Saratoga Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
MO THE MERRIER (5) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt) after being in the firing line on the bend. Taking on a better field but he is capable of a big run. GADGET PLAY (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths. Should improve sharply and this looks a nice race. SIDEARM (2) settled well back last time out and never threatened when 4 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Better than that last start suggests and is open to sharp improvement. STIMULATE (3) has not raced since his debut back on August 23 when he finished fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). The addition of Lasix first up is a noteworthy move. Something for the Multiples: STIRRING WORDS (6)
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1308m, 3 len behind Tab At Zanzibar carrying 55kg at $5.65. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1408m, 10 len behind Civil Liberty carrying 54.5kg at $5.37. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:16.34 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.65 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:22.41 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.37 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 210 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:17.56 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on August 23 over 1207m, 10 len behind Big Dom with 54kg at $7.70. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 329 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 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:09.47 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 14 over 1609m, 4 len behind Silver Talent with 54.5kg at $2.43. Second-up 7th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1811m, 24 len behind Copious carrying 54.5kg at $15.94. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:50.28 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 24.3L | $15.94 |
| 2/5 | 14/05/2026 | 75 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.43 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:16.85 | 1-5-6 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $4.13 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.28 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.36 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Not To Worry carrying 54.5kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Into The Light carrying 54.5kg at $2.63. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 90 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:36.36 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 8-6-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 29 over 1710m, 4 len behind Liberty National carrying 54kg at $5.76. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1207m, 10 len behind Spun D M C with 54kg at $8.45. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 231 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 | 29/11/2025 | 78 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.76 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $8.45 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Into The Light with 54.5kg at $20.54. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on May 10 over 1710m, 9 len behind Glavine carrying 54.5kg at $31. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:36.36 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $20.54 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:41.92 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:38.35 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:54.69 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.80 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 2-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.20 |
| 8/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:16.85 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $18.98 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Gun Runner out of Harmonize. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Mccann with 53.5kg at $9.93. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:16.10 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $9.93 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1308m, 5 len behind Tab At Zanzibar with 55kg at $12.35. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:16.34 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $12.35 |