Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
ARABIAN POWER (1) Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last run at Churchill Downs and can save some energy from the draw. Has early speed and positions nicely. No shock to see a win. ALGHERO (2) Couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at Aqueduct but drawn nicely. Jockey Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Winning hope. ASKED AND ANSWERED (5) Backing up quickly. Hit the line well when 4th last run at the track. Right in this. FRANKLIN DELANO (9) Came in 4th last start at Aqueduct. John R Velazquez usually performs well for the Todd A Pletcher stable. Will be positive in the run early. Well placed and has solid claims.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in the hunt for a long way when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last run at Churchill Downs and putting a tidy record together. Has plenty of early speed. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last run at Aqueduct but can find a nice position from the draw. Flavien Prat is an advantage. Good prospects.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 9-8-8-5 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $28.00 sub-standard effort when 8th last run at Aqueduct but was a debutant last start. Does take a while to get into stride. Slim chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and didn't threaten when 12th last run at this track but was on debut last time. Should jump out and bowl along. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 12 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Jumped at $5.50 and made up ground when 4th last run at this track. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 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 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 2-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.50 and improved late to finish 4th last run at Aqueduct. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2213m | GD | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $14.00 and didn't find the line when 10th last start around here. Has some claims.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started at $8.00 and ran 6th last start at Keeneland. Luis Saez and Danny Gargan deserve serious attention when combined. Shows good closing speed. Could feature here.
Last Starts 96 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-9-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-8-7 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 11-10-11-9 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $10.00 and finished 4th last start at Aqueduct. Won't be far away during the run. John R Velazquez usually performs well for this stable. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |