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Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming

SHOOT THE NICKEL (6) ran on strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Placed to advantage and can run another bold race. NORMANDY COAST (8) has switched yards since scoring by half a length at this track over 1408m on July 23. Will be tuned-up for this and is expected to run well. NORWICH (1) raced on the speed and kept going to score by 0.1 lengths last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TIZMARKUS (5) really dug deep to salute by 0.3 lengths three runs back at Aqueduct (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Jose Lezcano has scored on him two times and is back in the saddle. Can play a role in the finish.

Race Time:6:49 PM

Friday, August 28, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1308m

Norwich (1)5134x43821

Trainer: Fernando Abreu (U.S.A.)12 mths 19: 4-1-3

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MUNNINGS (USA)

Dam: ABOVE THE CROWD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Discreetly Mine

Stats

Prize Money$240,067.00

Avg $$12,635.11

Win %21.05%

Place %42.11%

Career19: 4-1-3

Track4: 1-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 1-0-0

2nd Up5: 1-0-1

Firm16: 3-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track on August 2 over 1207m defeating Shoot The Nickel with 55kg at $3.83. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Normandy Coast with 55kg at $3.85. Last-start winner worth including

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
1/8	02/08/2026	10	HCP 4U	$74,180.00	Saratoga	1207m	Fast	Ricardo Santana Jr	55kg	1:10.59	4-2-1	2	1. Norwich 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Burninhunkoflove	0.1L	$3.83
2/7	23/07/2026	49	CLM 4U	$53,701.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	Ricardo Santana Jr	55kg	1:22.93	4-1-2	2	1. Normandy Coast 2. Norwich 3. Mr Skylight	0.5L	$3.85
8/10	04/06/2026	36	ALLOW 3U	$108,787.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Flavien Prat	57kg	1:35.62	2-8-8	10	1. Magnanimous Max 2. Cocktailsnkringle 3. First Blessing	27.0L	$9.83
3/10	29/04/2026	41	ALLOW 3U	$120,815.00	Churchill Downs	1408m	SP	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:24.07	10-2-3	1	1. Sweet Freedom 2. Sharons Beach 3. Norwich	1.8L	$5.20
4/7	19/03/2026	215	ALLOW 4U	$84,270.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Francisco Arrieta	53.5kg	1:09.59	3-4-4	5	1. Master Mule 2. Poppa Echo 3. Bob's Carrot	5.8L	$11.80
4/6	16/08/2025	51	ALLOW 3U	$116,279.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Ricardo Santana Jr	56.5kg	1:37.09	1-2-4	3	1. Indy Magic 2. House United 3. Sweetalkingbourbon	5.6L	$5.40

Princip (2)8x25221543

Trainer: Mertkan Kantarmaci (USA)12 mths 34: 5-6-5

Jockey: Javier Castellano

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: VIOLENCE (USA)

Dam: MY ROYALTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

Stats

Prize Money$322,517.00

Avg $$9,485.79

Win %14.71%

Place %47.06%

Career34: 5-6-5

Track4: 1-0-1

Distance8: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up9: 0-1-4

2nd Up6: 1-1-0

Firm25: 3-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on August 16 over 1308m, 6 len behind Stewie with 56kg at $8.23. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 30 over 1207m, 6 len behind Factually Correct carrying 56kg at $10.11. Needs to find extra to beat these.

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
3/7	16/08/2026	17	CLM 4U	$64,194.00	Saratoga	1308m	Fast	Javier Castellano	56kg	1:16.75	7-4-3	2	1. Stewie 2. Mr Skylight 3. Princip	6.3L	$8.23
4/7	30/07/2026	14	CLM 4U	$94,340.00	Saratoga	1207m	SP	Javier Castellano	56kg	1:10.24	3-5-4	6	1. Factually Correct 2. Run Classic 3. Big Hat Willie	6.0L	$10.11
5/7	16/07/2026	39	HCP 4U	$65,312.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	56kg	1:25.38	3-4-5	7	1. Kunshan Bridge 2. Tizmarkus 3. Smilensaycheese	8.3L	$3.16
1/11	07/06/2026	13	HCP 4U	$72,524.00	Saratoga	1308m	Good	Javier Castellano	55kg	1:17.82	9-3-1	7	1. Princip 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Forgiving Spirit	2.0L	$33.39
2/7	25/05/2026	23	HCP 3U	$51,676.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	SP	Edgard J Zayas	57kg	1:23.75	4-3-2	6	1. Rock The Weekend 2. Princip 3. Thrill Of It	2.5L	$3.71
2/6	02/05/2026	23	HCP 3U	$51,676.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Edgard J Zayas	57kg	1:10.92	3-5-2	3	1. Gunner Bay 2. Princip 3. Schlomo	1.0L	$5.47

Kunshan Bridge (3)0725239115

Trainer: Mertkan Kantarmaci (USA)12 mths 51: 9-6-9

Jockey: Manuel Franco

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: PROTONICO (USA)

Dam: MAJESTIC ISLAND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Majestic Warrior

Stats

Prize Money$662,041.00

Avg $$12,981.20

Win %17.65%

Place %47.06%

Career51: 9-6-9

Track9: 1-1-2

Distance8: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up5: 0-1-3

2nd Up4: 1-0-1

Firm40: 7-5-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 1-0-0

Comments

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Norwich with 56kg at $13.92. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track on July 16 over 1408m defeating Tizmarkus with 56kg at $13.10. Likely to play a big role.

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
5/8	02/08/2026	17	HCP 4U	$74,180.00	Saratoga	1207m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:10.59	1-5-5	8	1. Norwich 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Burninhunkoflove	3.3L	$13.92
1/7	16/07/2026	26	HCP 4U	$65,312.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:25.38	4-1-1	3	1. Kunshan Bridge 2. Tizmarkus 3. Smilensaycheese	1.5L	$13.10
1/6	20/06/2026	50	CLM 4U	$55,788.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Manuel Franco	55kg	1:11.58	3-1-1	2	1. Kunshan Bridge 2. Riyadh Moon 3. Burninhunkoflove	2.5L	$12.97
9/9	01/05/2026	42	ALLOW 4U	$48,883.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Johan Rosado	54kg	1:10.11	7-9-9	7	1. Mumayaz 2. Burlsworth 3. My Liam	8.4L	$23.20
3/9	20/03/2026	8	CLM 4U	$43,539.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	53.5kg	1:10.08	7-6-3	4	1. Finster 2. One True Shance 3. Kunshan Bridge	6.8L	$8.10
2/8	12/03/2026	14	CLM 4U	$42,135.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Francisco Arrieta	55kg	1:10.59	4-4-2	7	1. Luv To Win 2. Kunshan Bridge 3. One True Shance	5.3L	$3.10

Graywing (4)x451937058

Trainer: Eduardo E Jones 12 mths 45: 10-8-6

Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: GRAYDAR (USA)

Dam: FIGHTER WING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Empire Maker

Stats

Prize Money$565,794.00

Avg $$12,573.20

Win %22.22%

Place %53.33%

Career45: 10-8-6

Track4: 0-0-1

Distance8: 4-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up9: 1-2-1

2nd Up7: 1-1-1

Firm29: 6-5-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Saratoga Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 17 len behind Boston's Phinest carrying 57kg at $56.47. The race before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 27 over 1308m, 8 len behind Sin Nombre carrying 56kg at $14.40. Might need easier race.

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
8/8	17/07/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$159,652.00	Saratoga	1106m	FM	Pino Favinho Villa	57kg	1:00.94	8-8-8	3	1. Boston's Phinest 2. Courtly Banker 3. Twisted Filigree	17.2L	$56.47
5/8	27/06/2026	20	CLM 4U	$39,052.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Reyluis Gutierrez	56kg	1:16.73	1-2-5	5	1. Sin Nombre 2. He's Got This 3. Classic Cut	8.3L	$14.40
11/11	07/06/2026	22	HCP 4U	$72,524.00	Saratoga	1308m	Good	Pino Favinho Villa	56kg	1:17.82	6-11-11	3	1. Princip 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Forgiving Spirit	34.4L	$65.92
7/7	16/05/2026	8	CLM 4U	$83,799.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Moreno Omar Hernandez	56kg	1:10.82	3-6-7	7	1. Factually Correct 2. Nabokov 3. Beary Funny	18.3L	$29.01
3/7	08/05/2026	13	CLM 4U	$55,866.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Moreno Omar Hernandez	56kg	1:16.24	4-1-3	1	1. Nabokov 2. Dot's Dollar 3. Graywing	5.8L	$12.48
9/9	25/04/2026	14	CLM 4U	$40,757.00	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	M	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:24.86	4-8-9	1	1. Brew Pub 2. Glint 3. Prince Of Truth	33.0L	$2.66

Tizmarkus (5)7656173122

Trainer: James Ferraro 12 mths 20: 5-4-4

Jockey: Jose Lezcano

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TAMARKUZ (USA)

Dam: COASTAL VIEW (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Prize Money$398,681.00

Avg $$19,934.05

Win %25.00%

Place %65.00%

Career20: 5-4-4

Track3: 0-2-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm13: 0-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on July 16 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Kunshan Bridge with 56kg at $2.75. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Aqueduct on June 28 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Assume Nothing with 57kg at $3.42. Can take this out.

Last Starts 44 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	16/07/2026	18	HCP 4U	$65,312.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	Ricardo Santana Jr	56kg	1:25.38	1-2-2	4	1. Kunshan Bridge 2. Tizmarkus 3. Smilensaycheese	1.5L	$2.75
2/10	28/06/2026	34	ALLOW 3U	$139,470.00	Belmont At The Big A	1811m	Fast	Jose Lezcano	57kg	1:51.21	3-3-2	5	1. Assume Nothing 2. Tizmarkus 3. Sara's Shaman	1.3L	$3.42
1/7	25/05/2026	39	HCP 4U	$55,866.00	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	SP	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:36.20	3-1-1	5	1. Tizmarkus 2. Sharp Spark 3. Register	0.3L	$2.48
3/9	16/04/2026	26	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$181,951.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Good	Emmanuel Esquivel	56kg	1:44.25	2-2-3	4	1. Hess 2. Cybertown 3. Tizmarkus	3.3L	$6.50
7/10	21/03/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$175,562.00	Oaklawn Park	1106m	Fast	Emmanuel Esquivel	56kg	1:03.48	6-6-7	10	1. Gettinby 2. Bettys Cash 3. Bossofmi	8.3L	$4.30
1/7	01/03/2026	25	CLM 4U	$39,326.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Good	Jose Lezcano	56kg	1:11.63	5-1-1	7	1. Tizmarkus 2. Emerald Forest 3. Canyouhearmerunnin	6.8L	$4.14

Shoot The Nickel (6)3413214222

Trainer: Linda Rice (USA)12 mths 21: 3-8-3

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: VIOLENCE (USA)

Dam: C S INCHARGE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Take Charge Indy

Stats

Prize Money$306,309.00

Avg $$14,586.14

Win %14.29%

Place %66.67%

Career21: 3-8-3

Track4: 0-2-0

Distance5: 0-4-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm13: 1-5-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Norwich with 56kg at $3.89. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1308m, 2 len behind Princip carrying 56kg at $3.88. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.

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
2/8	02/08/2026	56	HCP 4U	$74,180.00	Saratoga	1207m	Fast	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:10.59	2-6-2	5	1. Norwich 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Burninhunkoflove	0.1L	$3.89
2/11	07/06/2026	35	HCP 4U	$72,524.00	Saratoga	1308m	Good	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:17.82	3-1-2	11	1. Princip 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Forgiving Spirit	2.0L	$3.88
2/5	03/05/2026	36	CLM 4U	$90,782.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Gokhan Kocakaya	56kg	1:17.73	2-2-2	2	1. Trust Issues 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Uncle Jim	0.5L	$8.42
4/6	28/03/2026	30	ALLOW 4U	$98,315.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:11.39	1-3-4	6	1. Master Of Arms 2. Forgiving Spirit 3. Lucky Dude	4.1L	$2.38
1/6	26/02/2026	7	ALLOW 4U	$85,592.00	Belmont At The Big A	1106m	M	Gokhan Kocakaya	56kg	1:05.54	1-2-1	3	1. Shoot The Nickel 2. Social Hour 3. Spirit Dragon	0.1L	$6.51
2/8	19/02/2026	7	HCP 4U	$71,327.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:18.54	6-3-2	1	1. Ten Cent Town 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Play	0.1L	$4.84

Timaeus (7)0312158836

Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci (USA)12 mths 25: 6-3-4

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MALIBU MOON (USA)

Dam: LOST EMPIRE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Empire Maker

Stats

Prize Money$303,179.00

Avg $$12,127.16

Win %24.00%

Place %52.00%

Career25: 6-3-4

Track3: 0-0-1

Distance5: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-2

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm15: 6-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently ran last in a small field at Finger Lakes on August 18 over 1207m, 16 len behind Gatsby with 55kg at $7.72. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Finger Lakes on July 28 over 1207m, 3 len behind Hay Hay Harry carrying 56kg at $16.63. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last Starts 11 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	18/08/2026	21	HCP 3U	$31,384.00	Finger Lakes	1207m	Fast	Heman K Harkie	55kg	1:10.99	5-6-6	2	1. Gatsby 2. Bustin Away 3. Pompous Prince	16.8L	$7.72
3/7	28/07/2026	19	HCP 3U	$31,930.00	Finger Lakes	1207m	SP	Heman K Harkie	56kg	1:11.11	6-4-3	5	1. Hay Hay Harry 2. Gatsby 3. Timaeus	3.1L	$16.63
8/8	09/07/2026	32	CLM 4U	$75,472.00	Saratoga	1207m	Fast	Heman K Harkie	56kg	1:11.66	7-8-8	7	1. Gatsby 2. Red State 3. Factually Correct	17.5L	$32.65
8/11	07/06/2026	35	HCP 4U	$72,524.00	Saratoga	1308m	Good	Silvestre Gonzalez	56kg	1:17.82	5-7-8	4	1. Princip 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Forgiving Spirit	16.3L	$24.09
5/5	03/05/2026	16	CLM 4U	$90,782.00	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	Fast	Manuel Franco	56kg	1:17.73	3-5-5	3	1. Trust Issues 2. Shoot The Nickel 3. Uncle Jim	10.3L	$4.92
1/8	17/04/2026	6	ALLOW 3U	$87,336.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Fast	Silvestre Gonzalez	57kg	1:10.70	5-3-1	3	1. Timaeus 2. Social Hour 3. Kid Billy	0.3L	$23.20

Normandy Coast (8)40x36x6771

Trainer: Robert N Falcone Jr (USA)12 mths 13: 4-0-1

Jockey: Luis Saez

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: OMAHA BEACH (USA)

Dam: ALLITERATION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Congrats

Stats

Prize Money$498,671.00

Avg $$38,359.31

Win %30.77%

Place %38.46%

Career13: 4-0-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm11: 3-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track on July 23 over 1408m defeating Norwich with 55kg at $2.97. Before that ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 18 over 1106m, 4 len behind Step Forward with 53.5kg at $4.15. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	23/07/2026	35	CLM 4U	$53,701.00	Saratoga	1408m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	55kg	1:22.93	3-2-1	1	1. Normandy Coast 2. Norwich 3. Mr Skylight	0.5L	$2.97
7/8	18/06/2026	28	CLM 4U	$119,944.00	Churchill Downs	1106m	FM	I Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	1:02.33	5-5-7	3	1. Step Forward 2. Mister Mmmmm 3. B D Valeski	3.9L	$4.15
7/10	21/05/2026	34	CLM 4U	$99,162.00	Churchill Downs	1308m	Fast	Ben Curtis	53.5kg	1:17.17	3-6-7	4	1. Exploration 2. Funny Uncle 3. Gee No Hollander	10.6L	$12.78
6/6	17/04/2026	63	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$218,341.00	Keeneland	1207m	Fast	Ben Curtis	53.5kg	1:10.19	2-6-6	5	1. Illuminare 2. Durante 3. Bold Journey	16.8L	$14.89
6/7	13/02/2026	42	HCP 4U	$78,459.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Francisco Arrieta	55kg	1:10.38	4-6-6	3	1. Ninja Warrior 2. Henro 3. Politicallycorrect	8.3L	$2.30
3/5	02/01/2026	187	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$179,372.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Francisco Arrieta	55kg	1:10.07	2-2-3	5	1. Ryvit 2. Tejano Twist 3. Normandy Coast	2.0L	$7.90