Saratoga Race 9 - Bernard Baruch S. Presented By Snap-On Stakes
YO DADDY (9) was in contention on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1811m at Saratoga after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Worth noting Jose Lezcano goes aboard. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. SALAMIS (4) scored by 0.3 lengths last time out over 1811m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Form here strong boasting two wins from three starts. Leading contender. PASS THE HAT (3) finished 2 lengths back in third in stakes company last time over 1609m in the G3 Kelso (Forbidden Apple) Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Did win two back by 0.1 lengths in the G3 Poker Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Among the leading players. RISK TOLERANCE (7) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1609m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Will be better for that latest run and is among the better chances. Something for the Multiples: RUNNING BEE (5)

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 7 in the G1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs Turf on August 1 over 2012m, 4 len behind Burnham Square with 55.5kg at $14.70. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 in the G2 Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill Downs Turf on June 27 over 1710m, 5 len behind Lagynos with 54.5kg at $11.09. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,426,534.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 2:00.80 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $14.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:41.68 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.09 |
| 1/5 | 16/05/2026 | 77 | G3 OPEN 3U | $349,162.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:47.15 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | 1:38.07 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $6.40 |
| 6/12 | 24/01/2026 | 140 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,494,768.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:47.04 | 12-10-6 | 12 |
| 2.4L | $14.20 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 2:24.72 | 8-5-6 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $5.52 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf in the G3 Fair Grounds Stakes February 14 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Lagynos with 55.5kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Churchill Downs September 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Moonlight with 55.5kg at $8.83. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $249,643.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:48.02 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:42.37 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:41.50 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,954.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:33.45 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $16.22 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 85 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.84 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.83 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,575.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:37.98 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $11.20 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the G3 Kelso (Forbidden Apple) Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 5 over 1609m, 2 len behind Mi Bago carrying 56kg at $7.98. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.1 len in the G3 Poker Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 7 over 1609m defeating Capitol Hill carrying 54.5kg at $11.39. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:34.08 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.98 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:32.92 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.39 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.18 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:27.04 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 6-6-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:21.39 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $7.72 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming got back early ran second last in a small field in the G3 Poker Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Pass The Hat with 56kg at $9.61. Second-up won by a 0.3 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 23 over 1811m defeating Sand Pipes with 56kg at $2.36. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 43 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 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $188,679.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:47.08 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.36 |
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | 190 | G3 OPEN 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:32.92 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.61 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:50.74 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $913,242.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 4-6-5 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $6.52 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.14 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.16 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | 117 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.53 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.35 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run 2nd in a small field in stakes class at Monmouth Park Turf at Monmouth Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Air Recruit carrying 53.5kg at $3. At only start last preparation from last on the turn 5th of 10 in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic at Churchill Downs Turf on May 3 2025 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Spirit Of St Louis with 56kg at $5.69. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 462 | LR OPEN 3U | $142,653.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Good | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:44.63 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 91 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 3-10-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.69 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2025 | 91 | G3 OPEN 4U | $282,258.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:38.85 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | 1:35.50 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 05/10/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,806,358.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:34.23 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $18.78 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2024 | 43 | LR OPEN 4U | $220,588.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:41.86 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 in the G2 United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park Turf on July 18 over 2213m, 2.75 len behind Program Trading carrying 55.5kg at $6. The run before that won by 2 len at Colonial Downs Turf on June 27 over 1710m defeating Mister Abarrio carrying 56kg at $1.80. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $725,689.00 | Monmouth Park | 2213m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 2:19.77 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $103,208.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:41.54 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 04/06/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,551.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:49.70 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 6-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:39.89 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 6 over 1609m defeating Highlands Way with 57kg at $1.98. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on May 7 over 1911m, 0.5 len behind Integration carrying 56kg at $2.45. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.98 |
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:53.87 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:34.98 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:34.11 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $84,992.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55kg | 1:35.31 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | 434 | ALLOW 3U | $133,942.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.37 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in the G3 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs Turf on November 8 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Wolfie's Dynaghost carrying 56kg at $13.64. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic at Churchill Downs Turf on May 3 2025 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Spirit Of St Louis carrying 56kg at $9.11. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 300 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 | 08/11/2025 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:45.58 | 6-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $13.64 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:31.76 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.81 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.41 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.77 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 77 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 7-6-10 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.11 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | 90 | G3 OPEN 4U | $281,804.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.44 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2024 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $214,612.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:35.88 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.59 |