Saratoga Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
MARIA LOUISE (3) Todd A Pletcher 3yo by Gun Runner having first race start. John R Velazquez is an advantage. Keep your eye on the market. MISS TWITTER (4) Chad C Brown 3yo by Not This Time on debut. Added confidence with Manuel Franco doing the steering. Follow the money. WEDELIA (5) Zipped home into 2nd last start at Churchill Downs. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Has the ability to take this out. SLOW KARA (6) Resuming after a spell. Performed below standard when 6th last start at Aqueduct. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione and trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr command respect as a team. Solid place bet prospects.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Fresh after spell of 34 weeks. At $9.00 came in 6th last run at Churchill Downs but was a debutant last start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 242 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 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
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Started at $36.00 and didn't threaten when 12th last start around here but fitter for debut run. Expected to settle towards the rear. Has a positive barrier. Will be tested.
Last Starts 54 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 | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 8-10-12-12 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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3yo by Gun Runner having first start for Todd A Pletcher. Jockey John R Velazquez is a bonus. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Not This Time 3yo trained by Chad C Brown having first start. Jockey Manuel Franco is in form. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 4L last start at Churchill Downs. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly aboard. Can go through the gears. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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First run back from a break. Was $12.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last start at Aqueduct. Tyler Gaffalione and Saffie A Joseph Jr are a combination worth noting. Watch early betting.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 9 |
| 19.45L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4 | 1 |
| 12L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a spell. At $9.50 lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at Keeneland. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $7.50 |