The New York class was too much for his rivals late as Igniter turned back his challengers and strode home the easiest of winners in the Ellis Park Derby. Grade I winner Malibu Prayer, a half-sister to multiple graded winner Valid (Medaglia d'Oro), has a 2-year-old filly by Early Voting and a yearling colt by Gun Runner. ELLIS PARK DERBY PRESENTED BY HALLWAY FEEDS, $386,000, Ellis, 8-9, 3yo, 1m, 1:35.56, ft.1–IGNITER, 118, c, 3, by Volatile1st Dam: Malibu Prayer (GISW, $618,026), by Malibu Moon2nd Dam: Grand Prayer, by Grand Slam3rd Dam: Lyrical Prayer, by The MinstrelO/B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (Goncalo B. Torrealba) (KY);T-Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.; J-Luis Saez. 2–Corona de Oro, 118, c, 3, Bolt d'Oro–Lemon de Oro, byLemon Drop Kid. 3–Stop the Car, 118, c, 3, Maximum Security–Pussyfoot, byTiznow.