Saratoga Race 5 - Caress S. Stakes
SUNNA (4) went fast early over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) last time and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. IN OUR TIME (6) scored first up two runs back then was well supported last time but finished a disappointing fifth over 1106m in the G2 Intercontinental Stakes at this track (Turf). Has a high cruising speed. Best form puts her right in this. ZEITLOS (1) settled well back last start and never threatened when 5 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1408m in the G2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Jose Ortiz gets the best out of this six-year-old mare. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ITALIAN SOIREE (3) could only manage ninth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1106m at this track, beaten just 1.3 lengths. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs in the G2 Chicago Stakes on June 20 over 1408m, 5 len behind Eclatant with 53.5kg at $14.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes on May 25 over 1207m, nose behind Usha carrying 53.5kg at $14.64. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $418,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:22.62 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $14.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 30 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.21 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $14.64 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:08.64 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.65 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 146 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $351,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53kg | 1:09.94 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:21.79 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $21.10 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:10.49 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.69 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G2 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes May 2 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Classic Q carrying 53.5kg at $7.46. Previously first up; second of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the LR December 20 over 1609m, a nose behind Crevalle D'oro carrying 55kg at $2.90. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 70 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 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:34.71 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $7.46 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:02.17 | 4-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $23.30 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:33.71 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $747,384.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:40.33 | 9-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/11 | 20/12/2025 | 112 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $229,709.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:32.31 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 30/08/2025 | 51 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:32.40 | 5-6-9 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
On a three run winning streak. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs Turf June 3 over 1106m defeating Mae Town carrying 56.5kg at $5.27. Before that won by 1.0 len at Laurel Turf LR May 15 over 1106m defeating Saturday Flirt carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 38 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 | 03/06/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56.5kg | 1:01.42 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.27 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:01.84 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 0:55.51 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $175,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 0:56.08 | 4-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 0:54.25 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | CLM FM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:12.17 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months won by 1.0 len at Monmouth Park Turf June 26 over 1006m defeating Allison Park carrying 55kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 4 2025 over 1006m, 0.9 len behind Numero Seis carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 15 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 | 26/06/2026 | 243 | HCP FM 3U | $26,883.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | 0:56.33 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:08.07 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $13.57 |
| 6/6 | 11/09/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:02.48 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:02.42 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.55 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.08 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $34.25 |
| 1/9 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:02.81 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.32 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 37 day letup. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Keeneland Turf G2 Giant's Causeway Stakes April 12 over 1106m defeating Creed's Gold with 55.5kg at $6.44. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track in the G2 Intercontinental Stakes on June 4 over 1106m, 3 len behind Roja with 56kg at $3.62. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 37 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 | 04/06/2026 | 53 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $348,675.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:00.44 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.62 |
| 1/11 | 12/04/2026 | 78 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:02.17 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.44 |
| 9/12 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $747,384.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:40.33 | 11-3-9 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $30.30 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:02.09 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.66 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2025 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $336,391.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:13.32 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.55 |