Saratoga Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
UNLIMITEDPOTENTIAL (12) was a dominant winner last time at Aqueduct (Dirt) over the same distance. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Best figures should see him run well. GEWURZTRAMINER (10) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1710m, beaten a nose. Sound record at this distance with two wins and two minor placings from four runs and is expected to feature. PLENSA (8) resumed five-and-a-half weeks ago over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf and was only beaten 0.8 lengths into fourth. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. OTELLO (13) last appeared two weeks ago over 1609m at Aqueduct when he finished third. This is his first run for the Ilkay Kantarmaci stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len Aqueduct Turf October 4 over 1710m defeating Risk Tolerance carrying 55.5kg at $40.22. On debut second last of 8 at Saratoga July 27 over 1609m, 28 len behind Ennis Town with 56kg at $27.25. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 280 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $133,942.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 8-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $40.22 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $111,628.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:37.22 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $29.25 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:37.62 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 28.8L | $27.25 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf in the G3 Fair Grounds Stakes February 15 2025 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Taking Candy with 53.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf December 28 2024 over 1710m, a 0.1 lengths behind Eldest Son carrying 56kg at $2.90. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 511 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 | 15/02/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $281,804.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:50.44 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 28/12/2024 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,532.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:40.30 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2024 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $132,948.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:34.97 | 9-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $165,414.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2024 | 52 | MDN 3U | $135,952.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:36.13 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.35 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $153,610.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:36.14 | 10-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.98 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Missed The Cut carrying 55.5kg at $7.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Aqueduct Turf June 21 2025 over 1710m defeating War Officer carrying 56kg at $3.05. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 78 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 | 24/04/2026 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:32.46 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.10 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 1:34.11 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.30 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:34.72 | 8-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:41.29 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.96 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.24 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.65 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | 1:35.04 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf November 27 over 1710m, a 0.3 lengths behind Legalize with 53kg at $2.70. On debut third of 11 at Churchill Downs November 23 2024 over 1308m, 4 len behind Mo Quality carrying 54kg at $8.43. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 226 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 | 27/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:40.49 | 2-1-D1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:43.77 | 4-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $36.16 |
| 6/11 | 10/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:20.45 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $9.56 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:47.13 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.01 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:40.16 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.29 |
| 5/11 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:35.08 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.26 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Aqueduct Turf LR October 25 over 1710m defeating Itsallcomintogetha with 55.5kg at $7.72. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at this track July 20 over 1811m, 11 len behind Then carrying 56kg at $9.20. May need more time.
Last Starts 259 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 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.72 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:41.43 | 6-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.73 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:46.81 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $9.20 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | 176 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:41.73 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.45 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:42.11 | 1-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.05 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently from last on the turn ran second last of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 18 over 2213m, 3 len behind Harrow with 55kg at $17.78. The start before that 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 14 over 2213m, 4 len behind Soleil Volant carrying 55.5kg at $20.40. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 23 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 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $17.78 |
| 4/11 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $20.40 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 144 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:51.30 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $24.24 |
| 3/12 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:51.16 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.05 |
| 6/12 | 12/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 2:27.33 | 12-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $58.42 |
| 3/5 | 25/09/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 2:14.42 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.24 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Bonus Move with 57kg at $4.32. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Saratoga Turf August 30 over 1710m defeating Irish Gent carrying 54.5kg at $8.80. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | 217 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:39.75 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.32 |
| 4/11 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:35.14 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.53 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:41.22 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2025 | 110 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 7-5-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:33.71 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 4 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Idratherbeblessed carrying 55.5kg at $3.28. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 18 over 1710m, 4 len behind Simulate carrying 55.5kg at $16.90. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 194 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.28 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 4-8-7 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $13.95 |
| 11/12 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 11-9-11 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $14.96 |
| 1/14 | 06/09/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:33.51 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $23.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:40.32 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $16.90 |
| 1/12 | 15/06/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:36.18 | 11-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Eliminate with 56kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on August 14 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Makes Sense with 55.5kg at $1.95. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 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 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:35.18 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $7.70 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:37.25 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $14.05 |
| 4/5 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:16.10 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.84 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:38.79 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.26 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $124,066.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:38.67 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.43 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:11.29 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $5.73 |