Saratoga

18:40

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ART FAIR could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won over this trip before. Uncle Jim and Jerry's Out also merit consideration.

Ranger Battalion

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5-6641

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; landed a narrow success in a maiden claimer when dropped back to 6½f (Belmont At The Big A) in May; claiming tag rises to $100k here; he can be taken on as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	207/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	3/1	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	147/10	-

Joey Muscles

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 323169

Comment: Beaten ninth of ten (sloppy track) last month in an allowance optional claimer; facing a testing assignment and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	229/10	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	34/1	-
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	73/5	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	139/10	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	201/10	-

Mega Magic

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1392

Comment: On the premises when second of eight over 1m at Churchill Downs (claimer, sloppy track) six weeks ago; just his fifth outing so still early days; up in class (in for $100k here, $80k tag last time); now switched to dirt for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	239/50	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	1613/100	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	38/5	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	58/5	-

Fever Night

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 344415

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1m (starter allowance) on first run for this trainer 47 days ago; looking for the second success of his career; is passed over as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	73/10	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	47/50	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	123/10	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	99/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	107/10	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	144/5	-

Uncle Jim

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3-5141

Comment: Has won three of his six career starts; narrow success in an optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A 23 days ago; should be thereabouts as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise and his speed figure last time suggests he can handle the tag rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/20	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	53/10	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	-	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	63/50	-

Art Fair

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-1272

Comment: Respectable effort to finish runner-up over 7½f at Churchill Downs (starter allowance) three weeks ago; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	463/100	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	32/25	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	259/100	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	28/5	-

Jerry's Out

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3-3211

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A two months ago; out to complete a hat-trick; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	41/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/20	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/4	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	52/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

19:13

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BURNINHUNKOFLOVE is strongly fancied to prevail. He is a proven winner and has a healthy career strike-rate, while Sitka and Graywing also warrant respect.

Hatch

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 66177

Comment: Last of seven last month (sloppy track) at Belmont At The Big A in a claimer; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	159/4	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/1	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	137/4	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	21/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	171/4	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	101/5	-

Graywing

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 311410

Comment: Finished last of 11 last month in an allowance optional claimer; admirable career strike-rate (nine from 34 to date); peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	53/5	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/2	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	23/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	53/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-

Honorary Degree

Jockey: Frank Gonzalez Villaobos Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 7/8-2 F: 552388

Comment: Last of eight at Belmont At The Big A 27 days ago (muddy track) in a claimer; has got his head in front twice this year; has been found wanting at this level before so he's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	84/5	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	37/2	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	139/4	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/20	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	99/4	-

Sitka

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 243174

Comment: Beaten 17l when fourth of six in a starter allowance (Churchill Downs) 23 days ago on debut for this trainer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	177/50	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/1	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	143/10	-

Burninhunkoflove

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Chad Summers Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -1125

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 8-29) and produced a string of consistent efforts; fair effort when beaten 2½l at Belmont At The Big A over 6½f (claimer) 49 days ago; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	39/20	-
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
22/06/24	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/5	-
18/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Ceepeegee

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2311

Comment: Sent off 28-1 when a narrow winner at Oaklawn Park in May on debut for this handler in an allowance optional claimer; has managed three wins from 11 career runs and bids for hat-trick; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	269/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	4/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/5	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	109/5	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	2251/50	-

Lost In Rome

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Roshan Samsundar Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 763325

Comment: Solid effort last month at Belmont At The Big A in a claimer; successful nine times from 6f to 1m1f; has won at this course; been struggling to get his head in front recently so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	51/10	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	71/20	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	73/20	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	92/5	-

Conniving

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 21136

Comment: Finished last of six at Belmont At The Big A over 7f (claimer) last month; a previous winner here; successful twice in his last four starts; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	62/5	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	137/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

19:46

Runners: 15 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ACTIVIST INVESTING has to be the first name on the shortlist. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Resilience isn't out of it.

Clear Conscience

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 856-21

Comment: On target twice in his last six outings; aiming for a third C&D win after his success here five weeks ago; drop back to claiming level so can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	103/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	18/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	31/5	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	59/10	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	9/1	-

Union Trail

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-335

Comment: Has been consistent of late; fair effort when just under 3l fifth to Clear Conscience in a stakes last month; now drops in class but others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	29/2	-
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	97/10	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	81/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	135/4	-

Son Of A Birch

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 65-63

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 3l, finishing third of five at Belmont At The Big A over 1m (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; calmer waters here (in for $75k, $100k tag last time); not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	97/4	-
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	83/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	53/2	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/10	-

Itsallcomintogetha

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Philip Serpe Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-23

Comment: Finished third, beaten just over 2l to Clear Conscience in a stakes last month; has won here; string of consistent efforts of late; could be involved as this predicted early leader has a good record when able to dominate and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	67/20	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	6/1	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	48/5	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	15/1	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	133/10	-

Resilience

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 160-73

Comment: Respectable effort five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/25	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 10	64/5	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 20	637/20	-
06/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 12	9/2	-
18/02/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	169/10	-

Daunt

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Robert Ribaudo Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 48-

Comment: Does not win very often; unable to land a blow when eighth of nine at Aqueduct upped to 1m3f in November in a Grade 2; returns from a break today; this is a step down in class but may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 9	233/4	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	32/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	193/10	-
14/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	99/10	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
02/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/20	-

Magical Ways

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 443234

Comment: No longer appears to be improving; finished fourth but only beaten just under 2l over 1m1f here (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track, just behind Certified Loverboy) last month; others appeal more as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	43/20	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/20	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	57/10	-

Activist Investing

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7/2

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; represents a powerful trainer; close up runner-up in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park in February; returns from a break here; strong claims as he can go well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
09/09/23	Colonial Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	82/5	-
13/08/23	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/20	-
16/10/22	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/4	-
20/08/22	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
23/07/22	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-

Retouch

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2/216-3

Comment: Disappointing when favourite, finishing third beaten just over 5l in an allowance optional claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) on his debut for this trainer three months ago; a money spinner in France, winning twice from six runs; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
29/06/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	6 / 12	17/1	-
20/05/24	Saint-Cloud / Conditions / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
15/04/24	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-
04/10/23	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
02/09/23	Craon / Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-

Bakers Street

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 161472

Comment: A two-time winner this year; second of seven when sent off 18-1 in a stakes at Gulfstream Park last month; down in class this time but easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	177/10	-
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	127/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	87/5	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	146/5	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	153/5	-

Certified Loverboy

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2U1125

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; has won at this course; finished last of five in an allowance optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A last month; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/20	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	U / 6	1/1	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/20	-

Light The Way

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 32118

Comment: Has winning form at this track; managed three wins in his last six outings; not disgraced when eighth of nine last Saturday back down to 5½f in an allowance optional claimer; tackling an extra 3f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	72/5	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	38/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	63/20	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-

Sagamore Mischief

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 7-13224

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and winner of five races (5½f-1m); fair effort in an allowance optional claimer last month, behind the reopposing Light The Way; up in class (in for $75k here, $50k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	57/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	34/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	51/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	183/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	97/4	-

Accretive

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 6-24177

Comment: Finished last of seven at Churchill Downs over 1m (allowance optional claimer) 41 days ago; possesses winning form at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	2387/100	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	471/50	-
06/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	108/5	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	34/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	281/50	-

Magnolia Midnight

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6

Comment: Finished last of six dropped back in distance last Friday in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form at this track; winner of eight starts (range of trips from 5½f to 1m); tried over an additional 2f now; competes from same tag here ($75k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/2	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/20	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	111/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

20:20

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DELIGHTFUL DARLING made an encouraging first appearance and her experience should be an advantage. Collective Beauty, Pulstar and Grand Gala are also shortlisted.

Grand Gala

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Could not finish better than fourth on her debut over 5f at Belmont At The Big A at 5-1 in May; this daughter of Practical Joke looks the part on breeding; sire gets turf winners; should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 5	24/5	-

Three Sixty

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Anthony Dutrow Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sibling of Guardian (1m winner); sire gets turf winners; overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Pisces Moon

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Douglas Seyler Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; running for the first time; yard doesn't have the finest record with newcomers so watch the market.

Looks To Kill

Jockey: Jorge Panaijo Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 566

Comment: Held when sixth beaten 15l in a maiden special weight last month; yet to finish better than fifth in her three races; a lot on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	111/2	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	43/1	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	187/4	-

Santina

Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred on sire side to appreciate sprint distances; attractively bred daughter of Maclean's Music; debutants from this stable are always worth monitoring closely in the betting; may have to settle for supporting role.

Delightful Darling

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Went close on her debut when runner-up at Churchill Downs over 5f at 6-4 23 days ago; if building on promise shown first time out she needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	31/20	-

Pulstar

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Went down by just a short head running for the first time over 4½f at Churchill Downs at 9-4 last month; nicely bred (by Kantharos) and from top stable; looks likely to go well as appeals from a breeding angle and her first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	229/100	-

Two Bits

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; breeding suggests she may improve with time; capable of making an impact as some good aspects to her profile.

Chrysalism

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Solid effort first time out in Belmont At The Big A maiden special weight over 6f at 15-2 30 days ago; should be more streetwise; looks like a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	73/10	-

Collective Beauty

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Market signals often informative with debutants from this yard; pedigree suggests she may improve with time; related to Preamble (winner from 5½f up to 7f); sire gets turf winners; can give it a good shot as some good aspects to her profile and the stable is hot at the moment.

Always Ready

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

20:54

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MALARCHUK has to be the first name on the shortlist. He is bidding to land a second win over this C&D and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Top Gun Rocket and Drake's Passage must be respected.

Top Gun Rocket

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-51316

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 13l, in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) 35 days ago; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/4	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	27/20	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	49/20	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	17/10	-

Malarchuk

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1-5321

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 11l by Bramito last month in an allowance optional claimer; can be in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/10	-
11/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
08/12/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	39/20	-

Determinedly

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 0/6-32

Comment: Good effort when close up last month upped to 1m in an allowance optional claimer; a while since his last success; his best looks to be behind him and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	15/4	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
27/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	137/10	-
25/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	257/25	-
24/09/23	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	194/25	-
23/07/23	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	25/4	-

Drake's Passage

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 68-53

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when third in a stakes on debut for this trainer; has winning C&D form to his name; no surprise to see him go well as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	9/4	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/20	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	57/20	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	2/5	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Le Gris

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-3305

Comment: Beaten fifth of seven in April at Churchill Downs in a stakes; probably unlikely to trouble the principals despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	597/25	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	119/20	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	61/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	34/5	-

Film Star

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3424

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; beaten 14l in fourth in an allowance optional claimer last month; his best form stacks up so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	32/5	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	43/10	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-

Society Man

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 32-62

Comment: Successful twice in his career; a respectable second of six last month behind Bramito (problems in the gate at the start) in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/10	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	627/100	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	639/100	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	16 / 20	4741/100	-

Holiday Pay

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 46-2

Comment: Close up second (Belmont At The Big A) with Drake's Passage just behind in May in an allowance optional claimer; has achieved three wins from 11 career runs; has a good record when fresh and looks interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/10	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
01/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	7/5	-
27/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-

Bramito

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 41521

Comment: Got the job done by just under 5l in an allowance optional claimer did so accounting for three of these rivals last month upped to this distance on debut for this trainer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-15.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/20	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/10	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/1	-

Olympic Dreams

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 7-435

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth in an allowance optional claimer 34 days ago, finishing well behind reopposing Bramito on debut for this trainer; a winner over this C&D; a lot on his plate here and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	117/10	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	69/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	173/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	9/2	-

Quick To Accuse

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio

Digital Ops

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

21:29

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 3f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAR BRIDGE has to be the first name on the shortlist. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has been successful at this track before.

Starting Over

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 0-03

Comment: Not far behind Harrow when third 28 days ago (Delaware Park) in a stakes; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	181/10	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	12 / 12	1671/50	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 11	283/10	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 10	11/1	-
27/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 11	208/5	-
08/10/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	274/5	-

El Rezeen

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 13-2

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; produced an encouraging effort (second of 12, beaten 3l) over 1m½f at Keeneland (allowance race) in April; others more persuasive with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	801/100	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	51/20	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
26/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	31/10	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	599/100	-

Tawny Port

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 336-67

Comment: All his wins have been at a lower level; possesses winning form at this track; finished out the back in a stakes Grade 2 Grade 3 (sloppy track) five weeks ago on his first start for this trainer (behind Yo Daddy) upped to 1m6f; could be in the mix based on the pick of his form and ran with credit in the United Nations Stakes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	24/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	71/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 11	91/20	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 9	307/50	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 11	8/1	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	69/10	-

Tucson

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 4-1118

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals last month when last here in a Grade 1; winner of three of his five career starts; this is a step down in class but unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	107/10	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	201/100	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-

Webslinger

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 172-2

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length on first run for his current trainer at Woodbine 42 days ago in a Grade 2; has achieved five wins from 20 career runs and running consistently; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	119/20	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 11	41/10	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	149/100	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	141/10	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 13	3/1	-

Harrow

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 131-52

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 11-29; went close when second at Delaware Park last month in a stakes; with more on his plate may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	99/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 12	247/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	167/25	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	41/5	-
10/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	5/2	-

Far Bridge

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 19-113

Comment: Has winning track form; a winner of a Grade 3 in March; ran well when beaten a neck dropped down to 1m1f on debut for this trainer (had Corruption (fourth) and Tucson (last) behind) last month in a Grade 1; down in class; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 8	69/20	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 13	7/1	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 5	59/20	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 5	41/5	-

Corruption

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 111214

Comment: Ran well in a Grade 3 in March and grade looks suitable; split Far Bridge and Tucson when fourth last month in a Grade 1; drops in class; certainly not out of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 8	94/5	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	189/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	37/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	15/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	24/5	-

Yo Daddy

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1532

Comment: Runner-up, beaten 9l, over 1m6f here (stakes Grade 2 Grade 3, sloppy track) with Tawny Port just behind five weeks ago; wins have come at a lower level but has got his head in front multiple times this year; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	213/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	21/20	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	59/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	-

Kuchar

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 557-6

Comment: Finished last of six five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; wins have come at a lower level but admirable career strike-rate (four from 18 to date); takes a step up in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/1	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 7	169/4	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
30/03/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	47/5	-

Game Warden

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 0-123

Comment: Solid run when third over 1m4f at Churchill Downs (stakes) in April; managed three wins in his last seven outings; ran well in a stakes in March; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	88/25	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/2	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	137/10	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	16/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

22:03

Runners: 16 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEBT LIMIT can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has shown battling tendencies. Taraj, Then and Move To Gold should also be in the hunt.

Move To Gold

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 323-

Comment: Narrow scorer in an optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A two months ago; represents a powerful trainer and winner of two of his three career runs; clear chance despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
01/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
28/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
31/08/23	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	579/100	-

Be Of Courage

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 4-163

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; not beaten that far in third (just under 4l) upped to 1m4f at Belmont At The Big A last month finished just ahead of Classic Creation in an allowance optional claimer; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	79/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-
28/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	14/5	-
17/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	7/1	-

Taraj

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1/30-

Comment: Out of the money and beaten 9l in the Group 3 Hampton Court (Ascot) last June; one from five in Britain and Ireland; returns from a lengthy absence; should prove competitive with lower class a definite positive and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	10 / 12	20/1	103
12/05/24	Leopardstown / Group 3 / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
24/11/23	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 12	11/8	-
24/09/23	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	2 / 10	10/3	-
26/08/23	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	4 / 12	20/1	-

Navy Seal

Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-824

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 3l) in an allowance race at Churchill Downs two months ago; represents a powerful stable; the trainer is going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	113/50	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	23/2	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	41/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	133/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 12	287/20	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	41/10	-

Gilded Craken

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 13-74

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); finished fourth but only beaten just over 2l over 1m at Churchill Downs (allowance race) last month; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	419/50	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	27/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/50	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	53/25	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	83/100	-
02/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	43/10	-

Classic Creation

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4

Comment: Close up behind Be Of Courage when fourth at Belmont At The Big A last month in an allowance optional claimer; has won previously at this course; this looks a fair heat so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	30/1	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	46/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	9/1	-
31/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	113/4	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	77/5	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	139/10	-

Ramblin' Wreck

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-57

Comment: Not far behind Classic Creation when seventh at Gulfstream Park over 1m3f (allowance optional claimer) in January; a previous winner here; hasn't won for a while; layoff to overcome; others more likely as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	42/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	17/5	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	47/20	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	10/1	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	9/2	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	23/5	-

Bulldoze

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4175

Comment: Nicely bred (by Nyquist); lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); could not manage better than fifth over 1m here (Grade 3, sloppy track) last month; dropping in class but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	48/5	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	537/100	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	3/2	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	13/2	-

Then

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Philip Antonacci Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 41-33

Comment: Third when 13-5 at Keeneland in April in an allowance race; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	133/50	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	13/5	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	37/10	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	29/5	-
19/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	173/10	-

Common Defense

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1525-

Comment: He was in the money in a Grade 2 last February; far from disgraced (beaten 4l) at Fair Grounds last March in a Grade 2; not seen for some time now; has to be taken seriously in this lower-class event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	21/2	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	136/5	-
03/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	41/2	-
13/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
17/12/23	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-

Bettrluckythangood

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 241-4

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; fair effort (beaten just under 3l) in a stakes 38 days ago when little between him and Be Of Courage (sixth) on debut for this trainer; should prove competitive with lower class a definite positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/4	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/4	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	51/10	-

Waitlist

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 18223

Comment: Has hit the frame in several recent runs; looking for his third career win; comfortably beaten despite finishing third in an allowance optional claimer where just ahead of Frizzante five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	89/10	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	93/5	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/4	-

Rocketeer

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 236-58

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success; beaten 13l when eighth of ten five weeks ago (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	39/10	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	96/25	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	31/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/20	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	251/100	-

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 727-41

Comment: Has won twice in his career; scored by just over 2l in an optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A (muddy track) last month; covers an extra 1f here; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	99/4	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	87/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/20	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	56/1	-
18/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	347/4	-

Frizzante

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 12545

Comment: Looking for a third career win; last of five at Belmont At The Big A last month in an allowance race; now over an extra 1f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	223/10	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	73/2	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	67/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/20	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-

Debt Limit

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

22:36

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GENERAL PARTNER is hard to look beyond. He has shown a liking for this course and distance and sets the form standard based on his most recent effort. Little Ni, Illuminare and Runninsonofagun should also be in the mix.

Dubyuhnell

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 89-95

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; beaten fifth of six last month in an allowance optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	88/5	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	349/50	-
09/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	829/25	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	63/5	-
30/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 10	117/10	-
28/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	146/25	-

Twenty Four Mamba

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 7-42114

Comment: Not far behind Light Man when fourth at Belmont At The Big A (stumbled at the start) four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 8-38); now looks to be past his prime and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	61/20	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	163/10	-

Little Ni

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 11204-

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) when beaten 6l (fourth of nine) in October at Belmont At The Big A in a stakes; has made an impressive start to his career with three wins from six starts; returning from a layoff here; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	53/20	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	11 / 11	107/5	-
19/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	23/10	-
09/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
11/05/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
20/10/23	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	32/5	-

General Partner

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-341

Comment: Unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; represents a powerful stable; successful by just under 2l to claim second C&D win 35 days ago; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/20	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/20	-
03/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 9	193/10	-
07/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-

Scotland

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1271-

Comment: Won by just over 2l in a stakes upped to 1m at Churchill Downs in November; has scored over C&D; has chalked up two wins from his last four; returns from a layoff here; dropped in grade to claiming level so he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	273/50	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	6/5	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	57/20	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/25	-
30/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	171/100	-

Light Man

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3316-3

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4½l at Belmont At The Big A 29 days ago with Twenty Four Mamba just behind in an allowance optional claimer; successful three times in his last seven starts; has won at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-

Illuminare

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 11418-

Comment: Unable to land a blow when eighth of ten at Gulfstream Park in December (bobbled at the start) in a Grade 3; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; winner of three of his five career runs; returning from a layoff here; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 10	27/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	36/25	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	21/20	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	23/5	-

Runninsonofagun

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Gregory Charlerie Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 173-24

Comment: Went close in a stakes in January and classy performer in his prime; fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fourth of six at Aqueduct four months ago in a Grade 3; layoff to overcome; goes on the shortlist if replicating his best form and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	67/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	61/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	3/2	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	4/1	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	16/1	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/1	-

Howgreatisnate

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6/2-36

Comment: He was in the money in a stakes in March and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-12; held when sixth beaten 14l (muddy track) in May at Belmont At The Big A in a Grade 3; now drops in class but hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	38/1	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	97/10	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
22/07/23	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	37/1	-
17/06/23	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	51/5	-
13/05/23	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	53/10	-

Concrete Glory

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1-12P7

Comment: Last of seven (muddy track) five weeks ago (problems in the gate at the start) in a Grade 3; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 16th career win); might find this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	141/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	P / 5	61/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	123/100	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-

Unclecharliesgift

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Nicholas Zito Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-34911

Comment: Bidding for a hat-trick; has won at this track; narrow 16-1 Gulfstream Park allowance optional claimer winner two months ago; others more persuasive despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	83/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	10/1	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	401/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	108/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	54/5	-
12/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

23:14

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHE FEELS PRETTY is in top form and proven at this level. Be Your Best the main danger.

She Feels Pretty

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 211-11

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a Grade 1 (yielding) 36 days ago; achieved plenty of success against this sort of company and racking up quite the sequence; the Cherie Devaux outfit is running hot currently; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	79/100	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 11	3/5	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 10	77/50	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	3/4	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	19/20	-

Choisya

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Simon Crisford Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-1117

Comment: No threat to winner, Dynamic Pricing, here last month (finished seventh) when well beaten in the Just A Game Stakes (yielding); has picked up some decent prize money in 19 starts in UAE and Britain, winning seven times; facing a testing assignment and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 9	6/1	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 8	683/100	-
21/02/25	Meydan / Group 2 / F	-	1 / 5	7/2	104
17/01/25	Meydan / Group 2 / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	102
15/09/24	Doncaster / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 11	8/1	103
31/08/24	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	8 / 9	8/1	103

Lady Claypoole

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-1112

Comment: Second of seven in the Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita behind Be Your Best 47 days ago; successful three times in her last four starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 7	81/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	117/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	79/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/5	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/10	-

Excellent Truth

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 412-22

Comment: Runner-up in the Just A Game Stakes (yielding) behind Dynamic Pricing 36 days ago; a money spinner in France, winning four times from 11 runs; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 9	8/5	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
28/07/24	Deauville / Group 1 / F	-	2 / 7	13/1	-
07/07/24	Deauville / Listed / F	-	1 / 14	13/5	-
09/06/24	ParisLongchamp / Conditions / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
01/10/23	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	6 / 11	33/1	-

Dynamic Pricing

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 733-11

Comment: Aiming to complete a hat-trick; got the job done in the Just A Game Stakes by three-quarters of a length (yielding) with Excellent Truth and Choisya behind last month; despite that Saratoga success, only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 9	10/1	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	27/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	43/10	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 9	33/5	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 11	891/100	-

Be Your Best

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 11-181

Comment: Managed four wins in her last five outings; has won at this track; quick away to lead from a wide draw when winning the Gamely Stakes by just under 3l (Santa Anita) 47 days ago; could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	123/20	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 11	37/5	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	5/1	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 11	99/10	-
05/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	94/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Saratoga

23:49

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHE WANTS WAR rates a strong recommendation. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and can reverse last time's placings with Girls Rock.

Regalton

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Finished second of seven on her debut (Gulfstream Park, 5f) at 5-1 in May; related to Listed winner Willem Twee; she should go close if reproducing initial effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	5/1	-

Tater Tot

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Well held on her debut finishing third in Gulfstream Park maiden special weight over 6f at 7-2 in April; related to Grade 1 winner Street Band; prospects as she should benefit from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	18/5	-

My Divine Spirit

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: The only newcomer in the field; yard has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; looks the part on breeding (by Bated Breath); should go close with signs of encouragement in profile.

She Wants War

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 24

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Run Classic and from powerful stable; close up behind Girls Rock when fourth in a maiden special weight at Churchill Downs last month; should be involved as shown some ability on occasion and market vibes last time suggest she is capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	32/25	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	599/100	-

Sonja Henie

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 88-9

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Ocean Club but attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (eighth her best finish so far); finished last of nine on her first start for this trainer when dropped down to 6f (sloppy track) four weeks ago (Belmont At The Big A) in a maiden special weight; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	24/1	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	17/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	571/100	-

Girls Rock

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3623

Comment: Not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished second; ran encouragingly when just over 1l third in a maiden special weight at Churchill Downs last month; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	511/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	27/5	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	447/50	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	83/10	-

Fast Market

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-30267

Comment: Winless in six starts but has shown promise with second her top showing but form has an uneven look to it; split a number of these rivals at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (maiden special weight, sloppy track) when seventh of nine last month; a few rivals look in good form so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	5/1	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	1997/25	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	5/1	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	38/5	-

Hidden Agenda

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Robert Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 78

Comment: Split a number of these rivals at Belmont At The Big A when beaten 17l (eighth of nine, sloppy track) last month in a maiden special weight; this daughter of Munnings looks the part on breeding; she's hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	257/4	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	99/4	-

Gellhorn

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Had a number of these behind her at Belmont At The Big A when beaten three-quarters of a length at the first time of asking at 17-2 last month; has to be taken seriously on best trackwork and her first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	42/5	-

Panache

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 523-

Comment: Winless in four starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; fair form when 4l third at Belmont At The Big A in October in a maiden special weight; returns from an absence here; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	7/2	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	147/10	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	31/5	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	451/25	-

Cara's Chianti

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 50

Comment: Beaten 28l in tenth five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; down in distance; first-time blinkers fitted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 11	101/4	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	117/5	-

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Saratoga

17:35

Saratoga

18:07

Saratoga

18:40

Saratoga

19:13

Saratoga

19:46

Saratoga

20:20

Saratoga

20:54

Saratoga

21:29

Saratoga

22:03

Saratoga

22:36

Saratoga

23:14

Saratoga

23:49