Saratoga Race 10 - Draftkings Acorn S. Stakes
ALWAYS A RUNNER (5) chases a fourth straight win after taking the Churchill Downs 1811m Stakes last start by 1.3L, settling back before surging late. MEANING (3) was 2nd there, on-speed and beaten 1.3L, and looks the main danger. COUNTING STARS (2) was 3rd in the same race and had previously won a 1710m Stakes by 5.5L, so fits well. PROM QUEEN (1) can improve from the inside draw after a 5th at Churchill following back-to-back Gulfstream wins.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 33-day break after finishing 5th of 13 at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 1 May, beaten 4.8L in Stakes 96 after settling well back. Two prior Gulfstream Park wins at 1710m, including a Stakes 86 on 28 Mar by 2.8L at $3.90, followed a dominant Maiden win by 8L. Now draws barrier 1 with Flavien Prat for Brad H. Cox and rises 1kg. Can feature with a midfield trail and clear running.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 11-12-11-8 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-4-1 | 3 |
| 8L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off 33 days since a solid 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 1 May, beaten 2.3L in Stakes grade after racing handy with 55kg. Won the prior Oaklawn Park 1710m Stakes on 27 Mar by 5.5L at $1.90, then 2nd there at the trip on 1 Mar, beaten 0.8L by Explora at $10. Draws barrier 2 and rises to 56kg, with Irad Ortiz Jr. booked for Mark E. Casse. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 6-7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-8-8 | 5 |
| 60.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 8 |
| 6L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.75L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 33-day break after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 1 May, beaten 1.3L in Stakes grade after moving to the lead late with 55kg. Previously won at Santa Anita over 1710m on 4 Apr by 2L with 56kg, and took a Stakes 99 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 8 Feb by 1.5L at $3.75. The 3YO filly by Gun Runner draws barrier 3 for Juan J. Hernandez for Michael W. McCarthy, with 56kg today. Can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 5-5-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-3-4-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.85L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start won after settling handy at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May by 1.3L, carrying 53.5kg, defeating Betty's Pearl. Prior run 5th of 7 in Stakes grade at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 15.8L at $17 after leading early. Also 4th of 8 in Stakes at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 6 Feb, beaten 1.0L at $15. Progressive filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 1-2-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, winning all three starts this season. Last start won after settling midfield at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 1 May by 1.3L, with 55kg on FT, beating Meaning. Prior scored at Aqueduct over 1811m on 4 Apr by 1.25L with 56kg, then broke maiden at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m by 6.5L at $1.67. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 8-8-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 5-6-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 5-5-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |