Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GULFY (9) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third when resuming last time out over 1811m in stakes class at Saratoga (Dirt). Has the class to play a significant role. FELINE CURIOUS (6) broke his maiden last start over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf), scoring by 0.1 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Re-unites with Tyler Gaffalione who was on board last start. Capable of taking the next step. NOBLE DYNASTY (1) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fifth over 2414m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). One to watch for in the concluding stages. IRON PALACE (2) raced on the pace over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) on debut last start and went on to win by half a length. Must be respected.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 5 over 2414m, 4 len behind Bettrluckythangood carrying 55kg at $4.11. The start before that 5th of 9 in the G3 Pennine Ridge Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 4 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind West End Kid carrying 54.5kg at $7.47. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
Last Starts 56 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 | 05/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 2:25.68 | 11-7-5 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $4.11 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | 46 | G3 OPEN 3 | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:40.94 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $7.47 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:58.07 | 12-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.87 |
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 147 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 7-9-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.62 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.81 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 2 | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:42.63 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $4.96 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, won won by 0.5 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 9 over 1710m defeating Bull Shoals with 55kg at $28.57. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $28.57 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 4th of 12 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Lennox The Grey carrying 54.5kg at $24.20. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park Turf on July 10 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Falfurrias with 53kg at $11.10. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:34.50 | 7-4-4 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $24.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $66,763.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | M | Martin Chuan | 53kg | 1:45.75 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $90,656.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:44.15 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 269 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/15 | 01/07/2025 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:34.89 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 in the G2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 7 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Bottas carrying 54.5kg at $32.27. The run before that 5th of 11 in stakes class at this track at this track on July 3 over 1710m, 3 len behind Heeere's Johnny carrying 55kg at $57.50. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.67 | 4-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $32.27 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $217,707.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:40.45 | 9-10-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $57.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:36.23 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.95 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:43.93 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.46 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.38 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $114,123.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.37 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $31.07 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Chambersville carrying 56kg at $7.19. The start before that 3rd of 8 in stakes class at Monmouth Park Turf at Monmouth Park Turf on May 30 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Third Coast with 53.5kg at $1.90. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.19 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,251.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:36.18 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:40.25 | 8-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.95 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1710m defeating Democracy Defender with 55kg at $4.62. The start before that 5th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 9 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Iron Palace with 55kg at $5.10. No reason he cannot build on that success.
Last Starts 21 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 | 09/08/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:42.08 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.62 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.93 |
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 12-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.35 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $12.15 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1710m, 7 len behind Chambersville carrying 56kg at $2.41. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field in Listed grade at Aqueduct Turf at Aqueduct Turf on April 25 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Blackmail carrying 54.5kg at $1.87. Needs more time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 7-3-7 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $2.41 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:40.21 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.87 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Chantilly All Weather March 26 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Gilded Prize carrying 57kg at $10. On debut won by 1.3 len Chantilly All Weather March 3 over 1900m defeating Azure Dragon carrying 58kg at $8. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 157 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 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | CL2 3 | $42,450.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 57kg | 1:57.84 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:58.10 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |