Saratoga Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
HE'S MY KIND (5) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1207m at Aqueduct Turf. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. RED SQUARE (2) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1006m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) in a tougher race. Has plenty of upside so he will be hard to beat. FRENCHQUARTER NOTE (7) was at long odds on debut last time out and finished fifth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1207m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Expected to feature with improvement to come. BLAZING TIGER (6) finished second first-up at Aqueduct Turf then couldn't repeat the dose last time when fourth at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) over 1609m when beaten 1.5 lengths. The blinkers go on. Can sneak into the finish.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old colt by Speightstown out of Shirl's Soul on debut. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1006m, 3 len behind Saint Of War carrying 53.5kg at $3.43. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 0:56.81 | 12-9-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.43 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on March 14 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Ramajay carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Returned from break 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Saint Of War carrying 53.5kg at $4.31. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | 106 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 0:56.81 | 9-7-2 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $4.31 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on May 14 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Grunge with 55kg at $12.11. Last start 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 12 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Big Destroyer with 55kg at $6.28. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:08.13 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.28 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:08.38 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $12.11 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on April 30 over 1609m, 2 len behind King's Remark with 55.5kg at $3.18. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 5 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Silent Impact with 54.5kg at $3.77. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.28 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.77 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 117 | MDN 3 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:40.25 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.18 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:34.07 | 1-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:10.11 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.53 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Big Destroyer with 55kg at $23.20. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:08.13 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.20 |