Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
AND THE RUNNER IS (2) will find this a little easier than his second on debut six weeks ago, beaten 1.3 lengths at the end of 1710m at this track (Turf). Handy draw will assist so he is worth following up. HARBAUGH (1) was unplaced on debut then last start finished second over 1710m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MOTAWAALI (9) improved last time out, finishing 8 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1106m at Saratoga after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. GOLD ON BLACK (11) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 12 lengths. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, ran last in a small field at Saratoga on July 11 over 1106m, 25 len behind Midnight Still carrying 56kg at $4.36. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1710m, 2 len behind High Official with 56kg at $4.77. Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:43.66 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.77 |
| 5/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:05.20 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $4.36 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Liam's Law carrying 56kg at $7.41. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $7.41 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Munnings out of Love Beach. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Maxfield out of Orquidias Biz. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Gun Runner out of Willow. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Girvin out of Broadway Gal. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Into Mischief out of Shared Account having his first start. Key runner expected to measure up.