Saratoga Race 9 - Curlin S. Stakes
BLACKOUT TIME (7) Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of 6L last time at Churchill Downs but rising in grade. Won't be far away during the run. Respect. SEA STRIKE (5) Kept chasing when 5th last run around here and up against a less competitive field. Should get going late. Jockey Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Looks promising in this race. CHIEF WALLABEE (6) First up after 13 weeks and rocketed home when winning first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Up in class. Must be considered. MOUNT VERNON (2) Rounded them up to win last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Added confidence jockey with Irad Ortiz Jr doing the steering. One of the major players.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. At $11.00 struggled with the pace when 4th last run at Aqueduct but drawn beautifully. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One for the exotics players.
Last Starts 85 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 2-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | HEAVY | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.75L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Eric Cancel | 54kg | - | 8-6-5-6 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Eric Cancel | 54kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Eric Cancel | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4L | $16.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Eric Cancel | 54kg | - | 9-8-11-12 | 13 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis and gets a favourable alley. Can go through the gears. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Contender at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $28.00 and average effort when 9th last time at this track but drops back to a suitable class. Showing positive results this preparation. Can't back with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 9-10-9-10 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-4-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 12-12-10-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 10-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.00 and showed some merit late when 5th last run at this track and back in an easier grade. Flavien Prat is a pivotal booking. Shows good closing speed. Great chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
First up after 13 weeks and stormed home to win first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. Promising career start. Up against a more competitive field. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 10-10-10-8-5 | 10 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 3-3-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.25L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Kicked clear when winning by 6L last time at Churchill Downs but facing stiffer opposition. Has shown early pace in races to date. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 36 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 | 27/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3-1 | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-6 | 3 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 9.75L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and weakened to finish 6th last time at Delaware Park and taking on stronger rivals. Jr Ricardo Santana takes the reins today. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 7-7-11-11 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/08/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | MY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $2.50 |