Saratoga Race 8 - Birdstone S. Stakes
PARCHMENT PARTY (1) tackled the Suburban Stakes over 2012m at this track last time out when fresh from a spell and was beaten 16 lengths into seventh by Phileas Fogg. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. ANNEXPERIENCE (2) displayed plenty of early toe over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time and dug deep to score by 3.5 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. STARS AND STRIPES (3) finished a 17 length eighth when resuming last start over 2012m in the G2 Suburban Stakes at this track (Dirt). Unbeaten in two starts when second up. Among the winning hopes. INTERCEPTOR (6) fought on for third last start over 1811m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 1.5 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 7th of 11 in the G2 Suburban Stakes at this track on July 4 over 2012m, 16 len behind Phileas Fogg with 55.5kg at $13.75. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len in stakes class at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on April 29 over 2414m defeating Interceptor with 54.5kg at $2.26. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 66 | G2 OPEN 4U | $725,689.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 2:01.70 | 11-9-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $13.75 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:31.51 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.26 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 144 | LR OPEN 4U | $280,899.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2414m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53kg | 2:33.43 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 20/24 | 04/11/2025 | 90 | G1 OPEN 3U | $10,000,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Soft 5 | John R Velazquez | 52kg | 3:22.46 | 19-24-20 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2025 | 61 | LR OPEN 4U | $232,558.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 3:00.03 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $388,802.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | SP | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 2:57.86 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at this track on July 18 over 1609m defeating King's Leap with 57kg at $1.76. The run before that 4th in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 4 len behind Just For Luck carrying 57kg at $3.73. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,652.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:37.13 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.76 |
| 4/6 | 20/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,760.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:34.94 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.73 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 175 | ALLOW 3U | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:36.89 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $3.66 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:43.57 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.63 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:41.19 | 7-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.87 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:41.90 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.25 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 in the G2 Suburban Stakes at this track on July 4 over 2012m, 17 len behind Phileas Fogg with 55.5kg at $6.63. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Oaklawn Park on March 8 over 1811m defeating Gun Runner Charlie carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 4U | $725,689.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 2:01.70 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $6.63 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 4U | $509,461.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:58.34 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.65 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Good | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:49.36 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:41.82 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/4 | 08/11/2025 | 114 | LR OPEN 3 | $305,344.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:33.86 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $2.93 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:51.22 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.95 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Penn National Turf on June 11 over 1673m, 2 len behind Primed To Go with 54.5kg at $2.20. Second-up ran second last of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 17 over 2213m, 6 len behind Right To Vote with 57kg at $34.07. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 2:14.05 | 6-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $34.07 |
| 2/5 | 11/06/2026 | 187 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,393.00 | Penn National | 1673m | FM | Angel R Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:37.54 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Woodbine Aw | 2414m | Fast | Austin Adams | 54.5kg | 2:34.40 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.25 |
| 2/11 | 18/10/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 4U | $228,311.00 | Far Hills | 3219m | Good | Conor Tierney | 65.5kg | 3:34.80 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $93,023.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:36.88 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.55 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:35.86 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $8.48 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1811m, 11 len behind Wynstock carrying 57kg at $34.82. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 17 over 2213m, 6 len behind Right To Vote carrying 57kg at $40.42. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 19 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 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:49.91 | 5-8-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $34.82 |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 2:14.05 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $40.42 |
| 5/7 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:51.28 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.08 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 57kg | 1:51.15 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $16.16 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $73,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:37.45 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.53 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:38.79 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $5.81 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Aristotle with 55.5kg at $2.83. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Listed level at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on April 29 over 2414m, 1.3 len behind Parchment Party carrying 53.5kg at $9.30. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 48 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 | 26/06/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.83 |
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 2:31.51 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.30 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 2:03.73 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.14 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 2:06.23 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.53 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:51.19 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.56 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:41.29 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.85 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 5th of 7 in the G2 Eclipse Stakes at Woodbine All Weather on May 30 over 1710m, 12 len behind Maycocks Bay with 53.5kg at $3.95. Won previous preparation first up won by 6 len at Oaklawn Park on April 19 2025 over 1710m defeating Mena with 53kg at $18.10. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 75 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 | 30/05/2026 | 63 | G2 OPEN 4U | $244,413.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | 1:43.05 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $3.95 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $280,899.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2414m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 56kg | 2:33.43 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 56kg | 1:52.66 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $149,477.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:39.56 | 11-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Woodbine Aw | 2414m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 2:34.40 | 8-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,008.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:50.07 | 6-7-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $24.75 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Churchill Downs May 28 over 1811m, 7 len behind Awesome Ruta with 54.5kg at $2.82. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Oaklawn Park February 16 over 1710m, 9 len behind Systemic Change carrying 53.5kg at $8. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $106,145.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:50.10 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.82 |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $124,302.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:43.91 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.87 |
| 1/4 | 19/04/2026 | 44 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:53.66 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:44.36 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 4U | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.00 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 97 | CLM 3U | $119,084.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:43.13 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.87 |