Saratoga Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Claiming
ABOUT FACE (2) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to find the placings at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) two starts back before finishing fourth over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf (Dirt) last time. This looks his chance to break through. MINOTAUR (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well. DUTY (8) showed good speed and fought on for third over 1911m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) last time. One of the main contenders. MELODY MAN (3) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1006m at Gulfstream Park Turf. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran second last of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 25 over 1710m, 13 len behind Siyouincanada carrying 56.5kg at $5.98. First up last campaign 7th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 11 2025 over 1710m, 7 len behind Bite And Strike with 56kg at $3.22. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/05/2026 | 257 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:41.71 | 3-9-10 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $5.98 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:33.84 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:39.27 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $3.22 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:50.02 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.28 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:46.88 | 3-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.83 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2025 | 496 | MDN 3U | $85,072.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 56.5kg | 1:48.79 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Fuzzbuster with 53.5kg at $4.41. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 25 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Siyouincanada carrying 53.5kg at $10.12. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 50 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 | 25/06/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.41 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:41.71 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.12 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:39.59 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1609m, 3 len behind Chester Boy carrying 55kg at $18.32. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 12 len behind Magical Factor with 54.5kg at $6.01. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/07/2026 | 96 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:34.55 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $18.32 |
| 6/11 | 11/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.01 |
| 7/12 | 01/03/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:46.65 | 10-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:41.09 | 11-9-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $18.10 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 2414m, 10 len behind Limited Edition carrying 57kg at $18.98. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1609m, nose behind Fateful Lightning carrying 57kg at $3.31. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 2:26.46 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $18.98 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,682.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:36.04 | 3-4-D1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.31 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | Good | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 2:21.64 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $43.66 |
| 12/12 | 22/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 4-12-12 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $17.27 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:43.17 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1408m, 23 len behind Kokomo Joe carrying 54.5kg at $20.85. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Agustin Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:26.17 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $20.85 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Saratoga Turf on July 5 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Capricious Outcome carrying 55kg at $10.01. The race before that ran last of 8 at Aqueduct on June 19 over 1609m, 19 len behind Into The Light carrying 54.5kg at $29.82. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:40.85 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.01 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:36.36 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $29.82 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:45.16 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.83 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,691.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:37.55 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.80 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:13.96 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.81 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1911m, 5.5 len behind Iron Sight with 57kg at $13.53. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on January 2 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Willpowered carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 49 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 | 26/06/2026 | 175 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:54.78 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $13.53 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | 209 | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:42.87 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 27/04/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:41.21 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 6/12 | 02/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $150,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:47.55 | 6-9-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Iron Palace with 57kg at $48.19. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Saratoga on June 5 over 1811m, 6 len behind Copious carrying 57kg at $55.34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:41.61 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $48.19 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:50.28 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $55.34 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 57kg | 1:37.99 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3U | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:24.92 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 4U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.60 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | 225 | MDN OCLM 4U | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $20.40 |