Saratoga Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
HADRIAN'S WALL (1) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1811m at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Rates highly and expected to atone. ASKED AND ANSWERED (2) finished half a length from the winner in second in a much better run last time at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1609m. Sure to go well again. COMMERCE (4) is a promising type who was in the placings on debut before a fourth last time over 1811m at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. One to consider. PAUILLAC (3) was well fancied last time out but could only manage fifth over 1673m at Monmouth Park on May 17. Can bounce back.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Into The Light with 54.5kg at $21.11. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf in the G3 Pennine Ridge Stakes on June 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind West End Kid with 54.5kg at $123.79. In the finish last time and should go well again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:36.36 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $21.11 |
| 8/9 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3 | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 1:40.94 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $123.79 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 51.5kg | 1:41.92 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $46.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:11.89 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $15.09 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 17 over 1673m, 7 len behind Kaz Brio with 54kg at $1.40. Before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on April 12 over 1609m, 5 len behind Print carrying 54.5kg at $2.04. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $69,832.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:43.94 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.04 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $114,123.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.37 | 1-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Saugeen with 53.5kg at $3.88. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1811m, 7 len behind Copious with 54.5kg at $4.26. Key chance expected to feature.
Last Starts 35 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 | 05/06/2026 | 47 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:50.28 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.26 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:47.02 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.88 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1308m, 8 len behind Tab At Zanzibar with 55kg at $19.72. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:16.34 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.72 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 28 over 1609m, 9 len behind Sovereign Law carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1811m, 10 len behind Copious with 54.5kg at $19.79. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 69 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:50.28 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.79 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:38.35 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $6.30 |