Saratoga Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
SELLONTHENEWS (6) First start at the races 2yo by Lope De Vega for Chad C Brown. Flavien Prat is a key booking. Keep your eye on the market. ROYAL COUNTY DOWN (1) Threw down a serious challenge last run at Colonial Downs and having second career run. Going over extra ground. Drawn well. Respect in this event. MANDY STEPH (10) Honest race when 3rd last start at this venue and fitter for debut run. Displays good tactical speed. Has to be strongly considered. BITTERSWEET MEMORY (3) Nice run when 3rd last time at this venue and having second career run. Will be positive in the run early. Drawn nicely. Goes close.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Missed by a narrow margin last run at Colonial Downs and having second race start. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Stepping up in trip. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished 3rd last time at the track and was a debutant last start. Shows good early pace. Will try to take advantage of the gate. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Started $23.00 and ran 6th last time at this venue but was on debut last time. Expected to settle towards the tail. Racing over a longer distance. Marginal contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Was $14.00 and clearly outclassed when 7th last time around here but having second career run. Does take a while to get into stride. Facing a rise in trip. Others are better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo debutant by Lope De Vega for Chad C Brown. Flavien Prat is a pivotal booking. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Was $16.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last run here but fitter for debut run. Expecting to settle positively. Will be a tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 4-5-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Started $12.00 and showed some merit late when 4th last start at this venue and was a debutant last start. Todd A Pletcher stable are on a hot streak. Watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at this track and having second career run. Should race on the speed. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |