Saratoga Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
SPEIGHTFUL STORM (12) finished third, beaten 1.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt) after he was prominent at the bend. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. HIGH LEVERAGE (2) went forward last time but couldn't quicken in the run home and finished fifth over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. MYKONOS (11) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 1106m at this track (Turf). Another bold showing is expected. EYE ON THE BALL (8) was close to breaking through last time, beaten just 0.3 lengths over 1106m at this track (Turf) after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1106m, 2 len behind Out Of The Fog with 55.5kg at $16.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Finger Lakes on June 9 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Stayfrostymyfriend with 54.5kg at $12.27. Looks tested despite the low draw.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $16.40 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $45,467.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 54.5kg | 1:06.25 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.27 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | 138 | MDN 3 | $45,531.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Jeremias Flores | 55.5kg | 1:06.21 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.03 |
| 5/6 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | 1:23.11 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.65 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 21 over 1710m, 8 len behind Twirling Lad carrying 54.5kg at $4.82. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Light Fantastic with 55kg at $4.73. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:41.48 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.82 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.73 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:08.97 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.54 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.85 |
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $6.60 |
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:41.96 | 8-3-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1106m, 3 len behind Out Of The Fog carrying 55.5kg at $4.27. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 1.1 len behind Light Fantastic carrying 55kg at $5.86. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 8-6-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.27 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.86 |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:44.82 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $3.66 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:12.08 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.24 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,989.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:24.49 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.45 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,914.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:41.45 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.66 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1106m, 7 len behind Out Of The Fog with 57kg at $18.85. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Light Fantastic carrying 57kg at $35.72. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:02.95 | 1-8-9 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $18.85 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:09.01 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $35.72 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:09.17 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $8.59 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 143 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:19.69 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $11.76 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:10.53 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $28.12 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Aqueduct Inner Turf November 14 over 1207m, 2 len behind Cerro Rico with 54kg at $11.39. On debut fifth of 12 at Saratoga August 29 over 1207m, 9 len behind Stickupwithoutagun with 54kg at $48. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 265 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 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.39 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:16.77 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $13.58 |
| 5/9 | 21/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.33 |
| 5/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $48.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1106m, 3 len behind Out Of The Fog with 55.5kg at $17.46. The start before that 5th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Free Refills carrying 54.5kg at $41.07. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.46 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:43.45 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $41.07 |
| 9/12 | 03/06/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 51.5kg | 1:41.53 | 7-5-9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $30.13 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:46.49 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $38.05 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $23.58 |
| 5/6 | 08/03/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,989.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:24.49 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $50.72 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Out Of The Fog with 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 16 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Peyton with 55kg at $15.39. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $15.39 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.08 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $27.99 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,989.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:24.49 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.48 |
| 8/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:19.31 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $13.59 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 9 len behind Sir Oscar carrying 54.5kg at $11.66. Second-up ran last of 11 at this track on July 11 over 1710m, 8 len behind Manor Park carrying 55kg at $24.61. Expect improvement on recent effort.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:42.31 | 4-8-11 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $24.61 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 164 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.66 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $14.90 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:37.46 | 2-6-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.47 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:09.88 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.89 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Out Of The Fog carrying 55.5kg at $5.57. Before that 5th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 3 len behind Light Fantastic carrying 55kg at $4.92. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 3-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.57 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $4.92 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.66 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.32 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 47 | MDN OCLM 3 | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 0:56.86 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 10/10 | 25/01/2026 | 203 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 6-10-10 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $28.10 |