Ellis ParkSun, July 19, 2026

JOE JOE DUDE (5) ran below expectations last time at Churchill Downs (Dirt), finishing eighth and beaten 19 lengths starting at 2/1. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. MR FETE (4) finished third, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has the talent to get the prize. JACK'S BACK (9) is a promising type who was in the placings on debut before a fourth last time over 5½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be competitive. HEART OF A HERO (1) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 12 lengths when sixth over 5f at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf five weeks ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.