Saratoga Race 9 - Mahony S. Stakes
BIG DESTROYER (5) Picked up late ground when 2nd last time at Monmouth Park but testing ability against stronger contenders. Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Suitably placed in this race. REBEL WITH A CAUSE (1) Picked up nicely to win last start at Monmouth Park and has drawn the rails. Good career start. Facing a stronger group of contenders. At least a place chance. INTRICATE SPIRIT (4) Overtook some late when 5th last run at the track and facing a weaker grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has the ability to take this out. OSCAR'S HOPE (3) Faded away to finish 6th last start at Churchill Downs and stepping up to a higher level. Very competitive this preparation but will be facing a significant drop in distance. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Reeled them in when winning last start at Monmouth Park and solid career start. Has the ideal draw. Up against tougher competition. Could take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 52.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 9/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 10th last time at Ascot but gets a favourable draw. Good to see John R Velazquez is jumping on but challenged by more formidable competitors. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22 | 19/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $688,590.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 21 |
| 6.15L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.95 |
| 14/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.95L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $1.67 |
| 4/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $350,000.00 | Deauville | 1199m | GOOD | David Egan | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $1.35 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave away some ground when 6th last start at Churchill Downs and matched against a stronger field. Going well this campaign but coming back in trip. Keen watch.
Last Starts 47 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 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | - | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.57 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $11.00 and moved through the field into 5th last run around here and matched against less formidable competition. Should be going forward early. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-10 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.85L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.65L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at Monmouth Park but racing in stronger company. Flavien Prat rates highly aboard. Stamps its reason for consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished with purpose when winning last run at this track and up against weaker rivals. A difficult test here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Sofia Vives | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.25L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.25L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | C & G | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $14.00 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last start at this venue and has been racing in stronger company. Has good closing speed. Win won't shock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55kg | - | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.57 |
| 3/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 7-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 12L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.15 |