Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
TAB AT ZANZIBAR (3) appeals off a debut 2nd at Aqueduct over 1207m, beaten 2.3L after racing handy, and maps to be prominent again. PUTEKETEKE (9) has been around the mark with four placings from four starts, including a 2nd at Keeneland over 1207m beaten 1.3L and a last-start 3rd at Churchill Downs. CRITERIA (6) was 2nd at Saratoga over 1308m last season and resumed with a Keeneland 3rd over 1408m when leading, which reads well back to this trip. ONEPAC (2) brings recent Aqueduct 3rds at 1308m, last time beaten 3L after leading, and can figure if he stacks them up.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up. Debuted at Saratoga over 1308m on 16 Aug, led then held 2nd to It’s Our Time, beaten 17.8L, with 54kg at $1.80. Draws barrier 1 and rises 1kg with Luis Saez up for D. Whitworth Beckman. Can improve with the run.
Last Starts 291 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 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 3rds at Aqueduct over 1308m this prep. Last start 3rd of 7 after leading early at Aqueduct on 7 May, beaten 3L in a Maiden Special Weight, with 57kg. Prior run 3rd of 6 there on 9 Apr, beaten 7.5L. Can feature with a softer run from barrier 2 under Reylu Gutierrez for John P. Terranova II.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Debut run 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.3L by Sea Strike on FT, after racing handy; carried 55.5kg with Manuel Franco. Stays with Franco for Brad H. Cox and draws barrier 3. Carries 55kg here and is up 100m. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
Last Starts 39 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Constitution trained by Todd A. Pletcher. Draws barrier 4 with Kendrick Carmouche and carries 55kg. Setup is sound on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Good Magic for Miguel Clement, drawn barrier 5 with Jaime Rodriguez up at 55kg. USA-bred out of Tangere. Set-up looks straightforward from a middle gate. Not without hope.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after 52 days; last start 3rd of 7 at Keeneland over 1408m on 12 Apr, beaten 10.5L by Civil Liberty after leading early with 54.5kg. Prior run 5th of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 8.8L at $2.10. Earlier showed promise with a debut 2nd at Saratoga over 1308m on 2 Aug, beaten 1.5L by Ted Noffey. Can feature with a softer run off the speed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 1-3-2-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Into Mischief trained by Brad H. Cox. Draws barrier 7 with Irad Ortiz, Jr. booked and carries 55kg. Setup looks solid on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 60-day break after a tough last start 9th of 9 at Keeneland over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 45.3L with 53.5kg. Earlier Saratoga runs were better, including a 2nd over 1207m on 26 Jul (beaten 0.3L at $6.50) and a 4th over 1408m on 30 Aug at $3.40. Now a 3yo colt for Chad C. Brown with Jose L. Ortiz up and 55kg, up 1.5kg. Can improve back to New York and is not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 45.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark with 4 placings from 4 starts. Last start 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 9.3L on FT with 56kg after racing handy. Prior run 2nd at Keeneland over 1207m on 10 Apr, led throughout and held on, beaten 1.3L. Consistent type who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by City Of Light out of Moondance for Todd A. Pletcher. Draws barrier 10 with John R. Velazquez and carries 55kg. Setup is solid on paper for a first look. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed at Gulfstream Park three back over 1509m on 22 Mar, running 3rd at $15 behind Zakinthos. Last start 4th of 7 after settling handy at Aqueduct over 1308m on 7 May, beaten 3.1L with 55kg. Draws wider today from barrier 11 and remains a maiden after three runs. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |