Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
CLASSIC COMMANDER (4) is still a maiden after nine starts. Could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 1710m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) following a minor placing at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) over 1609m the run prior. Well placed this line-up and might be his day. CHRIS'S SONG (13) finished 4.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1207m at Aqueduct a month ago. Steps up in distance today. Solid winning chance. ROSSBEIGH (5) fought on well for third last start over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf), making it three minor placings in a row. Likely to play a major role. BIG FROSTY (8) is a two-start maiden who was close to a win before a ten weeks break, finishing off with a minor placing at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Can pick up where he left off. Nicely placed and can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, ran second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on June 29 over 1673m, 10 len behind Whine Country carrying 54.5kg at $14.30. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $43,236.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | 1:43.26 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $14.30 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1710m, 31 len behind Free Refills carrying 57kg at $6.62. The run before that 4th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Blue Pill with 57kg at $6.47. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 31 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 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:43.45 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 31.3L | $6.62 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:43.03 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.47 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:44.82 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $6.79 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 112 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:46.76 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $15.55 |
| 4/5 | 09/01/2026 | 49 | MDN OCLM 4U | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:38.21 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $10.67 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.78 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 7th of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on October 9 over 1710m, 6 len behind Jaxer carrying 54kg at $30.53. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:43.17 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $30.53 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Manor Park carrying 55kg at $11.23. Before that 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Sir Oscar with 54.5kg at $28.66. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:42.31 | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $11.23 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 9-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $28.66 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:46.76 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $29.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $9.71 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:38.20 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.32 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.58 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 34.1L | $11.44 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at Saratoga Turf on June 3 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Blame It On K J carrying 57kg at $2.44. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Free Refills carrying 57kg at $1.58. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:43.45 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.58 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 297 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:41.53 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.44 |
| 2/11 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $77,519.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:42.48 | 8-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $11.60 |
Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 26 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Aristide Maillol with 55kg at $46.44. Last start ran last of 8 at Saratoga on July 17 over 1408m, 25 len behind Discotheque carrying 55.5kg at $39.79. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Cesar Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:23.97 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 25.4L | $39.79 |
| 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: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Free Refills with 54.5kg at $9.98. Before that 5th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on June 3 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Blame It On K J carrying 54.5kg at $9.13. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 31 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 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:43.45 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.98 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:41.53 | 10-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $9.13 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $7.82 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 80 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:12.08 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $12.59 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 0:58.13 | 8-11-7 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $31.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on May 17 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Dreams Of Rome carrying 54.5kg at $5.18. First up last campaign 9th of 12 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on November 8 over 1710m, 11 len behind Newlyn carrying 54kg at $17.71. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 73 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 | 17/05/2026 | 190 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:44.82 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.18 |
| 9/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:42.99 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $17.71 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on June 3 over 1710m, 6 len behind Blame It On K J carrying 54.5kg at $13.89. Second-up 4th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Free Refills carrying 55kg at $7.15. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 31 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 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:43.45 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.15 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.53 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $13.89 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 46 days. First-up ran last of 9 at Aqueduct on April 19 over 1408m, 25 len behind El Paco carrying 57kg at $7.57. Last start 6th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Blue Pill carrying 57kg at $5.25. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 46 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 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:43.03 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.25 |
| 9/9 | 19/04/2026 | 352 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:25.32 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $7.57 |
| 4/5 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56.5kg | 1:36.46 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $118,211.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 57kg | 1:38.01 | 8-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.85 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2025 | 40 | MDN 4U | $119,163.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:27.08 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.20 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | MDN 4U | $119,355.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:41.06 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 6 len behind Cristobal carrying 54kg at $12.60. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 341 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:03.82 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 27 over 1207m, 10 len behind Super Dave carrying 55kg at $29.43. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 24 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Solo Jim with 55kg at $21.02. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 32 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 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:08.42 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $29.43 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:11.28 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.02 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:23.79 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $84.84 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:25.61 | 2-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $50.03 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | LR OPEN 3 | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:25.11 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $78.42 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 26 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Alzero carrying 57kg at $10.11. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 26 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Aristide Maillol carrying 57kg at $5.65. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:10.84 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $5.65 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2026 | 219 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:12.08 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $10.11 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | 84 | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:17.41 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $10.32 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2025 | 237 | MDN 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:09.36 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $6.40 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:25.94 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Aqueduct January 1 over 1609m, 17 len behind The Obliterator carrying 55.5kg at $6.66. On debut ran last of 8 at Aqueduct November 9 over 1609m, 31 len behind Talk To Me Jimmy carrying 54kg at $21. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 209 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 | 01/01/2026 | 53 | MDN CLM 3 | $62,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55.5kg | 1:42.30 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $6.66 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:35.33 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $21.00 |