Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
JOKER ON FIRE (7) finished fifth last time out over 1106m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has the right credentials. MOMENTUM FILES (15) went fast early over 1408m at Aqueduct (Dirt) last time and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. COUNTER MOVE (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Aqueduct Turf (Turf), finishing third and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 1207m after being in the firing line on the corner. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be underestimated. GOLDEN SYMPHONY (13) registered a strong win two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when second over 1408m at Aqueduct, beaten a nose. In the mix.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by a nose at Gulfstream Park All Weather April 18 over 1106m defeating Redhotnotbothered carrying 55kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on December 26 over 1710m, 12 len behind No Pressure carrying 54.5kg at $7.40. May need more time.
Last Starts 82 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 | 113 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:03.53 | 8-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:40.24 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $7.40 |
| 10/12 | 10/10/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 2-6-10 | 2 |
| 40.9L | $9.33 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:41.70 | 4-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:17.56 | 5-8-7 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $28.75 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 7 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Complex Agenda with 57kg at $11.60. The race before that ran last of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 9 len behind Missed The Cut carrying 55.5kg at $41.40. Will hit the line hard.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/06/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.60 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:32.46 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $41.40 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 163 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.10 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $36.25 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.34 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.18 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Saratoga on June 5 over 1207m, 16 len behind Hit The Post with 57kg at $27.39. The run before that 4th of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 19 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Blown Cover carrying 57kg at $9.71. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $153,417.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:09.07 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $27.39 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | HCP 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:09.52 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.71 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 120 | CLM 3U | $73,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:10.70 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $28.92 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $41,069.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | M | Keiber J Coa | 55.5kg | 1:11.48 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.24 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:02.19 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2025 | 256 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:02.20 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mission Improbable carrying 57kg at $38.98. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on May 15 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Bite And Strike carrying 57kg at $79.01. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 6-11-11 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $38.98 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:08.69 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $79.01 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 59 | HCP 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:09.52 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $16.88 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 84 | HCP 4U | $71,327.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:18.54 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $19.45 |
| 1/5 | 27/11/2025 | 32 | OCLM 3U | $97,405.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Jeffrey Ian Alderson | 55.5kg | 1:17.33 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $79,756.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Jose Luis Campos | 56kg | 1:17.54 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.65 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Aqueduct April 17 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Timaeus with 57kg at $7.55. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Aqueduct February 15 over 1207m defeating Complex Music with 56kg at $2.79. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 57kg | 1:10.70 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.55 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:17.68 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.04 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 337 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:11.71 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.79 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $120,444.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:13.22 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $122,383.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:11.73 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/12 | 11/01/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $122,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:12.29 | 11-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Blown Cover with 57kg at $4.46. Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on May 15 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Bite And Strike with 57kg at $7. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:08.69 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | 147 | HCP 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:09.52 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.46 |
| 5/11 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,733.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | V Carrasco | 57kg | 1:02.41 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $30.10 |
| 7/9 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:07.90 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $16.46 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $123,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:08.61 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/12 | 14/09/2025 | 449 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:08.13 | 6-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 16 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Voodoo Doll carrying 57kg at $8.06. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind New York Scrappy with 57kg at $4.20. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $146,444.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:01.64 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 184 | ALLOW 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:08.63 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $8.06 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 237 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 10-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.95 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM 3 | $76,070.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:21.09 | 5-2-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/01/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $119,355.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:11.85 | 11-7-7 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $21.80 |
| 5/9 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $115,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Mission Improbable with 57kg at $4.30. The start before that won by 3.5 len at Aqueduct Turf May 2 over 1207m defeating Hot Off The Beach carrying 54kg at $6.57. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 54kg | 1:09.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.57 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:11.89 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.86 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 79 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:25.97 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:12.59 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $2.29 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:16.62 | 1-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $14.69 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 17 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Moonlight Drive carrying 57kg at $54.79. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Aqueduct Turf May 16 over 1207m defeating Mykonos with 57kg at $1.95. Doesn't look good enough to threaten.
Last Starts 54 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 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:09.17 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 57kg | 1:10.26 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $54.79 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf February 14 over 1609m, 3 len behind King D'oro carrying 56kg at $10.30. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf December 6 over 1609m, 5 len behind Walley World with 53.5kg at $16.80. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:34.47 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.30 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 4-4-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $61.90 |
| 9/11 | 06/12/2025 | 96 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | 1:34.72 | 2-7-9 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $16.80 |
| 1/11 | 01/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $96,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:36.46 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $12.90 |
| 2/5 | 08/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:01.75 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,871.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:08.47 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct Inner Turf June 27 over 1207m defeating Middle Market with 57kg at $1.87. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kentucky on September 10 over 1308m, 7 len behind Anmer Hall with 53.5kg at $6.83. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/06/2026 | 290 | CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:09.05 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.87 |
| 7/12 | 10/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:13.54 | 7-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $6.83 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:01.56 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:01.76 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:37.74 | 9-2-6 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $13.39 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:27.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |