Saratoga Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SENIOR OFFICER (4) Fresh from a break. Ran on hard when winning last run at Keeneland and putting a tidy record together. Irad Ortiz Jr is an advantage but racing against tougher rivals. A win wouldn't surprise. TIP TOP THOMAS (8) Back from a break of 37 weeks. Outgunned at the finish when 3rd beaten by almost 15L last time at Aqueduct but challenged by a tougher grade. Can give this a shake. BRING THE SMOKE (2) Romped home to win last run at Churchill Downs and promising career start. Made it 2 wins in a row and drawn nicely. Matched against tougher rivals. Winnable race. SACROSANCT (5) Competitive effort when 2nd last start at Aqueduct but up against stronger rivals. Been in the money 4 from 4 attempts this preparation. Linda Rice stable are running hot lately. Genuine winning chance.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Was $9.00 and didn't attack the line when 8th last time at Keeneland but can save some energy from the alley. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 101 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | Allowance 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 3-2-3-8 | 5 |
| 14.45L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.62 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | HEAVY | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when winning last run at Churchill Downs and has a good draw. Undefeated last 2 attempts and solid career start. Up in grade. Good potential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Forest Boyce | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Forest Boyce | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $9.00 and gave away some ground when 6th last run at the track and dropping in distance. Has plenty of early speed. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 3-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FIRM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-8 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 67.75L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FAST | Edwin A Maldonado | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5-6 | 1 |
| 9L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | Stakes 115 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-7-7 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 54kg | - | 1-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $200,001.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Joseph Talamo | 56kg | - | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2024 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FAST | Joseph Talamo | 57kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Joseph Talamo | 57kg | - | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 57kg | - | 3-5-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Charged home to win last run at Keeneland and showing consistent performance in races. Irad Ortiz Jr is a suitable booking. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/10/2024 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55kg | - | 10-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last start at Aqueduct but up against a more competitive field. Linda Rice stable are having a great run of late. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 27/10/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $2.15 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| - | $4.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 37 week break. Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd last time at Aqueduct but challenged by more formidable competitors. Down in trip. Definite claims.
Last Starts 260 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 08/11/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 4/9 | 08/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $500,001.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.50 and showed some merit late when 4th last time at Aqueduct but competing in a higher grade. Linda Rice stable are on fire recently. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GOOD | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.55L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.75 |
| 2/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 104 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 110 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 112 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GOOD | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.25L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2024 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 5/9 | 30/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 50.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 6L | $12.00 |