Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
PAULA'S CHOICE (3) debuted two-and-a-half weeks ago when she finished fifth over 1811m at this track (Turf), beaten 5 lengths. Blinkers are added so with added fitness she looms as a big threat. SUITED CONNECTORS (12) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish third last time, beaten 12 lengths over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt). Great chance to break through. BOUNDING ALONG (5) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at Saratoga (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 28 lengths over 1408m. Finds a nice race and can make amends. RAYNHAM HALL (7) failed to figure again last time over 1106m at this track (Turf), beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1106m, 15 len behind Emergency Nine with 55.5kg at $33.23. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:03.29 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $33.23 |
Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Finger Lakes on August 3 over 1673m, 16 len behind Raghba with 55kg at $35.05. The race before that 4th of 10 at Finger Lakes on July 20 over 1207m, 12 len behind Vermont Blu with 54.5kg at $22.59. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Last Starts 17 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 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $46,505.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Good | Diego Emanuel De | 55kg | 1:45.23 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $35.05 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $47,315.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54.5kg | 1:11.91 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $22.59 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $47,315.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54.5kg | 1:06.22 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $6.10 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $45,467.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54.5kg | 1:06.76 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.37 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $45,531.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 55.5kg | 1:05.99 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $20.15 |
| 7/7 | 27/04/2026 | 107 | MDN FM 3U | $47,453.00 | Finger Lakes | 905m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54.5kg | 0:52.11 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $6.16 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 5th of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1811m, 5 len behind Silly Season carrying 55kg at $8.49. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:50.67 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.49 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Aqueduct Turf June 11 over 1710m, 5 len behind Athena's Fury with 54.5kg at $21.99. On debut ran last in a small field at Aqueduct April 3 over 1207m, 15 len behind Combatant's Song with 54.5kg at $5.19. Not at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:42.94 | 10-6-6 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $21.99 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:44.56 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $14.56 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $49,491.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:13.13 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $5.19 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 14 over 1408m, nose behind Lady Delilah carrying 55kg at $3.57. Returned from break settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Saratoga on July 23 over 1408m, 28 len behind Credit Risk carrying 55.5kg at $3.79. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 70 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $75,472.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:23.38 | 8-4-5 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $3.79 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,263.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:25.41 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.57 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 29 2025 over 1811m, 10 len behind Bryant And Cooper with 53.5kg at $45.75. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Gulfstream Park Turf February 13 2025 over 1609m. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 417 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 | 29/06/2025 | 98 | MDN FM 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:49.65 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $45.75 |
| 10/11 | 23/03/2025 | 38 | MDN F 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:40.68 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $42.10 |
| 12/12 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:34.54 | 4-12-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $51.60 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1106m, 6 len behind Mobile with 55.5kg at $18.56. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1106m, 6 len behind Emergency Nine carrying 55.5kg at $15.46. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:02.31 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $18.56 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:03.29 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $15.46 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:08.75 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $12.57 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:10.62 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $3.31 |
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:44.87 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.17 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM F 3 | $58,989.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:41.36 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.52 |
Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1811m, 16 len behind Silly Season carrying 57kg at $47.83. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 25 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Roseberns Dream carrying 57kg at $17.26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/08/2026 | 38 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:50.67 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $47.83 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:45.11 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $17.26 |
| 8/12 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:42.94 | 12-7-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $24.93 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:44.56 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $25.88 |
| 10/11 | 24/04/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:44.87 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $14.26 |
| 5/9 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:50.73 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1710m, 3 len behind Island Charm with 55kg at $14.72. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Aqueduct Turf on June 11 over 1710m, 3 len behind Athena's Fury with 54.5kg at $88.26. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 16/07/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 11-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $14.72 |
| 3/12 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:42.94 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $88.26 |
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:44.56 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $53.35 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:44.87 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $40.92 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Aqueduct Turf on June 11 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Athena's Fury with 54.5kg at $8.04. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Island Charm with 55kg at $4.49. Cannot be taken lightly.
Last Starts 35 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 | 16/07/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.49 |
| 5/12 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:42.94 | 8-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.04 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 23 over 1106m, 4 len behind Garden Of Grace carrying 55.5kg at $36.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 20 over 1207m, 6 len behind Tuthilltown with 55kg at $28.97. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:03.59 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $36.70 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:08.75 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $28.97 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:10.49 | 11-11-7 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $47.18 |