Saratoga Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
CRITERIA (2) has recorded three minor placings from four runs this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when third over 1408m at this track (Dirt) after he was handy all the way. Must be included on the strength of that form. SPHERICAL (3) returned last time with a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1308m after being prominent at the corner. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. HOLY SEVEN (10) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished sixth at this track (Dirt) over 1308m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. COMPLEX CHARLIE (9) has not appeared since he finished third over 1207m at Aqueduct on April 25. One of the better chances.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1408m, 4 len behind Stimulate carrying 55.5kg at $4.26. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1308m, 3 len behind Tab At Zanzibar carrying 55kg at $5.65. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:23.33 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.26 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:16.34 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.65 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:22.41 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.37 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 210 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:17.56 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Neigh Baby carrying 55.5kg at $11.31. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Aqueduct Turf on September 13 over 1710m, 12 len behind Noble Dynasty carrying 54kg at $93.88. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 295 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:17.71 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $11.31 |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 5-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $93.88 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $32.75 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Go Cubs Go. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Kadira. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Aqueduct November 9 over 1609m, 16 len behind Courting carrying 54kg at $7.99. On debut third of 9 at this track August 30 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Universe carrying 54kg at $13.20. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 277 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 09/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:36.03 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $7.99 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:35.69 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $5.03 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:24.78 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $13.20 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Charlatan - Caper) making his debut. Looks sure to measure up.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf March 22 over 1509m, 16 len behind Zakinthos with 55.5kg at $19.40. On debut seventh of 10 at Gulfstream Park February 7 over 1408m, 17 len behind High Camp carrying 55.5kg at $46.40. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $19.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Shaun Bridgmohan | 55.5kg | 1:25.03 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $46.40 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Cabourg carrying 54kg at $6.94. Returned from break ran last in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Neigh Baby with 55.5kg at $1.96. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 39 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 | 05/07/2026 | 296 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:17.71 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.96 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 7-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $6.94 |