Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
DISCOTHEQUE (3) is a 16-start maiden who has been in the money nine times, Could only manage fourth last time out over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has a solid record here with two top-three finishes to his name. Won't get too many better chances to break through. THE STANDARD (6) is a four-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 5 lengths when fourth over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. REGENERATION (2) resumes from a spell of six months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1646m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). One of the leading chances. SIR DUKE (1) has not appeared since he finished third on debut over 1308m at Aqueduct on March 29. Everything points to a big run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct on March 29 over 1308m, 9 len behind Pretty Boy Miah with 55.5kg at $27.87. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 110 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $112,360.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:16.58 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $27.87 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs January 9 over 1646m, 3 len behind Epic Desire carrying 54kg at $3.10. On debut third of 12 at Churchill Downs November 29 over 1408m, 15 len behind Cannoneer with 54kg at $15.04. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:40.64 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:21.63 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.04 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 8 len behind Spellmaker with 56.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 10 over 1408m, nose behind Rock Music with 56kg at $9.86. Can make amends.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:36.64 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:23.12 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.86 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | 1:46.62 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.37 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | 102 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.29 |
| 5/10 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:09.81 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $3.72 |
| 5/5 | 08/11/2025 | 73 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $7.91 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 8 at this track on August 23 over 1207m, 11 len behind Big Dom carrying 54kg at $9.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 328 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 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:09.47 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $9.10 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 7 at this track on August 27 over 1308m, 6 len behind Cultivate with 54kg at $5.10. May need the run.
Last Starts 324 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 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $111,628.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:17.34 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Mumdoggie with 53.5kg at $22.04. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on July 19 over 1308m, 3 len behind Clocker Special with 54kg at $3.69. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | 277 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:09.77 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $22.04 |
| 10/12 | 10/09/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:15.34 | 8-6-10 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $4.49 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:16.58 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.69 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 0:58.10 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.38 |
Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, eased back early on 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 26 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Aristide Maillol with 55kg at $46.44. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.84 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $46.44 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1609m, 8 len behind Fateful Lightning with 54.5kg at $44.84. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 12 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Ghost Army carrying 54.5kg at $19.18. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,682.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Katie Davis | 54.5kg | 1:36.04 | 2-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $44.84 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $59,972.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Katie Davis | 54.5kg | 1:40.47 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $19.18 |
| 4/5 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $42.13 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:16.30 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $43.98 |
| 4/5 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $64,047.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:38.63 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $2.02 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:46.52 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.60 |