Saratoga Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GUNMETAL (10) has switched yards since scoring by 0.3 lengths at Churchill Downs over 1207m on June 6. Key runner. CLOCK TOWER (4) is a talented gelding who was well held last time in tougher grade over 1106m in the G1 Jaipur Stakes at this track (Turf). Going onto Lasix could turn his form around. ACOUSTIC AVE (11) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt). Will give backers a sight. KEEWAYDIN (5) scored last start at Aqueduct Inner Turf (Turf) to make it two wins from four starts this campaign. Should be poised just off the lead. In the mix. Something for the Multiples: NOTHING BETTER (3) NOBALS (2)

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 11 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.1 len this track August 30 over 1106m defeating Set carrying 56kg at $5.20. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Keeneland Turf April 17 2025 over 1106m, a 0.2 lengths behind Surf City with 56kg at $2.97. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 337 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:02.27 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
| 7/11 | 02/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:22.46 | 10-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $3.35 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $136,858.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2025 | 231 | ALLOW 3U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:02.54 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.97 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2024 | 54 | MDN 3U | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:01.67 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $135,338.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:07.52 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 14 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind My Own carrying 55kg at $3.01. Last start ran second last of 7 at Presque Isle Downs in LR on July 3 over 1207m, 7 len behind Spirited Sol carrying 54kg at $3.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:10.38 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 178 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:01.49 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.01 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.43 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $267,176.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:09.85 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $380,518.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 0:56.19 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:07.71 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $7.53 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Penn National Turf June 18 over 1006m defeating Spirited Sol carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on November 27 over 1106m, 0.7 len behind Heart Headed with 54.5kg at $7.49. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/06/2026 | 203 | ALLOW 3U | $69,735.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | D Cora | 56.5kg | 0:56.23 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.27 | 3-1-4 | 9 |
| 0.7L | $7.49 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:08.27 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.64 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:02.52 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,963.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:02.37 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 210 | LR OPEN 4U | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:07.53 | 1-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track in the G1 Jaipur Stakes on June 6 over 1106m, 8 len behind Reef Runner with 56kg at $36.56. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf in LR on May 2 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Waralo with 55.5kg at $2.33. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $697,350.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:00.02 | 5-10-10 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $36.56 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:09.23 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.33 |
| 6/12 | 04/04/2026 | 315 | G2 OPEN 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:02.11 | 12-11-6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $37.68 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 47 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:09.49 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.65 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2025 | 65 | G3 OPEN 3 | $958,466.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:43.84 | 2-1-8 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $18.73 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2025 | 62 | G3 OPEN 3 | $322,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:36.71 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Aqueduct Inner Turf June 20 over 1207m defeating Shape Note carrying 56kg at $8.52. Before that 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 16 over 1408m, 6 len behind Hymn carrying 55kg at $3.33. Great chance to win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:07.43 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.52 |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | M | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:22.42 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.33 |
| 8/14 | 02/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $11.49 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 222 | ALLOW 3U | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:21.57 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.83 | 8-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:15.41 | 8-1-D4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $10.66 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf April 26 over 1106m, 8 len behind Golden Afternoon carrying 56kg at $8.20. At his first start won by 2.25 len Monmouth Park Turf July 5 2025 over 1106m defeating In The Dark carrying 54kg at $3.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 98 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 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:01.66 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.43 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:02.65 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:03.41 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.80 | 1-4-9 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $33.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.10 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran second last of 8 at this track in LR on July 5 over 1106m, 14 len behind Twenty Six Black carrying 54.5kg at $26.58. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G2 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes on May 2 over 1106m, 3 len behind Yellow Card carrying 55kg at $43.77. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/07/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 4U | $290,276.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:00.49 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $26.58 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $43.77 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:03.67 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $28.82 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 0:55.03 | 1-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $97.40 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 0:54.18 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $42.10 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | 331 | ALLOW 3U | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:02.82 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 8 at this track in LR on July 5 over 1106m, 12 len behind Twenty Six Black carrying 56kg at $3.67. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track G2 Troy Stakes August 3 over 1106m defeating Twenty Six Black with 56kg at $1.65. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 246 | LR OPEN 4U | $290,276.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:00.49 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.67 |
| 9/12 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 0:55.24 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.20 |
| 7/7 | 04/10/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3U | $380,518.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 0:56.19 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:00.38 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:59.90 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $4.65 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $90,625.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54kg | 0:54.13 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Presque Isle Downs in LR on July 3 over 1207m, 7 len behind Spirited Sol carrying 55kg at $10.10. The start before that 5th of 10 at Laurel Turf in LR on May 16 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Chasing Liberty with 54.5kg at $2. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $10.10 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:01.37 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,402.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:01.91 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 18/04/2026 | 525 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jomar Torres | 54.5kg | 1:01.59 | 3-1-7 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $29.40 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:08.42 | 5-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $22.30 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $202,312.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | 1:01.72 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.06 |