Saratoga Race 11 - Race 11 - Mdn Special Weight
KARSTEN (5) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Has upside and can open his account. BEFORE THE WIND (6) finished second first-up at Aqueduct Turf then couldn't repeat the dose last time when fifth at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) over 1609m when beaten 3.5 lengths. Backmarker who keeps coming. Not far off a win and rates highly on his best form. COACH RYAN (10) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Nicely placed and can get off the mark. CLASSIC COMMANDER (2) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at Aqueduct Turf. Looks to be in the right race so another bold effort is on the cards.

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Aqueduct March 14 over 1408m, 3 len behind Love Coin carrying 55.5kg at $84.84. On debut sixth of 9 at Aqueduct February 4 over 1308m, 23 len behind B Thedonald carrying 55.5kg at $51.73. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 119 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 | 14/03/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55.5kg | 1:25.61 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $84.84 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55.5kg | 1:19.31 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $51.73 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Sir Oscar with 54.5kg at $28.66. The start before that 4th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 1 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Honoree carrying 54.5kg at $29.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 28 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 | 13/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 9-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $28.66 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:46.76 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $29.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $9.71 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:38.20 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.32 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.58 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 34.1L | $11.44 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:42.58 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.37 |

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by War Dancer out of Divadora who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Might need the run.

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 13 at Saratoga on June 7 over 1308m, 13 len behind King Farro with 55kg at $27.54. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $139,470.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:18.36 | 1-8-8 | 13 |
| 13.8L | $27.54 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Sir Oscar carrying 54.5kg at $5.97. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 3-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.97 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 1 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Honoree carrying 57kg at $3.91. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Sir Oscar carrying 57kg at $6.36. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 28 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 | 13/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | 1:37.21 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $6.36 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 188 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:46.76 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.91 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.91 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.85 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.72 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.23 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/9 | 28/06/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:48.40 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 9 len behind Sir Oscar with 54.5kg at $11.66. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Aqueduct on December 5 over 1609m, 11 len behind Fourth And One with 54kg at $9.47. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 164 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.66 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $14.90 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:37.46 | 2-6-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.47 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:09.88 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.89 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at Saratoga on June 7 over 1308m, 18 len behind King Farro with 55kg at $43.38. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $139,470.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:18.36 | 11-9-9 | 12 |
| 18.1L | $43.38 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran second last of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on May 17 over 1710m, 7 len behind Dreams Of Rome with 54.5kg at $5.99. Last start 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1710m, 1.4 len behind Blue Pill with 54.5kg at $11.72. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 28 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 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:43.03 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $11.72 |
| 9/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:44.82 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $5.99 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Aqueduct Turf October 9 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Jaxer with 54kg at $3.19. On debut fifth of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf August 30 over 1710m, 6 len behind Truman's Commander carrying 54kg at $3.40. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 275 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/10/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:43.17 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.19 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:44.67 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Maxfield out of Sultry. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.