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Saratoga Race 8 - Troy S. Stakes

TWENTY SIX BLACK (2) is a eight-time winner who has been racing in great heart, scoring by 2.75 lengths last time out over 1106m at this track. Races well here and is a major contender. DONCHO (3) was an impressive winner last time over 1006m in stakes class at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf), scoring by 2 lengths to make it two on the bounce. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. JOHN THE BEER MAN (6) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 1106m in the G1 Jaipur Stakes at this track (Turf) nine weeks ago. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placings. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Should be involved in the finish. WARALO (5) scored last start in Listed grade at Aqueduct Inner Turf (Turf) to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Solid claims on best form.

Race Time:9:09 PM

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Track:fast

Weather:fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Dancing Buck (1)216x6541x6

Trainer: Michelle Nevin 12 mths 27: 8-5-1

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WAR DANCER (USA)

Dam: FRIVOLOUS BUCK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Catienus

Stats

Prize Money$1,027,316.00

Avg $$38,048.74

Win %29.63%

Place %51.85%

Career27: 8-5-1

Track5: 1-1-0

Distance5: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist5: 1-1-0

1st Up8: 0-2-1

2nd Up6: 2-1-0

Firm19: 4-2-0

Good5: 2-3-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran second last of 7 at Aqueduct Inner Turf in LR on June 27 over 1207m, 11 len behind Waralo carrying 57kg at $7.96. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf in G3 on September 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Alogon with 55kg at $6.13. Needs to lift.

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
6/7	27/06/2026	238	LR OPEN 3U	$209,205.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Jamie Rodriguez	57kg	1:07.57	1-5-6	6	1. Waralo 2. Sacrosanct 3. Bold Journey	11.0L	$7.96
1/7	01/11/2025	7	LR OPEN 3U	$229,008.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Luis R Rivera (Jnr)	55kg	1:09.45	1-1-1	6	1. Dancing Buck 2. Fierce And Strong 3. Knockanara	0.5L	$5.85
4/7	25/10/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$304,414.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	K Carmouche	56kg	1:08.20	3-2-4	4	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Waralo 3. Run Curtis Run	2.3L	$9.60
5/7	27/09/2025	27	G3 OPEN 3U	$305,810.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	K Carmouche	55kg	1:07.63	3-1-5	2	1. Alogon 2. Bold Journey 3. Twenty Six Black	1.8L	$6.13
6/7	31/08/2025	449	LR OPEN 3U	$209,302.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	K Carmouche	56kg	1:01.43	3-4-6	1	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Bold Journey 3. Outlaw Kid	5.4L	$5.80
6/12	08/06/2024	35	G1 OPEN 3U	$755,287.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Manuel Franco	54.5kg	0:59.80	1-8-6	3	1. Cogburn 2. Arzak 3. Star Of Mystery	5.1L	$11.30

Twenty Six Black (2)442131x241

Trainer: Horacio Depaz 12 mths 20: 8-5-2

Jockey: Manuel Franco

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: WAR DANCER (USA)

Dam: BRAZO DE ORO (USA)

Dam's Sire: First Dude

Stats

Prize Money$1,196,398.00

Avg $$59,819.90

Win %40.00%

Place %75.00%

Career20: 8-5-2

Track9: 3-3-1

Distance8: 3-3-1

Tr / Dist8: 3-3-1

1st Up5: 2-1-1

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm17: 8-4-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track LR July 5 over 1106m defeating Possiblemente with 54.5kg at $2.65. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track in the G1 Jaipur Stakes on June 6 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Reef Runner carrying 56kg at $11.26. Great chance to win again.

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
1/8	05/07/2026	29	LR OPEN 4U	$290,276.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Manuel Franco	54.5kg	1:00.49	6-1-1	4	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Possiblemente 3. Coppola	2.8L	$2.65
4/10	06/06/2026	35	G1 OPEN 3U	$697,350.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:00.02	8-6-4	9	1. Reef Runner 2. Ag Bullet 3. John The Beer Man	1.5L	$11.26
2/5	02/05/2026	189	LR OPEN 4U	$209,497.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Jamie Rodriguez	55.5kg	1:09.23	2-2-2	3	1. Waralo 2. Twenty Six Black 3. Clock Tower	0.3L	$2.79
1/7	25/10/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$304,414.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Joel Rosario	56.5kg	1:08.20	5-3-1	1	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Waralo 3. Run Curtis Run	1.0L	$2.49
3/7	27/09/2025	27	G3 OPEN 3U	$305,810.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:07.63	5-6-3	5	1. Alogon 2. Bold Journey 3. Twenty Six Black	1.3L	$1.88
1/7	31/08/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$209,302.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	1:01.43	4-1-1	5	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Bold Journey 3. Outlaw Kid	2.3L	$2.30

Doncho (3)x95117x011

Trainer: Michelle Lovell (USA)12 mths 13: 7-0-1

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MO TOWN (USA)

Dam: SASSY REDHEAD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Henny Hughes

Stats

Prize Money$804,880.00

Avg $$61,913.85

Win %53.85%

Place %61.54%

Career13: 7-0-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance7: 4-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm10: 6-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf LR July 10 over 1006m defeating Mondogetsbuckets with 56.5kg at $2. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs Turf LR June 6 over 1006m defeating Joe Shiesty with 55.5kg at $13.96. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.

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
1/8	10/07/2026	34	LR OPEN 3U	$145,138.00	Indiana Downs	1006m	FM	Jaime A Torres	56.5kg	0:55.00	3-1-1	4	1. Doncho 2. Mondogetsbuckets 3. Heart Headed	2.0L	$2.00
1/7	06/06/2026	49	LR OPEN 3U	$313,808.00	Churchill Downs	1006m	FM	Jaime A Torres	55.5kg	0:55.01	2-1-1	4	1. Doncho 2. Joe Shiesty 3. Troubleshooting	0.8L	$13.96
13/13	18/04/2026	196	LR OPEN 3U	$145,560.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Jaime A Torres	57kg	1:01.59	1-8-13	5	1. Outlaw Kid 2. Chasing Liberty 3. Whenigettoheaven	18.4L	$3.40
7/8	04/10/2025	28	G2 OPEN 3U	$608,828.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Jose Ortiz	55kg	1:02.18	4-2-7	4	1. Khaadem 2. Script 3. Joe Shiesty	2.0L	$3.94
1/6	06/09/2025	29	LR OPEN 3U	$229,358.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	FM	Jaime A Torres	55.5kg	1:01.62	1-1-1	1	1. Doncho 2. Alogon 3. Witty	0.3L	$3.10
1/8	08/08/2025	56	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$164,341.00	Ellis Park	1106m	FM	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	55.5kg	0:59.75	1-1-1	2	1. Doncho 2. Dhabab 3. Mischievous Rogue	3.8L	$12.35

Coppola (4)2x36966233

Trainer: Carlos F Martin 12 mths 42: 11-3-6

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay H

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: BLIND COPY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Prize Money$1,603,953.00

Avg $$38,189.36

Win %26.19%

Place %47.62%

Career42: 11-3-6

Track5: 0-1-1

Distance31: 7-2-6

Tr / Dist5: 0-1-1

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm31: 7-2-6

Good7: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track in LR on July 5 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Twenty Six Black carrying 54.5kg at $42.33. Before that 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf in LR on June 21 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Governor Sam carrying 53.5kg at $10.50. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

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
3/8	05/07/2026	14	LR OPEN 4U	$290,276.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	54.5kg	1:00.49	5-3-3	5	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Possiblemente 3. Coppola	3.5L	$42.33
3/6	21/06/2026	16	LR OPEN 3U	$139,470.00	Monmouth Park	1006m	FM	Chantal Sutherland	53.5kg	0:55.18	3-5-3	5	1. Governor Sam 2. Souper Quest 3. Coppola	1.8L	$10.50
2/6	05/06/2026	33	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$100,418.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	M A Vasquez	57kg	1:02.95	1-2-2	6	1. Rezasrolex 2. Coppola 3. Eamonn	4.5L	$5.20
6/9	03/05/2026	57	ALLOW 4U	$104,749.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	Fast	Renzo Rojas	54.5kg	0:55.70	6-7-6	4	1. Okiro 2. Extendo 3. Esperon	2.3L	$10.20
6/7	07/03/2026	21	LR OPEN 4U	$175,562.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	FM	David Egan	55.5kg	0:53.80	3-2-6	4	1. Litigation 2. Rezasrolex 3. Eamonn	5.0L	$7.40
9/12	14/02/2026	21	LR OPEN 4U	$142,653.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1006m	FM	D E Centeno	54.5kg	0:55.44	9-5-9	9	1. My Boy Prince 2. Rezasrolex 3. And Uwish	6.2L	$12.90

Waralo (5)2411122x11

Trainer: Chris Englehart 12 mths 25: 11-7-2

Jockey: Jose Lezcano

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WAR DANCER (USA)

Dam: I DRINK ALONE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Intidab

Stats

Prize Money$816,695.00

Avg $$32,667.80

Win %44.00%

Place %80.00%

Career25: 11-7-2

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up5: 2-1-1

2nd Up5: 3-1-0

Firm19: 9-5-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Aqueduct Turf LR May 2 over 1207m defeating Twenty Six Black with 54.5kg at $7.63. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Aqueduct Inner Turf LR June 27 over 1207m defeating Sacrosanct carrying 57kg at $3.23. Capable of a strong showing.

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
1/7	27/06/2026	56	LR OPEN 3U	$209,205.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:07.57	4-1-1	1	1. Waralo 2. Sacrosanct 3. Bold Journey	1.0L	$3.23
1/5	02/05/2026	189	LR OPEN 4U	$209,497.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Ricardo Santana Jr	54.5kg	1:09.23	3-1-1	1	1. Waralo 2. Twenty Six Black 3. Clock Tower	0.3L	$7.63
2/7	25/10/2025	21	LR OPEN 3U	$304,414.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:08.20	4-1-2	2	1. Twenty Six Black 2. Waralo 3. Run Curtis Run	1.0L	$10.15
2/8	04/10/2025	55	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$136,986.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Joel Rosario	56kg	1:07.47	3-2-2	6	1. Alder 2. Waralo 3. Boltage	1.3L	$4.03
1/6	10/08/2025	49	ALLOW 3U	$170,543.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Joel Rosario	56kg	1:01.56	3-1-1	4	1. Waralo 2. Innate 3. After Taxes	0.1L	$3.15
1/7	22/06/2025	27	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$127,527.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Joel Rosario	56.5kg	1:07.39	5-1-1	7	1. Waralo 2. Set 3. Vacation Dance	0.1L	$2.90

John The Beer Man (6)5x21x113x

Trainer: Rob Atras 12 mths 6: 3-1-1

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MORE THAN READY (USA)

Dam: TROPHY WIFE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$303,628.00

Avg $$50,604.67

Win %50.00%

Place %83.33%

Career6: 3-1-1

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance2: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 2-0-0

Firm5: 2-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track in the G1 Jaipur Stakes June 6 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Reef Runner with 56kg at $6.97. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Fairgrounds Turf March 22 over 1106m defeating Murdock carrying 55kg at $4.20. Can return in winning form.

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
3/10	06/06/2026	42	G1 OPEN 3U	$697,350.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	K Carmouche	56kg	1:00.02	3-2-3	8	1. Reef Runner 2. Ag Bullet 3. John The Beer Man	0.8L	$6.97
1/10	25/04/2026	34	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$125,182.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Y	K Carmouche	56kg	1:11.29	2-1-1	3	1. John The Beer Man 2. Final Verdict 3. Mentee	2.3L	$3.41
1/7	22/03/2026	672	ALLOW 3U	$77,247.00	Fairgrounds	1106m	FM	Harry Hernandez	55kg	1:02.34	1-1-1	4	1. John The Beer Man 2. Murdock 3. Wagner	1.5L	$4.20
1/12	19/05/2024	25	MDN 3U	$137,615.00	Belmont At The Big A	1710m	FM	Manuel Franco	53.5kg	1:42.42	8-1-1	2	1. John The Beer Man 2. Storm Ready 3. Then	0.8L	$2.75
2/12	24/04/2024	87	MDN 3U	$153,610.00	Keeneland	1609m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	1:35.82	4-3-2	9	1. Decanted 2. John The Beer Man 3. St Neots	0.5L	$3.35
5/10	28/01/2024	-	MDN 3	$130,499.00	Gulfstream Park	1509m	FM	Junior Alvarado	53.5kg	1:28.52	10-8-5	7	1. Break Out 2. I See You Lookin 3. Air Invasion	1.4L	$11.80

Works For Me (7)x212x5x19x

Trainer: Joseph Lee 12 mths 19: 6-4-3

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut H

Sire: DADDY LONG LEGS (USA)

Dam: BELLA'S GAME (USA)

Dam's Sire: Soldat

Stats

Prize Money$732,321.00

Avg $$38,543.21

Win %31.58%

Place %68.42%

Career19: 6-4-3

Track4: 1-1-0

Distance6: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist4: 1-1-0

1st Up8: 1-1-2

2nd Up6: 3-2-0

Firm18: 6-4-3

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track in the G1 Jaipur Stakes June 6 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Reef Runner carrying 56kg at $11.72. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len Keeneland Turf April 18 over 1106m defeating Troubleshooting with 53.5kg at $5.17. Among the better chances.

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
9/10	06/06/2026	49	G1 OPEN 3U	$697,350.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:00.02	9-7-9	4	1. Reef Runner 2. Ag Bullet 3. John The Beer Man	3.4L	$11.72
1/9	18/04/2026	63	ALLOW 4U	$203,785.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	1:03.67	5-3-1	6	1. Works For Me 2. Troubleshooting 3. Silent Heart	0.1L	$5.17
5/12	14/02/2026	225	LR OPEN 4U	$142,653.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1006m	FM	J Castanon	54.5kg	0:55.44	11-6-5	4	1. My Boy Prince 2. Rezasrolex 3. And Uwish	2.9L	$10.40
2/11	04/07/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$229,358.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	0:59.90	3-3-2	6	1. Bring Theband Home 2. Works For Me 3. Outlaw Kid	4.3L	$3.55
1/9	06/06/2025	33	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$178,849.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:01.65	4-2-1	3	1. Works For Me 2. Antares 3. Run Curtis Run	0.5L	$3.30
2/7	04/05/2025	176	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$140,625.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:07.29	3-3-2	3	1. Felix 2. Works For Me 3. Final Verdict	0.1L	$1.90

Rezasrolex (8)1111122011

Trainer: Joseph Orseno (USA)12 mths 22: 15-4-0

Jockey: Junior Alvarado

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: BUCCHERO (USA)

Dam: SISTER CHARLIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

Stats

Prize Money$666,572.00

Avg $$30,298.73

Win %68.18%

Place %86.36%

Career22: 15-4-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance6: 3-2-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 3-1-0

2nd Up3: 2-1-0

Firm21: 14-4-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic14: 11-1-0

Comments

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf July 5 over 1006m defeating Esperon with 56.5kg at $1.30. The race before that won by 4.5 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather June 5 over 1106m defeating Coppola carrying 56kg at $1.20. This is going to test him.

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
1/5	05/07/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$101,597.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	FM	Edwin Gonzalez	56.5kg	0:54.59	1-2-1	4	1. Rezasrolex 2. Esperon 3. If Not For Luck	1.3L	$1.30
1/6	05/06/2026	62	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$100,418.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	Edwin Gonzalez	56kg	1:02.95	4-1-1	1	1. Rezasrolex 2. Coppola 3. Eamonn	4.5L	$1.20
10/12	04/04/2026	28	G2 OPEN 3U	$582,242.00	Keeneland	1106m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	55.5kg	1:02.11	3-7-10	10	1. My Boy Prince 2. Yellow Card 3. Mondogetsbuckets	4.3L	$16.25
2/7	07/03/2026	21	LR OPEN 4U	$175,562.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	54.5kg	0:53.80	4-4-2	1	1. Litigation 2. Rezasrolex 3. Eamonn	1.8L	$2.00
2/12	14/02/2026	34	LR OPEN 4U	$142,653.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1006m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	53.5kg	0:55.44	3-2-2	3	1. My Boy Prince 2. Rezasrolex 3. And Uwish	0.3L	$2.70
1/10	11/01/2026	23	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$84,454.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1006m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	55.5kg	0:55.65	2-2-1	7	1. Rezasrolex 2. Dark Vintage 3. Esperon	1.5L	$1.40