Ellis ParkMon, August 11, 2025

MENDELA (3) showed good speed to stalk the pace before drawing clear to score by a nose over 5½f here last time out. Sure to measure up again. NINTH ISLAND (2) is a talented filly who was tested in tougher class last time when fourth over 1m in stakes class at Churchill Downs (Turf). Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Among the leading chances. FAVOR TO YOU (5) missed the placings last time out over 1m in stakes class at Churchill Downs (Turf). Prior to that had won two races on end. Can return to her best. MULTIPLICATION (1) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 1m at Churchill Downs (Turf), beaten one length. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race.