Saratoga Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
STORY OF RORY (8) last appeared seven-and-a-half weeks ago over 1106m at Laurel Turf when he finished second. This is his first run for the Amelia J Green stable. Shapes well and a bold showing is expected. SULTAN HASSAN (3) ran a much better race at his second outing last start to finish second over 1207m at Aqueduct Inner Turf after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. SWEETNESSTHRTYFOUR (10) finished 0.3 lengths from the winner in second on debut over 1106m at Aqueduct (Dirt) on June 12 2025 and has not appeared since. Sure to have improved so he is a leading contender. TRUE LEGEND (6) is back after a break of nine months. At the last run before the layoff he finished 14th over 1408m in stakes class at Aqueduct (Dirt). Has ability and is worth including. Something for the Multiples: HOT OFF THE BEACH (1)
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 2 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Counter Move carrying 55kg at $4.17. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.17 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Kantharos out of Corner Three. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, ran second last of 13 at Saratoga on June 7 over 1308m, 24 len behind King Farro with 55kg at $18.85. Last start 2nd of 8 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind Super Dave carrying 55kg at $7.63. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 54 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 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:08.42 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.63 |
| 12/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $139,470.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:18.36 | 9-10-12 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $18.85 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Aqueduct December 10 over 1308m, 33 len behind Fric And Frac with 55.5kg at $77.28. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Aqueduct Turf October 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Big Timer with 55kg at $22.12. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 253 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 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 55.5kg | 1:19.69 | 1-9-8 | 2 |
| 33.6L | $77.28 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 1-9-8 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $87.67 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 2-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $90.04 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | 111 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,059.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:09.12 | 2-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $22.12 |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3 | $233,281.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:07.41 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $51.25 |
| 9/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:08.58 | 10-11-9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $92.25 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Violence out of Syracusia. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Aqueduct in the LR December 6 over 1408m, 27 len behind Sunday Boy carrying 53.5kg at $23.46. On debut second of 9 at Aqueduct Turf September 21 over 1207m, a 0.1 lengths behind Three Thirteen with 54kg at $7.79. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $765,697.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:24.90 | 11-9-14 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $23.46 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:09.88 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.15 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 4-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.79 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Bustin Stones out of Same Kinda Crazy. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Laurel Turf on June 28 over 1106m, 3 len behind Matthew's Ticket with 54kg at $6.10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on May 31 over 1106m, 0.1 len behind If Ever with 54kg at $16.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 53 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 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $69,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | 1:03.33 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $59,344.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | 1:03.95 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $16.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 230 | MDN 3 | $71,412.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 56kg | 1:05.10 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $27.90 |
| 8/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 5-2-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $18.30 |