Saratoga Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Claiming
INK LIES (4) is back after a break of nine weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished sixth over 1006m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Commenced last prep with a minor placing at Keeneland Turf over 1106m. Has ability and can get off the mark. TWENTY TWO BLACK (5) was beaten just 0.3 lengths last start when second in a small field over 1408m at Aqueduct (Dirt) at the first run of the campaign. Will be fitter for that run, looks likely to feature again. TWO DUCKS (1) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1207m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. FUNKY SEE FUNKY DO (2) finished 22 lengths from the winner in tenth at his most recent outing over 1207m at Laurel (Dirt) after he was well back on straightening. Should be about the money.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Hafu with 55kg at $4.34. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 22 over 1207m, 5 len behind Felonious with 55kg at $8.63. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:08.35 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.34 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:10.69 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.63 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:10.71 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.95 |
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:16.41 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $9.06 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $68,820.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:25.10 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.96 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 33 | MDN OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:12.51 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Laurel on May 16 over 1207m, 22 len behind Grant The Great with 56kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 15 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Game Boss with 55.5kg at $4.40. Will be saved up for one last crack.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $80,391.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:10.90 | 7-9-10 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 0:57.27 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 12/12 | 08/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:34.24 | 2-12-12 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:11.23 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $3.56 |
Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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This Audible gelding is a five-year-old having his first start. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf May 7 over 1006m, 5 len behind Gypsy Art carrying 56kg at $5.55. Previously first up; second in a small field at Keeneland Turf April 15 over 1106m, 3 len behind Rose Ruler with 56.5kg at $6.91. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 64 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 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 0:56.09 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.55 |
| 2/6 | 15/04/2026 | 341 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | 1:03.29 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.91 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2025 | 253 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 0:56.10 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $7.56 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:01.67 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $19.90 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Noble Heritage carrying 55kg at $2.75. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 17 over 1710m, 3 len behind Fake Smart with 55.5kg at $2.50. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/06/2026 | 105 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:25.13 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 6/7 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.99 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $10.20 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:24.63 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $10.93 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $4.77 |
Jockey: Heman K. Harkie
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Aqueduct on June 12 over 1609m, 20 len behind Ghost Army carrying 54.5kg at $30.98. Second-up ran second last of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 21 over 1207m, 11 len behind Hafu with 55kg at $40.43. Won't threaten this lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Heman K Harkie | 55kg | 1:08.35 | 6-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $40.43 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $59,972.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 54.5kg | 1:40.47 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $30.98 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Flameaway out of Specially. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Keeneland April 22 over 1207m, 11 len behind Editor carrying 53.5kg at $8.91. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf February 13 over 1006m, 5 len behind Rebel With A Cause with 55.5kg at $11.90. Must be included.
Last Starts 79 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 | 22/04/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:11.48 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $8.91 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:11.02 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $10.51 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 167 | MDN OCLM 3 | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:56.19 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54kg | 1:12.02 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $14.10 |
| 7/9 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:01.66 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Hafu with 57kg at $28.65. Before that 7th of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 22 over 1207m, 13 len behind Felonious carrying 57kg at $58.50. Fully tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:08.35 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $28.65 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:10.69 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $58.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 169 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:10.71 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $41.07 |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2025 | 229 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 1-9-10 | 9 |
| 20.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $126,783.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:10.51 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $63.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $138,675.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:24.22 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $56.00 |