Saratoga Race 10 - Race 10 - Starter Optional Claiming
PINELAND (4) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 1509m at Woodbine, beaten 5.5 lengths. Finds a nice race and can find the winner's circle. CIAO CHUCK (5) filled a minor placing when fresh from a spell two starts ago. Could not back that up last time when 5 lengths away in seventh over 1609m at this track (Turf). Rates highly and is right in the mix. ENGLISH CASTLE (9) has been kept fresh since he resumed last start and proved too strong, scoring by 1.75 lengths over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf). Will be better for that latest run and is expected to feature in the finish. HARD CIRCLE (8) has switched yards since finishing second four weeks ago over 1609m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 7th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Highlands Way with 57kg at $8.51. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 7 over 1710m, nose behind Complex Agenda with 57kg at $14.66. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:34.32 | 12-9-7 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $8.51 |
| 2/12 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 11-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $14.66 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 154 | HCP 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:43.43 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $19.24 |
| 7/7 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $68,702.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:23.58 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $12.46 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:43.19 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.71 |
| 7/12 | 13/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | 1:41.43 | 12-11-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.64 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start won by a nose at Saratoga Turf July 23 over 1710m defeating Middle Market with 57kg at $11.74. At only start last preparation 4th in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on April 19 over 1710m, 10 len behind Two's A Crowd carrying 57kg at $3.38. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 95 | CLM 3U | $94,340.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:41.64 | 9-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $11.74 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:43.88 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $3.38 |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 2:14.68 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 55kg | 1:34.72 | 5-11-8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/10 | 18/05/2025 | 241 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:54.41 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $132,353.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:46.10 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1911m, 4 len behind Carc Brothers with 57kg at $11.80. Before that 4th in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on May 17 over 1710m, 4 len behind George Briggs with 57kg at $19.06. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,922.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:41.01 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $19.06 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 181 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $82.45 |
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:43.33 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $25.57 |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,557.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 2:14.70 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.56 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 2:16.25 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Woodbine on June 28 over 1509m, 5.5 len behind Magna Time with 56kg at $3.55. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Delaware Park Turf on June 4 over 1673m, 0.3 len behind Uncle's Gold carrying 55kg at $3.50. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,017.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1509m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 56kg | 1:29.39 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $3.55 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,551.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 4-7-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.12 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:34.98 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $32.01 |
| 6/7 | 16/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1710m, neck behind Bonus Move carrying 57kg at $12.92. Second-up 7th of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1609m, 5 len behind Sounds Like A Plan carrying 57kg at $25.09. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1710m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:34.18 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $25.09 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:39.75 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.92 |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:49.70 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $140,449.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53kg | 1:39.14 | 2-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/01/2026 | 301 | ALLOW 4U | $149,477.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:39.56 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,139.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:38.79 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Highlands Way with 57kg at $10.70. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1911m, 4.5 len behind Carc Brothers carrying 57kg at $8.74. Promising effort last time out. Solid prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:34.32 | 7-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $8.74 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:35.43 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.51 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:10.71 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:10.39 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:46.10 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after eight months won by 1.75 len at Aqueduct Turf June 26 over 1710m defeating Oat Coutour with 57kg at $12.09. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on June 4 2025 over 1710m, 5 len behind Coach Case carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 231 | ALLOW 3U | $114,365.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:42.44 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.09 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $88,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:36.89 | 8-8-PU | 7 |
| 99.0L | $14.78 |
| 7/7 | 10/10/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $88,280.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:49.49 | 6-3-7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.69 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $96,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:36.46 | 6-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $14.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,453.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:41.92 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 6/12 | 04/06/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $139,969.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56.5kg | 1:42.09 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on July 23 over 1710m, head behind Gun Barrel City carrying 57kg at $5.10. Before that 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 5 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Nogradi with 56kg at $11.28. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/07/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $94,340.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:41.64 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:36.19 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $11.28 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:45.29 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.47 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:43.12 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 19/03/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.18 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 04/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 2:01.55 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.89 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind English Law carrying 55kg at $33.87. The race before that ran last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on July 10 over 1710m, 10 len behind Elnajd carrying 55kg at $31. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:42.66 | 7-3-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $33.87 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:39.57 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:41.43 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $7.35 |
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3 | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:40.94 | 2-6-9 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $79.63 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 1:45.16 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $15.26 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 51.5kg | 1:44.86 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.84 |