Saratoga Race 9 - Rick Violette S. Stakes
SPIRIT OF NEW YORK (1) Close to a win last time at Aqueduct and gets the perfect draw. Change in trainer and going over more ground. Should come to hand quickly. Appears well in this. VOODOO DOLL (2) Was much too speedy in front when winning by a margin of a nose last time at Aqueduct and can find a nice position from the draw. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. CAROLINE ST. BEAT (7) First up from a 36 week spell. Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last time at Aqueduct but facing stiffer opposition. Worth a ticket. A LITTLE AT FIRST (6) Dashed home to win last run around here but competing at a higher level of competition. Should get going late. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr adds value. Must respect in this event.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was agonizingly close last time at Aqueduct and has minimal work to do from the draw. Racing for a new trainer and going up in distance. Facing a stronger class. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 14.75L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Took charge of the race to win by a nose last time at Aqueduct and gets a favourable draw. Flawless this preparation with 2 wins from 2 starts. Solid chance.
Last Starts 42 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 | 12/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and faded away late when 4th last start at Aqueduct but facing a stronger group of contenders. Should race on the speed. Could put in your exotics.
Last Starts 28 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 | 26/06/2026 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 9 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 7-6-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rocketed home when winning last run at this venue and promising career start. In a purple patch of form since returning from a spell. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Questions at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 5-6-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 8-10-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by a margin of 3 3/4L last time at Aqueduct but up against a higher level of opposition. Flavien Prat is a pivotal booking. Watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/05/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-10-10 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 37.75L | $34.00 |
| 12/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9-7 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late when winning last run at the track but taking on stronger competition. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a plus. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 36 weeks. Good performance to run into 2nd last time at Aqueduct but up against stronger opponents. Must respect.