Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
VAJRA (1) raced on the pace when resuming last start and lifted strongly to hold third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over today's journey at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Meets a stronger field but she is capable of running another bold race. FLETCH'S ROCKETTE (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt) after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. EMPRESS NEW GROOVE (5) is a three-year-old filly who has filled a minor placing just once in five runs. Safely held when resuming last start over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths. Will make her presence felt. CHESTNUT (6) finished fourth when fresh from a break over 1207m at Saratoga, 5 lengths from the winner. Tackles a turf track for the first time today. Should tighten right up today and is an each-way hope on best figures.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after a year tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Lady Revenge carrying 54kg at $2.49. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Saratoga on July 26 2025 over 1207m, 17 len behind Tommy Jo with 54kg at $2.60. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31/07/2026 | 337 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:02.15 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $2.49 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:02.85 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.21 | 4-2-5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.04 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 8th of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Shelzawa carrying 55kg at $9.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:41.53 | 9-3-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $9.80 |
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Monmouth Park on August 2 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Antandra with 55.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at Saratoga on July 9 over 1308m, 11 len behind Cold Spell with 55.5kg at $34.75. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/08/2026 | 24 | MDN FM 3U | $65,621.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:11.04 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 45 | MDN FM 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $34.75 |
| 5/5 | 25/05/2026 | 58 | MDN FM 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | SP | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 2:05.00 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $11.74 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $112,360.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:39.05 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $6.65 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Saratoga on July 9 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Cold Spell with 55.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 7 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Trust Account with 55.5kg at $7.30. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 124 | MDN FM 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.58 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $7.30 |
| 4/5 | 12/02/2026 | 194 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:45.77 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:11.57 | 1-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $17.80 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Saratoga on August 5 over 1609m, 9 len behind Maria Louise with 55kg at $11.51. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind How About Now carrying 54.5kg at $8.80. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | 115 | MDN FM 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:38.23 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $11.51 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 7-4-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.80 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:47.63 | 3-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | 65 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:36.95 | 1-5-9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.62 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months got back early ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 9 over 1207m, 5 len behind Frolicking carrying 55.5kg at $8.06. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on May 3 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind She Inspires carrying 55.5kg at $2. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/08/2026 | 98 | MDN FM 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:10.95 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.06 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 0:57.19 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 0:56.45 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Hightail out of Chica Boom Chic. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1106m, 6 len behind Medici Road with 57kg at $10.55. First up last campaign got back early 6th of 8 at this track on July 20 2025 over 1106m, 6 len behind Regalton carrying 54kg at $5.70. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/06/2026 | 223 | MDN FM 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:01.64 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.55 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:08.61 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $18.07 |
| 6/6 | 13/09/2025 | 55 | MDN FM 3U | $72,630.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:44.50 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:02.02 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $5.70 |