Saratoga Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Claiming
BLAME IT ON K J (4) brings the most reliable recent turf form, runner-up twice at Aqueduct over 1710m and 1609m, including 2nd by 0.4L on 26 Oct 2025, and looks suited. ROSSBEIGH (1) rates a key chance off a debut 2nd at Saratoga over 1710m, beaten 0.1L after improving mid-race; draws barrier 1. PILOT KNOB (6) stuck on for 4th at Aqueduct over 1710m last start when leading, and could give a sight. FREE REFILLS (7) was 5th at Aqueduct over 1710m, 4.9L off the winner, and has minor claims stepping to this trip again.

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 297 days. Last start 2nd of 11 at Saratoga over 1710m on 10 Aug, beaten 0.1L by The Craftsman, with 53.5kg at $10 after improving from midfield. Now draws barrier 1 with Manuel Franco up and rises to 57kg; blinkers on. Can feature with natural progression.
Last Starts 297 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Barrier 2 with blinkers on and Ruben Silvera up for Michelle Nevin. Last start 8th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 12.1L in Maiden Claiming, after racing handy. Best run was 3rd at Aqueduct over 1811m on 27 Jun last year at $23, on pace throughout. Can feature with a softer run from the draw.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 2-3-4-6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 7 |
| 8L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.75L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second at Turfway Park over 1207m on 7 Feb, led throughout and beaten 1L by Frosty Beer at $41 with 56.5kg. Since then finished 6th/12 at Turfway over 1308m on 28 Feb, beaten 14.5L from a wide gate, then 7th at Aqueduct over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 14L on firm going. Four-year-old gelding for Jena M. Antonucci; Edgard J. Zayas sticks from barrier 3. Can feature with a soft run on speed.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 56.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 13L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 150 days. Last start 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 4 Jan, beaten 5.8L by Romeo Void, with 55.5kg at $5. Previously placed at Aqueduct over 1710m on 21 Nov, 2nd by 4L at $4.40, and 3rd there on 26 Oct beaten 0.4L. Consistent maiden with four placings from six starts; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 150 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 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6-5 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Central Banker out of Madame Bourbon. Draws barrier 5 with John R. Velazquez riding for Thomas Morley at 54.5kg. Set-up looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32‑day break after a much-improved 4th at Aqueduct over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 1.6L after leading for much of the race in Maiden Claiming 73 with 54.5kg. Prior run was 8th of 8 in a stronger Maiden Special Weight over 1710m on 18 Apr. Drops 3.0kg to 51.5kg and adds blinkers, with Dalila A. Rivera riding for Bruce R. Brown. Can feature with a similar on-pace effort.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 19.75L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32-day break after finishing 5th at Aqueduct over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 4.9L in a Maiden Claiming 73 with 54.5kg. Prior run 4th of 7 at Laurel Park over 1710m on 12 Apr in a Maiden Special Weight 76, beaten 7L. Draws barrier 7 and sticks with trainer Keri Brion, now ridden by Christopher Elliott. Can feature with a cleaner trip.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 6-1-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 7 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 45-day break, last start 4th of 6 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 9.5L on fast going with 56.5kg. Earlier at Saratoga he led and held 4th over 1609m on 20 Aug 2025, beaten 7L at $17. Draws barrier 9 with 57kg for Kendrick Carmouche for new trainer Derek S. Ryan. Can feature with a soft run from the draw.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SY | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 4 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FIRM | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-11 | 12 |
| 15.65L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 10-9-7-6 | 5 |
| 4L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 32-day break, with blinkers on. Last start 8th of 9 at Aqueduct over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 14.1L in Maiden Claiming, after settling back from gate 9. Now draws 10 with Junior Alvarado up and carries 54.5kg (down 0.5kg). Can improve.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | - | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 7th of 9 at Aqueduct over 1207m on 16 May, beaten 11.6L in Maiden Claiming 67. Prior run was a 3rd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m on 8 Apr in Maiden Claiming 70, beaten 8.3L. Now drawn barrier 11 with 54.5kg and Dylan Davis riding for David G. Donk; blinkers on. Can improve with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Martina Rojas | 54kg | - | 6-8-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Aqueduct over 1207m on 16 May, beaten 3.6L with 55kg on firm going. Prior run 6th at Aqueduct over 1207m on 26 Apr, beaten 7L in muddy conditions. Draws barrier 12 and drops 0.5kg to 54.5kg with Javier Castellano again riding for Gregory D. Sacco. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | GD | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | - | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up when 4th at Aqueduct over 1811m on 19 Mar in Maiden Claiming, beaten 2L at $20 after racing handy. Since then finished 6th over 1609m on 16 Apr and last start 9th of 11 at Aqueduct over 1710m on 16 May, beaten 15.3L on firm. Draws wide in barrier 13 with 57kg for Omar Hernandez Moreno for Richard Metivier. Needs to lift but has place claims if reproducing the 19 Mar effort.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 57kg | - | 6-8-7-9 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FIRM | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 57kg | - | 3-6-7-7 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 57kg | - | 3-3-6-3 | 7 |
| 2L | $20.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jorge Panaijo | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 55kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Favinho Villa Pino | 55kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Favinho Villa Pino | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Favinho Villa Pino | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-10 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SY | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 3 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 54kg | - | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | SY | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Favinho Villa Pino | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Favinho Villa Pino | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 4 |
| 14L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Favinho Villa Pino | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Madison Olver | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 19L | $61.00 |