Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
SPHERICAL (8) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after being in contention all the way. Nicely placed to find winning ways. BOGUS OPERANDI (7) was prominent from the outset on debut last time out, holding on well for second over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt). Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. COMPLEX CHARLIE (6) closed last prep four-and-a-half months ago when he finished third over 1207m at Aqueduct. Should be involved in the finish. ZATOPEK (2) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Chad C Brown. By Nyquist from Slam Dunk. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Enticed out of Central Moves. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Nyquist out of Slam Dunk having his first start. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last in a small field at Aqueduct on September 13 over 1308m, 29 len behind Day One Starter carrying 54kg at $8.35. May need more time.
Last Starts 356 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:16.72 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 29.5L | $8.35 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Beau Liam out of Let's Be Creative. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old entire by Authentic out of Giant's Causey who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Purchased for USD $ 285,000 (Keeneland - USA 2023 September Yearling Sale). Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on April 25 over 1207m, 3 len behind Sea Strike carrying 55.5kg at $8.02. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at Aqueduct on November 22 over 1308m, 8 len behind Hedge Ratio carrying 54kg at $14.83. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.02 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $114,123.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:19.30 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 04/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:12.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.45 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:16.85 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $14.83 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Delaware Park on July 31 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Amberjack with 55.5kg at $12.60. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $64,194.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:10.76 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Neigh Baby carrying 55.5kg at $11.31. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 13 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Criteria carrying 55.5kg at $9.79. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:10.67 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $9.79 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 295 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:17.71 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $11.31 |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 5-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $93.88 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $32.75 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Charlatan out of Aguilera. Betting can tell the tale.