Saratoga Race 8 - Mike Lee S. Stakes
SCULCOS FOLLY (1) has four wins and one placing from five runs this campaign. Scored last start by 8 lengths in Listed grade at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1308m after being racing in the leading division. This looks the ideal assignment. BRAVARO (9) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1811m at Aqueduct, clocking in 2.5 lengths from the winner. Looks to have an edge on most of these. STICKUPWITHOUTAGUN (5) built on a nice third when fresh from a spell two starts back at Aqueduct (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths. Christopher Elliott scored on him last time and retains the ride. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. ARCTIC BEAST (7) started at $4.83 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 7 lengths, at Keeneland over 1408m. Ricardo Santana Jr who has three wins when partnering stays on. One of the better hopes.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run won by 8 len at Aqueduct LR April 11 over 1308m defeating Illmatic carrying 56kg at $2.02. The run before that scored a big 6 len win at Aqueduct LR March 7 over 1609m defeating Minorinconvenience carrying 55kg at $1.93. Likely to go well from the rails draw.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $291,121.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:16.85 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.02 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.93 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.72 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $75,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:05.47 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.10 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | 106 | CLM 2 | $47,863.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Heavy | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:12.50 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.80 |
| 1/3 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $33,639.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | F Pennington | 53.5kg | 1:01.11 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after two months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len at Aqueduct April 16 over 1408m defeating Wamo carrying 56kg at $2.26. Previously second-up won by a 0.3 len at Aqueduct February 4 over 1308m defeating Bounty Banker carrying 55.5kg at $3.72. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 16/04/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:23.23 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.26 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:19.31 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.72 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:12.63 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.74 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning to post a big 6 len win. Aqueduct January 11 over 1308m defeating Wamo carrying 56kg at $2.06. On debut second of 12 at this track August 29 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Stickupwithoutagun with 54kg at $6.40. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 143 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 | 11/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:17.64 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.06 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:20.95 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.21 |
| 2/4 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $236,936.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $13.45 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $159,538.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:04.13 | 9-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Aqueduct April 18 over 1408m defeating Irish Goodbye with 54.5kg at $5.19. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on August 8 over 1207m, 18 len behind Napoleon Solo with 54kg at $3.25. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 46 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 | 18/04/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:23.79 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.19 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:37.46 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.89 |
| 2/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:35.68 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $24.22 |
| 3/12 | 28/09/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:10.13 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.59 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:11.14 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:06.34 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Aqueduct on April 16 over 1408m, 2 len behind B Thedonald with 55kg at $4.09. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at Aqueduct May 10 over 1609m defeating Tarpaulin carrying 54.5kg at $2.34. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 10/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.34 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | 194 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:23.23 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.09 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 2 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $77.57 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:45.84 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on April 16 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind B Thedonald with 56kg at $3.95. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Sculcos Folly with 54kg at $9.38. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 16/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:23.23 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.95 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:36.94 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.38 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:17.64 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 2 | $124,043.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:26.24 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.49 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 7-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.01 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Katie Davis | 54kg | 1:16.77 | 8-2-D1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Keeneland in LR on April 3 over 1408m, 7 len behind Trouble Calling with 53.5kg at $4.83. The start before that won by 9 len at Aqueduct LR February 14 over 1408m defeating Combat Mission with 56kg at $1.79. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:24.03 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $4.83 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:25.11 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $1.79 |
| 2/11 | 20/12/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 2 | $459,418.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:38.99 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $236,936.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 2 | $159,538.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:04.13 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.82 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct in LR on April 18 over 1408m, 2 len behind Solitude Dude with 55.5kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct in LR on March 14 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Igniter carrying 55kg at $9.08. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:23.00 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:10.36 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.08 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 65 | LR OPEN 3 | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:25.11 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $3.43 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 2 | $124,043.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:26.24 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.49 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $19.85 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:38.45 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.62 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 60 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Aqueduct in the G2 Wood Memorial on April 4 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Albus carrying 56kg at $8.79. The start before that 4th of 9 at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on February 28 over 1710m, 11 len behind Commandment carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $8.79 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $10.90 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3 | $392,297.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:44.52 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.78 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:10.13 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.32 |