Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
BAKUTO (3) showed good speed here last time over 1609m until tiring late and finishing fifth, beaten 14 lengths. Expected to be in this for a long way. JUST CLASSIC (6) is a four-year-old entire who is having his first run for the Joe Sharp barn. Resumes after finishing fifth at Listed level at Lone Star Park (Dirt) at his last run 14 months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks nicely placed. Leading prospect. CAPT FLUFF N STUFF (7) is a three-start maiden who missed the frame first-up but has improved in subsequent runs, finishing in the money last start over 1408m at Aqueduct (Dirt) after he worked home well after being in contention on the turn. Big chance to open his account. CLASSIC ROCK (1) is resuming from a spell of nine months and having his first run for the Ernesto Ochoa yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1408m.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on November 7 over 1408m, 6 len behind Good Mojo carrying 55.5kg at $4.81. First up last campaign settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 13 over 1106m, 6 len behind Cash The Money with 54kg at $9.60. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 276 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 | 07/11/2025 | 86 | MDN 3U | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:24.03 | 6-1-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.81 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:02.97 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Complexity out of Little Brave. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last in a small field at this track on July 16 over 1609m, 14 len behind Tuning In with 55kg at $11.92. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Aqueduct on April 18 over 1408m, 21 len behind Max Money with 54.5kg at $6.19. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | 89 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:38.34 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $11.92 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.79 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $6.19 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.91 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.64 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Gulfstream Park March 27 over 1408m, 4 len behind Wearebackyoungman with 57kg at $75.70. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Gulfstream Park December 26 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind He Be Hoppin with 53kg at $23.90. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM 3U | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Wesley Henry | 57kg | 1:24.92 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $75.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 4U | $54,208.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:12.37 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $14.80 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 53.5kg | 1:38.20 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $70.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/12/2025 | 101 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 53kg | 1:11.92 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $23.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 55kg | 1:12.66 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $23.38 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $50,543.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:46.90 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $17.70 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 59 days. First-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Aqueduct on April 18 over 1408m, 11 len behind Max Money carrying 57kg at $16.83. Second-up 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 11 over 1609m, 10 len behind Judge Boushay carrying 57kg at $34.31. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 60 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 | 11/06/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:37.99 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $34.31 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | 129 | MDN 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 57kg | 1:23.79 | 9-6-5 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $16.83 |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:19.69 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $10.44 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park in LR on May 26 2025 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Instant Replay with 56kg at $14.30. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on December 29 2024 over 1207m, 9 len behind Innovator carrying 54.5kg at $24.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 441 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 | 26/05/2025 | 92 | LR OPEN 3 | $468,750.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | SP | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:45.45 | 10-4-5 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:43.48 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $80.90 |
| 10/10 | 25/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:11.11 | 6-9-10 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $17.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $169,492.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | L Quinonez | 54.5kg | 1:09.81 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $24.10 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Noble Heritage with 57kg at $2.66. Before that 4th in a small field at Aqueduct on May 23 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Swaging with 57kg at $5. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:25.13 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.66 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:11.47 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:38.09 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on October 16 over 1207m, 12 len behind Uncle Aldo with 54kg at $8.03. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:11.11 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $8.03 |