Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
MODEST MACLEAN (10) was 13 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Has good early pace. Expected to prove tough to beat. ISTHEREANORMALWIFE (2) was 3.5 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Should camp just off the leaders. Great chance to bounce back. KARSTEN (1) was lining up for just the second time last start when fourth over 1710m at Saratoga Turf, beaten 1.4 lengths. Leading player based on that debut performance. HIGH LEVERAGE (6) made progress last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third over 1106m at Saratoga Turf. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Sir Oscar with 54.5kg at $5.97. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1710m, 1.4 len behind Manor Park with 55kg at $3.59. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:42.31 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.59 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 3-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.97 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Onebigbeautfulbill with 55.5kg at $7. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 7 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Coach Ryan carrying 55kg at $4.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/08/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:43.53 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $4.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:11.42 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Tacitus out of Judiciary. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1207m, 12 len behind Onebigbeautfulbill carrying 55.5kg at $5. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:11.42 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Galilean out of Tiger Cat Lilly. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 6 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Until Last Call with 55.5kg at $3.64. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 21 over 1710m, 8 len behind Twirling Lad carrying 54.5kg at $4.82. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 25 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 | 06/08/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:03.14 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.64 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:41.48 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.82 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.73 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:08.97 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.54 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.85 |
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf May 31 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Culture War with 53.5kg at $23.63. On debut seventh of 12 at Turfway Park February 21 over 1308m, 14 len behind Canterville with 54.5kg at $25.11. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:36.10 | 6-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $23.63 |
| 7/12 | 12/05/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Luis Contreras | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 11-10-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $35.50 |
| 8/9 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $11.65 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 12-8-7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $25.11 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Music In Motion with 55.5kg at $8.80. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on June 7 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind King Farro carrying 55kg at $21.96. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.70 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/13 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $139,470.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:18.36 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $21.96 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:09.81 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $20.28 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Counter Move with 55kg at $4.10. First up last campaign 7th of 10 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on November 14 over 1207m, 7 len behind Cerro Rico with 54kg at $4.31. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 121 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 | 02/05/2026 | 120 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 8-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $62,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:13.15 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $3.89 |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 2-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $4.31 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Music In Motion carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on August 22 over 1609m, 13 len behind Bubster with 55kg at $1.99. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:37.68 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $1.99 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.70 | 7-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |