Saratoga

17:35

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOCO ABARRIO has an encouraging career strike-rate and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Otto The Conqueror and Gun It also merit consideration.

Gun It

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 623114

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of five on first outing for new trainer three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last three; lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	47/10	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/4	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	57/20	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	97/4	-

Loco Abarrio

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-5536

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win); not disgraced in sixth over 7½f at Churchill Downs (claimer) four weeks ago on debut for this trainer; tag drops from $62.5k to $40k here; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	99/25	-
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/2	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	173/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	9/10	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap, Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-

Lost In Rome

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Roshan Samsundar Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 633252

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 6l second in a starter allowance 14 days ago (sloppy track) on debut for this trainer; winner of nine races (6f-1m1f); has won here; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
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	-

Otto The Conqueror

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 20-357

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-13); not disgraced in seventh at Churchill Downs over 6½f (Grade 3) four weeks ago; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	951/50	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	233/50	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	13/4	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 11	52/1	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	171/50	-
05/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	381/100	-

Friar Laurence

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 625516

Comment: Has managed seven wins from 34 career runs; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing sixth of eight in an allowance optional claimer (Churchill Downs) on his first start for this trainer last month; now down in class (in for $40k from $80k); likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	548/25	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	36/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	283/10	-

Honorary Degree

Jockey: Frank Gonzalez Villaobos Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 7/8-2 F: 523883

Comment: Not disgraced when third of seven in a starter allowance (sloppy track, close behind Lost In Rome) two weeks ago; a two-time winner this year; this is the only ride on the card for Frank Villaobos Gonzalez; now looks to be past his prime and very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/1	-
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	-

Cold As Hell

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 443123

Comment: Ran a bit below expectations (sent off evens) when third at Belmont At The Big A last month (sloppy track) in a claimer; produced a string of consistent efforts; this C&D holds no fears; easy enough to take on as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/20	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/4	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	28/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

18:07

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FURTHER ADO will be worth noting if there is any market confidence behind him as his trainer does well with newcomers. Soldier N Diplomat and Accost also merit consideration.

1	Vino Vici Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Pedigree suggests he may improve with time; trainer excels with debutants here; has a nice pedigree (by Vino Rosso); overlooked unless the market says otherwise.
2	Amador Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Bred to get better with time; course debutants from this trainer always command respect; competitive shout as some good aspects to his profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.
3	Exhibition Only Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Trainer among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; should have speed for this if taking after sire; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.
4	Soldier N Diplomat Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Steven Asmussen debutants always command respect here; related to 6f winner Magic Miss; newcomer by Army Mule; has to be taken seriously as some good aspects to his profile and there is speed in the pedigree.
5	Accost Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Stable has a good record with first-time-out runners here; can be in the thick of things with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.
6	Further Ado Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Gun Runner); Brad Cox debutants always command respect here; there's hope from the pedigree that he has some ability; respected as some good aspects to his profile and the current stable form is another tick.
7	Forever Man Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Bolt d'Oro); bred to get better with time; might be one for another day; market may guide.
8	Feral Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Sire an influence for speed; newcomers from this yard regularly hit the target; might be one for another day; market may guide.
F	Favourite	SP
2F	2nd Favourite	SP

Saratoga

18:40

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIDDLE MARKET has to be the first name on the shortlist. He has got a win to his name and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

Profitability

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: M Ferraro Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-8324

Comment: Respectable fourth at Finger Lakes over 6f (allowance race) 26 days ago; could be in the mix as he has worked well and his recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
02/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	49/20	-
12/05/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	116/5	-
28/04/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	107/4	-
19/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	21/2	-
30/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	153/10	-

Broderick

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 138409

Comment: Been generally quiet since successful in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct in March; came home ninth, beaten 9l, in a claimer at Belmont At The Big A (had John The Baptist (tenth) and Majestic Arc (51st) behind) last month; drops to a $17.5k tag from $35k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	61/2	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	201/4	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/20	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	119/4	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	38/5	-

Vigano

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Nicholas Zito Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 35-172

Comment: Gave good account to finish runner-up in May (Gulfstream Park) in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $17.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	34/5	-
20/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	87/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	667/10	-
04/11/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	7/4	-
15/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-

Brave Buck

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 146

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fourth appearance; behind Middle Market in a claimer (Belmont At The Big A, bobbled at the start) when last of six last month; class dropper as runs for a $17.5k tag here; more than capable if on song so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/20	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-

John The Baptist

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Robert Falcone Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9-35310

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; could not manage better than tenth over 1m at Belmont At The Big A (claimer) 28 days ago on debut for this trainer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $17.5k); now switched to dirt for the first time; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	119/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/20	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	129/10	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	91/5	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	132/5	-

Middle Market

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7/61-53

Comment: Has not had much racing and represents top trainer; not disgraced when third in a claimer at Belmont At The Big A five weeks ago; class dropper as runs for a $17.5k tag here; more than capable if on song so holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	83/10	-
03/03/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
27/01/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	57/10	-
27/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	53/20	-
19/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	41/5	-

Dialbolico

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 322133

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; on the premises when third of eight in a claimer (Belmont At The Big A, sloppy track) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	15/4	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/4	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	53/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/20	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	49/20	-

Tarpaulin

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 145

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; represents a powerful stable; not disgraced in fifth (Belmont At The Big A) last month in an allowance race; capable if in the mood so capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	98/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-

Majestic Arc

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4766U4

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten 4l 20 days ago (dropped back to 6f) in a claimer; just the one victory on his CV; facing a testing assignment and he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	207/10	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	U / 11	367/4	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	231/10	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	45/2	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	28/1	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	137/4	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

19:13

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ARTHUR'S RIDE rates a strong recommendation. He is dropping in class after running in the Breeders' Cup Classic last time and has been a winner over this C&D, while Strapped and Trademark are also respected.

Arthur's Ride

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 91150-

Comment: Out of the money and beaten 24l in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (Del Mar) in November; successful four times in his last seven starts; a winner at this track; returns from a break today; can have a big say; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	12 / 14	133/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 7	17/20	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 10	69/10	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/20	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	153/100	-
16/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-

Trademark

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 646-61

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance optional claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis two weeks ago; wins-runs record of 7-30 and smart performer at his pomp; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	27/2	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	719/100	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	437/100	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	346/25	-

Film Star

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 3424

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fourth of six with Kuchar just behind last month in an allowance optional claimer; this C&D holds no fears; recent form has a decent look to it; concern he might not be fully tuned up so not easy to fancy.

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	-

Strapped

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 113314

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-21); not disgraced in fourth over 1m at Belmont At The Big A (allowance optional claimer) dropped back in distance last month; enters calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	139/4	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	9/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	157/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	15/2	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-

Big Blue Line

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 6-71531

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) last month; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; successful six times from 28 career runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	863/100	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	108/25	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	37/10	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	337/50	-

Kuchar

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1557-6

Comment: Last of six when close behind Film Star in an allowance optional claimer last month; admirable career strike-rate (four from 18 to date); passed over.

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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

19:45

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KOCTEL WAR is a confident pick. He likes to stalk the early speed and has proved he can get his head in front, while Side Eye, Cousin Ed and Hard Par are also respected.

Basic Truth

Jockey: Emily Ellingwood Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-77956

Comment: Last of six in an allowance optional claimer at Delaware Park last Wednesday; shown only moderate recent form and not won for some time now; up in class (in for $35k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	731/10	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	621/10	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	291/4	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	64/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	201/4	-
11/02/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/5	-

Cousin Ed

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-8321

Comment: Off the mark at the eighth time of asking scoring narrowly (sloppy track) in a maiden claimer at Belmont At The Big A last month; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; moves down to an easier grade (in for $35k); should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	53/20	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	57/20	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	11/1	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	28/1	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-

Hard Par

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-9015

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and this is his grade; not beaten too far when fifth of 11 in a claimer at Belmont At The Big A upped to 1m 28 days ago; deserves respect if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	159/10	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	279/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	37/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	99/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/10	-

Messi The Magician

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 737658

Comment: Sole victory becoming a distant memory; finished last of eight last month at Belmont At The Big A in a claimer; this looks a fair heat so hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	107/2	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	193/10	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	72/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	145/4	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	135/4	-

Mackville

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 642445

Comment: Finished behind Fly'n Frisbee in a claimer when beaten 7l in fifth (stumbled at the start) three weeks ago; only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; deeper waters here (in for $35k here, $17.5k tag last time); easy enough to take on with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	53/5	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	25/2	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/2	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	53/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/5	-

Unbroken Chain

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 71565

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth last month at Belmont At The Big A in an optional claimer; in for a $35k tag so down in class ($50k last time); shown he can get his head in front so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	79/2	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	116/1	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	26/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	117/2	-

Side Eye

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 715-79

Comment: Finished last of nine last month at Churchill Downs in a claimer; can be a player at this level; claiming tag drops to $35k (from $50k); has to be respected as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	277/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	381/25	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	6/1	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	61/10	-
03/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-

Nano Man

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: John Kimmel Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 54-637

Comment: Seventh beaten 6l at Gulfstream Park three months ago in a claimer; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; this is his level; claiming value rises from $25k last time; should be on the premises as reverting to this trip sure to suit and he didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	31/5	-
20/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/10	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	131/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	51/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	139/10	-

Korrongo

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 40-346

Comment: Last of six when close behind Ready Set Twirl in an optional claimer two weeks ago; claiming tag drops to $35k (from $50k); shown signs of promise here and there and should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	36/5	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	121/4	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	143/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	279/4	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	33/5	-

Koctel War

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 42-147

Comment: Last of seven (Gulfstream Park) five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; if recent form can be forgiven, interesting based on win three runs ago; is a major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	23/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	57/5	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	273/10	-
12/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	27/5	-

Ready Set Twirl

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 6-8164

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth in an optional claimer two weeks ago; now a lower claiming tag ($35k from $50k) so down in class; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/2	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	87/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	77/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	63/2	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	173/4	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/2	-

Wecallemfuncoupons

Jockey: Andre Worrie Trainer: Jeffrey Englehart Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1/2-47

Comment: Beaten 19l in seventh upped to 6f last month at Finger Lakes in an allowance race; lightly raced for age.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	31/20	-
05/05/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
05/01/24	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
22/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	133/20	-
11/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	49/20	-
20/09/23	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	373/50	-

Dark Magic

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 95-61

Comment: Got the job done in a maiden claimer by just over 1l when registering his first success at the fourth time of asking at Belmont At The Big A last month; dropped in distance here; in for a $35k tag so up in class ($30k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	151/10	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	98/5	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	91/10	-

Fly'n Frisbee

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Rachael Keithan

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

20:17

Runners: 15 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRYANT AND COOPER looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Also of interest is Tongue Twister.

Crimson Queen

Jockey: SCRATCHED Trainer: James H Bond

Roagna

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 3/0-0 F: 321P

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	P / 7	104/5	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	47/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	15/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	28/1	-

Bunny Honey

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 93190-

Comment: Behind three of these rivals in an allowance race when last of 12 at Belmont At The Big A (bumped at the start) in September; returns from a break today; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	71/5	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	219/10	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
19/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	74/5	-
20/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	15/1	-

Island Fox

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Adrianne Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4196-6

Comment: Last of six over 1m here (allowance race, stumbled at the start) on her debut for this trainer last month; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	17/2	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	53/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	77/20	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	73/5	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	2/1	-

Tongue Twister

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0-1225

Comment: Split a number of these rivals at Belmont At The Big A when failing to live up to market expectations 34 days ago in an allowance race; a winner over this C&D; useful in this grade; can be on the premises as didn't get the rub of the green last time and she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	31/20	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	61/20	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	29/5	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/2	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	59/10	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/1	-

Sail With The Wind

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 337-23

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (third of nine, beaten 2l) last month (Belmont At The Big A) when in front of three of these in an allowance race; producing consistent form; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; likely to be involved if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	33/5	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	113/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	24/5	-
28/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	29/5	-
11/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	59/20	-
19/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	32/5	-

Second Chance

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Domenick Schettino Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 180-7

Comment: Last of seven at Belmont At The Big A last month in an allowance race; related to Stakes winner Foolish Ghost; has won at this track; hard to fancy as latest efforts leave a lot to be desired.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	12 / 12	175/4	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	189/10	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	47/10	-

Widdershins

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 94717

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; beaten 12l in seventh 20 days ago in an optional claimer; she's hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	123/4	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	175/4	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	37/1	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	123/4	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	113/2	-

North End Lady

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7-3443

Comment: A C&D winner; went down by 1½l when third over 1m1½f here (allowance race) three weeks ago; likely player as should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/4	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	57/20	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	101/10	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	9/2	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	3/1	-

Lady Jasmine

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 815-67

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; finished behind North End Lady in an allowance race when beaten 9l (seventh of eight) at Belmont At The Big A last month upped to this distance; facing a testing assignment and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	36/1	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	55/1	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/5	-
25/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	115/4	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	39/1	-

Royal Bobbie

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5153

Comment: Finished third but only beaten just over 2l in an allowance race 16 days ago; sire gets turf winners; rates a likely contender if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	67/20	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/20	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/4	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	-	-

Bertrille

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 148-54

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 1m at Belmont At The Big A (allowance race) when fourth of nine (bobbled at the start) last month; struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Belmont At The Big A in September; easy to oppose as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	119/4	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	47/1	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	121/4	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	185/4	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	273/4	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	44/5	-

Bryant And Cooper

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 45-1

Comment: Registered first success at the third time of asking when winning by a short head four weeks ago at Belmont At The Big A in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Marvelous Maude and from a top yard; needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	9/5	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	29/10	-

Summer Whirl

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 452-42

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; a previous winner here; went down by a short head three weeks ago in an allowance race; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	47/20	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	53/20	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	49/20	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	21/10	-

Capital Gal

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 8755-3

Comment: Came home third, beaten 12l, in an optional claimer at Finger Lakes two weeks ago upped to this distance; has won four times from 6f to 1m½f; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Finger Lakes / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	53/2	-
22/07/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	17/2	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	7/2	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	143/4	-
14/05/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	19/5	-

Dream On Cara

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 442491

Comment: Has won two of 30 career starts; gained a just under 4l success in a claimer 16 days ago; up in class to allowance company; up in distance by an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	161/10	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	191/10	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/4	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	139/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

20:52

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VAJRA is likely to have gained enough benefit from her debut to make a big impact and the benefit of experience may give her an edge over the newcomers. Academia, Tennessee Belle and Immortalize are also shortlisted.

Alpenglow

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

Comment: Racecourse debut for this daughter of Charlatan; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Tennessee Belle

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Could well make a two-year-old on pedigree; related to Happy Runner, winning form over 5½f-1m½f; trainer can prepare one to win first time out; ought to be in the mix.

Caradise

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire gives plenty of encouragement for 6f; may need the run being from this yard; passed over unless attracting strong support.

Vajra

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten 7l) on her debut over this distance at Churchill Downs at 2-1 last month; that experience should set her in good stead so strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	51/25	-

Belarosa

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sibling of Bracelet (1m winner); newcomers from this trainer are often capable of winning; market may guide on this one.

Come On Get Happy

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire offers hope the distance might suit; bred to improve with age; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise.

Tommy Jo

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

Comment: Stable does well here with debutants; looks the part on breeding (by Into Mischief); should be in the mix with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her trainer is an obvious plus.

Immortalize

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Stable does well here with debutants; she can make a bold bid as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the yard is a bonus.

Academia

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Yard excels with debutants here; has a nice pedigree (by Into Mischief); can be on the premises as some good aspects to her profile and stable is in good order.

Lolly Poppin

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

Comment: Trainer well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; related to Laughing Boy (winner from 1m up to 1m1½f); this daughter of Munnings looks the part on breeding; entitled to respect as some good aspects to her profile.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

21:28

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STEWIE has to be the first name on the shortlist. He finished ahead of On The Hill and Leo's Reward when last seen and will be suited by this distance.

Very Stormy

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1470-5

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 18l, over 7f at Belmont At The Big A (claimer) last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; generally modest form since maiden special weight success at Saratoga last August; facing a testing assignment and hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	84/5	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	84/5	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	33/5	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	93/10	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	71/10	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	32/5	-

Stewie

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: James Begg Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 433252

Comment: Ran well to finish runner-up at 18-1 last month with On The Hill and Leo's Reward behind in an allowance race; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	171/10	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	113/4	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	51/20	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	72/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	71/20	-

Vekinda

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-22132

Comment: Finished second of six in an allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct three months ago; producing consistent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	73/20	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	6/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	13/20	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	9/10	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	41/20	-

Blamicker

Jockey: Andre Worrie Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 14-1

Comment: Easy allowance race winner at Finger Lakes five weeks ago; this just his fourth race; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	47/20	-
18/11/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
28/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	33/5	-

Leo's Reward

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 523056

Comment: Respectable sixth in an allowance race two weeks ago upped to 1m; has to be considered if building on promise shown last time - return to this trip is a plus too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	29/5	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	54/5	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	81/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	67/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	91/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-

Roofer

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 545241

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; off the mark at the ninth time of asking in a maiden special weight (Belmont At The Big A) 29 days ago, getting the job done by just under 4l; despite that Belmont At The Big A success, easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	32/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	36/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	2/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	161/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	11/2	-

Bustin Away

Jockey: Keiber Coa Trainer: M Ferraro Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 31-121

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer at Finger Lakes last month; successful five times in his last seven starts; a winner over C&D; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/20	-
27/05/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/10	-
28/04/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
22/07/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/4	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
20/05/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-

Sir Kartrite

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 312-6

Comment: This just his fifth race; finished sixth, beaten 12l, 28 days ago (Belmont At The Big A) behind Kenny Be, in an allowance race; shown he can get his head in front so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	27/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	4/1	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-

Kenny Be

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-53494

Comment: Finished fourth last month albeit only beaten just under 3l (Belmont At The Big A) when ahead of Sir Kartrite in an allowance race; if he can build on his latest effort then expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	213/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/20	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1/1	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	53/20	-

On The Hill

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-23453

Comment: Hard to crab his most recent performance (third of nine) in an allowance race (split Stewie and Leo's Reward) last month; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	133/4	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	59/20	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	83/10	-
20/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	5/4	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

22:04

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LAVENDER DISASTER looks the one to back. She is a proven winner and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Reining Flowers

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 314-33

Comment: Has been consistent of late; a winner over this C&D; not disgraced in third over 1m at Penn National (stakes, yielding) last month; others appeal more as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	79/10	-
14/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	97/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	51/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	72/5	-

Pretty Lavish

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-1822

Comment: Went down by 1½l when runner-up in a stakes at Monmouth Park last month; by no means ruled out despite this step up in class and her last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	-	-	-
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	11/2	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	38/5	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
21/10/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	1 / 15	20/1	-

Daisy Flyer

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 619-3

Comment: Good third at 80-1 in a Grade 3 (Gulfstream Park) in February; has a nice pedigree (by Mshawish); returns from a layoff; she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	436/5	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 12	223/4	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	221/25	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	1963/100	-

Lavender Disaster

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 10-13

Comment: Nicely bred (by Into Mischief) and winner of two of her four runs to date; fair effort in a stakes when third of six to Classic Q (beaten just over 2l) three weeks ago; needs to be taken seriously despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	53/20	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	12 / 12	15/4	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/20	-

Classic Q

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 144171

Comment: Been in excellent nick recently; narrow winner of a stakes when beating Play With Fire (runner-up) and Lavender Disaster (third) three weeks ago; in the mix despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	33/20	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	3/2	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	293/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	24/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	49/10	-

Princess Attitude

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-24132

Comment: Mostly consistent recently; hard to crab her most recent performance (runner-up of seven, Churchill Downs) last month in a stakes; facing a tougher assignment than last time, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	297/20	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	19/2	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	353/100	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	5/2	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	297/50	-

Pookie

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 416-4

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten just under 3l in an allowance race at Belmont At The Big A two months ago; this represents a step up in class so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	121/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	25/2	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	73/10	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	15/1	-

Aterradora

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 214244

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) in a Grade 3 at Churchill Downs with Classic Q just behind two months ago; has largely been consistent of late; hard enough to fancy given many of her rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	354/25	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	601/25	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	107/10	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	17/5	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	12/5	-

Good Long Cry

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-9334

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way at Churchill Downs (muddy track) last month in an allowance optional claimer; placed in a stakes four months ago; produced several respectable runs lately; faces a tougher assignment this time so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	223/50	-
25/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	9/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	47/5	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	13/10	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	154/25	-

Play With Fire

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-43412

Comment: A stakes winner in May and normally pretty consistent; beaten half a length 23 days ago behind Classic Q on her debut for this trainer in a stakes; up in class but must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	53/20	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	411/100	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	27/5	-

Kay Cup

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 3-11

Comment: Two from three in her career so far and bidding for hat-trick; successful by 3l last month in a stakes; now over an extra 1½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	89/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

22:41

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SOVEREIGNTY gets a firm vote. He should be able to confirm placings with Baeza and Hill Road and is bidding for his second course success.

Baeza

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: J Shirreffs Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-21233

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; could not compete with Sovereignty when third (muddy track) last month; makes limited appeal despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 19	693/50	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 5	143/10	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	157/10	-
02/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	67/10	-

Sandman

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 1-23173

Comment: Just under 3l third in the Preakness at Pimlico in May; has won at this course; on target twice in his last five outings; drops in class; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 19	577/100	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 13	5/2	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	32/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	8/5	-

Mo Plex

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 32-311

Comment: On a hat-trick after last win; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; gained a 2l success at Thistledown upped to this distance last month in a Grade 3; form of the stable is a plus; despite that Thistledown success, unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	43/20	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	137/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

Hill Road

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 73-315

Comment: Won a Grade 3 in May; on target twice in his last six outings; could not compete with Sovereignty when fifth (muddy track) last month; down in class this time but is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 8	71/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	41/20	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	611/10	-
15/09/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	7 / 8	14/1	-
08/08/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	1 / 11	11/2	-

Sovereignty

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 1-1211

Comment: Had two of these in arrears when landing the Belmont Stakes by 3l (muddy track) last month; a good record at this level and seeking a hat-trick today; this might be easier; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 19	399/50	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 10	17/10	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	143/100	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	49/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

23:16

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NONNA LYNNE is a firm selection. She is taken to confirm placings with Will Of A Womanne, Night Jasmine and On A Summer Day and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

Night Jasmine

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0653

Comment: Had four of these rivals behind her at Belmont At The Big A over 1m1f (maiden special weight), managing to get across to lead from stall eight 27 days ago when beaten a short head on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	81/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	153/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	13 / 14	109/2	-

Sassetti

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Far from disgraced, finishing fifth, on her debut (1m1f, Belmont At The Big A) at 2-1 last month; entitled to have come on for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	39/20	-

Off Script

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 222-4

Comment: Nicely bred (by Instagrand) and four-race maiden but has managed to finish second; solid effort over 6f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden special weight, muddy track) five weeks ago on debut for this trainer; should not be far away on the pick of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	3/5	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	1/2	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-

Tahila

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3236-4

Comment: Disappointing to see her finish fourth four weeks ago given market expectations when dropped back to 6f at Belmont At The Big A on her first start for this trainer in a maiden special weight; five-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; the Miguel Clement outfit is running hot currently; should figure as has been on the scene in the recent past and she didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	19/10	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	21/5	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	9/5	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	39/20	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	63/10	-

Will Of A Womanne

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 223

Comment: Not beaten far upped to this trip last month when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a maiden special weight; some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a second; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	43/20	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	77/5	-

Nonna Lynne

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-2

Comment: From a respected stable; had three of these behind 51 days ago when just denied in a maiden special weight; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	43/20	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	79/20	-

On A Summer Day

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 59-204

Comment: Fourth, not beaten that far (13-1) splitting Just One More, Night Jasmine and Amazing Gracer at Belmont At The Big A last month in a maiden special weight; yet to open her account after nine starts; facing a testing assignment and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	64/5	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	87/10	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	109/5	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	47/2	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	97/2	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	14/5	-

Reina Noche

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; related to Jackson Heights (winner from 6f up to 1m1f); trainer has had debut winner recently; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so the betting may be the best guide.

Hello Beauty

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: J Sisterson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-6433

Comment: Ran well when beaten less than a length last month at Churchill Downs in a maiden special weight; shown recent signs of improvement; she should go close as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	333/100	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	939/100	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	423/10	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	53/5	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	76/5	-

Starship Pegasus

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Uncle Mo gets winners on the turf; related to Turf Classic winner Spirit Of St Louis; sire gets her share of decent sorts; market may be informative on her prospects given this is a fairly useful standard to aim at.

Just One More

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Horacio De

Amazing Gracer

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James H Bond

Morgana's Moment

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: James H Bond

Patience N Grace

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James H Bond

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Saratoga

23:49

Runners: 15 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FATEFUL LIGHTNING gets a firm vote. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip. Battle Drum, Got Stripes and Majorca are also shortlisted.

Mchale

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 456836

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; not beaten that far in sixth (just under 5l) last month at Belmont At The Big A in a maiden claimer; others appeal more with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	87/10	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	23/5	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	119/10	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	423/10	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	72/5	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	13/2	-

Laird Of Magnolia

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 377646

Comment: Beaten 9l into sixth last month at Belmont At The Big A (behind Hedge The Risk) in a maiden claimer; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 12; tag has been dropped to $50k; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	171/4	-
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	243/4	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	127/4	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	82/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	217/4	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	133/10	-

Captcha

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Philip Antonacci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Finished sixth in January on his debut albeit only beaten 4½l at Gulfstream Park (problems in the gate); related to Stakes winner Salmanazar; now eased in the grades (in for $50k); has had some time off; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	45/2	-

Suspiciously Named

Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 34-93

Comment: Close up behind Battle Drum when third in a maiden claimer at Belmont At The Big A on debut outing for new trainer 29 days ago; stepping up in trip and not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	137/2	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	29/1	-
26/08/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	14/5	-
12/08/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	29/2	-

Chucky Our Law

Jockey: Gavin Ashton Trainer: Gerard Galligan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 443734

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; fourth, not beaten that far (18-1) at Colonial Downs last Saturday in a maiden claimer; in for a $50k tag here, up from $16k last time; this looks a fair heat so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	179/10	-
19/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	18/5	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	5/2	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	12/5	-
14/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-

Majestic Michael

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 22/3-9

Comment: First-time blinkers had no impact over 1m at Aqueduct (maiden special weight) when finishing last of nine on his first start for this trainer five months ago; shown enough to think he could win a race; returns from a layoff here; one to note as finished third last March and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	119/10	-
09/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	61/20	-
20/05/23	Belmont Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
21/04/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	61/10	-

Fateful Lightning

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2U35

Comment: From powerful stable and without a win in four attempts although has finished second; not beaten too far when fifth at Belmont At The Big A in a maiden special weight upped to 1m3f last month; respected as he drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	84/25	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 12	113/50	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	83/5	-

Majorca

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-28525

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fifth despite odds of 9-10 splitting Ski Bum, Laird Of Magnolia and Mchale last month at Belmont At The Big A in a maiden claimer; has raised his game the last twice; first-time blinkers; can be on the premises as showed promise in workout a week ago and he has shown signs of promise recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	9/10	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	49/10	-
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	19/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	13/5	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-

Battle Drum

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-2522

Comment: Consistent performer and has displayed improved form on last two starts; finishing runner-up was a good effort at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (maiden claimer) last month; recent display was promising so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	69/20	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/10	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	7/10	-

Hedge The Risk

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 37/9-3

Comment: Hails from a good trainer; fair third of eight (Belmont At The Big A) four weeks ago upped to this trip in a maiden claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $50k); he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	123/10	-
16/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	91/10	-
06/08/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	61/20	-

Got Stripes

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 88

Comment: Came home eighth, beaten 11l, over 6f at Belmont At The Big A (maiden special weight) last month; looks the part on breeding (by Without Parole); looks likely to go well as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	62/5	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	449/50	-

Ski Bum

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3983

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Aspenite and has a nice pedigree (by Medaglia d'Oro); had a bunch of these behind him when third at Belmont At The Big A five weeks ago in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	141/10	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	81/2	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	7/2	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	29/2	-

Nantz

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-36

Comment: This son of Tapit looks the part on breeding and three-race maiden but has managed to finish third; last of six at Belmont At The Big A on debut for new trainer 28 days ago in a maiden claimer; tag drops from $100k to $50k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/5	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-

Dark Devil

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 523442

Comment: Has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win but produced a string of consistent efforts; went down by 3½l when second two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; tried over an additional 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	69/20	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	14/1	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	4/1	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/2	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-

Freedom Maker

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-2655

Comment: Although without a win, he has shown signs of ability but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at eight; beaten 18l in fifth (bobbled at the start) last Sunday in a maiden claimer; tag unchanged at $50k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	496/25	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	583/100	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	287/50	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	408/25	-

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