Aqueduct Race 3 - Excelsior S. Stakes
YO DADDY (6) Ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 1L last run at the track and challenged by weaker competitors. Should jump out and bowl along. Good prospects. INTERCEPTOR (3) Led and controlled the pace to win by a margin of 3 1/2L last start here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Unbeaten last 2 runs. Will be competitive. CLASSICIST (4) Tidy effort when 2nd last start here and putting a tidy record together. Expecting to settle positively. Recent form of Todd A Pletcher is strong but racing against tougher rivals. Goes close. OMAHA OMAHA (2) Came in 3rd last start at Colonial Downs and can find a nice position from the draw. Jaime Rodriguez is a bonus but up against a more competitive field. Keep in mind.

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at Colonial Downs and has minimal work to do from the barrier. In strong racing shape this preparation but facing a stronger grade. Will struggle to compete in this race.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | Handicap 104 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 2213m | GD | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/05/2024 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/12/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Leo Salles | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/11/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Eswan Flores | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-4 | 7 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/10/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Eswan Flores | 56kg | - | 4-6-7-8 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Eswan Flores | 56kg | - | 5-3-6-6 | 10 |
| 3L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $22.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2022 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-9 | 2 |
| 20L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/11/2021 | - | Stakes 96 | $150,000.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Patrick Husbands | 54kg | - | 2-2-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2021 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $126,798.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Emma Jayne Wilson | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2021 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $126,798.00 | Woodbine | 1674m | FT | Emma Jayne Wilson | 55kg | - | 4-5-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/08/2021 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $126,798.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Emma Jayne Wilson | 55kg | - | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 3rd last start at Colonial Downs and drawn nicely. Always seems to find the line well. In good condition this preparation but challenged by a tougher grade. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | Handicap 104 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 2213m | GD | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Raul E Mena | 56kg | - | 7-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Raul E Mena | 56kg | - | 7-5-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FAST | Raul E Mena | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FT | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7 | 8 |
| 19L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Raul E Mena | 56kg | - | 10-9-10-9 | 12 |
| 23.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FT | Raul E Mena | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | MY | Raul E Mena | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-1 | 3 |
| 7L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | GD | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Controlled the pace when winning by 3 1/2L last start at the track but taking on stronger opponents. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 starts. Good potential.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2012m | GD | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 4-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 4L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1911m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-8 | 3 |
| 16.15L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/12 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 12-10-10-8 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last start at the track and showing consistent performance in races. Should muster plenty of early toe. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 60 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 | 04/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.62 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | MY | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 2L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rattled home nicely into 2nd last run at this track and back in an easier grade. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Solid chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 4-4-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | SY | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 3 |
| 7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.75 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 4-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.65 |
| 5/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 101 | $500,001.00 | Aqueduct | 2213m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2024 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/06/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 07/06/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 11-10-8-5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2024 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/03/2024 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | MY | Jose Riquelme | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2024 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | GD | David Cohen | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Grabbed towards the finish when 3rd beaten by just short of 14L last run at Oaklawn Park but facing formidable competition. Should come to hand quickly. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2414m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Fernando Jara | 54kg | - | 3-3-6-8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Timonium | 1609m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 108 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-6 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | GOOD | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1911m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | SY | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/06/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 13L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/03/2024 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 4-6-6-10 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 5-4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |