Saratoga Race 8 - Soaring Softly S. Stakes
CADENZA (3) Flew home to win last start at Aqueduct but rising in grade. Jockey Manuel Franco and trainer Brad H Cox are a combination worth following. Winning hope. SLAY THE DAY (4) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Churchill Downs but competing in a higher grade. Will be positive in the run early. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . HEN PARTY (1) Rattled home nicely into 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Churchill Downs and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Putting a tidy record together. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. NICHE (8) Took charge of the race when winning by 3L last run at Aqueduct but taking on stronger opponents. Undefeated last 2 starts. Should come to hand quickly. Each way hopes.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly when 3rd last run at Churchill Downs and solid career start. Can go through the gears. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign and drawn well. Value runner.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/11/2025 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | GD | Amanda K Poston | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 51.9L | $2.05 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Amanda K Poston | 45.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $18.00 and finished 5th last time at Goodwood but gets a favourable barrier. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/04/2026 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $68,859.00 | Bath | 1014m | GOOD | David Egan | 56.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 56.5kg | - | 9-8-9-10-10-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $44,267.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | SOFT | David Egan | 58kg | - | 10-10-8-9-8-8 | 13 |
| 13.35L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/08/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $44,267.00 | Newbury | 1036m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 6-4-4-3-3 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $68,859.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-2-5-5 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/23 | 18/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | 13-15-13-9-2 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Chepstow | 1020m | SOFT | Pierre Louis Jamin | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 2-2-1-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late to win last start at Aqueduct but facing a stronger group of contenders. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.15 |
| 3/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.15 |
| 5/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly when 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Churchill Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. Should muster plenty of early speed. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 38 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2L | $2.15 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.95 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort to run into 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Aqueduct but racing in stronger company. Has shown early pace in races to date. Will be tested.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | MY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and tailed off when 6th last time at Keeneland and competing at a higher grade. Dylan Davis and Wesley A Ward deserve serious consideration as a team. Can't suggest backing.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $11.00 and ran 4th last time at Aqueduct and racing against tougher rivals. Has plenty of early speed. Jockey Jaime Rodriguez adds value. Others much better.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 9L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout when winning by a margin of 3L last run at Aqueduct but competing in a more challenging class. Unbeaten last 2 starts. Should be going forward early. Capable type.
Last Starts 22 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |