Saratoga Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Claiming
SALVATION (14) turned in a fair effort at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1609m at his last run eight months ago, finishing fourth and beaten 3 lengths. One of the genuine hopes in the race. FRANKLIN DELANO (7) is a five-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). This offers him a great chance of breaking through. WAR AND MAJESTY (11) finished second at Churchill Downs Turf two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 2414m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf), finishing 18 lengths back in eighth. Has the class to put the recent run behind him. MELODY MAN (4) returns after four months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1006m at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic). Opened last prep with a minor placing at Gulfstream Park Turf over 1006m. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather May 3 over 1006m, 4 len behind Playful Pal carrying 57kg at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf December 13 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Rebel With A Clue with 55.5kg at $5.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/05/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 57kg | 0:56.71 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3U | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:27.83 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 55 | MDN OCLM 4U | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 0:56.57 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 289 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $70,853.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:34.17 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:42.62 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $27.20 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at Saratoga on August 16 over 1408m, 4 len behind Rebalancing with 55.5kg at $3. Before that 7th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 24 over 2414m, 11 len behind Limited Edition with 55kg at $5.32. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 7 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 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:25.75 | 6-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 2:26.46 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $5.32 |
| 6/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.11 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Chester Boy with 55kg at $6.23. The race before that 4th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 11 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Quiet Power carrying 54.5kg at $8.56. Can take this out.
Last Starts 38 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 | 16/07/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:34.55 | 4-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.23 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.56 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 250 | MDN 3 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:40.25 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.76 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:41.70 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:11.83 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.90 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 11 over 1609m, 15 len behind Quiet Power carrying 54.5kg at $32.75. Last start ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 16 over 1609m, 11 len behind Chester Boy with 55kg at $23.02. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 38 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 | 16/07/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:34.55 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $23.02 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $32.75 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Aqueduct December 28 over 1609m, 3 len behind Bold Strength carrying 55kg at $3.19. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Aqueduct October 3 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Dettori carrying 54.5kg at $19. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:36.79 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.19 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.99 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Katie Davis | 54.5kg | 1:35.51 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $18.06 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 68 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2025 | 262 | MDN CLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:37.62 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2024 | 35 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:37.38 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Monmouth Park on July 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Gold Light with 54kg at $3.80. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 43 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 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $33,817.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:38.38 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |