Saratoga

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WHATAREWEDOING looks set for a big run. One More Freud and Moneybags Milton also merit consideration.

1st	1. One More Freud Fav	5/6
2nd	3. Whatarewedoing 2nd Fav	4/1
3rd	5. Caitlins Threes	6/1

Favourite

5/6

One More Freud

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 2/8-10

5/6

Comment: Related to Fine Finish (winner from 4½f up to 1m½f); stable more than capable of getting one ready first time out; should get involved with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.

2nd Favourite

4/1

Whatarewedoing

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 62

4/1

Comment: Went down by a head in a maiden claimer (Delaware Park, muddy track) last month; represents a powerful yard and this daughter of Code Of Honor looks the part on breeding; deeper waters here (in for $35k here, $25k tag last time); very interesting as appeals from a breeding angle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	1/1	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	27/10	-

Moneybags Milton

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 2/8-10

9/2

Comment: Been active in workouts; related to 7f winner Miss American Pie; bred to get better as he gets older; hard to ignore.

Caitlins Threes

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Robert Falcone Age/Wt: 2/8-7

6/1

Comment: Having first race; bred to get better with time; market may be informative on her prospects.

Joe G Twentythree

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michael Miceli Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 4

15/2

Comment: Held when fourth (beaten 14l) on his debut over 5½f at Belmont At The Big A with blinkers tried at 13-2 50 days ago; related to Stakes winner Noblame; runs in claiming company for the first time; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 5	33/5	-

Imperia Blue

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Pedigree suggests she may improve with time; shares a dam with Gowells Delight, a 1m½f winner; market confidence needed to make her of interest.

Saratoga

18:44 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WOLFIE'S DYNAGHOST is a confident pick. He has shown in the past that he is able to get the job done and a good pace up front will help him, while Signator and Prevent could also have a say.

1st	3. Goldeneye 2nd Fav	5/1
2nd	4. Wolfie's Dynaghost Fav	8/15
3rd	5. Signator	11/2

Favourite

8/15

Wolfie's Dynaghost

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 1/7-51

8/15

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 11-28) and smart performer in his prime; won in good style in a stakes upped to 1m1f at Laurel Park 34 days ago; dropped in grade to claiming level so must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	61/10	-
01/06/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	24/5	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	19/10	-
17/12/23	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	99/100	-
05/11/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	77/20	-
07/10/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	109/20	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Goldeneye

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 177-51

5/1

Comment: Got the job done in an allowance optional claimer by a head (dropped to 1m1f) at Colonial Downs three weeks ago; managed three wins in his last six outings; others are preferred as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	49/10	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	761/20	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	71/5	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	309/10	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	153/25	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	237/20	-

Signator

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 9-1154

11/2

Comment: Beaten 8l into fourth at Monmouth Park 48 days ago in a stakes; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); drop back to claiming level so should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	9/2	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	129/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-

Prevent

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 76-701

9/1

Comment: Has managed five wins from 21 career runs; back to winning ways (dropped to 1m½f) when scoring with a bit in hand at Gulfstream Park last month on his first start for this trainer in a stakes; might find this company a little easier but unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 11	963/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	211/10	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	226/5	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	49/5	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-

Money Supply

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 611643

9/1

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a 15th win); finished third last month albeit only beaten just under 3l (Horseshoe Indianapolis) in a stakes; others have more pressing claims despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	24/5	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	149/10	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	1107/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	15/2	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	699/10	-

Awesome Aaron

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 632116

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; can be a player at this level; beaten 31l in sixth four weeks ago in a Grade 2; this might be easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	7/1	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	19/2	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	163/10	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	251/10	-

Disarm

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 434-14

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth at Oaklawn Park over 1m1f (Grade 2) in April; track has proven suitable before; might find this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	99/50	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 7	25/2	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	25/2	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	407/100	-

Film Star

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 34241

Comment: Gained a just under 4l success in an allowance optional claimer a week ago; season-ticket holder here with three wins.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/10	-
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	-

Saratoga

19:18 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Off the back of a sequence of wins GONE AND FORGOTTEN is on song and has a good record of rewarding her backers. Mercy Warren and Speak Softly are among the dangers.

1st	5. Mercy Warren 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	1. Gone And Forgotten Fav	15/8
3rd	2. It Takes Heart	7/2

Favourite

15/8

Gone And Forgotten

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 524411

15/8

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a starter allowance on her first start for this trainer last week; admirable career strike-rate (14 from 45 to date) and bids to pull off a hat-trick; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	41/20	-
13/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	191/10	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Mercy Warren

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1-1658

9/4

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 28l, in a claimer at Ellis Park four weeks ago; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 25 to date); has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	118/25	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	299/100	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	117/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/25	-

It Takes Heart

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 192513

7/2

Comment: Managed two wins in her last six outings; has won here; far from disgraced (beaten just under 5l) 33 days ago at Belmont At The Big A on her debut for this trainer in an optional claimer; others have posted better speed figures recently so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/20	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	101/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	16/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

April Antics

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Edward Barker Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 542333

13/2

Comment: Unfancied when going close over 7f here (starter allowance) on her debut for this trainer last Wednesday, behind the reopposing Gone And Forgotten; has scored over C&D; producing fairly consistent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	167/10	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	179/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	74/5	-

Speak Softly

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 11-151

9/1

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) in May at Lone Star Park upped to this trip; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	27/2	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
17/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
20/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
23/08/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	31/10	-

Altered Shot

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 7-18633

9/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 8-36; respectable effort (beaten just under 4l, problems in the gate at the start) last Friday in a claimer; now over an extra 1½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
13/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	97/10	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	103/4	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/2	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	207/100	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	307/25	-

Saratoga

19:52 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMERICATHEGREAT has displayed a real will to win of late and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip. Blue Madame, Scratch It and Tax Holiday also have claims.

1st	5. Scratch It	9/1
2nd	9. Connect The Stars 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	1. Miss Picky	12/1

Favourite

6/5

Blue Madame

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 2/8-7

6/5

Comment: Course debutants from this stable always command respect; newcomer by Dubawi; ought to be competitive as looks to be doing the right things in her workouts.

2nd Favourite

3/1

Connect The Stars

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 52

3/1

Comment: This daughter of Connect looks the part on breeding; went down by 1l when runner-up in a maiden special weight last month upped to 1m.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	11/2	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	23/1	-

Grazie Prego

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: This daughter of Not This Time looks the part on breeding; sire gets turf winners; faces a demanding debut and watch the market.

Scratch It

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; related to Aunt Kat (winner from 6½f up to 1m); this trainer's debutants need a market check; may be involved.

Smart Sugar

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 2/8-7

10/1

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; related to multiple race winner Going For Gold (5f-1m½f); newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; interesting to see how she figures in the betting as this looks a fairly competitive event.

Miss Picky

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 2/8-7

12/1

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Uncle Mo); trainer can prepare one to win first time out; sire does get winners on the turf; pedigree suggests she may get better with age; interesting to see how she figures in the betting as this doesn't look an easy assignment to kick off with.

Uncatchable

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Todd Pletcher

12/1

Hurricane Creek

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 2/8-7

14/1

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; sire does get winners on the turf; can give it a good shot with signs of encouragement in profile and the current stable form is another tick.

Americathegreat

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 24

Comment: Curlin gets winners on the turf; related to Grade 3 winner First Captain; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of eight in a stakes at Churchill Downs 33 days ago; big player as pleasing in workout last Tuesday and lower class is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F		-	4 / 8	129/50	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	49/10	-

Tax Holiday

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

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Kingman); course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; related to 1m4f winner Sassi Neri; needs to be respected.

The Grumpy Rabbit

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Solid effort on her debut when third (here, 1m) at 10-1 last month; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	103/10	-

So Vain

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Record of the yard offers some encouragement; recent workouts point to readiness; this daughter of Mckinzie is running for the first time; it will be interesting to see if there's any confidence in the betting.

Saratoga

20:27 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FORTUNA MIA is expected to get the job done. Kadena and Twirling Good Time could also have a role to play.

1st	4. Fortuna Mia Fav	15/8
2nd	6. Kadena	9/2
3rd	3. Margaux Treasure	9/1

Favourite

15/8

Fortuna Mia

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-4256

15/8

Comment: Last of six two months ago in a Grade 3; has strong claims despite defeat last time as ran well at Aqueduct three runs back and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	87/10	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	26/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	121/4	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 10	103/4	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	227/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Twirling Good Time

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 775-60

10/3

Comment: Recent form is unremarkable; last of 12 (Keeneland) in April upped to 1m½f in an allowance race; impressed on most recent trackwork and must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	5467/100	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	369/100	-
15/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	51/10	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	68/25	-
07/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	133/100	-

She's Complicated

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-3515

9/2

Comment: Finished last of five over 6½f at Aqueduct (optional claimer) three months ago; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; should not be far away if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	26/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	37/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	31/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	59/20	-

Kadena

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 168

9/2

Comment: Beaten a long way in an allowance race (Monmouth Park) 42 days ago upped to 1m½f; lightly raced with this just her fourth appearance; from respected stable; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	25/2	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/10	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-

Aunt Yola

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 45-005

5/1

Comment: Beaten 12l into fifth at Belmont At The Big A dropped back in distance 50 days ago in an optional claimer; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	145/4	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	29/1	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	37/10	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	91/10	-

Margaux Treasure

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-3612

9/1

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; not beaten far in a claimer (Belmont At The Big A) two months ago; claiming value now rises to $50k; concern she might not be fully tuned up so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	26/5	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/20	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	33/10	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	57/10	-
21/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
03/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	187/10	-

Saratoga

21:02 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: INTRICATE SPIRIT is a firm selection. He goes for a stable in rude health at present, while Schwarzenegger, Turf Star and Brooklyn Styles should also be considered.

1st	6. Intricate Spirit 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	5. Turf Star	5/2
3rd	7. Brooklyn Styles	8/1

Favourite

5/2

Freestate

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Kevin Rice Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

5/2

Comment: Beaten on his debut 19 days ago over C&D; related to Stakes winner Freedom Trail; sire gets turf winners; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	161/10	-

Turf Star

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/2

Comment: Bred to get better as he gets older; trainer can ready a newcomer; sire gets turf winners; related to Grade 3 winner Daisy Flyer; newcomer by Caravaggio; in the mix.

2nd Favourite

7/2

Intricate Spirit

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 2/8-7

7/2

Comment: Related to 1m winner Spirit Prince; has busy trackwork profile; could be hard to beat with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Mount Sopris

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 2/8-7

7/1

Comment: This son of War Front looks the part on breeding; shares a dam with Hammerhead, a 1m winner; faces fairly tall order so market could reveal prospects.

Brooklyn Styles

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 2/8-7

8/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; first start for this son of Munnings; poses a threat with signs of encouragement in profile - form of his trainer is an obvious plus.

Express Lane

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

10/1

Comment: Beaten when favourite on his debut (Gulfstream Park, 4½f) at 5-4 in May; nicely bred (by Khozan); sire does get winners on the turf; should benefit for having a run under his belt; covers an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	13/10	-

Supreme Good

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7

12/1

Comment: Having his first start in public; newcomers from this stable are capable of striking; Irish bred; hard to fancy unless market points the other way given this is a tough task for his first assignment.

Brass Nucks

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: Bred to get better with time; related to 1m winner Colloquist; Collected gets winners on the turf; faces a demanding debut and the betting may be the best guide.

Schwarzenegger

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; runners trained by Wesley Ward are always worthy of attention in the betting first-time up; prospects as impressive workout history and the yard is hot at the moment.

Oscar's Hope

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Yard in good order; trainer more than capable of getting one ready first time out.

Saratoga

21:36 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ZULU KINGDOM is a strong choice, with the clear form edge over Tiz Dashing and Maui Strong, who he beat last time out.

1st	7. Zulu Kingdom Fav	10/11
2nd	2. Luther 2nd Fav	15/8
3rd	5. Clever Again	15/2

Favourite

10/11

Zulu Kingdom

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 17-111

10/11

Comment: Unbeaten at this course after two runs; bagged a hat-trick last time; too good for Tiz Dashing and Maui Strong in a Grade 3 when getting the job done by three-quarters of a length last month; more on his plate but is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 14	217/100	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 12	43/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	17/20	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Luther

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: C Fellowes Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-2403

15/8

Comment: Not beaten far when third in the Belmont Derby on first run for his current trainer last month; a money spinner in France and Britain, winning twice from seven runs; this might be easier; could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
01/06/25	Chantilly / Group 1 / F	-	15 / 18	24/1	-
11/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	4 / 16	46/1	-
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	2	2 / 7	5/1	104
28/09/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	5 / 7	4/1	104
07/09/24	Haydock / Listed / F	1	1 / 8	16/5	100

Clever Again

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 2-1196

15/2

Comment: Behind Mcafee when beaten 12l (sixth of eight) at Thistledown six weeks ago in a Grade 3; has won two of five races; this demands more than last time so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	19/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 9	53/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
21/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	193/50	-

Mi Bago

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 110424

10/1

Comment: Among the places in a Grade 3 two months ago and successful five times from 11 career runs; close up behind Out On Bail when fourth at Penn National (yielding) 35 days ago in a Grade 3; likely to be thereabouts as he has worked well and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 5	7/10	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	5/4	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 14	61/4	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 12	77/20	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-

Tank

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 241114

12/1

Comment: Beaten 1½l in the Belmont Derby when close behind Luther last month; admirable career strike-rate (four from 11 to date) but yet to win a race of this value; now drops in class but others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
07/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	53/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	23/5	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/2	-

Tiz Dashing

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-5363

20/1

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; third behind Zulu Kingdom last month in a Grade 3; booking of Javier Castellano takes the eye; passed over given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	49/2	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	14/5	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	27/20	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Maui Strong

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 323834

Comment: Respectable effort when behind the reopposing Zulu Kingdom 28 days ago in a Grade 3; hard enough to fancy as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	23/2	-
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	9/10	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 14	2231/100	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 12	377/20	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	39/5	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	89/10	-

Out On Bail

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 122-23

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; fair effort in a Grade 3 (yielding) 35 days ago at Penn National upped to this trip; others appeal more with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	19/5	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	161/50	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	847/100	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	31/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	29/20	-

Mcafee

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 2-5523

Comment: Went down by 4l when third over 1m1f at Thistledown (Grade 3) six weeks ago; string of consistent efforts of late; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	77/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 10	119/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	113/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	48/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	523/50	-

Saratoga

22:10 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OMAHA PISTOL is top of the list. He has been running to a consistent level lately and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Monomoys Partner latest.

1st	9. Come Full Circle	9/1
2nd	11. Kismeholdmethrlme	16/1
3rd	6. Allofasuddenlee	6/1

Favourite

5/2

Army Proud

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 353-52

5/2

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; solid effort when beaten 4l to finish runner-up in a maiden claimer at Belmont At The Big A (muddy track) 47 days ago; should give it a bold bid if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	16/5	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	49/10	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	28/5	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	77/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Omaha Pistol

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-64233

11/4

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs and has been consistent of late; beaten into third when 11-10 with Monomoys Partner just behind (Belmont At The Big A), managing to get across to lead from stall eight 41 days ago in a maiden claimer; big chance as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/20	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/20	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/4	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	46/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	9/10	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	67/20	-

The Saint

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0

5/1

Comment: Tailed off on debut (here, 1m½f) at 14-1 two months ago; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; should go well as shown signs of ability in his exercise and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	73/5	-

Allofasuddenlee

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Robert Falcone Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 332542

6/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; fair form when 6l second four weeks ago (had Renew The Blue and Uncle Barrie behind) in a maiden claimer; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/5	-
19/05/25	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	73/20	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	77/20	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/4	-

Come Full Circle

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bob Dunham Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6557

9/1

Comment: Still looking to open his account after four runs; comfortably beaten finishing seventh 13 days ago in a maiden claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $30k); now switched to dirt for the first time; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	101/10	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	119/5	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	13/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	125/4	-

Sanzio

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 653206

9/1

Comment: Beaten sixth of seven at Belmont At The Big A five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; blinkers fitted for the first time; must go on the shortlist as finished second at Belmont At The Big A three runs ago and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	34/1	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	53/20	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	109/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	99/2	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	153/4	-

Aetherium

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-7

12/1

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Betsy Blue (6f-1m); been active in workouts; sole debutant in the line up; has to be respected.

Kismeholdmethrlme

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Rachel Sells Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 564245

16/1

Comment: Without a win after nine attempts; beaten 11l in fifth last month when ahead of Come Full Circle and Solomini's Legacy in a maiden claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($30k from $50k) so down in class; likely player as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	31/2	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	66/1	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	81/2	-

Uncle Barrie

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Richard Metivier Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 754572

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced when second at 28-1 over 1m1f here (maiden claimer) with Monomoys Partner just behind last month; has taken a step forward the last twice but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11; in for a $30k tag here, up from $20k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	107/4	-
05/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	51/1	-
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	217/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/2	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	251/4	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	261/4	-

Renew The Blue

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-5743

33/1

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; comfortably beaten finishing third (9l) in a maiden claimer splitting Allofasuddenlee and Uncle Barrie last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	46/1	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	36/1	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	153/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	47/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	75/2	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	235/4	-

Solomini's Legacy

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 586440

50/1

Comment: Behind Kismeholdmethrlme and Come Full Circle (fifth and seventh) here when beaten a long way last month in a maiden claimer; attempting to get off the mark at the eighth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); may find this lower level more suitable (in for $30k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	101/2	-
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	149/4	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	83/2	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	159/4	-

Monomoys Partner

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: P63077

66/1

Comment: Was tailed off over 1m1f here (maiden claimer, behind Uncle Barrie) last month; has not been firing consistently and yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; claiming tag rises to $30k here; meeting some horses in good form and couldn't be confident about him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	119/4	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	191/4	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	87/1	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	169/4	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	247/4	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 7	7/4	-

American Litigator

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 53609

Comment: Finished last of nine at Colonial Downs over 5½f (maiden claimer) on his first start for this trainer three weeks ago; without a win in five attempts although has finished third; claiming tag drops to $30k (from $40k); hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	163/10	-
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	559/20	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	43/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	6/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9/1	-

Saratoga

22:44 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CHIRINGO has shown in the past that he is able to get the job done and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Shefflin certainly isn't out of it.

1st	1. Shefflin 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	4. Hilarious Affair	10/1
3rd	7. Java Buzz	20/1

Favourite

9/4

Chess Master

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jorge Abreu

9/4

2nd Favourite

10/3

Shefflin

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 2-5151

10/3

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last three; claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by half a length; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	49/2	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	2/1	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	53/20	-
27/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	111/10	-

Fluid Situation

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-63333

7/2

Comment: Winner of five races from 5f to 7f and consistent lately; on the premises when third of eight 29 days ago in an optional claimer; must be respected if building on most recent effort and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	4/1	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	12/5	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	37/10	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	53/10	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/10	-

Cloudy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 8435-4

9/2

Comment: Has won three times from 5½f to 1m; solid run when fourth last month in an optional claimer; is respected if building on last performance and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/5	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/2	-
22/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/2	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	13/1	-
17/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	157/10	-

Chiringo

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 146449

8/1

Comment: Finished last of nine over 7½f at Churchill Downs (claimer) 34 days ago on debut for this trainer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-23 and one-time useful operator; claiming tag drops from $62.5k; strong contender with drop back in trip looking the right move.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	47/2	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/4	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	16/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	93/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/1	-

Hilarious Affair

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-4158

10/1

Comment: Could not compete with Chess Master when last in an optional claimer four weeks ago; eased in class with tag standing at $40k here; his best looks to be behind him and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/10	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	91/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	403/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	32/5	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	291/100	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	51/10	-

Java Buzz

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 556678

20/1

Comment: A winner over C&D; comfortably beaten into eighth in an optional claimer last month upped to 1m; others are preferred as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	83/2	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	8/5	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	69/10	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/5	-

Heaven Street

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 73-456

33/1

Comment: Found life tough when 9l back in sixth, finishing well behind reopposing Chess Master four weeks ago in an optional claimer; quite a while since he tasted success but this is his grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	179/10	-
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	167/10	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	59/10	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/2	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	13/10	-

Vinsanity

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 251093

40/1

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 2l) at Monmouth Park 13 days ago in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	223/4	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 10	165/2	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/1	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	87/10	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-

Whenlovetakesover

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-75215

50/1

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (claimer) 49 days ago; this looks a fair heat so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	39/2	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	57/5	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	129/4	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	117/2	-

Outlaw Country

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 53-563

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 8-30); solid effort dropped down to this trip at Monmouth Park last month in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	9/2	-
27/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	213/10	-
06/10/24	Meadowlands / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	158/5	-

Kunshan Bridge

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1-3145

Comment: Last of five four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last five; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; tag has been dropped to $40k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	99/4	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	46/5	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	131/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	11/4	-

Saratoga

23:19 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMPETITIVE THREAT is expected to get the job done. She is going for another distance success and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Leslie's Star and Loveumissumeanit are among the dangers.

1st	6. Loveumissumeanit	9/1
2nd	5. Competitive Threat 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	4. Life Advice Fav	2/1

Favourite

2/1

Life Advice

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 36-282

2/1

Comment: Close up second in an optional claimer 26 days ago, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw, finishing in front of several of these; you have to go back a fair way to find her only win; must be high on list if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	5/4	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/5	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
16/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
28/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Competitive Threat

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-5313

9/4

Comment: Represents top yard and has not had much racing; third here when 15-8 in an optional claimer splitting Life Advice, Leslie's Star and Aviso 26 days ago; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	5/4	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	5/1	-
21/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
16/09/23	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	41/10	-

Leslie's Star

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-614

11/4

Comment: This just her fifth race; split a number of these rivals when not beaten too far last month on debut for this handler in an optional claimer; knows how to win so is of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/10	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	59/20	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	44/5	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	567/100	-

Twirly

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 65012

9/1

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; a respectable runner-up of six 40 days ago at Belmont At The Big A in an optional claimer; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	59/20	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	97/10	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	13/4	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	27/5	-

Loveumissumeanit

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: James Begg Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 3-45194

9/1

Comment: Not beaten too far (1½l) upped to 1m1½f 27 days ago in an allowance race; needs considering if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	19/2	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	62/5	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	7/4	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	116/5	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	56/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	13/2	-

Adrian

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 6-6225

14/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (just over 4l) in an allowance optional claimer at Ellis Park four weeks ago; tag has been dropped to $50k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	4573/100	-
19/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	91/20	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	151/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	5093/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1288/25	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	10/1	-

Luckforyou

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 344714

25/1

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way over 1m at Belmont At The Big A (optional claimer, split Saucy Six and Loveumissumeanit, muddy track) 48 days ago; has found improvement of late; jockey booking is a positive; is passed over as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	79/10	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	103/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	41/2	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	111/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	111/4	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	101/10	-

Saucy Six

Jockey: Emily Ellingwood Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 454629

50/1

Comment: Finished behind several of these rivals in an optional claimer when tailed off last month; one win to her name was achieved a fair way back; this is competitive and hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	221/4	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	149/4	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	333/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/1	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	45/2	-

Queen Atlas

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 160-02

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 4½l second in a claimer at Belmont At The Big A 41 days ago upped to 1m; up in class (in for $50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	111/4	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	241/2	-
11/11/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-
22/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	53/2	-

Aviso

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 914345

Comment: Consistent lately; far from disgraced (beaten 2l) in an optional claimer splitting Life Advice, Competitive Threat and Leslie's Star last month; others are preferred given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	13/2	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	83/50	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	659/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	43/2	-
23/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	104/5	-

Best Impression

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6-782

Comment: Minor honours when 6-4 last month in a claimer; up in class (in for $50k here, $17.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	3/2	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	181/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	157/4	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	99/5	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	106/5	-
10/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	17/20	-