Ellis ParkSat, August 08, 2026

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19:42 Ellis Park

Alw Opt Clm

| 3+

Winner USD $65,520 - 9 runners

1980y

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Surface: D

Race Tip

FIRST RESORT (5) is a handy galloper who was 1. 3 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 5½f at Ellis Park Turf. The one to beat. AWESOME RUTA (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be underestimated. EXTENSIVE (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1m1f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Cherry-ripe now and can find peak form this time. KING RUSSELL (9) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on May 29, finishing eighth and beaten 8 lengths over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Yet to win when resuming but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Looks a strong top-three prospect.