Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
RIVER RIDE (7) Made all to win by 1/2L last time at Aqueduct and putting a tidy record together. Racing consistently this preparation and displaying improvement over the past few runs. A win wouldn't surprise. KOKOMOTION (12) Resumes after a break. Nice run when 3rd last time at Tampa Bay Downs and lining up against easier rivals. Expected to be flashing home. Respect. CROSSOVER CAPITAL (2) Charged home to win last run at Monmouth Park and having second career run. Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard and drawn nicely. Deserves consideration. PEOPLE WATCHING (10) Fresh today after a break. Couldn't shake them off when 3rd last start at Delaware Park and showing consistent performance in races. Should be going forward early. Has to be included.

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by 1L last start around here and will appreciate a good barrier. Has plenty of early speed. Facing a stronger class. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 5-4-8 | 8 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FIRM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SY | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Rounded them up to win last run at Monmouth Park and was a debutant last start. More confidence with jockey Flavien Prat guiding the horse and has a good draw. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.50 and ran 4th last start at Gulfstream Park and taking on stronger rivals. Stable is in form. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 49 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 3 |
| 7L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-4-5-8 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Grabbed towards the finish when 2nd last time at Delaware Park and facing weaker opposition. Performing impressively since returning from a break and form has been improving over recent runs. Can run into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | SY | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-3-6 | 9 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 6-3-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.00 and overtook some late when 4th last time at this track and rising in distance. Promising career start. Challenged by more formidable competitors. One for the exotics players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.62 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $2.35 |
| 2/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $4.50 struggled with the pace when 5th last start at Penn National but will find this grade easier. Up in weight. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 52.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-7-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the pace when winning by 1/2L last time at Aqueduct and honest performer putting a tidy record together. In fine form this campaign. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $7.00 and weakened under pressure when 7th last run at this track and competing in a more challenging class. Prefer others.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 3 1/2L last run at Aqueduct and solid career start. Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly but facing stiffer opposition. Likely to get back. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 2L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Ran a solid race on the speed before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 7L last start at Delaware Park and good career start. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 65 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 | 21/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SY | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | - | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Aqueduct but competing in a higher grade. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 6-7-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $1.65 |
| 1/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 10 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-9-9-9 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Nice run when 3rd last time at Tampa Bay Downs and competing at a lower level of competition. Finishes off strongly. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 3-2-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 12-11-3-1 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |