Ellis ParkSun, August 23, 2026

DOUBLE TALKER (9) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 5f at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) at his last appearance on June 11. Has never been out of the placings when resuming from two tries. Expected to cross from wide out. Expected to be in the finish. ZAP D'ETAT (4) scored at this track (Turf) last time out with 3 lengths in reserve at the end of 5½f. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Winning rider Fernando De La Cruz sticks. Among the leading chances. MILITARY CRUISER (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 10 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 5½f at this track. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. TWILIGHT DELIGHT (2) was beaten 2. Well placed to bounce back.