Saratoga Race 7 - National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame S. Stakes
ZULU KINGDOM (7) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 1609m in the G3 Manila Stakes at this track (Turf) last start to make it three straight. Flavien Prat aboard again and expected to go very well. MCAFEE (9) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1811m in the G3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown (Dirt). Hard to beat once again. LUTHER (2) is yet to find the winners' list this time in work but has two placings from four runs this campaign, finishing 1.3 lengths away in third most recently over 1811m at this track. Winning claims if at his peak. TANK (8) missed the placings last time out over 1811m in the G1 Belmont Derby Invitational at this track (Turf). Prior to that had won three races on end. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run in a small field at Penn National in the G3 Penn Mile Stakes on June 27 over 1609m, 2 len behind Dream On with 55.5kg at $1.70. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track in the LR Pennine Ridge Stakes on June 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind A P Kid with 55.5kg at $2.25.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 27/06/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3 | $622,084.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Y | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 4-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
2/6 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $466,563.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.83 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.25 |
4/14 | 03/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $16.25 |
10/12 | 07/04/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 3 | $958,466.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.84 | 1-5-10 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $4.85 |
1/10 | 01/03/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 3 | $345,104.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:32.51 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
1/7 | 01/01/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:39.17 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track in the G1 Belmont Derby Invitational on July 4 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Test Score with 55.5kg at $7. The run before that 15th of 18 at Chantilly in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club on June 1 over 2100m, 7 len behind Camille Pissarro carrying 58kg at $25.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 04/07/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,146,789.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Kieran Shoemark | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
15/18 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,640,850.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:04.40 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $25.00 |
4/16 | 11/05/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,154,530.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:33.91 | - | 16 |
| 1.4L | $46.00 |
2/7 | 03/04/2025 | 187 | OPEN 3 | $184,500.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:34.73 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
5/7 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:38.38 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 07/09/2024 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $73,510.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:42.11 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Manila Stakes on July 4 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Zulu Kingdom with 53.5kg at $25.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Gulfstream Park on March 9 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Versus carrying 54.5kg at $5.60.
Last Starts 28 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 | 04/07/2025 | 69 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:33.11 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $25.50 |
6/7 | 26/04/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $199,681.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:38.06 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
3/9 | 09/03/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $154,093.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.17 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.60 |
5/7 | 01/02/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.48 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 19/10/2024 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $216,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:43.71 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
1/7 | 20/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $132,353.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:09.69 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Manila Stakes on July 4 over 1609m, 2 len behind Zulu Kingdom with 53.5kg at $12.50. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Native Runner with 53.5kg at $1.90.
Last Starts 28 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 | 04/07/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:33.11 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.50 |
3/11 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:35.08 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
8/14 | 03/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 12-9-8 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $23.31 |
3/12 | 07/04/2025 | 65 | G3 OPEN 3 | $958,466.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:43.84 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.85 |
2/7 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:40.48 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.80 |
3/7 | 01/01/2025 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:39.17 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Thistledown in the G3 Ohio Derby on June 21 over 1811m, 11 len behind Mo Plex carrying 57kg at $2.90. Before that ran last of 9 at Pimlico in the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 17 over 1911m, 30 len behind Journalism with 57kg at $6.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $777,605.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:50.72 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $2.90 |
9/9 | 17/05/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,125,000.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:55.47 | 1-7-9 | 8 |
| 30.5L | $6.30 |
1/6 | 30/03/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $316,957.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.13 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
1/10 | 23/02/2025 | 308 | MDN 3 | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:43.48 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $122,888.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 0:53.41 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.86 |

Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs in LR on April 30 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Bridle A Butterfly carrying 53.5kg at $4.22. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Penn National in the G3 Penn Mile Stakes on June 27 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Dream On with 55.5kg at $4.80.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 27/06/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3 | $622,084.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Y | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
2/8 | 30/04/2025 | 206 | LR OPEN 3 | $479,233.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:01.76 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.22 |
2/12 | 06/10/2024 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $361,272.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:02.72 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.47 |
2/9 | 07/09/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $183,824.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | 1-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
1/4 | 16/08/2024 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $230,415.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:05.00 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.55 |
1/10 | 24/07/2024 | 34 | MDN 2 | $135,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:02.97 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track G3 Manila Stakes July 4 over 1609m defeating Capitol Hill carrying 55.5kg at $1.40. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs G1 American Turf Stakes May 3 over 1710m defeating Test Score with 55.5kg at $3.17.
Last Starts 28 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 | 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 |
1/14 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.17 |
1/7 | 08/03/2025 | 127 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,642.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:33.24 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
7/12 | 01/11/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | 1-2-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 |
1/8 | 28/09/2024 | 30 | G2 OPEN 2 | $294,118.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Y | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:48.67 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
1/6 | 29/08/2024 | 86 | G3 OPEN 2 | $268,817.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:41.79 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track in the G1 Belmont Derby Invitational on July 4 over 1811m, 1.4 len behind Test Score with 55.5kg at $7.30. The race before that won by 3 len at Gulfstream Park LR June 7 over 1710m defeating Bakers Street with 56kg at $2.70.
Last Starts 28 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 | 04/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,146,789.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.30 |
1/7 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $116,641.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:39.93 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:33.23 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
1/9 | 30/03/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,326.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:41.45 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |
4/7 | 06/02/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3 | $156,200.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:43.44 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $3.20 |
2/7 | 11/01/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $154,839.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:40.44 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Rider Tba
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Thistledown in the G3 Ohio Derby on June 21 over 1811m, 4 len behind Mo Plex carrying 57kg at $4.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct in the G3 Peter Pan Stakes on May 10 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Hill Road with 53.5kg at $8.70. Rates highly.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 21/06/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $777,605.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:50.72 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $312,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:49.22 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.70 |
5/10 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,198,083.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:48.15 | 10-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $30.75 |
5/9 | 01/03/2025 | 97 | G3 OPEN 3 | $481,541.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:39.62 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $12.30 |
2/6 | 24/11/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 2 | $109,589.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:35.66 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.92 |
1/11 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:11.55 | 8-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $11.46 |