Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MARKETPLACEOFIDEAS (5) First up today. Ran on hard when winning last start at Aqueduct and putting a tidy record together so far. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Gets a chance to win. TIRUPATI (3) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd last time at Ellis Park but up against stronger rivals. Luis Saez and Jonathan Thomas work well together. Right in this. POP ART (4) First up after a break. Charged home to win last start at Aqueduct but competing at a higher class. Displays good tactical speed. Deserves consideration. SHORE WAR (7) Led from start to finish when winning by 4L last time at Laurel Park but up against a more competitive field. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a plus. Must be considered.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.50 and showed some merit late when 4th last start at this venue and has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Can go through the gears. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | Listed Stakes | $50,300.00 | Longchamp | 1399m | GOOD3 | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $38,400.00 | Saint Cloud | 1399m | SOFT | Mickael Barzalona | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $2.38 |
| 4/14 | 28/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $50,900.00 | Deauville | 1399m | SOFT | Delphine Santiago | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| 0.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | 3yo | $28,001.00 | Longchamp | 1399m | SOFT | Clement Lecoeuvre | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $11,999.00 | Senonnes | 1349m | SOFT | Leonard Plommee | 51.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.67 |
| 9/10 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL1 | $54,999.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | SOFT | Clement Lecoeuvre | 57kg | 01:39.81 | - | 10 |
| 4.85L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 19/11/2024 | - | 2Y F MDN CLAIM | $30,000.00 | Chantilly | 1599m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 01:39.90 | - | 15 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/10/2024 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $47,500.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | HEAVY8 | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 02:05.61 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell. At $5.50 folded up in the straight when 4th last run at Keeneland but has a good draw. Should muster plenty of early toe. Definite claims for punters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 8 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-7-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GOOD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.25L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 06/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FIRM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.75L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/02/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/01/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Good run when finishing 2nd last time at Ellis Park and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Jonathan Thomas work well together. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 31 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 | 05/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 3-6-7-7 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | GD | Kyle Frey | 56kg | - | 7-5-6-9 | 6 |
| 7L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $200,000.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9-5 | 5 |
| 2L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 11/11 | 01/12/2024 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-11 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2024 | - | ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1709m | FAST | Keveh Nicholls | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Claiming 82 | $50,698.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 15/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | MY | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 13L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Finished hard to win last start at Aqueduct but facing a stronger class. Has plenty of early speed. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 82 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 | 15/05/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 2-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pablo Morales | 56kg | - | 5-6-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Pablo Morales | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Pablo Morales | 55kg | - | 2-2-4-2 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last start at Aqueduct and solid career start. Jockey Dylan Davis and trainer Chad C Brown are a proven combination. Solid chance.
Last Starts 104 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 5-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 6-7-9-8 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 1/2L last time at this track but stepping up to a higher level. Must respect.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2024 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-3-1 | 1 |
| - | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1799m | Anthony Crastus | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 | |||
| 3/5 | 23/02/2023 | - | 3Y CL2 | $22,000.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1400m | SOFT | Valentin Seguy | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2022 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Deauville | 1500m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 26/07/2022 | - | Flat | $18,000.00 | Dax | 1400m | GOOD | Valentin Seguy | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated terms in front when winning by 4L last time at Laurel Park but racing in stronger company. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is an asset. Has claims.
Last Starts 38 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 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | GD | Forest Boyce | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Xarel Forde | 56kg | - | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Xarel Forde | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Declan Cannon | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-12 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 102 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-8 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | GD | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |