Saratoga Race 4 - Kingston S. Stakes
GEORGE BRIGGS (2) looks the one after a decisive 1st at Aqueduct over 1710m last start, following a strong 2nd at Gulfstream Park at the trip. SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (7) is a key chance off his last-start 2nd at Aqueduct over 1710m, beaten 0.5L. SMOOTH BREEZE (3) has been around the mark, 3rd at Gulfstream then 4th at Aqueduct in the same race as Spirit Of St Louis. LEON BLUE (1) has Saratoga credentials, including a Stakes win here last season, though he was 7th last start at Aqueduct. Something for the Multiples: FUNNY FACTOR (5) GEORGE BRIGGS (2) SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (7) MI BAGO (6)

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Back to Saratoga where he’s 1 win and 2 seconds from 4 runs. Last start 7th of 9 at Aqueduct over 1710m on 24 Apr, beaten 6.1L in an AOC102 after racing handy. Prior Saratoga runs include a Stakes win on 17 Jul 2025 and a narrow 2nd over 1710m on 4 Jun 2025. From barrier 1 with blinkers on, can feature with a soft run.
Last Starts 40 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FIRM | Christopher Elliott | 50kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 27/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 49.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/12 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 17‑day turnaround after winning at Aqueduct over 1710m on 17 May, settling back and scoring by 2.0L on firm with 57kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 3 Jan, beaten 1.3L at $1.75. Proven at Saratoga with a Stakes win over 1609m last August. Flavien Prat rides from barrier 2 for Miguel Clement; can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
| 4/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.35 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-1 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in three of the last four before a 4th at Aqueduct over 1710m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.5L in an AOC102 with 57kg. Earlier ran 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 28 Feb, beaten 0.75L at $3.30, then 3rd in an AOC98 there on 3 Jan, beaten 1.8L at $6.50. Returns after 40 days, draws barrier 3, and drops to 56kg with John R. Velazquez up for Jorge R. Abreu. Track record at Saratoga is 1:1-1-0, and he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 4-5-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | SY | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $2.75 |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5-8 | 10 |
| 12.35L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | YL | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 6 |
| - | $6.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 504m and drops 1kg after a 6th of 6 at Aqueduct over 2213m on 7 May, beaten 11L in AOC 98 when settling handy then weakening. Prior Saratoga form solid, including 2nd over 1710m on 24 Aug at $7.50 and 3rd over 2213m on 19 Jul, both for Miguel Clement. Irad Ortiz Jr. takes over from barrier 4. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2213m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 2-4-4-4-6 | 2 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FIRM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 7-8-8-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FIRM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | - | 6-9-9-4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 6-7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 15/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 7-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/06/2024 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 10-10-10-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-5 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FT | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41-day break after winning at Aqueduct over 1207m on 23 Apr, lifting late to beat Burning Bridges by 0.3L with 54.5kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Aqueduct over 1609m on 14 Nov at $14, 1.1L off Jaxer. Three-year-old colt by The Factor; 1 win from 3 starts at Saratoga including a 2.3L MSW success over 1106m last August. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 41 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $4.75 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up from a 34-day break after fading to 8th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 8.7L in Stakes 116 with 54.5kg. Previously led and weakened to 8th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 7 Mar in Stakes 114 at $23. Won three back at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 24 Jan, making all in AOC 104 with 56kg at $4. Jose L. Ortiz rides for Mark E. Casse and rises to 57kg; can feature with a controlled tempo.
Last Starts 34 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2-7 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | GD | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/06/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | YL | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | HEAVY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $2.90 |
| 4/14 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/04/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.75L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
| 5/13 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 86 | $175,001.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | GD | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| - | $3.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after a close 2nd at Aqueduct over 1710m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.5L on firm going with 57kg after improving from midfield. Prior run was 4th of 7 in a Gulfstream Park Stakes over 1609m on 28 Mar, beaten 2.8L at $3.80. Seven-year-old gelding for Chad C. Brown with Manuel Franco sticks; strong overall profile of 11 wins from 22 and 2 wins, 2 seconds at Saratoga. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 6-6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 12/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | GD | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 11-10-12-12 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | Stakes 113 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | Stakes 120 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | GD | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 120 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | GD | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 10-9-9-7 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FIRM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.62 |
| 1/12 | 25/01/2025 | - | Stakes 117 | $1,000,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2024 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/9 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 114 | $1,250,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| - | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2024 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | MY | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2024 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/10/2023 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | YL | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2023 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.85 |
| 0/8 | 29/09/2023 | - | STK 107 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 | - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 27/08/2023 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.35 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 3-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 10/06/2023 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 11-11-8-1 | 1 |
| 4L | $1.75 |