Saratoga Race 8 - Skidmore S. Stakes
TITAN READY (6) finished just a nose from the winner in second last start over 1106m in Listed grade at Woodbine All Weather after racing in the leading division. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. RIVER OF DECEIT (5) looked good at his only appearance ten weeks ago over 1106m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf), finishing second and beaten one length. Will be better for that race experience and is a leading contender. WOOD ISLAND (8) was in control from the outset to score as favourite on debut over 1106m at Saratoga (Dirt) four weeks ago. Has upside and is among the chances again. AMERICAN POPE (2) was beaten 5 lengths into fifth over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf three-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 30 len behind Voyager with 56kg at $28.69. Before that ran second last in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 10 over 1609m, 14 len behind Pros And Cons with 56kg at $23.70. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:43.97 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $28.69 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $23.70 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:03.34 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $80.78 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 in Listed grade at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1106m, 5 len behind Fanshell Beach carrying 54.5kg at $52.43. The start before that 6th of 10 in stakes class at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 11 over 1106m, 7 len behind Waggley with 54.5kg at $18.60. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $285,307.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Y | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:03.79 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $52.43 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:04.57 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $18.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $160,530.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Emma-Jayne Wilson | 55kg | 1:05.37 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.45 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $160,754.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1006m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 0:58.01 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $8.15 |
| 3/3 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $363,901.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:00.37 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $8.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 1-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $24.68 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Monmouth Park on August 9 over 1207m defeating Six Stitches with 54.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th in a small field at Saratoga on July 18 over 1207m, 8 len behind The Good Life carrying 56kg at $26.61. Fully tested this time around.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 1:12.38 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $26.61 |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:05.20 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $15.87 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | 1:04.11 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $13.94 |
| 6/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:03.02 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $16.85 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by a 0.3 len at Monmouth Park Turf on July 12 over 1006m defeating Justintimeformusic with 53.5kg at $7.30. Unlikely to be contesting the finish despite that strong debut.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $54,427.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 0:59.02 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Arctic Wolf carrying 56kg at $4.41. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 71 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 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:03.02 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.41 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Woodbine All Weather on June 14 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind American Pope with 55kg at $2.95. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 in stakes class at Woodbine All Weather at Woodbine All Weather on July 12 over 1106m, nose behind Uncle Dodo carrying 53.5kg at $3.05. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
Last Starts 47 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 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $181,422.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | 1:04.98 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.05 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $160,530.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 1:05.37 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.95 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 10 at Aqueduct on June 18 over 1106m, 8 len behind Tiara carrying 56kg at $6.75. Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Monmouth Park Turf on July 17 over 1006m defeating Melodies with 53.5kg at $1.30. Prepared to risk on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/07/2026 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $54,427.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 53.5kg | 0:58.32 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:07.01 | 10-2-5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $6.75 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won won by 1.5 len at Saratoga on July 31 over 1106m defeating Jackpot Jackie with 56kg at $1.47. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:06.17 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.47 |