Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
COMMUTED (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.5 lengths away in second over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when he was handy all the way. Has the ability to take this out. SOUPER TUSCAN (4) turned in a mediocre run last time out over 1207m in Listed grade at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) after a nice win the start prior. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. SHOOT THE NICKEL (3) built on a nice second two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1308m at this track (Dirt) a week ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. BABY YODA (1) is having his first run since January 23. Has a strong record when fresh with two wins from four runs, the most recent over 1308m at Aqueduct at the start of last prep. Solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Aqueduct January 23 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Acoustic Ave carrying 56kg at $3.86. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Aqueduct June 13 2025 over 1308m defeating War Stride carrying 55kg at $3.30. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 23/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $131,540.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:10.80 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.86 |
| 5/9 | 27/11/2025 | 61 | LR OPEN 3U | $267,176.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:09.66 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56.5kg | 1:21.84 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $12.18 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:22.61 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.35 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,621.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:08.98 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $8.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2025 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:13.86 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1308m, 17 len behind Classic Time with 56kg at $3.55. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 14 over 1710m, 3 len behind Classic Car Wash carrying 53.5kg at $6.45. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/08/2026 | 63 | CLM 4U | $108,417.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:16.54 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $3.55 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:33.93 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $15.38 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $124,302.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.91 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.45 |
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 67 | CLM 4U | $122,271.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.74 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $22.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.83 | 9-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track on August 28 over 1308m defeating Princip with 55kg at $2.98. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Norwich carrying 56kg at $3.89. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:16.66 | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.98 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 56 | HCP 4U | $74,180.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:10.59 | 2-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.89 |
| 2/11 | 07/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $72,524.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:17.82 | 3-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $3.88 |
| 2/5 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $90,782.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | 1:17.73 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.42 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $98,315.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:11.39 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | M | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | 1:05.54 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.51 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 in stakes class at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 11 over 1207m, 10 len behind Booth carrying 56kg at $5.70. The start before that won by a 0.3 len in stakes class at Lone Star Park at Lone Star Park on May 25 over 1207m defeating For All Mankind with 55.5kg at $5.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:08.69 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $5.70 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.05 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,242.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:16.76 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/4 | 25/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53kg | 1:10.46 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track on August 19 over 1207m defeating Trust Issues carrying 55kg at $6.85. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1308m, 11 len behind Classic Time with 55kg at $4.91. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $92,725.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:10.68 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.85 |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2026 | 59 | CLM 4U | $108,417.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:16.54 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.91 |
| 2/5 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $90,656.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:10.62 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.64 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:10.29 | 2-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.06 |
| 5/5 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:10.02 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $95,506.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 1:10.95 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on August 14 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Contrary Thinking with 57kg at $18.52. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 10 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Whatchatalkinabout with 57kg at $15.14. Worth following up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:23.11 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $18.52 |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:16.79 | 1-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $15.14 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:21.71 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $14.27 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:10.29 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:37.04 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $75,843.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:36.58 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.24 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Classic Time with 55kg at $5.93. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on July 30 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Factually Correct carrying 55kg at $2.74. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 23 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 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $108,417.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:16.54 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.93 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 61 | CLM 4U | $94,340.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:10.24 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.74 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:36.57 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.55 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:09.52 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2026 | 324 | HCP 4U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:08.79 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track on July 30 over 1207m, 10 len behind Factually Correct carrying 56kg at $2.97. Last start ran second last of 10 at Saratoga Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 16 len behind Bosun with 57kg at $29.87. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/08/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:01.47 | 3-10-9 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $29.87 |
| 5/7 | 30/07/2026 | 98 | CLM 4U | $94,340.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:10.24 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.97 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:10.95 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.48 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:23.26 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.11 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:11.10 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.72 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:13.35 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on August 19 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Mischievous M carrying 56kg at $9.50. The start before that ran second last of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1308m, 14 len behind Classic Time with 56kg at $17.29. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $92,725.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:10.68 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $108,417.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:16.54 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $17.29 |
| 7/7 | 26/07/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:01.91 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $27.17 |
| 3/5 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $90,656.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:10.62 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.55 |
| 1/5 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $90,782.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:17.73 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.02 |
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $72,780.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:17.50 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |