Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
HADRIAN'S WALL (10) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished second, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1811m at Saratoga (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. PAY THE PIPER (8) is still a maiden after four starts but was placed at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) when resuming before finishing fourth at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) last start. Chance to break his maiden status. PROTECT AND DEFEND (5) is a five-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) at the last run before spelling. Jockey Jose Lezcano back aboard. Rates highly and is one of the main hopes. DONNADOYAWANNA (6) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last time over 2414m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf), beaten 3.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Likely improver with top-three claims again.
Jockey: Heman K. Harkie
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1408m, 23 len behind Kokomo Joe carrying 54.5kg at $20.85. Went for a spell before returning ran last in a small field at Saratoga on August 14 over 1609m, 65 len behind Luz De Guia carrying 55kg at $12.53. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/08/2026 | 113 | MDN CLM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:39.21 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 65.3L | $12.53 |
| 5/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Agustin Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:26.17 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $20.85 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1911m, 5.5 len behind Iron Sight carrying 57kg at $13.53. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Saratoga on August 14 over 1609m, 6 len behind Luz De Guia carrying 57kg at $3.97. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/08/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:39.21 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.97 |
| 3/6 | 26/06/2026 | 175 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:54.78 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $13.53 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | 209 | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:42.87 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 27/04/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:41.21 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 6/12 | 02/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $150,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:47.55 | 6-9-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Monmouth Park on July 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Gold Light carrying 54kg at $3.80. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on August 23 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Franklin Delano carrying 55kg at $3.55. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:37.01 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.55 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $33,817.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:38.38 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1911m, 0.1 len behind Iron Sight carrying 54.5kg at $8.66. First up last campaign 10th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on December 20 over 1710m, 9 len behind Boss Henry with 54.5kg at $41. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 69 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 | 26/06/2026 | 65 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:54.78 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.66 |
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:52.25 | 11-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.58 |
| 2/12 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | L Panici | 55.5kg | 1:46.65 | 11-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $76.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $36.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.09 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up 5th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Quiet Power with 54.5kg at $11.79. Last start 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 24 over 2414m, 3.5 len behind Limited Edition with 55kg at $19. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 2:26.46 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | 271 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.79 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 12-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $57.80 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Saratoga on July 10 over 1811m, 6 len behind Commerce with 55kg at $4.19. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 17 over 1673m, 7 len behind Kaz Brio with 54kg at $1.40. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/07/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:52.51 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.19 |
| 5/6 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $69,832.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:43.94 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.04 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $114,123.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.37 | 1-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 9 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Iron Palace with 55kg at $7.16. Last start 4th in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1710m, 3 len behind Feline Curious with 55kg at $2.61. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/08/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:42.08 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.61 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 123 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.16 |
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.92 | 9-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.70 |