Saratoga Race 12 - Resorts World Casino Ballerina S. Stakes
WAYS AND MEANS (7) is a talented five-year-old mare who resumes in a tougher race than her final run last prep when successful over 1408m in the G2 Bed O' Roses Invitational Stakes at this track (Dirt) 12 weeks ago. Overall record when resuming is sound including a win and three minor placings. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expected to be in the finish. ECLATANT (12) returns today and is on a run of three straight wins, the latest over 1408m at Churchill Downs on June 20. Goes up a notch this time but is still among the leading chances. USHA (4) was well fancied last start over 1408m at Listed level at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 2.5 lengths. Blinkers go on so she must be respected. R DISASTER (10) lines up for the first time since May 2. Looking to emulate her win at Gulfstream Park to kick off the last campaign. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on two occasions from three runs. Comes here with definite top-three claims.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 10 months won by 7 len in stakes class at Monmouth Park at Monmouth Park on July 18 over 1207m defeating Summer's Comin with 53.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up won by 4 len in the G3 Victory Ride Stakes at this track on July 3 2025 over 1308m defeating Beauty Reigns with 56kg at $2.50. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 301 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.48 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:22.35 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.55 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:15.49 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 167 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $234,375.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2024 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $342,466.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:16.17 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.18 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after 11 months won by 2.25 len in Listed grade at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on July 19 over 1207m defeating Cash Call carrying 55.5kg at $4.18. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 in the G3 Mamzelle Stakes at Churchill Downs Turf on May 10 2025 over 1106m, 4 len behind Shisospicy with 53.5kg at $4.04. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | 316 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $253,991.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Good | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:09.12 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.18 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:14.54 | 12-10-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $2.89 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 55 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 8-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 08/06/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:21.61 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.04 |
| 2/13 | 10/05/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $351,562.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:01.46 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.04 |
| 6/12 | 11/04/2025 | 161 | LR OPEN F 3 | $479,233.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:03.94 | 11-7-6 | 12 |
| 3.6L | $3.94 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Laurel in the LR June 27 over 1308m, 10 len behind Maida with 57kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Aqueduct G3 Distaff Handicap April 4 over 1408m defeating Immersive with 55.5kg at $5.65. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 64 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 | 27/06/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $174,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:18.44 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $244,413.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:16.64 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.74 |
| 1/4 | 04/04/2026 | 133 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:23.47 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.65 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Laurel Park | 1308m | M | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:18.56 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:16.03 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.83 |
| 1/4 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:15.56 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.84 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.1 len this track G2 Bed O' Roses Invitational Stakes June 5 over 1408m defeating Grand Job with 56kg at $1.73. First up last campaign second in a small field at Churchill Downs in the G1 Derby City Distaff Stakes May 2 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind R Disaster carrying 56kg at $2.87. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 86 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 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:21.05 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.73 |
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 330 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:20.94 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.87 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $466,563.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:21.11 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 182 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:21.76 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.58 |
| 5/9 | 02/11/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:21.59 | 1-4-5 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2024 | 57 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $367,647.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | SP | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:15.46 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.45 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and scored a big 10 len win in Listed grade at Laurel at Laurel on June 27 over 1308m defeating Grammy Girl carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len in the G2 Honorable Miss Handicap at this track on July 26 over 1207m defeating Haulin Ice with 55.5kg at $7.82. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 35 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 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $362,845.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.82 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 252 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $174,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1308m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54.5kg | 1:18.44 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:23.90 | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $26.20 |
| 1/5 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $152,905.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:09.63 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $71,318.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 52.5kg | 1:10.91 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2025 | 38 | MDN FM 3U | $73,095.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | 1:10.23 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 50 days. First-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1207m defeating Irina's Charm with 55kg at $8.08. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Listed level at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 10 over 1207m defeating Silent Law with 57kg at $2.20. This is going to test her.
Last Starts 51 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 | 10/07/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | 1:09.25 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.08 |
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,176.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:43.22 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $12.53 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:49.44 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.37 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $28.26 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:25.82 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
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Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2.25 len Churchill Downs G1 Derby City Distaff Stakes May 2 over 1408m defeating Ways And Means carrying 56kg at $8.13. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Gulfstream Park G3 Hurricane Bertie Stakes March 7 over 1308m defeating Sterling Silver with 56kg at $1.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 120 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 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:20.94 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.13 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:21.84 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $5.89 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 119 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:16.28 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.51 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $382,263.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:14.78 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.12 |
| 1/5 | 20/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:09.05 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track on July 23 over 1408m defeating Senza Parole with 56kg at $5.03. The race before that 5th of 8 in the G2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1408m, 3 len behind Eclatant carrying 53.5kg at $17.78. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $188,679.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.03 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $418,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:22.62 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $17.78 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:22.51 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.71 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:09.70 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 222 | ALLOW FM 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:10.01 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by a nose in the G2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill Downs on June 20 over 1408m defeating Foie Gras carrying 56kg at $1.77. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2.75 len at Gulfstream Park on February 15 over 1308m defeating Nic's Style carrying 56kg at $5.90. Looks a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $418,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:22.62 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.77 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 48 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.84 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.79 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 252 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:15.72 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:21.61 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.42 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2025 | 90 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:22.36 | 3-5-9 | 11 |
| 12.3L | $4.42 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:23.61 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |