Saratoga Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
INSTABILITY (7) Tailed off to finish 7th last time here. Happy to overlook that run and putting a tidy record together so far. Flavien Prat is a suitable booking. Respect against this field. FELINE CURIOUS (6) Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a nose last start around here and solid career start. Up to these. NOBLE DYNASTY (1) Overtook some late when 5th last start at the track and will appreciate the drop in class. Will be hitting the line strongly. Will appreciate a good draw. Goes close. ALTO BLUES (8) First up and winner by 1 1/4L first up last preparation at Chantilly. Coming to a new trainer but up against a more competitive field. Looks to have a good chance of placing.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and was making up some late ground when 5th last start here and competing at a lower level of competition. Shows very good finishing speed. Could go close.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 11-10-8-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-6-7 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-9-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-9 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7-5 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-9-8 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.05L | $2.35 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and controlled the pace to win by a margin of 1/2L last start at the track and having second career run. Gets a favourable draw. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $14.00 and pushed past some when 4th last time at Colonial Downs. Paco Lopez is a smart booking. Watch betting.

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $36.00 and outpaced some runners late when 4th last start around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55kg | - | 10-9-10-10 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 11-10-10-9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to run into 3rd last time at the track but up in class. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Watch the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 8-8-9-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo to win by a margin of a nose last start at this venue and promising career start. Tyler Gaffalione and Kelsey Danner command respect as a pairing. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 21 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11-6 | 11 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $3.25 and weakened to finish 7th last time at this track. Happy to overlook that run and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-3 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 5-3-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and left nothing to chance when winning by 1 1/4L first up last preparation at Chantilly. First start for a new trainer but up against tougher rivals. Competitive type.
Last Starts 157 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 | 26/03/2026 | - | CL2 | $25,600.00 | Chantilly | 1899m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.35L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $24,700.00 | Chantilly | 1899m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |