Saratoga Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MAUI STRONG (4) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and stalked the lead before fading to finish fourth over 1609m in the G3 Manila Stakes at this track (Turf). Likely to measure up. FORT NELSON (15) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Jumps from a wide draw but he is right in the mix again. STATES' RIGHTS (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Keeneland (Turf) over 1609m on April 12. Worth plenty of thought. VALUATION METRIC (7) is back from a spell of ten months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1710m contest at Aqueduct by a nose. One of the key contenders.

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Mesero with 53.5kg at $3.18. First up last campaign 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on January 30 over 1710m, 2 len behind Flying Mohawk carrying 54kg at $1.90.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 12/04/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:37.74 | 12-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.18 |
2/7 | 30/01/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:46.48 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
4/12 | 28/11/2024 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $89,802.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:39.48 | 9-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $2.00 |
1/12 | 05/10/2024 | 70 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:37.31 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
2/10 | 27/07/2024 | 37 | MDN 2 | $150,376.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:45.46 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 20/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:03.00 | 9-6-6 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $14.51 |

Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on July 11 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Souper Times carrying 55.5kg at $10.40. The start before that 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on May 25 over 1609m, 14 len behind Tip Top Thomas with 55.5kg at $42.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 11/07/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:38.12 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $10.40 |
5/7 | 25/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $42.50 |
1/4 | 06/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $75,080.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jg Torrealba | 53kg | 1:42.83 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
3/6 | 23/02/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:53.51 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.60 |
2/10 | 28/12/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $138,675.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:24.22 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $15.40 |
3/7 | 29/11/2024 | 34 | MDN 2 | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:12.24 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at this track on July 19 over 1408m, 15 len behind Rookie Card carrying 53.5kg at $49.75. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park on February 7 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Authentic Gallop carrying 55.5kg at $2.70.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 19/07/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | 1:23.25 | 9-6-8 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $49.75 |
4/6 | 02/05/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $203,125.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:44.28 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 02/03/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $208,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:44.89 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
4/6 | 07/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $209,340.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.85 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
1/11 | 17/01/2025 | 82 | MDN OCLM 3 | $109,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:39.14 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $16.60 |
9/10 | 27/10/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $132,948.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 6-8-9 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $3.96 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track in the G3 Quick Call Stakes on July 13 over 1106m, 4 len behind Governor Sam with 54.5kg at $9.80. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct in LR on May 24 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Clock Tower carrying 53.5kg at $22.60.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 13/07/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:02.68 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $9.80 |
3/9 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:09.49 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $22.60 |
5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:33.23 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 231 | MDN 3 | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:28.04 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
4/10 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:44.59 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.80 |
2/4 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:39.80 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Newmarket (July) on June 27 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Lakers with 61kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 14 at Goodwood on May 24 over 1408m, nose behind Silver Ghost carrying 53kg at $23.
Last Starts 42 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 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $27,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:26.15 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
6/14 | 24/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Ray Dawson | 53kg | 1:26.28 | 4-2-6 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
3/11 | 07/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:15.66 | 7-8-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
3/14 | 18/04/2025 | 70 | HCP 3 | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:11.04 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
3/5 | 07/02/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 56.5kg | 1:13.62 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 17/01/2025 | 44 | HCP 3 | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:13.28 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by nose Aqueduct LR October 19 over 1710m defeating Tiz Dashing carrying 53.5kg at $3.85. On debut fourth of 10 at this track August 17 over 1710m, 1.4 len behind Concord Green carrying 54kg at $7.70.
Last Starts 293 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 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $216,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:43.71 | 1-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.85 |
2/11 | 14/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $132,353.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:44.55 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
4/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:46.22 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 2.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis October 22 over 1609m defeating Pacific Standard carrying 55.5kg at $2.
Last Starts 290 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 | 22/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $46,243.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:39.80 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, won by a nose at this track June 7 over 1408m defeating Mainstream carrying 53.5kg at $9.60. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track on July 19 over 1408m, 13 len behind Rookie Card carrying 54.5kg at $3.75.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 19/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:23.25 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $3.75 |
1/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,521.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:23.66 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park April 19 over 1609m defeating Paris Surprise with 53.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park on January 4 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Souper Times with 53.5kg at $12.50.
Last Starts 111 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 | 19/04/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:33.71 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
2/8 | 08/02/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $85,346.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:40.13 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:34.83 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Delaware Park on July 5 over 1673m, 0.3 len behind Magical Mondays with 54.5kg at $4.30. At only start last preparation scored a big 4 len win at Lingfield All Weather February 16 over 1408m defeating Dancing Terror with 59kg at $2.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 05/07/2025 | 139 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $70,336.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
1/6 | 16/02/2025 | 124 | NOV 3 | $19,060.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:25.97 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 15/10/2024 | 28 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Soft | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:15.29 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.25 |
2/13 | 17/09/2024 | 31 | NOV 2 | $21,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | Neil Callan | 59kg | 1:09.42 | 10-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 17/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:12.94 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |