Saratoga Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
VETTRIANO (9) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 9 lengths into fourth over 1106m at Saratoga. Has a perfect second up record from two starts including last prep when successful over 1408m at Aqueduct. Likely improver with strong prospects. NO EVIDENCE (3) got home by half a length last time out over 1106m at this track (Turf). Has raced four times here and has never missed the frame. Winning hope again. CANDYTOWN (6) is fitter for two runs back from a spell, progressing nicely last time to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) over 1609m. Blinkers added so worth plenty of thought. BITE AND STRIKE (2) is a last-start winner eight weeks ago, scoring by 3 lengths over 1207m at Aqueduct Turf. Deserves serious consideration.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track June 5 over 1106m, a nose behind Determined Kingdom with 57kg at $9.12. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Keeneland Turf April 3 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Amoudi Bay with 53.5kg at $4.63. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 10-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.12 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:09.23 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.16 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.63 |
| 9/9 | 04/01/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 0:54.48 | 6-8-9 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:08.64 | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.29 |
| 12/12 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | 8-11-12 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $3.46 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at Aqueduct Turf on June 19 over 1207m defeating Pivotal Moment with 57kg at $10.93. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct Turf on May 15 over 1207m defeating City Of Oscars carrying 57kg at $10.14. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 56 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 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:07.39 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $10.93 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:08.69 | 7-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.14 |
| 7/7 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:23.92 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $5.96 |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $10.93 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $16.80 |
| 6/11 | 16/01/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:39.28 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track on July 11 over 1106m defeating Bosun carrying 57kg at $7.66. Before that ran second last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 23 over 1207m, 13 len behind Shape Note with 57kg at $9.14. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.38 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.66 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:12.26 | 1-4-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $9.14 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 167 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 0:55.70 | 1-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 9/9 | 19/10/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:08.64 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $6.71 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $271,318.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:01.22 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $24.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2025 | 86 | G3 OPEN 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:02.68 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sounds Like A Plan carrying 57kg at $19.86. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1106m, 0.2 len behind Determined Kingdom carrying 57kg at $3.07. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:34.18 | 2-5-8 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $19.86 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.07 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 161 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Y | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.96 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $229,008.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.13 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:35.90 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $21.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.27 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.35 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on July 18 over 1106m, 5 len behind Shape Note carrying 57kg at $6.97. Before that 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 20 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Keewaydin with 55kg at $19.86. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:04.50 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.97 |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:07.43 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.86 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:10.29 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.03 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 238 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Y | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $39.79 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:09.55 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $28.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:16.23 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Bonus Move carrying 57kg at $4.32. Second-up 4th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Yinzer with 57kg at $5.76. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.76 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | 217 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:39.75 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.32 |
| 4/11 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:35.14 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.53 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:41.22 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2025 | 110 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 7-5-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track on July 26 over 1106m defeating Fluid Situation carrying 56kg at $7.94. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Boston's Phinest carrying 57kg at $6.35. Tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:01.91 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.94 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,652.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:00.94 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.35 |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 109 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $53.50 |
| 6/7 | 16/02/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:02.58 | 9-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:07.90 | 3-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.74 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Laurel Turf in the LR May 16 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Turf Star carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Turfway Park in the LR February 21 over 1710m, 8 len behind Great White carrying 55.5kg at $9. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.82 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 9/11 | 03/04/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.11 |
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | 106 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 6-2-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.82 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:07.98 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.17 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:03.31 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on July 18 over 1106m, 9 len behind Shape Note carrying 57kg at $2.73. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Aqueduct on September 20 over 1408m defeating Worthy Charge with 55kg at $4.91. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/07/2026 | 164 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:04.50 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.73 |
| 6/6 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:24.13 | 6-3-6 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $2.39 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:09.84 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.83 |
| 2/5 | 11/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,825.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:11.57 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.93 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $134,557.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:22.05 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.91 |