Keeneland Race 9 - Darley Alcibiades S. Stakes
SUMMER STARLET (5) remains unbeaten after two starts, scoring again last time over 1408m in the G1 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga (Dirt). Had plenty on her rivals last time and will go well again. EMPHATIC (1) is a boom two-year-old filly yet to taste defeat in two runs, the most recent win by 5 lengths over 1609m at Listed level at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Far too good last time and is right in contention again. FOREVER CARINA (6) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt) six weeks ago. Likely improver with bright prospects again. ELEWENE (8) scored last start at Churchill Downs (Dirt) to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Has a high cruising speed. Don't underestimate.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Colonial Downs on July 25 over 1207m defeating That's The Girl with 54kg at $1.90. Last start scored a big 5 len win in Listed grade at Monmouth Park at Monmouth Park on August 29 over 1609m defeating Spectacular Sam carrying 53.5kg at $2.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 34 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 | 29/08/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 2 | $151,213.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:36.71 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:10.95 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Listed level at Colonial Downs at Colonial Downs on August 2 over 1106m, 4 len behind Cyber Spy with 53.5kg at $2.40. Second-up won by 7 len at Colonial Downs on August 20 over 1006m defeating Twin Stars with 54kg at $1.20. Will be tested.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 0:57.72 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | M | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:04.34 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Worth The Mischief with 54kg at $6.19. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1609m defeating Jerri Jo carrying 54kg at $2.49. Cannot see her figuring.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/08/2026 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:39.76 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.49 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:02.08 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.19 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Churchill Downs on September 20 over 1609m defeating Fumed with 54kg at $3.99. Unlikely to be contesting the finish despite that strong debut.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:37.75 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.99 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. On debut, scored a big 6 len win at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m defeating Aerial Affair carrying 56kg at $16.88. Last time out scored a big 5 len win in the G1 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m defeating Harper's Corner with 55.5kg at $2.62. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $427,960.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:22.72 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:16.62 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $16.88 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 2 len at Saratoga on August 22 over 1308m defeating Classic Nora carrying 56kg at $2.59. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:17.43 | 8-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.59 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 11 at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 6 len behind Miss Anna carrying 54kg at $6.54. Last start won by 4 len at Churchill Downs on September 13 over 1609m defeating Peony Park carrying 54kg at $3.43. In with a chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/09/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:38.61 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.43 |
| 3/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 10-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.54 |