Keeneland Race 10 - Coolmore Turf Mile S. Stakes
RHETORICAL (3) finished fourth when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m in the G1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf), beaten 2.25 lengths. Worth noting I Ortiz Jr goes aboard as the combination has worked well in the past. Has a high cruising speed. Best form puts him right in this. ZULU KINGDOM (9) has two wins and two minor placings from four starts this preparation. Found a couple better last start in the G1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) over 1609m after being racing in the leading division. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. LAKE FOREST (7) finished second last time out over 1408m at York, beaten 2.75 lengths. Must be respected. PASS THE HAT (5) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished second, beaten 0.1 lengths, over 1710m at Listed level at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Junior Alvarado gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of another big run.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 in the G1 Saratoga Derby Invitational at Saratoga Turf on August 8 over 1911m, 2.5 len behind Glacius carrying 56kg at $4.63. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len in the G1 Belmont Derby Invitational at Saratoga Turf on July 4 over 1811m defeating West End Kid with 55.5kg at $8.34. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,069,900.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:53.22 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.63 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 40 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,088,534.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:47.55 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $8.34 |
| 1/11 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | G2 OPEN 3 | $204,918.00 | Koln | 1600m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:34.33 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:24.92 | 3-5-5-4-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $306,513.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56kg | 1:36.31 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:38.72 | 4-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 in the G3 Mint Millions Invitational Stakes at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Haatem with 56kg at $5.74. Before that won by 1.75 len in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1710m defeating Native Runner carrying 55.5kg at $3.64. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/09/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $2,777,778.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:34.32 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.74 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $427,960.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.64 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.68 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.27 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.08 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.48 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 55 | G1 OPEN 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 133 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.02 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th in a small field in the G1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Deterministic with 57kg at $5.48. Previously second-up won by 3 len in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic at Churchill Downs Turf on May 2 over 1811m defeating Make Me King with 56kg at $2.96. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,069,900.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:35.07 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $5.48 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,394,700.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:50.50 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.94 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:45.96 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.96 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 160 | G1 OPEN 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.53 |
| 4/13 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:33.66 | 5-1-4 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $4.70 |
| 1/11 | 04/10/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,902,588.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:33.61 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $10.59 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 in Listed grade at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Brilliant Berti with 55.5kg at $6.65. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G2 Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill Downs Turf on June 27 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Lagynos carrying 53.5kg at $16.07. Others favoured.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 02/08/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $427,960.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 11-3-6 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $6.65 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:41.68 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $16.07 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:45.96 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $19.98 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 133 | G3 OPEN 4U | $421,348.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:50.88 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.34 |
| 3/11 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:45.58 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $21.62 |
| 9/11 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,902,588.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | 1:33.61 | 8-11-9 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $61.57 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in stakes class at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on September 3 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Kupuna carrying 57kg at $4.32. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the G3 Kelso (Forbidden Apple) Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 5 over 1609m, 2 len behind Mi Bago with 56kg at $7.98. Going well. Leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:41.73 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.32 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:34.08 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.98 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:32.92 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.39 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.18 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:27.04 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 6-6-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len in Listed grade at Kentucky at Kentucky on August 30 over 1710m defeating Vote No carrying 56kg at $13.12. The run before that 5th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Yinzer with 57kg at $6.94. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 33 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 | 30/08/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $713,267.00 | Kentucky | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:41.71 | 11-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $13.12 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.94 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 194 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.28 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 4-8-7 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $13.95 |
| 11/12 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 11-9-11 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $14.96 |
| 1/14 | 06/09/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:33.51 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 in the G1 City Of York Stakes on August 22 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Notable Speech with 61kg at $7. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 in the G1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on July 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Bow Echo with 61.5kg at $9.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/08/2026 | 24 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,088,970.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:24.91 | 10-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 1 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,722,420.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | 1:36.03 | 11-12-7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3U | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | 1:26.15 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/18 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,814,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 1:11.82 | 15-17-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/05/2026 | 182 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | 1:27.58 | 7-7-7-7-3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:38.94 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on September 3 over 1710m defeating Pass The Hat with 56kg at $13.11. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Churchill Downs Turf on November 7 over 1609m defeating Northern Invader carrying 55kg at $16.22. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 201 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:41.73 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.11 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:48.02 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:42.37 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:41.50 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:33.45 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $16.22 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 85 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.84 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.83 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field in the G1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Deterministic with 57kg at $3.85. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose in the G3 Kelso (Forbidden Apple) Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 5 over 1609m defeating Pass The Hat carrying 56kg at $3.07. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,069,900.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:35.07 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.85 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:34.08 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.07 |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2026 | 58 | G3 OPEN 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:32.92 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.32 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 252 | G1 OPEN 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.04 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $620,155.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:35.06 | 1-1-D1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | 62 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:33.11 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |