Saratoga Race 8 - H. Allen Jerkens Memorial S. Stakes
ENGLISHMAN (4) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of 12 weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1408m in the G1 Woody Stephens Stakes at this track (Dirt). Unbeaten in two starts when fresh. Jose Ortiz who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Leading contender. DEEP FLAME (2) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring by 6 lengths over 1408m in the G3 MAXFIELD STAKES at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Is in top form this preparation, chalking-up two wins. Expected to be in the finish. SOLITUDE DUDE (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish a nose away in second over 1308m in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes at this track (Dirt). Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE (5) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a third at this track (Dirt) two starts back then landed the prize by a nose last time out over 1308m in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track on August 14 over 1609m defeating Into The Light with 56kg at $2.82. Before that ran last in a small field in Listed grade at Finger Lakes at Finger Lakes on July 13 over 1710m, 25 len behind Talk To Me Jimmy carrying 56kg at $8.20. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14/08/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:38.42 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.82 |
| 4/4 | 13/07/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 3 | $238,026.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:46.67 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $8.20 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:21.60 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $35.55 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.34 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | 194 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:23.23 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.09 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 2 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $77.57 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently won by 6 len in the G3 MAXFIELD STAKES at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1408m defeating American Man carrying 53.5kg at $2.25. Before that scored a big 7 len win at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 1207m defeating Embry Show carrying 53.5kg at $1.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 63 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 | 28/06/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $348,675.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:21.43 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 17/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation post a big 6 len win. This track G1 Woody Stephens Stakes June 6 over 1408m defeating Crude Velocity carrying 56kg at $5.28. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. Fairgrounds March 19 over 1207m defeating Sav'n Money carrying 54kg at $1.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:20.40 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.28 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2026 | 44 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,047,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:33.87 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.68 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | 181 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:08.76 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:21.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.24 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on June 6 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Buttah with 55kg at $3.17. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by a nose in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes at this track on July 31 over 1308m defeating Solitude Dude with 54.5kg at $5.17. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:14.89 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.17 |
| 3/13 | 06/06/2026 | 245 | ALLOW 3U | $167,364.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:15.61 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.17 |
| 1/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:10.23 | 11-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $3.86 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Monmouth Park on June 7 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Frostelle with 54kg at $1.60. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Delaware Park on July 31 over 1207m defeating Bogus Operandi with 55.5kg at $1.70. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | 54 | MDN 3 | $64,194.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:10.76 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 85 | MDN 3U | $70,293.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:10.51 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:22.97 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |