Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
MO THE MERRIER (2) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1408m at this track (Dirt) following a minor placing at Aqueduct (Dirt) when fresh from a spell the run prior. Can break through in this suitable contest. THE STANDARD (5) went forward last start over 1408m at this track (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Looks well placed so expect another big run. GRAND GESTURE (3) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track (Dirt) over 1408m, beaten 9 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. ONEPAC (6) resumes from a spell of ten weeks. Could only manage to finish ninth at the latest run over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Aqueduct over 1308m. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Saratoga Turf on July 10 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Two Ducks carrying 55.5kg at $26.54. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 34 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 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:02.63 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $26.54 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Into The Light carrying 54.5kg at $2.63. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1408m, 4 len behind Stimulate with 55.5kg at $6.46. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:23.33 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.46 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 90 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:36.36 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 8-6-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start 4th of 7 at this track on August 27 over 1308m, 6 len behind Cultivate with 54kg at $5.10. Went for a break before returning 5th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1408m, 9 len behind Discotheque with 57kg at $7.67. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 27 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 | 17/07/2026 | 324 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:23.97 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.67 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $111,628.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:17.34 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on January 10 over 1609m, 13 len behind Right To Party carrying 55.5kg at $6.39. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Parx on October 29 over 1609m, 14 len behind Mailata with 54.5kg at $2.30. Must be included.
Last Starts 215 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 | 10/01/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:40.41 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $6.39 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 74 | MDN 2 | $76,104.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | F Pennington | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:15.63 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $19.40 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Mumdoggie with 53.5kg at $22.04. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Discotheque carrying 55.5kg at $5.29. Promising galloper. Should go well.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:23.97 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.29 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | 277 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:09.77 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $22.04 |
| 10/12 | 10/09/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:15.34 | 8-6-10 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $4.49 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:16.58 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.69 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 0:58.10 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.38 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track June 5 over 1308m, 16 len behind Tab At Zanzibar with 57kg at $27.58. Previously first up; third in a small field at Aqueduct April 9 over 1308m, 7 len behind Brightline Bullet with 57kg at $6.95. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 69 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 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:16.34 | 3-5-9 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $27.58 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:16.30 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.69 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | 279 | MDN 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:16.41 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.95 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $48.00 |