Saratoga Race 5 - Sanford S. Stakes (G3)
BOOKED (2) recorded a strong maiden win over 1106m at this track (Dirt) last time, getting there by 1.75 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he should be in the finish. GOODBYE TO ROMANCE (3) impressed when successful on debut over 1006m at Aqueduct (Dirt) seven weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. WAGGLEY (1) resumes after a break of nine weeks. Did win at her only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 905m at Keeneland. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ASHCROFT LANE (7) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 9 lengths on debut last start over 1106m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Solid claims.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Won all to date. Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 1.75 len Churchill Downs LR April 29 over 1006m defeating Super Saiyajin carrying 53.5kg at $1.06. At her first start favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Keeneland April 8 over 905m defeating Smoke carrying 54kg at $1.38. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $363,901.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:00.37 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.06 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 0:53.05 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.38 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on April 28 over 905m, 5 len behind Fanshell Beach with 54kg at $2. Second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track June 7 over 1106m defeating Jack's Golden Goal with 56kg at $2.60. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | 40 | MDN 2 | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:05.00 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:51.42 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Aqueduct May 15 over 1006m defeating Uncleshane carrying 56kg at $2.72. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1006m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 0:59.02 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.72 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 8 len at Santa Anita June 14 over 1006m defeating Olympian Thirst carrying 54.5kg at $1.50. Needs to go to a new level this time.
Last Starts 19 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 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:58.87 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, won won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs May 28 over 1006m defeating Trim Castle carrying 54kg at $5.47. Another win is not out of the question.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:59.68 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.47 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 2nd of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Booked carrying 52.5kg at $30.49. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:05.00 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $30.49 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; scored a big 9 len win at Aqueduct May 24 over 1106m defeating Tyson's Gamble carrying 56kg at $7.63. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | SP | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:04.28 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.63 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won came from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Monmouth Park May 25 over 905m defeating Audible Johnny carrying 53kg at $1.20. Needs to go to a new level this time.
Last Starts 39 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 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $62,849.00 | Monmouth Park | 905m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 0:52.59 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.20 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 7 len at Gulfstream Park June 6 over 905m defeating Stick Talk with 54.5kg at $3.70. Needs to go to a new level this time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $97,629.00 | Gulfstream Park | 905m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | 0:52.03 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.70 |