. September Magic
3rd of 9	21/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	4	Cristian Mauricio Torres	56kg	Fast	1:10.93	61.3 km/h	4.8L	6-5	$7.40	51	$57,061	$5,706	1. Lady Dreamer 2. Icy River 3. Progeny
51 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 10	1/1/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 4U	6	Luis Saez	54kg	Fast	1:10.34	61.8 km/h	22.0L	8-6	$5.00	18	$62,780	$523	1. Filly Crystal 2. Demi 3. Summer Of Mischief
2nd of 11	14/12/25	Oaklawn Park	1207m	CLM FM 3U	2	Jaime A Torres	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.31	60.9 km/h	1.0L	8-3	$16	25	$91,884	$18,377	1. Antique Silver 2. Progeny 3. Bolt On The Rocks

Liuzza (6) x16x16444x
Trainer: Troy Newton()
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $348,981
Win / Place: 25% / 35%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MAXIMUS MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: ELUSIVE CANDY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Candy Ride

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-2-0

Distance

5: 1-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 2-1-0

2nd Up

6: 2-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

18: 4-1-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-1-0

Turf

5: 2-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

15: 3-2-0

Fast

4: 2-0-0

Firm

12: 5-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

20: 5-2-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Churchill Downs May 14 over 1609m, 4 len behind Beira with 53.5kg at $1.85. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Oaklawn Park December 14 over 1207m defeating You'll Be Back with 55kg at $6.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.

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
4th of 8	14/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	CLM FM 4U	7	I Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	Fast	1:38.17	59.0 km/h	4.0L	1-2	$1.85f	40	$83,799	$4,190	1. Beira 2. Tiffany Twist 3. Nilo's Rose
40 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	4/4/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	HCP FM 4U	3	Abel Cedillo	57kg	SP	1:11.00	61.2 km/h	6.3L	2-6	$13	42	$116,448	$5,822	1. Anakarina 2. Dream Concert 3. Delacina
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	21/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	HCP FM 4U	9	Abel Cedillo	57kg	Fast	1:10.68	61.5 km/h	9.0L	1-8	$5.30	43	$78,459	$3,923	1. Miss Arlington 2. Key To Success 3. Demidanu
43 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	9/1/26	Fairgrounds	1106m	ALLOW OCLM F	1	J Riquelme	55.5kg	FM	1:02.63	63.6 km/h	9.4L	7-7	$16	26	$83,707	-	1. Shining Star 2. Cairo Dream 3. Aldora
1st of 11	14/12/25	Oaklawn Park	1207m	ALLOW FM 3U	2	Luis Saez	55kg	Fast	1:11.24	61.0 km/h	1.0L	8-4	$6.50	64	$176,110	$105,666	1. Liuzza 2. You'll Be Back 3. Gin's Beach Road
64 Day Spell
6th of 7	11/10/25	Keeneland	1308m	ALLOW OCLM F	1	Jose Ortiz	55kg	Fast	1:16.61	61.5 km/h	11.5L	5-6	$8.35	16	$213,090	$2,664	1. One Magic Philly 2. Hillerito 3. Marmalade Skye

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

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