Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight
THE TACO LADY (13) is back after a break of eight months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1308m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at Aqueduct over 1408m. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. SPEED SHOPPER (11) has been in the placings at both runs this prep, most recently a closing second over 1609m at Ellis Park (Turf). Ready to peak. MENDEE (8) was in contention all the way and finished a very close second last start over 2213m at Aqueduct (Turf) to make it five minor placings in a row. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention. INESPEREE (4) was in contention on the corner and finished third last time over 2213m at Aqueduct (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten one length. Will trim down second-up. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1710m, 3 len behind More For Sure carrying 53.5kg at $33. Before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 23 over 1911m, 2.25 len behind Luckforyou carrying 53.5kg at $3.15.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 05/06/2025 | 13 | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Saratoga | 1709m | Firm | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1692.0. | 8-7-7-7-6 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $33.00 |
2/4 | 23/05/2025 | 54 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | Muddy | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1964.50. | 2-3-3-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.25L | $3.15 |
3/12 | 30/03/2025 | 65 | Maiden Special Weight | $53,000.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1810m | Good | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | 1831.50. | 10-10-8-6-5 | 11 |
| 1.55L | $23.90 |
4/7 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | Maiden Special Weight | $53,000.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1645m | Fast | Pablo Morales | 54kg | 1677.50. | 4-6-5-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.85L | $4.90 |
2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 41 | Maiden Special Weight | $53,000.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1645m | Fast | Pablo Morales | 54kg | 1690.40. | 4-4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
2/8 | 21/11/2024 | 19 | Maiden Special Weight | $92,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1776.0. | 4-7-8-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $10.03 |
4/10 | 02/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $92,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1177.20. | 6-5-4-4 | 8 |
| 8L | $17.45 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 2213m, 1.3 len behind Cailin Dana carrying 56.5kg at $11.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Monmouth Park on May 25 over 1710m, 5 len behind Growth Trajectory with 56kg at $15.20. Not far away last start.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 19/06/2025 | 25 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2212m | Firm | Fernando Jara | 57kg | 2263.40. | 4-4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $11.30 |
3/9 | 25/05/2025 | 32 | Maiden Special Weight | $47,500.00 | Monmouth Park | 1709m | Firm | Fernando Jara | 56kg | 1730.50. | 6-3-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.75L | $15.20 |
6/9 | 23/04/2025 | 196 | Maiden Special Weight | $110,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Firm | Julien R. Leparoux | 57.5kg | 1642.50. | 6-6-6-7-7 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $13.64 |
3/12 | 09/10/2024 | 34 | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Keeneland | 1810m | Good | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | 1865.0. | 8-8-8-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.25L | $21.31 |
6/11 | 05/09/2024 | 46 | Maiden Special Weight | $170,000.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2112m | Firm | Joel Rosario | 56.5kg | 2127.50. | 11-11-10-9-6 | 12 |
| 8L | $15.06 |
4/8 | 21/07/2024 | 36 | Maiden Special Weight | $47,500.00 | Monmouth Park | 1709m | Firm | Fernando Jara | 56kg | 1718.0. | 4-3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.80 |
8/10 | 15/06/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $47,500.00 | Monmouth Park | 1709m | Firm | Fernando Jara | 56kg | 1764.30. | 3-2-2-1-4 | 4 |
| 7L | $11.40 |
2/7 | 18/05/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $47,500.00 | Monmouth Park | 1709m | Firm | Jairo Rendon | 56kg | 1770.40. | 3-2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
0/0 | 07/09/2023 | - | Flat | $0.00 | Clonmel | 1934m | C Stone-Walsh | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 | - | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 16/08/2023 | - | Flat | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | Good | D Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 2213m, 1.0 len behind Cailin Dana with 53.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Gulfstream Park on March 2 over 1811m, 8 len behind Table Flirt carrying 53.5kg at $13.40.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 19/06/2025 | 81 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2212m | Firm | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 2263.40. | 3-3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
2/12 | 30/03/2025 | 28 | Maiden Special Weight | $53,000.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1810m | Good | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1831.50. | 8-8-10-9-7 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.50 |
8/12 | 02/03/2025 | 42 | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1810m | Firm | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1787.10. | 8-9-11-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.25L | $13.40 |
2/9 | 19/01/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1761.0. | 9-8-6-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 10 at this track on August 23 over 1710m, 8 len behind Rare Art carrying 54kg at $20. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 9 at Monmouth Park on June 20 over 1710m, 9 len behind Souper Williwaw carrying 54kg at $9.60.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 301 | Maiden Special Weight | $47,500.00 | Monmouth Park | 1709m | Firm | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1711.30. | 9-5-6-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $9.60 |
9/10 | 23/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Saratoga | 1709m | Firm | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1772.40. | 8-9-9-9-8 | 2 |
| 8.35L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 8th of 11 at Gulfstream Park on March 23 over 1710m, 9 len behind Serendipity carrying 53.5kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Aqueduct on May 23 over 1911m, 8 len behind Luckforyou with 53.5kg at $2.45.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 23/05/2025 | 61 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | Muddy | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1964.50. | 4-4-4-4-3 | 9 |
| 8.75L | $2.45 |
8/11 | 23/03/2025 | 91 | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Firm | John R. Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1678.0. | 11-11-11-11-8 | 7 |
| 9.75L | $5.40 |
5/11 | 22/12/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $65,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Firm | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1703.50. | 11-11-11-11-6 | 7 |
| 4.35L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 11 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1710m, 4 len behind Love You Anyway with 54.5kg at $18.18.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 17/04/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $110,000.00 | Keeneland | 1709m | Firm | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1720.20. | 8-11-11-8-6 | 12 |
| 4.25L | $18.18 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Aqueduct on May 2 over 1609m, 3 len behind Consumer Sentiment carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 2213m, 0.5 len behind Cailin Dana carrying 56.5kg at $3.25.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 19/06/2025 | 48 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2212m | Firm | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 2263.40. | 1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
3/10 | 02/05/2025 | 169 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Firm | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | 1614.10. | 3-4-4-3-3 | 8 |
| 3L | $7.40 |
3/10 | 14/11/2024 | 35 | Maiden Special Weight | $90,000.00 | Aqueduct | 1709m | Firm | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1722.50. | 5-4-4-3-2 | 8 |
| 4.25L | $20.40 |
2/9 | 10/10/2024 | 40 | Maiden Special Weight | $47,000.00 | Laurel Park | 1709m | Firm | Daniel Centeno | 56kg | 1733.20. | 2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $6.10 |
2/8 | 31/08/2024 | 75 | Maiden Special Weight | $60,000.00 | Colonial Downs | 1810m | Firm | Victor R. Carrasco | 53.5kg | 1832.50. | 5-3-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.90 |
5/7 | 17/06/2024 | 21 | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | Firm | Samuel E. Bermudez | 55kg | 1633.10. | 2-2-3-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
4/8 | 27/05/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1709m | Good | Samuel E. Bermudez | 55kg | 1768.30. | 2-2-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.35L | $3.30 |
2/11 | 04/05/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | Firm | Samuel E. Bermudez | 55kg | 1609.40. | 6-3-3-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.25L | $30.30 |
12/12 | 13/08/2023 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $70,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1709m | Firm | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1733.0. | 11-12-12-12-12 | 8 |
| 72.65L | $18.95 |

Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at Pimlico on May 16 over 1609m, 7 len behind Mopo with 53.5kg at $8.60. Last start 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 2213m, 2.5 len behind Cailin Dana carrying 53.5kg at $11.60. Has been racing well.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 19/06/2025 | 34 | Maiden Special Weight | $85,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2212m | Firm | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 2263.40. | 5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.60 |
5/13 | 16/05/2025 | 99 | Maiden Special Weight | $52,000.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Mychel J. Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1670.40. | 7-10-8-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.60 |
2/9 | 06/02/2025 | 28 | Maiden Special Weight | $50,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Firm | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1584.20. | 6-5-5-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.70 |
2/8 | 09/01/2025 | 35 | Maiden Special Weight | $50,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Firm | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1680.40. | 4-6-5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
4/6 | 05/12/2024 | 98 | Maiden Claiming | $44,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1508m | Firm | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1460.50. | 3-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.75L | $5.70 |
6/10 | 29/08/2024 | 27 | Maiden Special Weight | $60,000.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Firm | Horacio Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1064.20. | 4-4-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.25L | $10.80 |
5/6 | 02/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $60,000.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Firm | Horacio Karamanos | 54kg | 1071.20. | 5-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.55L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last run 8th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1710m, 9 len behind More For Sure with 53.5kg at $6.90. At only start last preparation 3rd of 9 at Gulfstream Park on January 19 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Smudge with 53.5kg at $8.20.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 05/06/2025 | 137 | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Saratoga | 1709m | Firm | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1692.0. | 3-6-6-5-9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $6.90 |
3/9 | 19/01/2025 | 66 | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1710.40. | 9-9-8-6-3 | 9 |
| 1L | $8.20 |
8/10 | 14/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $90,000.00 | Aqueduct | 1709m | Firm | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1734.10. | 9-9-9-6-8 | 5 |
| 13.65L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1609m, 6 len behind Sweet Seraphine carrying 56.5kg at $12.58. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park on July 3 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Humbled carrying 56kg at $4.66.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 03/07/2025 | 40 | Maiden Special Weight | $100,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Firm | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 1596.20. | 8-8-8-9-6 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $4.66 |
3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 477 | Maiden Special Weight | $120,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | 57kg | 1598.10. | 8-7-5-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.58 |
4/8 | 02/02/2024 | 38 | Maiden Special Weight | $65,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Juan J. Hernandez | 55kg | 1649.50. | 7-8-8-7-7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $11.20 |
10/12 | 26/12/2023 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $65,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Firm | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1603.40. | 9-5-6-7-9 | 1 |
| 7.35L | $13.40 |