Saratoga Race 4 - P. G. Johnson S. Stakes
PROS AND CONS (1) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and she should be in the finish. GLYCOGEN (2) comes here following a win over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf five weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Well placed and should be tough to beat. BALIAGE (5) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1710m at this track (Turf) three weeks ago. Has upside and is among the chances again. UP BEFORE THE DAWN (3) scored on debut last start over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf on July 18, finishing 1.75 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Expected to feature.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 2nd in a small field in Listed grade at Gulfstream Park Turf at Gulfstream Park Turf on May 9 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Liberty Rings with 54.5kg at $13.20. Second-up won by 3 len at this track on July 10 over 1609m defeating Golden Siren carrying 56kg at $3.06. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 56 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 | 10/07/2026 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.06 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | LR OPEN F 2 | $174,581.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:56.58 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.20 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 10 over 1106m, 2 len behind Crack On carrying 54kg at $7.25. Last start won by 1.3 len at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1710m defeating Ohana Lulu carrying 54kg at $6.24. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:43.18 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.24 |
| 4/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $7.25 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, won won by 1.75 len at Ellis Park Turf on July 18 over 1609m defeating Silverwing with 54kg at $4.78. No reason she cannot make it two in a row.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 8-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.78 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 2.75 len at Presque Isle Downs on July 21 over 1006m defeating Sinful Mischief with 54.5kg at $2.10. Facing a more difficult assignment this time.
Last Starts 45 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 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $44,993.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 0:59.20 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track on August 14 over 1710m defeating Mel Went Home with 56kg at $1.91. Can make it two-for-two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:46.25 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on July 22 over 1609m, 8 len behind Fifth And Chestnut carrying 54kg at $13.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Delaware Park on August 7 over 1609m defeating Maximus Princess carrying 54kg at $5.30. Needs to step up.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $64,194.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Wolfsont | 54kg | 1:42.86 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Andrew Wolfsont | 54kg | 1:43.85 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.40 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on August 14 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Baliage with 56kg at $5.91. The race before that 5th of 7 at Saratoga on July 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Effusive with 56kg at $13.03. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:46.25 | 8-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.91 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $13.03 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:03.34 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.29 |