Saratoga Race 8 - H. Allen Jerkens Memorial S. Stakes
DEEP FLAME (2) First run back from a break. Made a mess of them when winning by a margin of 5 3/4L last run at Churchill Downs and promising career start. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. ENGLISHMAN (4) Back from a spell. Couldn't shake them off when 2nd last time at Churchill Downs and matched against lesser competition. Should muster plenty of early speed. Solid career start. Capable of getting into the money. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE (5) Stormed home to win last run around here and putting a tidy record together so far. Rising in class. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. AMBERJACK (6) Dictated terms in front to win by 2 3/4L last start at Delaware Park and solid career start. Likely to be well placed early. Getting better in recent performances. Respect in this event.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo to win by 1 1/2L last start here and has drawn the rails. First race for a new trainer but racing in stronger company. Could win this.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/07/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FIRM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 3-6-7-8 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-6 | 2 |
| 14L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell. Dominant winner by a margin of 5 3/4L last run at Churchill Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Jockey Flavien Prat rates highly. Should go close.
Last Starts 63 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 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Although fading at the finish still placed 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last time at Churchill Downs and will appreciate the drop in grade. Has claims.
Last Starts 120 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.25L | $3.25 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on hard when winning last run at this track and good career start. Jockey John R Velazquez and trainer Todd A Pletcher work well together. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 6-4-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and controlled the pace when winning by 2 3/4L last start at Delaware Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |