Saratoga Race 10 - Draftkings Acorn S. Stakes
ALWAYS A RUNNER (5) is unbeaten after three straight wins, the latest over 1811m in the G1 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Trip suits and expected to go close again. MEANING (3) is racing well. Scored in the G2 Santa Anita Oaks (Dirt) two back then finished second, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1811m in the G1 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs (Dirt) at the latest appearance five weeks ago. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best figures should see her run well. PROM QUEEN (1) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when fifth over 1811m in the G1 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Capable of testing this field. COUNTING STARS (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1811m in the G1 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has been in solid form this campaign with four wins to her name. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Churchill Downs in the G1 Kentucky Oaks on May 1 over 1811m, 5 len behind Always A Runner with 55kg at $7.36. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Gulfstream Park G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks March 28 over 1710m defeating My Miss Mo with 55.5kg at $4.10. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 12-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $7.36 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 44 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $351,124.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:44.40 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:45.77 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Churchill Downs in the G1 Kentucky Oaks on May 1 over 1811m, 2.25 len behind Always A Runner carrying 55kg at $7.57. The run before that came from midfield and won by 5.5 len at Oaklawn Park G2 Fantasy Stakes March 27 over 1710m defeating Search Party with 55.5kg at $1.90. Small field and is not to be underestimated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.57 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:44.47 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:43.52 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $12.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 60.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:38.68 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN F 2 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Churchill Downs in the G1 Kentucky Oaks on May 1 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Always A Runner carrying 55kg at $6.79. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Santa Anita G2 Santa Anita Oaks April 4 over 1710m defeating Brooklyn Blonde carrying 56kg at $1.90. Leading chance to score in this small 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.79 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $291,121.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:43.99 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2026 | 100 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:38.39 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 31/10/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $13.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $68,807.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.88 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs May 1 over 1710m defeating Betty's Pearl with 53.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds in the G2 Fair Grounds Oaks on March 21 over 1710m, 15 len behind Life Of Joy with 55.5kg at $20.60. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.63 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $561,798.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:42.27 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $20.60 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $19.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 59 | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:39.30 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:45.04 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.45 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.05 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in three starts., won by 1.3 len at Aqueduct G3 Gazelle Stakes April 4 over 1811m defeating Pashmina carrying 56kg at $5.69. Last time out came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs G1 Kentucky Oaks May 1 over 1811m defeating Meaning with 55kg at $6.52. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.52 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 57 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $291,121.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:50.97 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.69 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:42.93 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |