Saratoga Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
HADRIAN'S WALL (8) sets the standard off two runner-up finishes, the latest a narrow 2nd at Aqueduct over 1811m, beaten 0.1L after hitting the front. COMMERCE (3) appeals off a debut 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m, closing into the race late. DARK ASSAULT (9) brings solid recent form with a 2nd at Aqueduct over 1609m and can hold a handy spot. MR. WILLIAN (7) was 2nd at Gulfstream over 1509m last start and looks progressive.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Curlin out of Lady Kate. Draws barrier 1 for trainer Danny Gargan with Irad Ortiz, Jr. up, carrying 54.5kg. Can feature with a smooth run from the inside gate.
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark with four straight 3rds this year. Last start 3rd of 6 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 8 May, beaten 1.8L in MSW, carrying 57kg after settling midfield. Prior 3rd in a 1408m MOC on 27 Mar, beaten 2.5L at $5.50. Consistent placegetter; can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under Katie Davis for Nicholas P. Zito.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 57kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 11L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FAST | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.25L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FIRM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Debut 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.8L by Saugeen on a fast track after improving from midfield. Sticks with Junior Alvarado for William I. Mott. Draws barrier 3 and carries 54.5kg, up 1kg from last start, 45 days between runs. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Curlin out of A Z Warrior. Draws barrier 4 with Kendrick Carmouche booked for Danny Gargan at 54.5kg. Setup looks straightforward and profile is unexposed. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after 67 days. Last start 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Mar, beaten 9.1L by Sovereign Law, with 55.5kg at $5.50 after settling back. Rises 201m in trip, draws barrier 5, and drops 1kg with John R. Velazquez again for Todd A. Pletcher. Can improve with added fitness and the distance rise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after finishing 3rd at Aqueduct over 1609m on 12 Apr, led early and held on, beaten 5.75L by Print with 57kg. Two back was 4th over 1408m here on 4 Feb in Maiden Claiming, beaten 4.3L at $3. Also placed over this trip on 3 Oct last year when 3rd, 2.9L off Dettori. Consistent around the minors and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | HEAVY | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.85L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 26‑day break after a much-improved 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 8 May, beaten 0.8L in a Maiden Special Weight (FM) after settling 4th. Prior run was 9th of 10 there over 1509m on 22 Feb, beaten 13L at $16. Carries 54.5kg today for Jose L. Ortiz from barrier 7 for trainer Jose Francisco D’Angelo, down 1kg and up two gates. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 13L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 154 days. Last start 2nd of 8 after settling handy at Aqueduct over 1811m on 31 Dec, beaten 0.1L by Ottinho, with 54kg at $2.10. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 2 Nov, beaten 3L by Rebel Instinct at $5. Draws barrier 8 with Flavien Prat up for Chad C. Brown; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 154 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 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Aqueduct over 1609m on 14 May, beaten 3.8L by Silver Talent after racing handy with 54.5kg. Earlier this season ran 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 28 Feb at $8, and was a close 2nd at Aqueduct over 1207m on 4 Oct, beaten 0.3L. Three-year-old colt by Violence with 4 placings from 6 starts; Manuel Franco sticks for Claude R. McGaughey III. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |