Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
COMMITMENT FUND (9) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten half a length, over 1308m at Saratoga on debut. Can measure up again. PAY THE PIPER (3) made a nice return last time out to finish third and beaten only one length over this course and distance. Fitter and the blinkers come off. Top chance. FELINE CURIOUS (2) is a four-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent appearance over 1710m at this track (Turf). Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. QUICK PICK (4) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of William Walden. By Oscar Performance from Pinch Hit. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Zarak out of La Taniere. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Iron Palace carrying 55kg at $5.10. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 6 over 1811m, 0.3 len behind Royal Causeway with 53.5kg at $14.93. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.93 |
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 12-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.35 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $12.15 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Iron Palace with 55kg at $7.16. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Gulfstream Park Turf March 8 over 1609m. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/07/2026 | 123 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.16 |
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.92 | 9-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Oscar Performance out of Pinch Hit having his first start. Key runner likely to measure up.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Aqueduct Turf May 10 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Glavine with 54.5kg at $8.59. On debut second of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf January 25 over 1509m, a 0.3 lengths behind Vasy with 55.5kg at $26.10. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 92 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 | 10/05/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:41.92 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.59 |
| 6/12 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 9-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $4.53 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 9-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | L Panici | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.10 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 3 len behind Iron Palace with 55kg at $10.68. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Silent Impact carrying 54.5kg at $24.71. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $10.68 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:34.28 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $24.71 |
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $26.36 |