Saratoga Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
NEVER BEFORE (6) Initial appearance 2yo by Tourist for Chris J Englehart. Watch for a sign in the market. HAMMERIN HENRY (5) First race appearance 2yo by Cyberknife for trainer Brad H Cox. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a plus. Follow the money. MENDEL (7) Strong record when resuming. Was strong late when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last time at Sunland Park and matched against a less competitive field. Racing over a longer distance. In the mix. D I WIRE (4) Racing as a debutant 2yo by Yaupon for Kelly J Breen. Joel Rosario is highly regarded. Market as guide.
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo by Tacitus having initial appearance for Rudy R Rodriguez and drawn the rails. Respect the betting.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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At $14.00 pushed past some when 4th last start at this venue and was a debutant last start. Likely to get back. Will try to take advantage of the alley. Pass.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Initial race appearance 2yo by Central Banker for trainer Melanie Giddings. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
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Kelly J Breen 2yo by Yaupon having first race start. Joel Rosario is a smart booking. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Cyberknife for Brad H Cox. Irad Ortiz Jr is a pivotal booking. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Chris J Englehart 2yo by Tourist on debut. Watch the market.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Proven record when resuming. Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 3 1/4L last time at Sunland Park and facing weaker opposition. Should come to hand quickly. Commands respect.
Last Starts 106 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 796m | FT | Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr | 58kg | - | 4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 796m | FT | Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr | 58kg | - | 2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 796m | FT | Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr | 57kg | - | 3-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 796m | FT | Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr | 57kg | - | 4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 796m | FT | Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Derby Trial 87 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 57kg | - | 8-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | Derby Trial 105 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 57kg | - | 7-8 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | Derby Trial 92 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | FT | Jr Sergio Becerra | 57kg | - | 5-4 | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | Derby Trial 91 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | MY | Jacob Enriquez | 57kg | - | 3-7 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 88 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 320m | SY | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | - | 3-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 97 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | - | 5-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 74 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | Futurity 91 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | - | 8-6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/05/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Speaker's Corner 2yo trained by Michael J Maker having first race appearance. Watch the market.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo debutant by Mind Control for Jena M Antonucci. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Mark E Casse trained 2yo debutant by Omaha Beach. Betting as a guide.