Saratoga Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
SHELZAWA (8) brings solid French form with back-to-back 2nds over 1899m and 2100m, beaten 0.3L and a nose, and looks well placed dropping slightly in trip. DEFERENCE (3) is a key chance after a 2nd at Aqueduct over 1609m, beaten 1.3L. RIVER EMPRESS (11) was 4th at Keeneland over 1609m, 4.3L off the winner, and has multiple recent placings to her name. SECRETLY DELIGHTED (4) resumes off a debut 2nd at Kentucky Downs over 1609m, beaten 0.8L. HOME WRECKER (5) also appeals off a last-start 2nd at Gulfstream over 1509m, beaten 1L after leading throughout.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back to 1 mile after a 52-day break, draws barrier 1 for Junior Alvarado. Last start 10th of 12 at Keeneland over 1609m on 12 Apr, beaten 7.6L on firm, after racing back in the field. Prior Aqueduct runs were solid 2nds over 1710m, beaten 1.25L and 3.25L, both as a well-backed chance. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-8-11 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 9-8-8-4 | 12 |
| 3.25L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 10 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly drawn barrier 2 for trainer Jorge R. Abreu with Edgard J. Zayas to ride, carries 54.5kg. USA-bred by Known Agenda out of Annie Trust. Setup looks straightforward from a soft gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing 2nd at Aqueduct over 1609m on 23 Apr, beaten 1.3L by Marketplaceofideas with 54.5kg on firm. Prior run 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 21 Feb, beaten 2.3L at $6.50 after leading from the inside draw. Three-year-old filly by Street Sense for Miguel Clement, draws barrier 3 with Jaime Rodriguez again. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up. Debuted with a strong 2nd at Kentucky Downs over 1609m on 30 Aug, beaten 0.8L on firm going, closing from 5th in the run at $10 with 54kg. Three-year-old filly by Constitution for Mark E. Casse, drawn 4 with Javier Castellano again and up 0.5kg. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 277 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 46-day break after a strong 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 18 Apr, led throughout and beaten 1.0L in a Maiden Special Weight (FM) with 57kg. Prior Finger Lakes run was 4th over 1674m on 11 Aug, on speed before weakening, beaten 13.9L at $3.90. Four-year-old filly by Quality Road; now with Danny Gargan and drawn barrier 5, Kendrick Carmouche rides. Can feature with a similar front-running effort.
Last Starts 46 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1674m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-4 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 5-5-6-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1006m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 147 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Lingfield over 1610m on 7 Jan, beaten 1.5L, with 53kg at $2. Two back ran 2nd at Southwell over 1621m on 26 Nov, beaten 2.5L at $8. Now with John R. Velazquez for Claude R. McGaughey III and carries 54.5kg from barrier 6. Can feature with improvement fresh.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 53kg | - | 2-3-3-3-4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 7-5-5-5-5-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD TO SOFT | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-11 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 242 days. Last start 10th of 10 after settling back at Aqueduct over 1609m on 4 Oct in Stakes 89 with 55.5kg at $17. Prior run 2nd at Saratoga over 1308m on 23 Aug in MSW 77, beaten 0.5L by Five Bars with 54kg at $7. Drops 1kg and reunites with Irad Ortiz Jr for Todd Pletcher; can improve.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-10-10 | 7 |
| - | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 116 days and now with Chad C. Brown; drops to 54.5kg and draws barrier 8 with Flavien Prat. Last start 2nd of 9 at Deauville over 1899m on 7 Feb, beaten 0.3L by Warriors Whisper, with 58kg at $6.50. Prior run 2nd at Pornichet over 2100m on 3 Jan, beaten 0.05L at $3.75. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 116 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $23,712.00 | Deauville | 1899m | GOOD3 | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | 3yo | $18,432.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | GOOD3 | Hugo Lebouc | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Connect out of Flatter Up. Draws barrier 9 with Manuel Franco riding for Anthony W. Dutrow at 54.5kg. Setup looks straightforward and breeding is sound. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after 47 days, draws barrier 10 with 54.5kg for Jose E. Morelos. Last start 6th of 11 after settling midfield at Keeneland over 1106m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.4L on firm going with 53.5kg. Trainer Jena M. Antonucci sticks, and she rises slightly in weight. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after finishing 4th at Keeneland over 1609m on 12 Apr, beaten 4.3L on firm with 54.5kg after settling back. Earlier posted a close 2nd at Aqueduct over 1710m on 12 Nov, beaten 1L at $6 behind Salt Princess. Consistent maiden with 3 placings from 5 starts and a Saratoga 3rd last August. Draws barrier 11 for Luis Saez; can feature with a clean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 6-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 10-9-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 8-7-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.35L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Placed in two of three starts, including a 2nd at Aqueduct over 1408m on 9 Apr in Maiden Optional Claiming 64, beaten 2.5L by Ubique. Last start 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 10 May, beaten 7.5L in Maiden Special Weight 84 with 54.5kg after settling back. Draws wider here from barrier 12 after barrier 4 last time, with Ricardo Santana Jr. sticking for Thomas Morley. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 186 days. Last start 9th of 11 at Del Mar over 1609m on 29 Nov, beaten 6.55L on firm going with 54.5kg at $8. Prior runs included a close 2nd at Aqueduct over 1710m on 26 Oct, beaten 0.5L at $3.60, and a Stakes 3rd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 27 Sep. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 186 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 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly drawn wide in barrier 14. By Candy Ride out of Okeeheelee. Junior Alvarado rides for William I. Mott with 54.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 285 days. Last start 5th of 7 at Saratoga over 1710m on 22 Aug, beaten 6.5L on firm going with 54kg at $3.50, after settling 4th and weakening behind Fille D'oro. Draws wider now from barrier 15 and carries 54.5kg with Jose L. Ortiz for Chad C. Brown. Can improve with natural progression.
Last Starts 285 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day break after a solid 3rd at Aqueduct over 1609m on 16 Apr, beaten 2.75L by Tax Holiday on firm with 55.5kg after settling 4th throughout. Earlier finished 8th at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 24 Jan, beaten 23.5L at $13. Draws wide in barrier 16 with Jose L. Ortiz up for Jorge R. Abreu and drops 1kg to 54.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FIRM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |