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Saratoga Race 11 - Race 11 - Starter Optional Claiming

MURSAL (8) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by a nose over 1207m. Has a strong association with Dylan Davis who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Leading contender. DESPO'S DREAM (10) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. COQUITO (5) was a winner at Aqueduct over this distance two back then tackled a longer trip last time but failed to measure up when seventh at Aqueduct (Dirt). Can bounce back. LIKA ROLLING STONE (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 lengths into fourth. Capable of featuring prominently.

Race Time:10:48 PM

Friday, August 7, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1408m

Carolina Smokeshow (1)3238x1441x

Trainer: Jesus Romero 12 mths 16: 3-3-3

Jockey: Jose Lezcano

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: AUDIBLE (USA)

Dam: SUNDAY DRIVER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Stats

Prize Money$238,791.00

Avg $$14,924.44

Win %18.75%

Place %56.25%

Career16: 3-3-3

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance3: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm11: 3-2-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len Aqueduct March 22 over 1207m defeating Truthorconsequence carrying 57kg at $6.98. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Aqueduct November 15 over 1308m defeating Take Me To Londyn carrying 54.5kg at $10.20. Prepared to watch.

Last Starts 139 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	22/03/2026	21	CLM FM 3U	$60,393.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:11.71	4-1-1	4	1. Carolina Smokeshow 2. Truthorconsequence 3. Cararra	2.5L	$6.98
4/6	01/03/2026	60	CLM FM 4U	$44,944.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Good	Moreno Omar Hernandez	56kg	1:19.44	2-3-4	1	1. Mezcalifornia 2. Truthorconsequence 3. Current Climate	8.5L	$4.16
4/7	31/12/2025	46	ALLOW FM 3U	$99,541.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Luis R Rivera (Jnr)	54.5kg	1:18.65	4-2-4	7	1. Will Not Be Swayed 2. Sheer Will 3. Tiz Purple	4.8L	$25.54
1/6	15/11/2025	76	CLM FM 3U	$47,328.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Moreno Omar Hernandez	54.5kg	1:17.51	4-1-1	1	1. Carolina Smokeshow 2. Take Me To Londyn 3. Timia	2.3L	$10.20
8/11	31/08/2025	31	CLM FM 3U	$55,814.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	K Carmouche	54.5kg	1:26.06	11-10-8	6	1. Brooklyn Dantz 2. Handle On You 3. That'sthefactjack	4.0L	$3.90
3/8	31/07/2025	19	CLM FM 3U	$55,046.00	Saratoga	1609m	M	Manuel Franco	54.5kg	1:39.96	1-3-3	3	1. Sailaway 2. Spirit Of Esther 3. Carolina Smokeshow	5.0L	$2.05

Coquito (2)3211231217

Trainer: Joe Sharp (USA)12 mths 25: 8-7-2

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: CONNECT (USA)

Dam: TROUBLES NO MO (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Prize Money$354,512.00

Avg $$14,180.48

Win %32.00%

Place %68.00%

Career25: 8-7-2

Track4: 1-2-0

Distance3: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 0-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-1

Firm19: 6-4-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Aqueduct on June 27 over 1609m, 5 len behind Aeolian with 57kg at $7.39. The run before that won by a nose at Aqueduct June 11 over 1408m defeating Despo's Dream with 56kg at $2.47. Capable of a better run.

Last Starts 42 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	27/06/2026	16	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$122,734.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Jamie Rodriguez	57kg	1:36.20	1-7-7	6	1. Aeolian 2. She's Grand 3. Will Not Be Swayed	4.8L	$7.39
1/6	11/06/2026	35	HCP FM 4U	$64,156.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:23.45	4-1-1	5	1. Coquito 2. Despo's Dream 3. Mursal	0.1L	$2.47
2/6	07/05/2026	20	HCP FM 4U	$55,866.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:23.65	2-2-2	1	1. Despo's Dream 2. Coquito 3. Curlin's Magic	0.1L	$1.66
1/3	17/04/2026	20	HCP FM 4U	$58,224.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:36.98	2-1-1	2	1. Coquito 2. Whistler's Style 3. Last Glory	9.8L	$1.16
3/9	28/03/2026	16	ALLOW FM 4U	$98,315.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	K Carmouche	56kg	1:25.27	3-2-3	9	1. Pink Rose 2. Best Impression 3. Coquito	1.1L	$4.17
2/6	12/03/2026	20	CLM FM 4U	$64,607.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	M	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:38.16	1-2-2	1	1. Kyle's Mom 2. Coquito 3. Yankee Doodle	1.5L	$1.78

Baby Sassicaia (3)5464112531

Trainer: Norman Follett 12 mths 21: 4-4-2

Jockey: Heman K. Harkie

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut M

Sire: VINO ROSSO (USA)

Dam: SUPER SURPRISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Giant Surprise

Stats

Prize Money$216,526.00

Avg $$10,310.76

Win %19.05%

Place %47.62%

Career21: 4-4-2

Track2: 2-0-0

Distance7: 1-3-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 1-1-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm17: 2-4-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track July 10 over 1408m defeating Ah Ca Ira carrying 56kg at $7.86. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1609m, 4 len behind Tiznow Mama with 56kg at $15.86. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

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
1/8	10/07/2026	12	HCP FM 4U	$53,701.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	Heman K Harkie	56kg	1:26.41	8-1-1	2	1. Baby Sassicaia 2. Ah Ca Ira 3. Curlin's Magic	1.8L	$7.86
3/5	28/06/2026	17	CLM FM 4U	$62,762.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	FM	Heman K Harkie	56kg	1:36.42	5-4-3	5	1. Tiznow Mama 2. Tour Jete 3. Baby Sassicaia	3.8L	$15.86
5/6	11/06/2026	19	HCP FM 4U	$64,156.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Reyluis Gutierrez	56kg	1:23.45	5-5-5	6	1. Coquito 2. Despo's Dream 3. Mursal	15.1L	$16.84
2/9	23/05/2026	23	CLM FM 4U	$39,106.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:24.49	1-2-2	8	1. Jackie The Joker 2. Baby Sassicaia 3. Curlin's Magic	0.1L	$2.17
1/5	30/04/2026	53	CLM FM 3U	$51,676.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	M	Ricardo Santana Jr	57kg	1:38.06	2-1-1	3	1. Baby Sassicaia 2. Mitole's Girl 3. Danneel	1.3L	$1.78
1/6	08/03/2026	9	CLM FM 4U	$49,157.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Good	Gokhan Kocakaya	56kg	1:12.70	5-2-1	1	1. Baby Sassicaia 2. Tammy's Cruiser 3. Widdershins	2.5L	$1.51

Curlin's Magic (4)51x6523333

Trainer: Marcelo Arenas (USA)12 mths 23: 3-3-6

Jockey: Junior Alvarado

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: GOOD MAGIC (USA)

Dam: EXES N OHS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

Stats

Prize Money$216,814.00

Avg $$9,426.70

Win %13.04%

Place %52.17%

Career23: 3-3-6

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance9: 1-0-5

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1

1st Up8: 1-1-1

2nd Up5: 1-1-1

Firm17: 1-1-6

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on July 10 over 1408m, 4 len behind Baby Sassicaia with 55kg at $8.65. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 13 over 1408m, 7 len behind Jackie The Joker carrying 55kg at $4.92. Not today.

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
3/8	10/07/2026	27	HCP FM 4U	$53,701.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	Dalila A Rivera	55kg	1:26.41	6-5-3	7	1. Baby Sassicaia 2. Ah Ca Ira 3. Curlin's Magic	4.3L	$8.65
3/7	13/06/2026	21	CLM FM 4U	$55,788.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Javier Castellano	55kg	1:23.79	5-5-3	7	1. Jackie The Joker 2. City Blocks 3. Curlin's Magic	7.5L	$4.92
3/9	23/05/2026	16	CLM FM 4U	$39,106.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Javier Castellano	55kg	1:24.49	7-3-3	4	1. Jackie The Joker 2. Baby Sassicaia 3. Curlin's Magic	5.1L	$5.73
3/6	07/05/2026	11	HCP FM 4U	$55,866.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Javier Castellano	55kg	1:23.65	6-3-3	4	1. Despo's Dream 2. Coquito 3. Curlin's Magic	7.6L	$13.86
2/8	26/04/2026	24	CLM FM 4U	$40,757.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	M	Dalila A Rivera	52.5kg	1:40.05	2-2-2	6	1. Whistler's Style 2. Curlin's Magic 3. Floge	2.3L	$1.69
5/6	02/04/2026	48	CLM FM 4U	$78,603.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Sahin Civaci	56kg	1:24.23	6-5-5	5	1. Proud Foot 2. Always Angels 3. Beira	6.8L	$12.55

Mursal (5)5133421311

Trainer: Linda Rice (USA)12 mths 37: 10-3-7

Jockey: Dylan Davis

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay M

Sire: CLASSIC EMPIRE (USA)

Dam: CLASSIC BRIT (USA)

Dam's Sire: To Honor And Serve

Stats

Prize Money$603,797.00

Avg $$16,318.84

Win %27.03%

Place %54.05%

Career37: 10-3-7

Track5: 1-0-1

Distance10: 1-2-3

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm32: 9-2-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track July 31 over 1207m defeating Sweet Note carrying 56kg at $3.84. Before that won by a nose at Aqueduct June 25 over 1207m defeating Proud Foot carrying 56kg at $3.03. This is well within her grasp.

Last Starts 8 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	31/07/2026	36	HCP FM 4U	$92,725.00	Saratoga	1207m	Fast	Dylan Davis	56kg	1:10.51	3-2-1	2	1. Mursal 2. Sweet Note 3. Edistrudis	0.1L	$3.84
1/7	25/06/2026	14	HCP FM 4U	$76,709.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Dylan Davis	56kg	1:10.23	2-4-1	1	1. Mursal 2. Proud Foot 3. Despo's Dream	0.1L	$3.03
3/6	11/06/2026	17	HCP FM 4U	$64,156.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Dylan Davis	56kg	1:23.45	1-3-3	2	1. Coquito 2. Despo's Dream 3. Mursal	3.9L	$2.81
1/6	25/05/2026	43	HCP FM 4U	$83,799.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	SP	Dylan Davis	56kg	1:36.49	4-2-1	3	1. Mursal 2. Sailaway 3. Snide	0.1L	$6.68
2/6	12/04/2026	15	CLM FM 4U	$78,603.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Dylan Davis	56kg	1:24.04	3-3-2	6	1. Mezcalifornia 2. Mursal 3. Brzina	2.0L	$4.36
4/9	28/03/2026	29	ALLOW FM 4U	$98,315.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:25.27	2-1-4	5	1. Pink Rose 2. Best Impression 3. Coquito	1.4L	$4.45

Heavenly Light (6)222x51136x

Trainer: Horacio Depaz (USA)12 mths 13: 3-4-3

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Grey/Roan M

Sire: CITY OF LIGHT (USA)

Dam: HEAVENLY SCORE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Even The Score

Stats

Prize Money$266,446.00

Avg $$20,495.85

Win %23.08%

Place %76.92%

Career13: 3-4-3

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm11: 2-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Saratoga Turf June 4 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Mo Complex with 57kg at $7.97. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Aqueduct January 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sassy Princess carrying 55kg at $4.44. Other runners rate better.

Last Starts 65 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/12	04/06/2026	20	HCP FM 3U	$108,787.00	Saratoga	1710m	FM	Jamie Rodriguez	57kg	1:41.74	1-3-6	3	1. Mo Complex 2. River Tay 3. Pretty Lavish	3.3L	$7.97
3/7	15/05/2026	43	HCP FM 3U	$97,765.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	FM	Jamie Rodriguez	57kg	1:36.41	4-3-3	6	1. North End Lady 2. Hauntress 3. Heavenly Light	1.8L	$4.62
1/7	02/04/2026	28	ALLOW FM 3U	$82,969.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Jamie Rodriguez	57kg	1:39.51	2-1-1	5	1. Heavenly Light 2. Timia 3. Tahila	1.5L	$4.55
1/6	05/03/2026	48	CLM FM 4U	$57,584.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	SP	Jamie Rodriguez	56kg	1:27.31	3-1-1	5	1. Heavenly Light 2. Scarlet's Dream 3. Cara's Dreamweaver	1.8L	$2.00
5/6	16/01/2026	307	ALLOW FM 4U	$85,592.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Flavien Prat	55kg	1:39.89	3-5-5	3	1. Sassy Princess 2. Brunch With Amy 3. Sassafrassness	8.6L	$4.44
2/6	15/03/2025	34	HCP F 3	$87,163.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Manuel Franco	54.5kg	1:40.89	4-2-2	5	1. Pocket Queens 2. Heavenly Light 3. Higher Force	3.0L	$1.50

Despo's Dream (7)xl55x34123

Trainer: Rudy R Rodriguez (USA)12 mths 29: 6-5-4

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: POINTE CLASS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Arch

Stats

Prize Money$420,809.00

Avg $$14,510.66

Win %20.69%

Place %51.72%

Career29: 6-5-4

Track4: 2-0-1

Distance7: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up5: 0-0-2

2nd Up5: 0-0-0

Firm20: 3-4-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 25 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Mursal with 56kg at $4.08. Before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on June 11 over 1408m, nose behind Coquito with 56kg at $4.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	25/06/2026	14	HCP FM 4U	$76,709.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Christopher Elliott	56kg	1:10.23	5-5-3	6	1. Mursal 2. Proud Foot 3. Despo's Dream	1.9L	$4.08
2/6	11/06/2026	35	HCP FM 4U	$64,156.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:23.45	3-2-2	3	1. Coquito 2. Despo's Dream 3. Mursal	0.1L	$4.10
1/6	07/05/2026	25	HCP FM 4U	$55,866.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Flavien Prat	55kg	1:23.65	3-1-1	6	1. Despo's Dream 2. Coquito 3. Curlin's Magic	0.1L	$2.93
4/6	12/04/2026	15	CLM FM 4U	$78,603.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	55kg	1:24.04	5-5-4	5	1. Mezcalifornia 2. Mursal 3. Brzina	4.6L	$4.34
3/8	28/03/2026	72	ALLOW FM 4U	$112,360.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:10.96	8-3-3	5	1. Bam's Bliss Kiss 2. Brzina 3. Despo's Dream	8.5L	$5.28
5/5	15/01/2026	40	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$124,066.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	K Carmouche	56kg	1:25.09	1-5-5	1	1. Atarah 2. Romantic Dancer 3. Roman Grace	13.8L	$5.71