Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
KHAFRE (4) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end before most recently finished second over 1811m at Aqueduct. Hard to fault and can find winning form again. ROYAL TRYST (3) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1308m at Aqueduct. Has ability and should be right in the finish. WINTER'S GHOST (1) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1811m at this track (Dirt) after being prominent at the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. STRONG LIGHT (8) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1811m at Aqueduct (Dirt), finishing 16 lengths from the winner in seventh. Solid contender in this line up.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1811m, 3 len behind O P Firecracker with 51.5kg at $18.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 14 over 1609m, 8 len behind He's Got This with 55kg at $2.50.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Gonzalez Frank D Villaobos | 51.5kg | 1:54.18 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $18.40 |
5/8 | 14/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $43,546.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:36.04 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
3/8 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | CLM 4U | $70,312.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:36.43 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.80 |
3/6 | 10/05/2025 | 112 | CLM 4U | $43,750.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 53.5kg | 1:35.47 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 18/01/2025 | 16 | CLM 4U | $48,387.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.20 |
3/10 | 02/01/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $45,161.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:38.59 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1207m, 27 len behind Forgiving Spirit with 56kg at $6.80. The run before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 14 over 1609m, 6 len behind He's Got This with 56kg at $61.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $6.80 |
4/8 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | CLM 4U | $43,546.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:36.04 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
7/7 | 23/05/2025 | 37 | CLM 4U | $50,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | M | Melvis Gonzalez | 52kg | 1:50.05 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $37.00 |
1/5 | 16/04/2025 | 11 | CLM 4U | $28,754.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:46.68 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
4/12 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $28,754.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 50.5kg | 1:22.63 | 10-6-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $20.00 |
6/12 | 22/03/2025 | 24 | CLM 4U | $28,526.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 50.5kg | 1:10.88 | 11-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Aqueduct May 18 over 1609m, 18 len behind Chelonian with 54kg at $11.20. Previously first up; second in a small field at Aqueduct January 19 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind President Z with 55kg at $10.60.
Last Starts 75 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 | 18/05/2025 | 42 | CLM 4U | $93,750.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:36.13 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 18.7L | $11.20 |
4/5 | 06/04/2025 | 59 | CLM 4U | $70,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:16.58 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
4/7 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $86,957.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:24.74 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.60 |
2/6 | 19/01/2025 | 338 | HCP 4U | $87,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55kg | - | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.60 |
3/4 | 16/02/2024 | 21 | CLM 4U | $83,460.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 51.5kg | 1:40.52 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.80 |
1/6 | 26/01/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $87,977.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | SP | Eliseo Ruiz | 51.5kg | 1:19.97 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 22 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Empty Tomb carrying 56kg at $3.05. The race before that won by a 0.1 len at Aqueduct May 23 over 1811m defeating Tiberius Mercurius carrying 54.5kg at $2.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 22/06/2025 | 30 | CLM 4U | $59,098.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:49.50 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.05 |
1/7 | 23/05/2025 | 26 | CLM 4U | $50,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | M | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:50.05 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
1/7 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $44,728.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:52.45 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.25 |
3/5 | 06/04/2025 | 16 | CLM 4U | $63,898.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | M | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:51.27 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.55 |
6/10 | 21/03/2025 | 19 | CLM 4U | $44,374.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:13.17 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $8.30 |
7/8 | 02/03/2025 | 42 | CLM 4U | $64,205.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:41.42 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Dalton Brown
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Aqueduct May 10 over 1609m, 13 len behind Catch The Smoke carrying 54.5kg at $12.80. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Aqueduct February 7 over 1609m, 8 len behind Venge with 55kg at $11.50.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 10/05/2025 | 13 | CLM 4U | $43,750.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:35.47 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $12.80 |
3/7 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $44,728.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:52.45 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $8.20 |
7/7 | 13/04/2025 | 9 | CLM 4U | $86,262.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:37.73 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $62.00 |
5/6 | 04/04/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $92,652.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:36.54 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $43.75 |
6/6 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $79,239.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:39.56 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $42.00 |
1/7 | 23/02/2025 | 8 | CLM 4U | $45,089.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:19.52 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Lane Luzzi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1811m, 11 len behind O P Firecracker carrying 56.5kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 22 over 1811m, 9 len behind Empty Tomb carrying 53.5kg at $10.40.
Last Starts 26 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 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | 1:54.18 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
3/7 | 22/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $59,098.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:49.50 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $10.40 |
2/7 | 02/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $37,325.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | R Silvera | 56.5kg | 1:44.10 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 17/05/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $31,250.00 | Parx | 1710m | Good | Andy Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:46.54 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 29/04/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $41,534.00 | Parx | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:53.50 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
2/6 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $28,754.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Melvis Gonzalez | 52kg | 1:46.75 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Frank Villaobos Gonzalez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Aqueduct on June 22 over 1811m, 16 len behind Empty Tomb carrying 56kg at $20.20. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Aqueduct on September 14 over 1609m, 10 len behind Cumberland Blues with 55.5kg at $36.25.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 22/06/2025 | 127 | CLM 4U | $59,098.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 1:49.50 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $20.20 |
5/8 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $45,089.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 1:40.51 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $6.30 |
1/8 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $48,387.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 1:53.81 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $22.70 |
5/9 | 18/01/2025 | 17 | CLM 4U | $48,387.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $25.25 |
4/9 | 01/01/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $48,387.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | 1:52.78 | 9-7-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.20 |
3/8 | 12/12/2024 | 19 | CLM 3U | $61,633.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 55kg | 1:51.18 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $82.75 |

Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1710m, 14 len behind Belouni carrying 56kg at $35. The start before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1811m, 11 len behind Margin Of Air carrying 56kg at $60.75.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 20/07/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $103,976.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 56kg | 1:42.93 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $35.00 |
4/8 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $88,685.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $60.75 |
7/10 | 08/06/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Gonzalez Frank D Villaobos | 56kg | 1:36.74 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $73.00 |
5/6 | 23/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | M | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 2:01.58 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $53.50 |
5/5 | 17/04/2025 | 12 | CLM 4U | $70,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 55kg | 1:51.56 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $45.50 |
7/11 | 05/04/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $47,923.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 56.5kg | 1:37.01 | 2-8-7 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $83.25 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Aqueduct April 17 over 1811m, a 0.3 lengths behind Margin Of Air with 56kg at $2.10. Previously first up; third of 8 at Aqueduct November 8 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Magnolia Midnight carrying 55kg at $2.85.
Last Starts 106 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 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | CLM 4U | $70,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:51.56 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
6/8 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $134,707.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | Fast | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56kg | 2:19.42 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.05 |
1/7 | 23/02/2025 | 31 | CLM 4U | $93,398.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:52.67 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.95 |
1/5 | 23/01/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $70,968.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:53.46 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
2/8 | 03/01/2025 | 56 | CLM 4U | $70,968.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:39.86 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
3/8 | 08/11/2024 | 286 | CLM 3U | $98,935.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:35.61 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.85 |