Aqueduct Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
TARTABULL (2) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last prep with a third, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1408m at Laurel. Will be hard to beat. IGNITER (4) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 1811m in the G2 Remsen Stakes at this track (Dirt) ten weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Winning rider Manuel Franco sticks. Among the leading chances. HONG KONG PHOOEY (5) was in contention on the corner and finished third last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 11 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. HEDGE RATIO (1) has not been sighted since he scored over 1308m at this track on November 22. Ticks all the right boxes.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign post a big 4.5 len win. This track November 22 over 1308m defeating Our Magical Moon carrying 54kg at $2.72. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at this track October 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Paladin carrying 54kg at $10.37. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:16.85 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.72 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:36.11 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $10.37 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:35.92 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Laurel in the LR December 6 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Code Of Silence carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. On debut third in a small field at Saratoga July 5 over 1106m, 12 len behind Ewing carrying 54kg at $11.70. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | X Perez | 55.5kg | 1:27.23 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $70,776.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | X Perez | 55.5kg | 1:12.82 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:23.63 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $25.75 |
| 3/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:04.42 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Laurel November 21 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Worker Bee carrying 54kg at $2.20. On debut won by 0.1 len Delaware Park June 19 over 1006m defeating Handsome Linc carrying 54kg at $9.40. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $82,305.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:13.54 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $76,461.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:04.82 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 2 | $116,279.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Good | Gabriel Maldonado | 53kg | 1:12.07 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $36.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:00.16 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 11 at this track in the G2 Remsen Stakes on December 6 over 1811m, 9 len behind Paladin carrying 53.5kg at $8.46. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 at Saratoga on August 9 over 1207m, 5 len behind Golden Tornado with 54kg at $27.50. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:50.97 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $8.46 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:35.69 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.11 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:10.87 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1207m, 11 len behind Sculcos Folly with 56kg at $5.86. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at this track October 9 over 1207m defeating Neigh Baby with 54kg at $2.87. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 105 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.86 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 40 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:11.82 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.87 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | 1:12.02 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track in the LR December 6 over 1408m, 25 len behind Sunday Boy carrying 54.5kg at $23.62. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len this track October 11 over 1207m defeating Thirsted carrying 54kg at $5.62. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $765,697.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:24.90 | 12-7-12 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $23.62 |
| 6/10 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:36.87 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $26.74 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.62 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:02.99 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:06.34 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Not seen since winning by 2 len this track December 7 over 1609m defeating Lexington Pike with 54kg at $12.35. On debut ran last of 10 at this track October 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Helmet Of Will with 54kg at $28.69. May need this run.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:39.72 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.35 |
| 8/10 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:36.74 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $73.40 |
| 10/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 14.4L | $28.69 |