Saratoga Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
HEAVEN'S BOLT (5) has changed stables since finishing second over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) 12 weeks ago. Good fresh performer with a win and one minor placings from three runs. Sure to go well. LEXI'S MELODY (10) missed the placings two runs back then got a long way back last start when 8 lengths away in seventh over 1207m at Ellis Park. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. WARM UP THE BUS (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1207m at Ellis Park, beaten 7 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. BABCIE (4) was comfortably accounted for when fifth last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth another chance.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1308m, 19 len behind Meg's Foxy Grey with 57kg at $8.96. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 17 over 1308m, 8 len behind Spun Candy with 56kg at $16.40. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:17.18 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $8.96 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:16.84 | 5-6-3 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $16.40 |
| 6/9 | 25/05/2026 | 318 | ALLOW FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:11.85 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $13.91 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2025 | 20 | CLM F 3 | $145,260.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:24.20 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 44 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,082.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:28.19 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $11.66 |
| 9/12 | 08/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW F 3 | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:16.76 | 3-2-9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $17.12 |

Jockey: Camila Hargrove
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Finger Lakes on July 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Angel Gift carrying 54.5kg at $18.65. Before that 3rd in a small field at Finger Lakes on July 14 over 1673m, 6 len behind Lonchura carrying 54.5kg at $13.77. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | K Navarro | 54.5kg | 1:11.91 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $18.65 |
| 3/6 | 14/07/2026 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | K Navarro | 54.5kg | 1:47.57 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $13.77 |
| 2/5 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | CLM F 3 | $64,156.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Cesar Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:24.08 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $26.95 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $50,279.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:12.38 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $33.04 |
| 5/5 | 01/05/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $62,849.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $11.46 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $38,574.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:26.88 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $2.53 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 31 over 1207m, 7 len behind Unfaithful Rose with 53.5kg at $18.43. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Ellis Park on July 17 over 1308m, 1.4 len behind Ducat carrying 53.5kg at $16.46. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $64,194.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.54 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $18.43 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:18.10 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $16.46 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 3U | $68,340.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:11.61 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.62 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 95 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:13.30 | 9-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.61 |
| 7/11 | 18/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:15.16 | 11-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $6.03 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:11.78 | 10-6-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $12.03 |

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at this track on August 13 over 1609m, 21 len behind Lady Wisdom carrying 55kg at $5.92. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at this track on July 24 over 1408m defeating Hanna's Hideaway carrying 55.5kg at $5.22. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:37.88 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $5.92 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:26.10 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.22 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:08.62 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $40.25 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Churchill Downs June 12 over 1408m, a nose behind Cold Case with 53.5kg at $4.88. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Churchill Downs May 15 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Trapped carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 84 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 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | CLM F 3 | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:24.86 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.88 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 98 | CLM F 3 | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:11.56 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/02/2026 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $14.60 |
| 4/6 | 16/11/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:23.77 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:44.13 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 116.0L | $34.40 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Aqueduct September 11 over 1207m defeating Grit N Glitter with 54kg at $3.41. On debut ran last of 7 at this track July 31 2025 over 1207m, 49 len behind Grazie with 54kg at $8.70. Others rate better.
Last Starts 358 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 | 11/09/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM F 2 | $65,749.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.41 |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | M | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:12.85 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 49.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on July 31 over 1207m, 9 len behind Queens Cat with 57kg at $40.44. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Aqueduct on March 29 2025 over 1207m, 5 len behind Fedupwiththefed carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 78 | ALLOW FM 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Good | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:10.54 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $40.44 |
| 6/6 | 14/05/2026 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:17.16 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $6.91 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:10.75 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.97 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 4U | $108,146.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:12.14 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.14 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW FM 4U | $109,843.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:20.19 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 28.3L | $17.03 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $115,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.54 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Aqueduct Turf September 20 over 1207m, 13 len behind Hangover Heaven with 54.5kg at $12.37. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Saratoga Turf August 23 2025 over 1710m, 13 len behind Gallant Greta with 54.5kg at $19.70. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 349 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:08.49 | 2-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $12.37 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2025 | 79 | ALLOW FM 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:41.33 | 5-4-8 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $19.70 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2025 | 214 | MDN FM 3U | $139,969.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:44.22 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.65 |
| 4/11 | 03/11/2024 | 51 | MDN 2 | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:42.14 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $41.25 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $110,294.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:45.24 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1308m, 10 len behind Donna Romano carrying 55.5kg at $9.13. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on August 13 over 1207m, 8 len behind Mascara with 55.5kg at $15.18. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $61,341.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:11.32 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $15.18 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 106 | CLM FM 3U | $60,958.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:19.82 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $9.13 |
| 0/8 | 02/04/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $59,680.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:11.97 | 4-8-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $3.83 |
| 6/7 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | CLM F 3 | $65,621.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:21.81 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 41.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 54 | HCP F 3 | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:13.35 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.49 |
| 4/5 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 2 | $124,043.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:28.63 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $3.14 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on July 31 over 1207m, 8 len behind Unfaithful Rose carrying 53.5kg at $20.04. Before that 5th of 10 at Ellis Park on July 17 over 1308m, 3 len behind Ducat carrying 53.5kg at $10.88. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $64,194.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.54 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $20.04 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:18.10 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $10.88 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:18.05 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $52.84 |
| 1/7 | 10/06/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:19.08 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.13 |
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:25.77 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $37.99 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:47.08 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $72.00 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on August 7 over 1408m, 4 len behind Furry Fox carrying 55.5kg at $8.93. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Donna Romano carrying 55.5kg at $52.65. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $59,914.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 1:25.10 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.93 |
| 2/9 | 17/07/2026 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $60,958.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 1:19.82 | 1-6-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $52.65 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $29,289.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walber Alencar | 54.5kg | 1:10.81 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,960.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 54.5kg | 1:13.58 | 1-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $13.04 |
| 4/5 | 05/05/2026 | 90 | ALLOW FM 3U | $37,011.00 | Finger Lakes | 905m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 0:53.26 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.62 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 59 | HCP F 3 | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:13.35 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |