Saratoga Race 11 - Race 11 - Starter Allowance
CALLING CARD (2) Won by a huge margin of almost 8L last start at Aqueduct and has a good draw. First start for a new trainer but racing in stronger company. Deserves consideration. TAKAHAMA (6) Back after break of 29 weeks. Dashed home to win last run at Aqueduct and getting better in recent performances. First race for a new trainer. Will be around the mark at odds. CELTIC PRINCE (4) Had a comfortable win by 4 3/4L last run at Colonial Downs but testing ability against stronger contenders. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is highly regarded. This field suits. DINNER ROYALE (1) Peaked on the run when 4th last run around here and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Should muster plenty of early toe. Each way value for this race.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $10.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 4th last run at this track and drawn beautifully. Has plenty of early speed. Competing at a higher level of competition. Worth a serious look.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by a big margin of close to 8L last start at Aqueduct and gets a favourable alley. Coming to a new trainer but matched against tougher rivals. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 57kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | GOOD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.35L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FIRM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/05/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-10-10 | 1 |
| 11L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | - | 6-8-10-12 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-8-8 | 3 |
| 13L | $7.50 |
| 8/13 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7L | $2.62 |
| 1/9 | 17/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 7-6-1-1 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 25/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last time at this track and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. In top racing shape this preparation. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Katie Davis | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 7L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 9L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 15.35L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Spaced the field to win by a margin of 4 3/4L last run at Colonial Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 25 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 | 22/07/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Martin Chuan | 57kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 0/13 | 24/05/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Fair Hill | 1810m | UNKNOWN | Martin Chuan | 57kg | - | - | 12 | - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Yolber Torres | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 20.25L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 12.25L | $22.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 3rd last start at this track but facing a stronger group of contenders. Should come to hand quickly. Potential to run into a place.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/05/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 57kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/03/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-5-8 | 7 |
| 33.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-5 | 3 |
| 25L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-7-10 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/09/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 29 week break. Finished hard to win last run at Aqueduct and form has been improving over recent runs. First appearance for a new trainer. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 205 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 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 6-6-5-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 6-6-5-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Joel Cruz | 53.5kg | - | 14-14-14 | 12 |
| 20.75L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | MY | Carlos D Camilo | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SY | Carlos D Camilo | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last start around here but taking on stronger rivals. Expected to be flashing home. Producing consistent results this campaign. Prefer a race with softer competition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 5-4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | MY | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 6-3-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Eric Cancel | 56kg | - | 8-8-3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Eric Cancel | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $22.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-12-11 | 12 |
| 25L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |