Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
MARIA LOUISE (3) 3yo by Gun Runner having initial appearance for trainer Todd A Pletcher. John R Velazquez adds value. Watch early betting. MISS TWITTER (6) Not This Time 3yo trained by Chad C Brown having first race start. Manuel Franco is a plus. Keep your eye on the market. WEDELIA (4) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd beaten by 4L last run at Churchill Downs. Possesses good closing speed. More confidence with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr guiding the horse. Capable of getting into the money. EMPRESS NEW GROOVE (1) Fresh after a spell. Couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last run at Keeneland but drawn beautifully. Jockey Dylan Davis is in top form for this stable. Not out of this.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Back after a break. Jumped at $9.50 and didn't threaten when 8th last run at Keeneland but drawn well. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 115 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 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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First run back from a 35 week break. Started $9.00 and came in 6th last time at Churchill Downs but fitter for debut run. Shows good early pace. Appears tested.
Last Starts 249 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: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Initial appearance 3yo by Gun Runner for trainer Todd A Pletcher. Good to see John R Velazquez is jumping on. Watch the market.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Did well to run 2nd beaten by 4L last run at Churchill Downs. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Represents value.
Last Starts 40 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: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
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First up. Was $36.00 and faded away to finish 12th last run at the track but having second race start. Might have to make up considerable ground. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 61 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: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Not This Time 3yo having first start for Chad C Brown. Jockey Manuel Franco is a bonus. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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First up after a break. Was $12.00 and below standard effort when 6th last time at Aqueduct. Tyler Gaffalione and Saffie A Joseph Jr command respect as a pairing. A threat to the other main hopes.
Last Starts 123 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 |