Saratoga Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GEORGIA MAGIC (16) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 1811m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run. DREAMLIKE (15) continued the good recent form when he finished just 0.3 lengths away in second last time out over 1811m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Racing well without winning and gets his chance to break through. EMERGENCE (4) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was prominent at the bend before being beaten a long neck into fourth over 2213m at Aqueduct Turf. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the task. ARKHIPOV (3) is a progressive four-year-old gelding who resumes from a break of ten weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Deserves respect on best figures.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on May 23 over 1811m, 5 len behind Classicist carrying 56kg at $17.08. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Aqueduct April 4 over 1811m defeating Founders with 57kg at $16.16. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
Last Starts 55 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 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:51.28 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.08 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 57kg | 1:51.15 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $16.16 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $73,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:37.45 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.53 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:38.79 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $5.81 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:51.81 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $11.27 |
| 9/11 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:35.32 | 11-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $10.43 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 9 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Arkhipov with 57kg at $4.16. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track June 4 over 2213m defeating Operation Overlord with 57kg at $3.67. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $167,364.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 2:13.81 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.67 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2026 | 546 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.16 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2024 | 72 | G3 OPEN 3 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:46.58 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.60 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2024 | 308 | MDN 3U | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:40.75 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2023 | 55 | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:46.47 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $10.60 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $210,974.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 29.0L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Aqueduct Turf May 9 over 1710m defeating Right To Vote with 57kg at $3.62. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf January 17 over 1710m, 3 len behind Pitkin with 56kg at $5.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 69 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 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.62 |
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:35.52 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $3.02 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 4U | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:37.04 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 225 | MDN 4U | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,521.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:45.34 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 18 over 2213m, long-neck behind Harrow with 55kg at $4.17. Previously second-up won by 14 len at Churchill Downs June 13 2025 over 2414m defeating Domingo with 53.5kg at $2.72. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/06/2026 | 237 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.17 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:50.21 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $7.44 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 2:26.63 | 11-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.63 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:47.13 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.09 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 2:31.72 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $2.72 |
| 3/9 | 09/05/2025 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:40.61 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 18 over 2213m, 0.2 len behind Harrow with 55kg at $6.29. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on May 18 2025 over 1911m, 2.75 len behind Gun Barrel City with 53.5kg at $6.80. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | 222 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.29 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,344.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:48.23 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.47 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,557.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54.5kg | 2:14.70 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.59 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 2:13.71 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $132,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 2:17.39 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 3/10 | 18/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:54.41 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 17 over 1609m, 3 len behind Seminole Chief with 53.5kg at $4.54. Previously second-up won by 8 len at Saratoga July 12 2025 over 1811m defeating Common Defense with 56kg at $2.80. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 30 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 | 17/06/2026 | 214 | CLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:34.11 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.54 |
| 14/14 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $305,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:50.89 | 1-14-14 | 1 |
| 67.3L | $17.17 |
| 9/10 | 08/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.77 | 1-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $9.95 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 2:08.13 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.26 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:35.23 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.60 |
| 1/4 | 12/07/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | M | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:51.28 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 18 over 2213m, long-neck behind Harrow with 55kg at $4.44. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 14 over 2213m, 3 len behind Soleil Volant carrying 55.5kg at $5.54. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $4.44 |
| 3/11 | 14/05/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 10-11-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.54 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 246 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:36.42 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.78 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $775,194.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $14.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $71,540.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 52kg | 1:42.20 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $199,681.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:38.06 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 13 over 2213m, 7 len behind Burnham Square with 53.5kg at $74.19. The race before that didn't finish the race at Churchill Downs Turf May 14 over 2213m. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 4U | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 2:13.96 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $74.19 |
| 11/11 | 14/05/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 8-7-LR | 5 |
| 99.0L | $17.74 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | 2:31.32 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 2:05.34 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $5.97 |
| 2/11 | 04/12/2025 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 2:01.55 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $58.44 |
| 7/12 | 23/11/2025 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:41.97 | 10-9-7 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $40.99 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf May 14 over 2213m, 2 len behind Soleil Volant with 55.5kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf February 28 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Pitkin carrying 55kg at $3. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 64 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 | 14/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.82 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 112 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 1-6-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,344.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:48.23 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.93 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 2:14.45 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.08 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 3 | $5,426,357.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 2:06.76 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $20.54 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Penn National Turf on June 11 over 1673m, 2 len behind Primed To Go carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Turfway Park December 21 2024 over 1710m defeating Sweet Freedom with 55kg at $7.74. This will test.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/06/2026 | 187 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,393.00 | Penn National | 1673m | FM | Angel R Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:37.54 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Woodbine Aw | 2414m | Fast | Austin Adams | 54.5kg | 2:34.40 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.25 |
| 2/11 | 18/10/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 4U | $228,311.00 | Far Hills | 3219m | Good | Conor Tierney | 65.5kg | 3:34.80 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $93,023.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:36.88 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.55 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:35.86 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $8.48 |
| 2/5 | 14/06/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:35.37 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.56 |