Aqueduct Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
GARDEN OF GRACE (1) is yet to break through after nine starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Will drift back but wind up late. Best figures stack up and looks well placed to get off the mark. SAINT MARGARET (5) finished fourth over 1207m at this track when resuming last start after strong market support, beaten only 1.1 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Fitter and sure to run well. APERITIF (4) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when she was in contention on the corner before being beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth over 1207m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. CHARLOTTESUNIVERSE (2) is back after a break of eight months. At the last run before the layoff she finished eighth over 1207m in Listed grade at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Aqueduct on April 9 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Floy Joy carrying 57kg at $3.62. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on March 12 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Miss Jane Hathaway carrying 57kg at $4.23. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 39 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 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:11.56 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $3.62 |
| 2/6 | 12/03/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:12.32 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.23 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 32 | MDN FM 4U | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:12.90 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $17.65 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 94 | MDN FM 4U | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:20.69 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $73,394.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 55kg | 1:09.29 | 1-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.21 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf in the LR September 19 over 1207m, 9 len behind Sweet Montreal with 53.5kg at $11.46. On debut fourth of 9 at Saratoga Turf July 17 over 1106m, 6 len behind Sacred Goddess with 54kg at $2.90. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 241 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:08.73 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $11.46 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:02.69 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.69 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at Aqueduct on April 24 over 1408m, 15 len behind Our Preferred Pal with 54.5kg at $20.37. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:25.03 | 7-6-8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $20.37 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Juliet On Approach with 57kg at $5.45. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Aqueduct Turf on June 19 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Inflammabelle carrying 53.5kg at $28.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 168 | MDN FM 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:10.04 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $5.45 |
| 8/9 | 06/11/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:17.67 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $22.52 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 49 | MDN FM 3U | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:09.76 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:02.54 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $23.40 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2025 | 53 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $74,650.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | 1:08.63 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $28.50 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1207m, 1.1 len behind Juliet On Approach carrying 54.5kg at $2.84. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on October 3 over 1207m, 7 len behind Maria Callas carrying 54kg at $2.91. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 25 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 | 23/04/2026 | 202 | MDN FM 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:10.04 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.84 |
| 5/11 | 03/10/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:09.46 | 1-2-5 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $2.91 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:03.38 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Aqueduct Turf November 2 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Greyjoy with 54kg at $13.27. On debut sixth of 12 at Aqueduct September 27 over 1207m, 15 len behind Letmecounttheways carrying 54kg at $36.34. Might need the run.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/11/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:10.69 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $13.27 |
| 6/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:09.67 | 12-7-6 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $36.34 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Aqueduct Turf November 12 over 1710m, 9 len behind Salt Princess with 54kg at $18.05. On debut failed to finish at Saratoga August 16 over 1207m. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:45.76 | 1-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $18.05 |
| 5/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:09.99 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $50.67 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 40 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:11.46 | 3-7-5 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $15.41 |
| 7/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:12.53 | 4-7-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $10.20 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Violence out of Call It A Truce. Maybe later.
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Munnings out of Comedic. Market will be an invaluable guide.