Saratoga Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
HOT PROPERTY (12) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Saratoga (Dirt), finishing fourth and only 1.2 lengths from the winner at the end of 1408m. Finds a suitable race and can take the next step and salute. I CAN SEE THAT (9) was prominent on the corner and battled on well to finish second last start over 1609m at this track (Turf), beaten 0.1 lengths when resuming. Likely improver with strong prospects. DUCKY MEDWICK (11) got well back over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 18 lengths away in sixth. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. ROYAL BROWNE (6) ran a better race last start, finishing 2.5 lengths away in fifth over 1609m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently. Something for the Multiples: T V CHANNEL (4) MIRAGE (10)

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2 len at Delaware Park on June 24 over 1207m defeating Run Aaron Run with 54kg at $3.50. Second-up 5th of 8 at Saratoga on August 16 over 1207m, 14 len behind Seeker's Hope with 55.5kg at $7.68. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 18 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 | 16/08/2026 | 53 | CLM 3U | $59,914.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $7.68 |
| 1/5 | 24/06/2026 | 199 | MDN 3U | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54kg | 1:11.71 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:39.72 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.68 |
| 8/11 | 12/11/2025 | 48 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:45.01 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $8.92 |
| 5/11 | 25/09/2025 | 36 | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 9-2-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $11.86 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:25.06 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 16 over 1811m, 15 len behind Carc Brothers carrying 57kg at $29.05. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1710m, 6 len behind Six Fortyfive carrying 57kg at $29.19. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:49.51 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $29.05 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:43.49 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $29.19 |
| 11/11 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 2:25.68 | 7-11-11 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $66.22 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $114,365.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:42.44 | 3-9-8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $50.84 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:43.03 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $22.08 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | 185 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:44.82 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $43.99 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf on August 16 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Ghostwriter carrying 52.5kg at $20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 8 over 1710m defeating Swamp Fox carrying 54kg at $33.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/08/2026 | 161 | CLM 3U | $31,205.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Christian Maragh | 52.5kg | 1:04.88 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,371.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54kg | 1:42.08 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $33.10 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 93 | MDN CLM 3 | $48,502.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:30.03 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $33.20 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:10.11 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $87.55 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 17 over 2414m, 12 len behind Royal Guard with 56.5kg at $23.16. Went for a spell before returning won by a 0.3 len at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1710m defeating Positive Equity carrying 56kg at $3.31. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 67 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,579.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | 1:43.65 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.31 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 2:26.30 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $23.16 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1710m, 8 len behind Six Fortyfive with 55kg at $26.53. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Aqueduct Turf on June 28 over 1710m defeating Beau Cheval with 54.5kg at $23.41. May need more time.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:43.49 | 2-9-9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $26.53 |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:43.45 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $23.41 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:41.53 | 12-9-4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $12.35 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:46.49 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $3.62 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $69,956.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53kg | 1:42.42 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Take A Stance with 57kg at $10.81. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind English Law carrying 57kg at $38.32. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:36.09 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $10.81 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:42.66 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $38.32 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:35.43 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.02 |
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | 120 | CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Silvestre Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:12.08 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $12.85 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:35.44 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $7.80 |
| 9/9 | 18/12/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:34.07 | 6-4-9 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $20.40 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1609m, nose behind Take A Stance with 57kg at $8.26. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 27 over 1509m, 6 len behind Quizler carrying 55kg at $7.60. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 09/08/2026 | 135 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:36.09 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.26 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $75,843.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:27.69 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $7.60 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 179 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,033.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:32.97 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 01/09/2025 | 281 | HCP 3U | $96,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:36.46 | 5-1-4 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $9.70 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2024 | 85 | MDN 2 | $98,935.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.22 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $122,888.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:17.98 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Take A Stance carrying 57kg at $9.37. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1710m, 2 len behind English Law carrying 57kg at $3.68. Watch for him late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:36.09 | 11-7-4 | 11 |
| 0.9L | $9.37 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:42.66 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.68 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $20.09 |
| 8/12 | 07/06/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 10-8-8 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $8.65 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:39.74 | 6-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 134 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55kg | 2:26.16 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 2nd of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Take A Stance with 57kg at $9.77. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Aqueduct Turf on September 28 over 1710m defeating Inspeightofcharlie with 56kg at $10.40. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/08/2026 | 273 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:36.09 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $9.77 |
| 3/12 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $68,702.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:43.83 | 5-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $9.97 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,394.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:42.51 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/08/2025 | 148 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,519.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:42.98 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $22.30 |
| 9/9 | 05/04/2025 | 377 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,508.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56.5kg | 1:18.68 | 6-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $4.65 |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2024 | 380 | MDN CLM 45 | $64,485.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:05.78 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Saratoga on August 7 over 1609m, 5 len behind You're Lookin Good with 57kg at $3.43. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on July 17 over 1811m, 4 len behind Antietam with 57kg at $2.18. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $59,914.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.43 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:52.54 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.18 |
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $105,997.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:35.99 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.69 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:44.02 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.04 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:44.25 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $64,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Israel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:09.95 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $7.30 |