Saratoga Race 9 - Lake George S. Presented By Surfside Stakes
AMBERGLEN (6) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 5 lengths over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. LION LAKE (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1710m in the G2 Wonder Again Stakes at this track (Turf) after being in contention all the way. Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. TIME TO DREAM (4) stepped up in trip to 1811m last time in the G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational at this track (Turf) and ran below her best, finishing 6 lengths away in fifth. Freshened for this so can do much better. DEEP LEARNING (8) resumes after a break of nine months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1710m at this track. Top-three claims.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 58 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 4 over 1609m, 3 len behind Raiding Party carrying 55.5kg at $4.92. Before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Churchill Downs Turf April 30 over 1710m defeating Vow To Resiliency with 53.5kg at $2.06. Hard to have on recent performances.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:34.60 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $4.92 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.06 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:43.47 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.74 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 59 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 1-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:45.04 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.06 |
| 3/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:16.99 | 12-6-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis in the G3 Indiana Oaks on July 11 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Maximum Offer with 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 4 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Raiding Party with 53.5kg at $10.04. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 11/07/2026 | 37 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $290,276.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:42.65 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:34.60 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.04 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:43.63 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $4.35 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 19 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:45.72 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.99 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:45.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at this track in LR on July 3 over 1609m, 4 len behind To A Flame carrying 54.5kg at $32. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on July 18 2025 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Dakota Cam carrying 54kg at $2.20. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 239 | LR OPEN F 3 | $217,707.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:35.29 | 4-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $32.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:42.64 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $10.04 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:43.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.66 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:44.19 | 3-2-D2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $18.46 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | Soft | Raul Mena | 53.5kg | 1:31.87 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $69,767.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Raul Mena | 53.5kg | 1:30.21 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 10 at this track in the G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational on July 4 over 1811m, 6 len behind Kensington Lane carrying 55kg at $38.39. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track in the G2 Wonder Again Stakes on June 5 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Fitz Right carrying 55.5kg at $4.18. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $870,827.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:47.77 | 6-8-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $38.39 |
| 3/7 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.39 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.18 |
| 7/13 | 01/05/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.92 | 1-6-7 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $9.52 |
| 2/11 | 07/03/2026 | 127 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:44.71 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 10/12 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.07 | 6-11-10 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.61 | 8-9-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $2.03 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Laurel Turf in LR on May 15 over 1609m, nose behind Coach Mazzula with 55.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell ran second last of 10 at this track in the G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational on July 4 over 1811m, 12 len behind Kensington Lane carrying 55kg at $24.36. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 50 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $870,827.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:47.77 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $24.36 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 196 | LR OPEN F 3 | $174,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.07 | 8-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN F 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.58 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $76,047.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:36.83 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last run scored a big 5 len win at Churchill Downs Turf June 19 over 1811m defeating Miss Pharaoh carrying 53.5kg at $2.52. At only start last preparation 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 9 over 1710m, 5 len behind Luster carrying 53.5kg at $2.36. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 71 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.82 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.52 |
| 2/9 | 09/04/2026 | 133 | ALLOW F 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:43.33 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.36 |
| 4/7 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:40.53 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:37.07 | 9-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.41 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Aqueduct Inner Turf LR November 6 over 1710m defeating Bella Knows carrying 54.5kg at $1.78. At her first start favourite; to post a big 3 len win. This track August 8 over 1710m defeating Beach Ballad with 54kg at $3.35. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 268 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:42.64 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.78 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.32 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:37.42 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:42.50 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.35 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track in the G2 Wonder Again Stakes on June 5 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Fitz Right carrying 56kg at $2.34. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G2 Edgewood Stakes on May 1 over 1710m, head behind Imaginationthelady carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:40.39 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.34 |
| 3/13 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.92 | 6-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $727,802.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.51 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.43 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:30.25 | 8-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 24/12/2025 | 68 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:41.72 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |