Saratoga Race 11 - Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan H. Stakes
NYSOS (1) looks the one to beat dropping back to 1609m after a brave 2nd at Riyadh over 1800m, and he’s unbeaten at this trip (2/2) with recent Del Mar and Santa Anita wins. ANTIQUARIAN (3) is a key chance off a dominant 5.8L win at Aqueduct over 1609m last start. VIBE (2) brings sharp mile form with back‑to‑back wins at Gulfstream and Churchill, the latest by 3L. SAUDI CROWN (4) resumes at the mile with two wins this season, including a 2.8L Keeneland 1408m success, and can give cheek. KNIGHTSBRIDGE (6) was below best at Churchill over 1408m but had previously romped by 11.25L at Gulfstream over 1609m and is in the mix.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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First-up after 110 days. Last start 2nd of 13 from barrier 12 at Riyadh over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 1.0L by Forever Young, with 56.5kg at $5.50 on FAST. Won prior at Santa Anita over 1710m on 28 Dec by a nose at $1.18 after settling 3rd/4th before taking over. Outstanding record overall (7 wins, 2 seconds from 9) and unbeaten at the mile (2 from 2); draws barrier 1 for Prat and Baffert with 57kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 112 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1800m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1L | $5.50 | |
| 1/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $1.22 |
| 1/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 57kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.32 |
| 2/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 115 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.18 |
| 1/4 | 19/11/2023 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning three of four starts and unbeaten at 1609m. Last start won after settling 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 2 May by 3L, with 56kg, defeating Bullard. Prior scored at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 14 Mar by 1.5L at $4.20 under Luis Saez. Drops to 53.5kg from barrier 2 for Todd Pletcher and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $2.38 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a strong Aqueduct 1609m win on 3 May, taking over mid-race and scoring by 5.8L on FT with 56kg. Prior runs included a Saratoga Stakes 2012m win on 31 Aug, defeating Sierra Leone, and close 2nds at Churchill Downs and Saratoga. 5yo horse for Todd A. Pletcher with John R. Velazquez rides; overall 5 wins from 11 and 2-from-3 this season. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 03/05/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 37.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 117 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2025 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.45 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 6-5-5-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2024 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 23/03/2024 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1911m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 61-day break after winning the G3 Commonwealth at Keeneland over 1408m on 4 Apr by 2.8L, travelling 2nd/3rd before taking over late under 53.5kg. Prior start led throughout to score at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 5 Mar by 1L with 56.5kg at $1.57. Has a 5:1-2 record at 1609m and is 2-from-2 this season for Brad H. Cox. With Irad Ortiz, Jr. up from barrier 4 and a slight weight rise to 56kg, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 63 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/03/2026 | - | Ratings Handicap 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $1.57 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $2.10 |
| 5/11 | 25/01/2025 | - | Stakes 113 | $2,999,999.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2024 | - | Stakes 113 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $2.25 |
| 13/13 | 02/11/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 57kg | - | 5-7-13-13 | 1 |
| 58L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
| 12/13 | 30/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1600m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 21.7L | $1.80 | |
| 3/14 | 24/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1800m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $23.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2024 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.83 |
| 10/12 | 04/11/2023 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/09/2023 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1811m | SY | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2023 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | SY | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 01/07/2023 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | FT | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2023 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61-day break after finishing 4th of 5 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 4 Apr, beaten 2.75L on FAST going with 55.5kg after settling 3rd then 5th. Previously won the Aqueduct mile on 4 Oct by 1.3L with 54.5kg at short odds when leading throughout. Also scored three straight stakes wins at Gulfstream Park prior, including a 6L romp over 1710m. Down 1.5kg and switches to Dylan Davis for Chad C. Brown; can feature with a return to best.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2024 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2024 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.14 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2024 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| - | $4.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 6.4L after racing handy with 56kg. Prior, won the Gulfstream Park mile on 28 Feb by a big margin with 56.5kg at short odds, and took a Stakes mile there on 24 Jan by 4.8L. Strong 1609m record (4:3-1-0) and retains Junior Alvarado for William I. Mott with 55kg today. Can feature with a return to his preferred trip.
Last Starts 35 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 11.25L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | MY | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.05 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9L | $1.28 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 47 days since finishing 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1811m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.3L behind White Abarrio on FT with 54kg. Prior run was 4th at Del Mar over 2012m on 1 Nov, 3.75L off Forever Young at $6.50. Won the Monmouth Park 1811m Stakes on 19 Jul, lifting late after settling back. Consistent 4yo colt for Michael W. McCarthy; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.38 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | HEAVY | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 5-3-4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 10-10-11-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | 4-5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Stakes 105 | $300,000.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/12/2024 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1710m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/11/2024 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |