Saratoga

18:10

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS MOTTLEY is strongly fancied to prevail. She is a regular winner at this trip and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Diamond Vega, Betula and Awesome Czech must be on the shortlist.

Miss Mottley

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 17-12

Comment: Beaten narrowly 40 days ago at Belmont At The Big A in an allowance race; winner of two of her four career starts and from a powerful stable; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-
28/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	33/5	-
15/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-

Thirteen Red Flags

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5375

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 10l at Belmont At The Big A last month upped to 1m½f in an optional claimer; a big ask given many of her rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/1	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	123/4	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	221/10	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	12/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	42/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-

Any Port

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Roy Lerman Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 225-

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fifth, beaten just over 2l in an allowance race (just behind Vino Rouge) last July; back from an absence here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	62/5	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 2	8/5	-
04/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/5	-
13/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/5	-
25/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	61/2	-
31/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	33/2	-

Awesome Czech

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 344-23

Comment: Has winning form at this track; producing consistent form; touch disappointing to finish only third here over 1m½f (stakes) four weeks ago; first-time blinkers fitted; should go well now down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	9/4	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	71/20	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	29/5	-

Vino Rouge

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Anthony Dutrow Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 53-23

Comment: Producing consistent form; close up behind Miss Mottley when third in an allowance race (Belmont At The Big A) six weeks ago; latest effort was encouraging so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	37/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	19/2	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	27/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
19/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	57/20	-

Diamond Vega

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7-834

Comment: Fourth but only beaten half a length last month (Monmouth Park) in an allowance race; represents top trainer and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	29/10	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	16/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	12/5	-
23/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	29/5	-
11/08/23	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	2 / 3	2/1	87
19/07/23	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	2/1	81

Annelle

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22P71

Comment: Readily accounted for rivals at Churchill Downs over 1m½f (claimer) 36 days ago; on target twice in her last five outings; form of the stable is a plus; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/5	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	269/20	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	P / 12	186/25	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	57/5	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/5	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-

Betula

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 51-2

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; good effort when close up in an allowance race (Pimlico) 48 days ago; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	19/5	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
15/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	21/10	-
16/06/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	3 / 16	3/1	86
31/05/24	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	2 / 12	1/1	87
12/10/23	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	5 / 16	3/1	-

She's Cool

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3421

Comment: Is two from 15 in her career; successful by just under 4l in a claimer six weeks ago (Belmont At The Big A) on debut for this trainer; moves up into an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/20	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/1	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	26/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

18:42

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MY SWEETHEART is strongly fancied to prevail. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast and scored a debut success 43 days ago, while Kingsolver and Bay Yaupon should also be on the premises.

Evolution

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 2/8-8 F: 21

Comment: Nicely bred (by Brethren); registered first success at the second time of asking over 5f at Gulfstream Park (maiden special weight) 50 days ago; Carlos David's runners are going great guns at the moment; passed over as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	1/1	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	287/50	-

Kingsolver

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten just under 3l) on her debut at Churchill Downs over 5½f at 11-2 last month; can be in the thick of things if confirming promise shown first time up and she can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	57/10	-

Bay Yaupon

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: First start in public for this daughter of Yaupon; passed over unless attracting strong support as she may come unstuck against experienced rivals.

My Sweetheart

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-8 F: 1

Comment: Scored first time out at Churchill Downs at 5-1 43 days ago; needs to be taken seriously on best trackwork and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	513/100	-

Miss Magical

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Second of seven at the first time of asking (at Saratoga over 5½f) at 6-1 four weeks ago; needs to make above-average progress as has not shown much during her workouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	29/5	-

Simone

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Beaten just under 2l on her debut at Churchill Downs over 5f at 3-1 34 days ago; progress needed on this second career run with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	299/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

19:14

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHADOW DRAGON rates a strong recommendation. Sheriff Bianco looks the biggest threat.

Acoustic Ave

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3611

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking an eighth win) and out to complete a hat-trick; scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer last month; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	61/20	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/4	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	103/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-

Over And Ollie

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 851-2

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last six; a previous winner here; produced a good effort to finish second at Fair Grounds (sloppy track) in January in a stakes; returns from a layoff; dropped in grade to claiming level so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
05/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	147/20	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	51/4	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	36/5	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	73/20	-

Ridgewood Runner

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 216562

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up at 33-1 over 7f here (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) last month; $75k claiming tag this time (up from $50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	129/4	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	103/10	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	207/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	179/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	93/5	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-

Shadow Dragon

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-131

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance race at Aqueduct in March; on target twice in his last three outings; one-time useful operator; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	149/10	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/20	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/5	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/20	-

Magnolia Midnight

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3

Comment: Running consistently; has winning track form; creditable effort (went off 8-1) to finish third at Aqueduct in April, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw in an allowance optional claimer; claiming tag rises to $75k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/20	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	111/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/5	-

War Stride

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 125212

Comment: Wins-runs record of 4-14; not beaten far when second at Belmont At The Big A last month in an allowance optional claimer; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/1	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	12/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	77/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/1	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	93/10	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-

Sheriff Bianco

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

19:46

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: YOUR LORDSHIP rates a strong recommendation. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast, while Vintage Vino, Roger Roger and Tom Collins must be on the shortlist.

Wicked Improbable

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Attractively bred son of Improbable; related to multiple race winner Confusing (6½f-1m1f); faces a demanding debut and would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Roger Roger

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-8

Comment: Ran no sort of race (finished eighth) despite 7-5 odds in January (Gulfstream Park) in a maiden special weight; represents a powerful trainer and nicely bred (by Omaha Beach); returns from a break today; in the mix as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and he has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	7/5	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	33/5	-

Into Inspiration

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-754

Comment: Came home fourth, beaten 20l, in a maiden special weight at Belmont At The Big A upped to 1m1f (muddy track) last month; this looks a decent race so can't go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	67/2	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	141/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	173/4	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	11163/100	-
31/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	43/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	18/1	-

Orgonite

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 64

Comment: Close up behind Tom Collins when fourth upped to this distance last month in a maiden special weight; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 12	98/5	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	145/4	-

Profound

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

Comment: Close up behind Tom Collins when sixth in a maiden special weight at Churchill Downs in May; the stable is going well; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	329/100	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	12/5	-

Your Lordship

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 53-23

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third at Kempton in October in a novice stakes; failed to win in Britain; returns from a layoff; a major contender with lower class a definite positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	5/1	78
15/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	2	2 / 9	11/2	-
14/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	9/1	-
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	5 / 10	28/1	-

Tom Collins

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 76-253

Comment: Improved form the last twice; better was expected when beaten just under 5l last month in a maiden special weight; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	12/5	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	81/4	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	112/25	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	61/10	-
13/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	3/2	-

Dirand

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

Comment: Solid effort on his debut when third over this distance at Monmouth Park at 5-1 five weeks ago; related to Grade 1 winner Uni and represents top trainer; if stepping up from first effort is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	49/10	-

Vintage Vino

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4222-

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; good effort when close up at Belmont At The Big A upped to 1m3f in October in a maiden special weight; layoff to overcome; if he can build on his latest effort then ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	7/4	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	52/5	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-
19/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	52/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

20:18

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIOTE looks the one to back. He should be forgiven a disappointing latest run and has been a winner over the trip, while Frantic and Ranger Battalion could also have a role to play.

Tapwrits Temper

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 66723

Comment: Been a while since he achieved his only career win; behind Awesome Empire at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (optional claimer) when finishing last of nine last month; claiming value now drops from $50k; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	21/20	-
03/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	29/20	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	3/1	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/5	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/5	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/10	-

Enduring Spirit

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4-7256

Comment: Finished last of six over 6f at Belmont At The Big A (starter allowance) two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	48/5	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/4	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	157/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	187/4	-
26/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	4171/100	-

Swift Bank

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1

Comment: Gained a debut success at Finger Lakes over 5f at 13-2 53 days ago; runs in claiming company for the first time; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	63/10	-

Tiote

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 514

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth in an optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A (muddy track) sporting first-time blinkers last month on debut for this trainer; has found improvement of late; holds major claims if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he won a maiden claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/4	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	21/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	71/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	36/5	-

Awesome Empire

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 8618

Comment: Was eighth of nine, beaten 9l, over 6f at Belmont At The Big A (optional claimer) 22 days ago on debut for this trainer; related to Grade 1 winner Dream Dancing; just his fifth outing so still early days; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	151/10	-
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	71/20	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	33/10	-

Ranger Battalion

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-6641

Comment: Registered first success at the fifth time of asking in a maiden claimer when dropped down to this distance at Belmont At The Big A two months ago; best form so far in last two starts; now down in class (in for $30k from $50k); a likely player.

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

Frantic

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4616

Comment: This just his fifth race; nicely bred (by Into Mischief); finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (9l, muddy track, Belmont At The Big A) six weeks ago in an optional claimer; one to consider as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/5	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	38/5	-

Western Wolf

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Wayne Potts

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

20:50

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SANTINNI is the recommendation. He makes his debut for a top stable. Irish Goodbye, Essentially Fast and Minorinconvenience should also be taken seriously.

Irish Goodbye

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

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; needs monitoring in the betting hailing from this trainer; rates a likely contender with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the yard is a bonus.

Nowucme Nowudont

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Yard can ready a newcomer; related to multiple race winner Doctor Nash (7f-1m1f); Good Magic gets winners on the turf; must go on the shortlist as some good aspects to his profile.

Mo Dodgy

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Kevin Rice Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Held when eighth (beaten 14l) on his debut at Churchill Downs at 4-1 last month; Mo Town gets turf winners; if the penny drops, likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	421/100	-

Lawyer Mason

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; makes first racecourse appearance; needs considering as some good aspects to his profile.

King Of Fog

Jockey: Ajhari Williams Trainer: Omani Williams Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: First start for this son of Fog Of War; related to multiple race winner Blo My Budget (6f-1m); hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Minorinconvenience

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

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; has had some encouraging workouts and has a chance.

Santinni

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Represents a trainer with a strong record here with newcomers; sire gets turf winners; sibling of Ree Nee's Six (6f winner); is a leading player.

B Raging On

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Stable can ready one first time out; having his first start in public; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Essentially Fast

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; making his racecourse bow; has to be taken seriously with signs of encouragement in profile.

Natural Shooter

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: First public outing; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; trainer's stats offers some hope; this son of Munnings may not be sufficiently streetwise to hit the target first time up.

Sculcos Folly

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow,

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

21:22

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHADOW BANKING made an encouraging debut and is expected to improve with the benefit of that experience now behind him. Apalta, Worthy Charge and Rebellious Type also have claims.

Worthy Charge

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Sire gets his share of decent sorts; workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; warrants respect with signs of encouragement in profile.

Apalta

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; related to 6f winner Senior Officer; he shouldn't be far away with signs of encouragement in profile - form of his yard is an obvious plus.

Shadow Banking

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

Comment: Not beaten far on his debut at Belmont At The Big A at 4-1 50 days ago; this son of Maclean's Music looks the part on breeding and hails from a good stable; every chance as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Maclean's Music and his first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	79/20	-

Gamebred

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-

Comment: Never landed a blow on his debut when fifth of six over this distance at 40-1 last August; returning from a layoff here; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	153/4	-

Subito

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Stable can ready a newcomer; this son of Speightstown looks the part on breeding; related to Grade 1 winner Obligatory; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Fort Nelson

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-

Comment: Came home fourth over 7f on his debut at Belmont At The Big A at 7-1 in October; related to Grade 2 winner Lake Avenue; returns from a break today; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 5	36/5	-

Onepac

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Racecourse debut for this son of Cupid; passed over unless attracting strong support.

Good As He Gets

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2349

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 13l into ninth) over 1m½f at Belmont At The Big A (maiden claimer) last month; has to be respected as shown some signs of promise and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	24/5	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	25/2	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	58/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	41/5	-

Rebellious Type

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Amelia Green

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

22:07

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ZULU KINGDOM is hard to look beyond. He bids for a second course success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him, while Reagan's Wit, Uncatalyzed and Revolutionnaire can't be ruled out either.

Maui Strong

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-32383

Comment: Proved competitive when hitting the board in a Grade 3 three months ago; couldn't quite get the job done when 9-10 third in an allowance optional claimer (Churchill Downs) last month; the stable continues to be among winners recently; this looks tougher but needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	53/10	-

Tiz Dashing

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-536

Comment: Sixth in April, only beaten less than a length, when close behind Revolutionnaire at Aqueduct in a stakes; this represents a step up in class so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Fire Pit

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-4041

Comment: Back to winning ways when in front by 3l at Parx upped to 1m½f five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has achieved three wins from 11 career runs but all his victories have been gained at a lower level; faces a tougher assignment this time so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	68/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	823/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	267/5	-
30/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	33/1	-

Zulu Kingdom

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7-11

Comment: Has made a pleasing start to his career with five wins from six starts and out to complete a hat-trick; successful by just over 1l (Churchill Downs) in May in a Grade 1; this is a step down in class; has strong claims as he has won after a similar break before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
04/06/24	Saint-Cloud / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	1 / 12	47/10	-

Reagan's Wit

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: -1241

Comment: Comfortable winner in a stakes at Pimlico 48 days ago; on target twice in his last four outings; in with a shout despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 12	183/100	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	2/1	-
18/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	629/100	-

Uncatalyzed

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21

Comment: Gained a first success at the second time of asking when a 1½l winner two months ago at Belmont At The Big A in a maiden special weight; related to Grade 3 winner Umm Kulthum and has a nice pedigree (by Kingman); should not be far away despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	33/20	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	1/1	-

Revolutionnaire

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23-34

Comment: Fourth, beaten a neck, in a stakes (Aqueduct) in April; successful twice from six starts in France, picking up plenty of prize-money in the process; shouldn't be too far away if replicating the best of his form and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	49/20	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	73/10	-
08/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
15/08/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	2 / 11	19/5	-
11/07/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
23/06/24	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / F	-	2 / 5	3/5	-

Capitol Hill

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7148

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 25l into eighth) 28 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; related to Grade 2 winner Resilience; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	107/4	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	143/25	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	73/10	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	63/5	-

Golden Channel

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54213

Comment: Held when third of six in a Grade 3 (sloppy track) last month; improved form the last twice; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	123/10	-
10/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	11/2	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	93/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	71/5	-

Strate Cash

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

Comment: Easy debut win (3½l, 6f, Santa Anita) at 2-5 in March; related to Stakes winner Classical Cat; layoff to overcome; more on his plate this time but expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 5	2/5	-

Mythical Man

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 611-

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Mucho Macho Man) and bidding for hat-trick; gained a just over 2l success in an allowance optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) in December; returns from a layoff; others are preferred as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	15/2	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/4	-
21/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	5/2	-

Flat To Da Mat

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 81-542

Comment: Ran well enough to finish second at 40-1 over 6f at Belmont At The Big A (stakes) six weeks ago; with more on his plate makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	171/4	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	2213/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	101/25	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	16/1	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	331/4	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	175/4	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Saratoga

22:45

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NEW CENTURY won a Grade 1 and was fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Stateside whilst trained by Andrew Balding and take this.

Tank

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 0-24111

Comment: Bidding for a four-timer but has gained all his wins at a lower level; scored by 3l in a stakes (Gulfstream Park) last month; others appeal more despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	53/10	-

Early Adopter

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 33-415

Comment: On target twice in his last six outings; a course winner; behind World Beater when fifth 34 days ago (Churchill Downs) in a stakes; he's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	57/25	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	13/10	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	39/20	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	53/10	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	22/5	-

Luther

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Trainer: C Fellowes Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 15-240

Comment: Finished fifth in the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (soft) in September; has earned plenty of prize money in France and Britain, on target two from seven starts; be led by the betting on this first start on these shores.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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
14/08/24	Salisbury / Listed / F	1	2 / 3	9/2	-

New Century

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 114-53

Comment: On target three times in his last six outings; close up behind Test Score when third on first outing for new trainer two months ago at Churchill Downs in a Grade 1; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 14	124/25	-
16/04/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 9	9/2	110
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 12	24/5	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 10	61/20	-
14/08/24	Salisbury / Listed / F	1	1 / 3	15/8	101
27/07/24	Ascot / Listed / F	1	2 / 5	10/3	-

Test Score

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 12-312

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat in May, when second (Churchill Downs) in a Grade 1; successful twice in his last five starts; won a Grade 3 three months ago; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 14	59/10	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 12	487/50	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	2 / 14	61/5	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	237/100	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-

Final Gambit

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: -21144

Comment: Last of four in a Grade 3 back down to 1m½f at Churchill Downs last month; a winner of a Grade 3 in March and running consistently; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 4	147/100	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 19	351/20	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 12	1507/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	31/25	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	5/4	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	371/100	-

World Beater

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 9-3211

Comment: Bids for hat-trick and has kicked on in his last couple of races; got home in front by a head (Churchill Downs) 34 days ago in a stakes; others more appealing despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	67/10	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	677/50	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	5/1	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	5873/100	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	651/50	-

Flying Mohawk

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: -120

Comment: Tailed off in the Kentucky Derby (sloppy track) at Churchill Downs (behind Final Gambit) two months ago; among the places in a Grade 3 in March; managed two wins in his last four outings; makes limited appeal as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	18 / 19	2839/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 12	929/100	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	33/20	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 8	123/10	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	757/100	-

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Saratoga

23:19

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 2f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOCKED is a distance winner and is of interest if excusing his most recent run. Bendoog and Antiquarian could also have a role to play.

Phileas Fogg

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 11-212

Comment: Behind Awesome Aaron (Pimlico) when close runner-up 49 days ago in a Grade 3; has winning track form; wins have come at a lower level; hard enough to fancy as facing tougher company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	5/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	33/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/20	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	117/10	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/5	-

Disarm

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 434-14

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in fourth) over 1m1f at Oaklawn Park (Grade 2) in April; yet to win a race of this value; has won here previously; a likely player as shown he can get his head in front and has previously gone well fresh off a break.

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	-

San Siro

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 3-1424

Comment: Has hit the frame in several recent runs; all his wins achieved at a lower level; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Pimlico (beaten 7l) 49 days ago in a Grade 3; passed over with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	119/10	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	311/100	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 5	138/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	51/20	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	186/25	-

Locked

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-214

Comment: Has won previously at this course; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of six in a Grade 2 (Churchill Downs) two months ago; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	29/20	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 11	9/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 10	43/20	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
03/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	23/10	-

Bendoog

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 2-221

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer (Belmont At The Big A) two months ago; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-20 and placed in a stakes in March; up in class but not dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/20	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/20	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/25	-
24/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-

Honor Marie

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 848-71

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (three from ten to date); first success for some time when winning by a short head at Churchill Downs in April upped to 1m4f in a stakes; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as doesn't have a good record when fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	29/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	49/10	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	19/1	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	141/10	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 20	149/10	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	39/5	-

Antiquarian

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 615-12

Comment: Managed three wins in his last six outings; went down by just over 1l at Churchill Downs 34 days ago upped to 1m1f in a Grade 3; this represents a step up in class but capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	467/50	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	63/5	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	59/10	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 11	169/10	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-

Awesome Aaron

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 63211

Comment: Had a couple of these behind when winning by three-quarters of a length at Pimlico 49 days ago in a Grade 3; on a hat-trick after last win but yet to win a race of this value; faces a tougher assignment this time so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-

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Saratoga

23:51

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WORKS FOR ME has an encouraging career strike-rate and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time). Our Shot and Mischievous Angel also have claims.

Mischievous Angel

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 416-27

Comment: Last of seven four weeks ago in a Grade 3; went close in a stakes in April; hard to ignore with drop in class a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	161/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	49/20	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	227/50	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	21/10	-

Our Shot

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 21-548

Comment: Eighth beaten just over 5l in a Grade 1 26 days ago; this C&D holds no fears; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; should go close; may be sharper for the run last time and he has won in classy company before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 10	102/5	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 10	71/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 12	583/100	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	41/5	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/1	-

Surveillance

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 24136

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (6l, muddy track) last month in a Grade 3; likes this combination of C&D; others appeal more despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	141/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	51/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	79/10	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-

Mattingly

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Joseph Orseno Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 33716

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 7l, 48 days ago (Pimlico) in a stakes; this line-up contains some strong opposition so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	-	-	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	19/5	-
27/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	19/5	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	63/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-

Outlaw Kid

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2145-

Comment: Consistent lately and a winner of a stakes last August; fair effort (beaten 1½l) in a stakes (Aqueduct) in November; layoff to overcome; has a good record when fresh and one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	39/10	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 10	71/20	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	5/4	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	69/20	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
28/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-

Works For Me

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Joseph Lee Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 531-21

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-15); problems at the start (stumbled) when winning by half a length in an allowance optional claimer last month; this looks tougher but has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	231/10	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	43/20	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	94/5	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-

Felix

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 521

Comment: Remains lightly raced and has achieved three wins from 13 career runs; got home in front by a nose in an allowance optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A two months ago; warrants respect as he has won after a similar break before and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/5	-
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	69/10	-
02/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	73/10	-
02/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	138/25	-
05/08/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-

Axthelm

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 7-094

Comment: Not really built on success in an allowance optional claimer in September at Kentucky Downs and all his victories have been gained at a lower level; finished just behind Bring Theband Home when fourth over 5f at Gulfstream Park (allowance race) two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	86/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 12	159/5	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	17/1	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	27/5	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	3003/100	-

Bring Theband Home

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 218-52

Comment: Went close when second at Gulfstream Park in May in an allowance race; a winner over C&D; yet to win a race of this value; facing a tougher assignment than last time, hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	5 / 5	17/10	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 10	9/2	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/20	-
29/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
28/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	91/10	-

Witty

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Elizabeth Merryman Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 43-21

Comment: Won with something to spare (Pimlico) 48 days ago in a stakes; achieved plenty of success against this sort of company; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	26/5	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
27/11/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	17/10	-

American Monarch

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 25-85

Comment: Has won here before; all his wins have been at a lower level; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) in an allowance race at Keeneland in April; others more likely as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	349/50	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	66/5	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
09/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	39/20	-
31/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-

Antonio Of Venice

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2

Comment: Not beaten far when second in an allowance optional claimer (Belmont At The Big A, muddy track) three weeks ago; has scored over C&D; running consistently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	73/20	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	77/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	69/20	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	5/4	-

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