Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
INCENTIVE PAY (4) looks the one to beat after resuming with a 1st at Aqueduct over 1408m, taking over late to score by 1.5L, and he had previously run 3rd at the trip. COMMUTED (8) is flying with back‑to‑back Aqueduct wins, most recently storming from last to win over 1207m by 1.3L after a dominant 1609m victory by 4.3L. SENIOR OFFICER (9) arrives off a strong Keeneland 1207m win by 2.3L and has progressive sprint form. PARADISE VALLEY (1) was a last‑start Aqueduct winner at 1408m by 3.5L from the rail and maps to get a similar run. LIFE AND TIMES (3) drops back from stakes thirds at 1609m and 1811m and has two prior Aqueduct mile wins, making him an interesting threat at this trip.

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after winning at Aqueduct over 1408m on 22 May, settling 4th then 2nd and drawing clear by 3.5L with 57kg. Two back ran 3rd at Penn National over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 2.3L after racing rearward. The 6yo gelding is 1:1-1-1 at this 1408m trip and maps to get favours from barrier 1 under Silvestre Gonzalez for Ilkay Kantarmaci. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 22/05/2026 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 57kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FAST | Jomar Torres | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 10L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | SY | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 29/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FAST | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 12 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 110 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 109 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 56.5kg | - | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | MY | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 113 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.62 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2024 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| - | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2023 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 75-day let-up after finishing 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1811m on 21 Mar, beaten 5.8L by Touchuponastar with 53.5kg at $2.75. Prior run 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 24 Jan, beaten 8.3L at $2.50 after leading early. Twice a winner at Aqueduct over 1609m late last year, including a strong all-the-way maiden win. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 77 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.75L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61-day let-up after winning at Aqueduct over 1408m on 4 Apr, taking over late to score by 1.5L with 57kg (Manuel Franco) on FAST. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Aqueduct over 1408m on 7 Mar, beaten 1L at $4.20 behind Porosity. Proven at Saratoga with a win and a placing from two runs, and draws barrier 4 for Chad C. Brown. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | GD | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| - | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61-day break after finishing 3rd at Aqueduct over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 10.25L on FAST going after leading early with 55kg. Prior run 6th of 7 at Aqueduct over 1811m on 27 Mar, beaten 5.8L at $4.75 after setting the pace, with 55kg. Earlier placed at Keeneland over 1710m on 16 Oct, 3rd beaten 2.5L at $3.70. Solid recent placings suggest he can feature with a softer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.75 |
| 5/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | HEAVY | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.62 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 3-4-4-7-10 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/20 | 04/05/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 7-8-8-2-4 | 18 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/04/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 1 |
| - | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/02/2024 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | SY | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 3-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 7-6-4-5 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 88-day break after a solid 2nd at Aqueduct over 1308m on 8 Mar, beaten 7.3L by Toxic Gray, with 55kg at $16. Two back was 7th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 29 Dec on SY, beaten 8.5L at $5. Also placed at Aqueduct over 1207m on 9 Nov, 3rd behind Illuminare, beaten 5.8L at $4.20. Consistent place profile this prep and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 90 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | GD | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | SY | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2023 | - | Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.15 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2023 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/07/2023 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 8L | $4.75 |
| 1/6 | 21/05/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.83 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2023 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | GD | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2022 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding by Into Mischief with 2 wins and a placing from 9 starts. Winless in 4 runs this season but did place once; no wins from 3 attempts at this track. Draws barrier 7 with Jaime Rodriguez for Amelia J. Green. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning four of his last five. Last start won after settling last at Aqueduct over 1207m on 24 May by 1.3L on SY, with 56kg, defeating Light Man. Prior run bolted in over 1609m at Aqueduct on 25 Apr by 4.3L on FT with 57kg, leading throughout. In strong form for Linda Rice and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 2-2-5-8 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 3 |
| 14.25L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.75 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/08/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 10/11 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | - | 6-8-10 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $2.62 |
| 6/12 | 13/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 9-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 53-day break after winning at Keeneland over 1207m on 12 Apr by 2.3L on FT, settling 3rd then taking over late with 56kg under Irad Ortiz Jr. Prior run 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 Mar, beaten 1.5L by Zero Sugar at $3 after settling midfield. Earlier posted a close 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 30 Oct at $2.10, then broke maiden there over 1207m on 22 Sep. Consistent 5yo gelding for Brad H. Cox; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/10/2024 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55kg | - | 10-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.15 |