Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
LIL TIPSY (7) Strong run when placing 2nd last time at Churchill Downs and putting a tidy record together. In strong racing shape since returning from a break. Displays very good closing speed. One of the top hopes. COLD SPELL (5) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 4 1/4L last run at this track. Jockey John R Velazquez and trainer Wesley A Ward should be taken seriously together. Will be in the finish. GIANT SENSE (6) 3yo debutant sired by Street Sense for trainer Dimitrios K Synnefias. Jockey Jaime Rodriguez rates highly. Betting is the best guide. FLETCH'S ROCKETTE (4) First up from a break. Was well beaten when 5th last time at Gulfstream Park. Expected to rebound but coming back in distance. Keep in mind.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Odds of $14.00 and weakened to finish 5th last time at Aqueduct but drawn well. Should come to hand quickly. Will be dropping in distance. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2012m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5-5 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FIRM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 2 |
| 21.75L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a 45 week break. Started $9.50 and weakened under pressure when 7th last run at Ellis Park but drawn nicely. Change in trainer but dropping in distance. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 319 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 4-5-7-7 | 2 |
| 74.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First run back from a 46 week spell. Jumped at $6.50 and came in 5th last time at Ellis Park but having second race start. Back to a shorter trip. Others preferred.
Last Starts 325 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up after a break. Was $8.00 and lost ground in the run home when 5th last time at Gulfstream Park. Expected to rebound but back in trip. Some respect.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-4 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Good effort to finish 2nd last run around here. Jockey John R Velazquez is in form for this stable. Been in the money each start this preparation. Suited against these.
Last Starts 33 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Street Sense 3yo having first race appearance for trainer Dimitrios K Synnefias. Jaime Rodriguez is a crucial engagement. Follow the money.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Attacked the line when 2nd last time at Churchill Downs and promising career start. In good form since resuming from a break. Will be motoring home late. Has every chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 8-10-12 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |