Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
THE STANDARD (5) Placed 2nd last run here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Definite winning chance. MO THE MERRIER (2) Was outsprinted late when 4th last start at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Has plenty of early speed. Irad Ortiz Jr is highly regarded. Respect in this company. ONEPAC (6) First up and strong effort to run into 3rd beaten by close to 8L first up last preparation at Aqueduct. Displays good tactical speed. Include in chances. COST EFFECTIVE (4) Resuming after a spell of 30 weeks. Was nothing special when 5th last time at Aqueduct and coming back in trip. Chad C Brown stable are on a hot streak. Looks to have a good chance of placing.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chased well when 4th last run at this venue and having second race start. Will be hitting the line strongly. Has the ideal barrier. Will need to elevate.
Last Starts 34 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 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.50 and couldn't find the line when 4th last start around here and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Should muster plenty of early speed. Very capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 couldn't stay in touch when 5th last run at the track. Looking at others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a 30 week break. At $6.00 performed below standard when 5th last time at Aqueduct and dropping back to a shorter trip. Best to watch only.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $4.75 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Frankie Pennington | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at the track and good career start. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 11L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 3L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and rattled home nicely into 3rd first up last preparation at Aqueduct. Likely to be well placed early. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 69 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 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $31.00 |