Saratoga Race 4 - Poker S. Stakes
ZULU KINGDOM (2) resumed over 1609m in the G1 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes at Keeneland Turf (Turf) last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Record at this trip is excellent and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. SALAMIS (7) is back from a six months spell and he does run well first-up, including a win over 1609m at this track at the start of last prep. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. RIDARI (3) opened this prep last start with a third, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1811m at Aqueduct Turf. Has a good record at this journey with two wins from six starts. A bold showing is expected. IGNITE THE LIGHT (10) is a last-start winner over 1408m at Aqueduct (Dirt), showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by 0.3 lengths. Stiffer assignment here but is ready for the challenge.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after nine months won by 0.8 len at Keeneland Turf G1 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes April 10 over 1609m defeating One Stripe carrying 56kg at $6.04. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs Turf G1 American Turf Stakes May 3 2025 over 1710m defeating Test Score carrying 55.5kg at $3.17. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 58 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 | 10/04/2026 | 252 | G1 OPEN 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.04 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $620,155.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:35.06 | 1-1-D1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.85 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf in the G3 Fort Marcy Stakes on May 2 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Deterministic carrying 56kg at $5.21. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Longchamp in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains on May 11 2025 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Henri Matisse carrying 58kg at $6.20. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 36 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 | 02/05/2026 | 210 | G3 OPEN 4U | $244,413.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:48.44 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.21 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3U | $326,790.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | 1:40.45 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN HM 3U | $1,776,200.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:34.23 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,948.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 55.5kg | 1:38.59 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $3.40 |
| 6/18 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,640,850.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:04.40 | 6-6-6 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,154,530.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:33.91 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Keeneland Turf April 12 over 1609m defeating Tough Little Nut with 53.5kg at $3.69. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Tampa Bay Downs Turf March 14 2025 over 1710m defeating Uncatalyzed carrying 54kg at $8.30. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 56 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 | 12/04/2026 | 162 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 9-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.69 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 53.5kg | 1:36.12 | 9-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.92 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.14 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.18 |
| 11/14 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:33.51 | 12-11-11 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $11.26 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:52.82 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $14.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:33.11 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $21.80 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 50 day let-up. First-up 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 28 over 1509m, 0.8 len behind X Y Prime with 56kg at $5.40. Last start won by 1.5 len at Aqueduct Turf April 18 over 1609m defeating Intellect with 56kg at $7.18. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 50 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 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.18 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:27.04 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 6-6-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:21.39 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $7.72 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $133,942.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 6-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $14.76 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:37.06 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation by 0.3 len Del Mar Turf G1 Hollywood Derby November 29 over 1811m defeating Tom's Magic with 55.5kg at $4.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track August 8 over 1609m defeating Perretti with 53.5kg at $3.35. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 190 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 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:50.74 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 4-6-5 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $6.52 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.14 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.16 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | 117 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.53 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.35 |
| 3/12 | 13/04/2025 | 127 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:41.71 | 8-4-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $6.03 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |