Horse Race Preview: Race 7 – R.A. “Cowboy” Jones Stakes at Ellis Park

Track: Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, Henderson, KY
Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Race 7, Post Time: 2:42 PM CT
Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
Purse: $200,000
Eligibility: 3-year-olds and upward
Significance: Fourth running of this stakes; part of Ellis Park’s marquee summer card alongside the Ellis Park Derby, Groupie Doll, Audubon Oaks, Juvenile, and Debutante Stakes

Field & Contenders

Post	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Notable Info
1	Tumbarumba	Brian Lynch	Tyler Gaffalione	G3 winner; 4th in Hanshin Stakes
2	Cagliostro	Cherie DeVaux	Brian Hernandez Jr.	Listed winner; 5th in Hanshin Stakes
3	This Is Uscar	Jordan Blair	Edgar Morales	Consistent form; 3 wins from 12 starts
4	Prince of Power	Jesus Esquivel	Javier Padron-Barcenas	Won last start; longshot
5	Banishing	David Jacobson	Samuel Camacho Jr.	G3 Oaklawn Mile winner; 2nd in G1 Churchill Downs
6	Frosted Departure	Aaron Shorter	Jaime Torres	7 wins from 31 starts; down in distance
7	Three Technique	Jason Cook	Rafael Bejarano	Veteran 8YO; stakes-placed

Contender Insights

Banishing (6-5 Favorite)

Pedigree: Ghostzapper × Dowager

Form: Won Jeff Hall Memorial by a nose over Booth; 2nd to Mindframe in G1 Churchill Downs

Trainer: David Jacobson

Jockey: Samuel Camacho Jr.

Notes: Tactical speed, proven class, and strong recent form make him the horse to beat

Tumbarumba

Pedigree: Oscar Performance × Miss Emilia

Trainer: Brian Lynch

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Notes: Grade 3 winner with solid Ellis Park record; rail draw helps

Cagliostro

Pedigree: Upstart × A Rose for Emily

Trainer: Cherie DeVaux

Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.

Notes: Listed stakes winner; capable of stalking trip

Strategic Outlook

Pace Scenario: Tumbarumba and Prince of Power may push early; Banishing and Cagliostro likely to stalk.

Track Bias: Ellis Park mile has favored mid-pack stalkers with late kick.

X-Factor: Frosted Departure’s class and Three Technique’s veteran savvy could spice up the exotics.