Saratoga Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
WEDELIA (5) has raced twice. Was fourth on debut then clocked-in 4 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1710m at Churchill Downs. Has the pace to be prominent from the outset. Further improvement to come and this looks her chance. EMPRESS NEW GROOVE (7) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a eighth over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Good chance to break through. MARIA LOUISE (3) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Todd Pletcher. By Gun Runner from Stopchargingmaria. Respect any positive move in betting. NOBLE GLOW (1) stepped out for her debut over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) back on November 29 and finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths. The addition of Lasix first up is a noteworthy move.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 29 over 1408m, 6 len behind No Time Left carrying 54kg at $6.93. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:24.43 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.93 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 5 over 1710m, 20 len behind New Rose carrying 54.5kg at $74.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:41.46 | 7-12-12 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $74.90 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Gun Runner out of Stopchargingmaria. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Tigress Tale. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 8 len behind In Scope with 53.5kg at $8.12. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1710m, 4 len behind Bodacious Bay with 53.5kg at $3.17. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.98 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.17 |
| 4/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 10-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.12 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Aqueduct in the G3 Gazelle Stakes April 4 over 1811m, 19 len behind Always A Runner with 56kg at $16.06. On debut fourth of 8 at Gulfstream Park January 23 over 1609m, 12 len behind She Be Smooth with 55.5kg at $23.20. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 116 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 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $291,121.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:50.97 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $16.06 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.90 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $23.20 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Keeneland Turf April 12 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind How About Now with 54.5kg at $8.80. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf March 1 over 1811m, 5 len behind Candy Rockette with 55.5kg at $4.50. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 7-4-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.80 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:47.63 | 3-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | 65 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:36.95 | 1-5-9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.62 |