Finger Lakes Race 8 - New York Derby Stakes
SCULCOS FOLLY (7) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 1408m in stakes class at Saratoga (Dirt) last start to make it four straight. Comfortable winner last time and expected to be in the finish again. BRAVARO (6) finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1408m at Saratoga after being in the firing line on the corner five-and-a-half weeks ago as $1.88 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Likely to feature. STICKUPWITHOUTAGUN (1) is a talented colt who was well held last time in tougher grade over 1408m in Listed grade at Saratoga (Dirt). Winning rider Christopher Elliott sticks. Has claims on his best figures. TALK TO ME JIMMY (3) returns from a layoff of nine weeks. Scored over 1811m at Aqueduct at the start of last prep. Among the better hopes.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Saratoga in LR on June 3 over 1408m, 34 len behind Sculcos Folly carrying 55.5kg at $35.55. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Aqueduct May 10 over 1609m defeating Tarpaulin with 54.5kg at $2.34. Expect sharp improvement.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:21.60 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $35.55 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.34 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | 194 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:23.23 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.09 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 2 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $77.57 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:45.84 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $17.80 |
Jockey: Jeremias Flores
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming got back early 4th of 8 at this track on June 2 over 1207m, 4 len behind Raisuli carrying 54.5kg at $4.25. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1673m, 1.3 len behind Beach Invasion with 54kg at $8.30. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 22 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 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $36,960.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | SP | Jeremias Flores | 54kg | 1:45.20 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 223 | ALLOW 3U | $36,960.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 54.5kg | 1:13.32 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.25 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 55kg | 1:42.91 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 24/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 55kg | 1:13.16 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.08 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 54.5kg | 1:06.89 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.67 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $50,543.00 | Finger Lakes | 1006m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 54.5kg | 1:00.34 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Aqueduct in the G3 Peter Pan Stakes May 9 over 1811m, 2 len behind Growth Equity carrying 56kg at $3.15. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 11 len win. Aqueduct LR February 6 over 1811m defeating Grittiness with 56kg at $13.27. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $279,330.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:50.25 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.15 |
| 8/12 | 04/04/2026 | 57 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 89 | LR OPEN 3 | $285,307.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:51.68 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $13.27 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:35.33 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:38.45 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.93 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 5.5 len win at Saratoga LR June 3 over 1408m defeating B Thedonald with 56kg at $4.16. The race before that scored a big 8 len win at Aqueduct LR April 11 over 1308m defeating Illmatic with 56kg at $2.02. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.16 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $291,121.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:16.85 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.02 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.93 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.72 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $75,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:05.47 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.10 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | 106 | CLM 2 | $47,863.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Heavy | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:12.50 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.80 |