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Saratoga Race 13 - Race 13 - Allowance Optional Claiming

FEMINISM (2) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1308m at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. BEACH HEIST (9) went forward last start over 1106m in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) and held on well for second, beaten a nose. Tackling a more suitable race so she is one of the main contenders. BATTIS GROVE (8) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1408m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. ROMANTIC DANCER (1) gave a sight before fading late over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt) at her latest appearance six weeks ago. Has a high cruising speed. Solid claims on best form.

Race Time:11:15 PM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Showery

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1408m

Romantic Dancer (1)15222242x5

Trainer: Richard E Dutrow (USA)12 mths 15: 3-6-1

Jockey: Luis Saez

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: MASTERY (USA)

Dam: MISS NETTA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

Stats

Prize Money$321,205.00

Avg $$21,413.67

Win %20.00%

Place %66.67%

Career15: 3-6-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance4: 0-3-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm13: 3-5-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 27 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Aeolian carrying 57kg at $4.76. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Keeneland October 25 over 1710m defeating Big Dig with 55.5kg at $5.42. Worth consideration.

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
5/8	27/06/2026	70	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$122,734.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Manuel Franco	57kg	1:36.20	3-2-5	5	1. Aeolian 2. She's Grand 3. Will Not Be Swayed	2.3L	$4.76
2/6	18/04/2026	36	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$120,815.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Silvera Ruben	57kg	1:23.67	3-1-2	2	1. Filly Freedom 2. Romantic Dancer 3. Kadena	2.0L	$5.07
4/5	13/03/2026	28	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$116,573.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Good	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:10.64	4-4-4	1	1. Artemis Sound 2. Always Practical 3. Intentious	3.3L	$1.73
2/6	13/02/2026	8	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$118,402.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Sahin Civaci	56kg	1:24.55	5-2-2	3	1. Bam's Bliss Kiss 2. Romantic Dancer 3. Purr Factor	2.0L	$4.08
2/6	05/02/2026	21	ALLOW FM 4U	$118,402.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Yedsit Hazlewood	53.5kg	1:12.16	2-1-2	2	1. Roman Grace 2. Romantic Dancer 3. Will Not Be Swayed	0.3L	$3.43
2/5	15/01/2026	13	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$124,066.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:25.09	3-2-2	5	1. Atarah 2. Romantic Dancer 3. Roman Grace	2.0L	$4.60

Feminism (2)142

Trainer: Steven Asmussen 12 mths 3: 1-1-0

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: CURLIN (USA)

Dam: MUFAJAAH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$139,772.00

Avg $$46,590.67

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Career3: 1-1-0

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm3: 1-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on July 4 over 1308m, 7 len behind Mashallah with 56kg at $4.66. The race before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 28 over 1207m, 12 len behind Where Luck Lives with 54.5kg at $2.16. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	04/07/2026	37	ALLOW OCLM F 3	$174,165.00	Saratoga	1308m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	56kg	1:16.69	3-3-2	1	1. Mashallah 2. Feminism 3. Lovely Christina	7.0L	$4.66
4/8	28/05/2026	56	ALLOW OCLM F 3	$177,374.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:10.03	3-4-4	1	1. Where Luck Lives 2. French Blue 3. Kayla's Komet	12.0L	$2.16
1/8	02/04/2026	-	MDN F 3	$160,116.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	55.5kg	1:11.28	3-1-1	5	1. Feminism 2. Blondie'sincharge 3. Lil Tipsy	2.8L	$4.70

Helen's Revenge (3)x13141113x

Trainer: Linda Rice (USA)12 mths 14: 6-1-3

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: SOLOMINI (USA)

Dam: SIGN OFF (USA)

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Prize Money$357,545.00

Avg $$25,538.93

Win %42.86%

Place %71.43%

Career14: 6-1-3

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance2: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm10: 5-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track June 6 over 1308m, 3 len behind Naive Melody carrying 57kg at $3.61. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Aqueduct October 22 over 1308m defeating Chocolatechocolate with 54.5kg at $13.18. Looking to others for the winner.

Last Starts 64 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	06/06/2026	30	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$167,364.00	Saratoga	1308m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:16.78	8-4-3	6	1. Naive Melody 2. Speightful Lily 3. Helen's Revenge	3.3L	$3.61
1/7	07/05/2026	19	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$115,922.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:23.90	7-1-1	6	1. Helen's Revenge 2. Tough Street 3. Carol T	1.5L	$1.77
1/5	18/04/2026	20	ALLOW FM 3U	$112,082.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:10.75	3-1-1	3	1. Helen's Revenge 2. Sunshine Lily 3. Cloudy Chance	6.0L	$1.74
1/6	29/03/2026	23	ALLOW FM 3U	$84,270.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:24.48	4-1-1	6	1. Helen's Revenge 2. Vino Frizzante 3. Racing Colors	3.3L	$3.79
4/5	06/03/2026	56	ALLOW FM 4U	$84,270.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	M	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:12.21	5-4-4	1	1. Kadena 2. Hey Cookie 3. Sheer Will	8.3L	$4.40
1/6	09/01/2026	49	ALLOW FM 4U	$85,202.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:18.79	4-1-1	6	1. Helen's Revenge 2. Graceful Rose 3. Rumint	2.3L	$1.80

Golden Irish (4)x2211446x7

Trainer: Kinnon Larose (USA)12 mths 13: 3-4-0

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: GOLDENCENTS (USA)

Dam: MAJESTIC ISLAND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Majestic Warrior

Stats

Prize Money$262,732.00

Avg $$20,210.15

Win %23.08%

Place %53.85%

Career13: 3-4-0

Track2: 0-2-0

Distance4: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-2-0

Firm10: 2-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1408m, 11 len behind Going Steady carrying 56kg at $19.14. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on August 15 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Hey Cookie with 54.5kg at $2.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 50 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	20/06/2026	140	ALLOW FM 3U	$177,127.00	Churchill Downs	1408m	Fast	Ben Curtis	56kg	1:23.63	4-7-7	6	1. Going Steady 2. Moonlight Dash 3. French Blue	11.0L	$19.14
6/8	31/01/2026	29	ALLOW FM 4U	$78,459.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:08.65	7-7-6	7	1. Synthetic 2. Trust Fund Philly 3. Wondrous	16.3L	$6.00
4/11	02/01/2026	37	ALLOW FM 4U	$171,898.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Ricardo Santana Jr	55kg	1:10.79	10-3-4	1	1. Spring Dancer 2. Miss Elle 3. Gin's Beach Road	7.5L	$5.70
4/9	26/11/2025	41	ALLOW FM 3U	$193,893.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	53.5kg	1:11.14	5-6-4	3	1. Foie Gras 2. Going Steady 3. Spun Candy	3.1L	$2.33
1/8	16/10/2025	32	ALLOW FM 3U	$83,714.00	Keeneland	1408m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	53.5kg	1:24.94	1-1-1	6	1. Golden Irish 2. She's Not A Joke 3. Dozen Diamonds	2.8L	$1.91
1/11	14/09/2025	30	ALLOW FM 3U	$126,911.00	Churchill Downs	1408m	Good	Jose Ortiz	53.5kg	1:23.38	1-1-1	5	1. Golden Irish 2. Kentucky Smokeshow 3. Moon Over Choctaw	5.5L	$2.13

Will Not Be Swayed (5)2713551735

Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal (USA)12 mths 18: 4-3-2

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: WAR OF WILL (USA)

Dam: NOT SWAYED (USA)

Dam's Sire: Honor Code

Stats

Prize Money$372,564.00

Avg $$20,698.00

Win %22.22%

Place %50.00%

Career18: 4-3-2

Track3: 0-2-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm13: 2-3-1

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1609m, 13 len behind Soaring High with 57kg at $10.31. Before that 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct on June 27 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Aeolian with 57kg at $38.72. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Last Starts 31 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	09/07/2026	12	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$174,165.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Ricardo Santana Jr	57kg	1:37.60	6-4-5	4	1. Soaring High 2. Hidden Rose 3. Brunch With Amy	13.6L	$10.31
3/8	27/06/2026	42	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$122,734.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	Fast	Reyluis Gutierrez	57kg	1:36.20	6-4-3	4	1. Aeolian 2. She's Grand 3. Will Not Be Swayed	0.8L	$38.72
7/8	16/05/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM FM 3U	$122,905.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Christopher Elliott	57kg	1:08.22	5-7-7	3	1. Sadie Earp 2. Soloshot 3. She's Got Will	5.5L	$16.45
1/7	26/04/2026	9	CLM FM 4U	$78,603.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	M	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:17.44	4-1-1	5	1. Will Not Be Swayed 2. Geez Eloise 3. Khali Magic	3.3L	$2.65
5/8	17/04/2026	35	ALLOW FM 3U	$120,815.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:09.20	7-7-5	5	1. Dangherecomesshang 2. Di Natale 3. Shore War	4.5L	$16.53
5/5	13/03/2026	36	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$116,573.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Good	Sahin Civaci	56kg	1:10.64	5-5-5	4	1. Artemis Sound 2. Always Practical 3. Intentious	4.0L	$12.64

Mermaid Magic (6)1

Trainer: Jose L Jimenez 12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Jockey: Javier Castellano

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: AUTHENTIC (USA)

Dam: AGUILERA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Prize Money$40,058.00

Avg $$40,058.00

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career1: 1-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm1: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 4 len at Monmouth Park July 5 over 1207m defeating Ravenwood Hill carrying 56kg at $2.60. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/3	05/07/2026	-	MDN FM 3U	$66,763.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Jomar Torres	56kg	1:11.47	2-1-1	2	1. Mermaid Magic 2. Ravenwood Hill 3. Imagine Erin	4.0L	$2.60

Battis Grove (7)213

Trainer: William Walden 12 mths 3: 1-1-1

Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: BRILL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$143,809.00

Avg $$47,936.33

Win %33.33%

Place %100.00%

Career3: 1-1-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm3: 1-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on July 9 over 1408m, 6 len behind Twirling Aces with 55.5kg at $2.67. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Churchill Downs May 30 over 1308m defeating Zengraya with 53.5kg at $1.26. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 31 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	09/07/2026	40	ALLOW F 3	$148,041.00	Ellis Park	1408m	Fast	Axel Concepcion	55.5kg	1:22.91	2-2-3	7	1. Twirling Aces 2. Bet The Gray 3. Battis Grove	6.3L	$2.67
1/6	30/05/2026	29	MDN FM 3U	$167,598.00	Churchill Downs	1308m	Fast	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	1:16.18	1-1-1	2	1. Battis Grove 2. Zengraya 3. Island Barbie	4.8L	$1.26
2/11	01/05/2026	-	MDN FM 3U	$167,598.00	Churchill Downs	1408m	Fast	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	1:22.82	5-1-2	2	1. Passerine 2. Battis Grove 3. Couplet	0.1L	$5.29

Beach Heist (8)13x22

Trainer: William Walden 12 mths 4: 1-2-1

Jockey: Manuel Franco

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: OMAHA BEACH (USA)

Dam: PEARL HEIST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Graydar

Stats

Prize Money$214,420.00

Avg $$53,605.00

Win %25.00%

Place %100.00%

Career4: 1-2-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-1

Firm4: 1-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 31 over 1106m, 2 len behind Sapphire Beach with 53.5kg at $3.23. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park Turf in LR on July 5 over 1106m, nose behind Triskelion carrying 53.5kg at $2.13. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 35 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	05/07/2026	35	LR OPEN F 3	$253,991.00	Ellis Park	1106m	FM	Axel Concepcion	53.5kg	1:01.55	3-1-2	1	1. Triskelion 2. Beach Heist 3. Just A Minute	0.1L	$2.13
2/7	31/05/2026	205	ALLOW F 3	$196,653.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	1:01.73	2-5-2	1	1. Sapphire Beach 2. Beach Heist 3. Mony Mony	2.0L	$3.23
3/11	07/11/2025	21	LR OPEN F 2	$229,008.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Nik Juarez	54.5kg	1:08.49	5-2-3	4	1. Map Of The Moon 2. Believe In Magic 3. Beach Heist	0.9L	$5.53
1/10	17/10/2025	-	MDN F 2	$167,428.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Nik Juarez	54kg	1:02.83	3-1-1	8	1. Beach Heist 2. Lion Lake 3. Ocala Gala	2.8L	$7.28