Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
WEDELIA (4) improved last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at Churchill Downs after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. EMPRESS NEW GROOVE (1) resumes from a spell of four months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run 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 (2) stepped out for her debut over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) back on November 29 and finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Lasix added for the first time so certainly one to keep tabs on.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Keeneland Turf April 12 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind How About Now carrying 54.5kg at $8.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf March 1 over 1811m, 5 len behind Candy Rockette with 55.5kg at $4.50. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. 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. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 250 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: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Gun Runner out of Stopchargingmaria. Expected to have ability.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 8 len behind In Scope carrying 53.5kg at $8.12. Last start 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1710m, 4 len behind Bodacious Bay with 53.5kg at $3.17. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 41 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: 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 with 54.5kg at $74.90. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 62 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: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Tigress Tale. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Aqueduct in the G3 Gazelle Stakes April 4 over 1811m, 19 len behind Always A Runner carrying 56kg at $16.06. On debut fourth of 8 at Gulfstream Park January 23 over 1609m, 12 len behind She Be Smooth carrying 55.5kg at $23.20. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 124 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 |