Saratoga Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
SPARKS WILL FLY (6) First time at the races 3yo by Mitole for trainer Linda Rice. Gains the services of jockey Jose L Ortiz. Watch the market moves. LADY VORTEX (4) 4yo by Motown racing as a debutant for Bruce N Levine. Watch for a sign in the market. PROMISE ME AMELODY (9) Kept chasing when 2nd last time at this track and was a debutant last start. Should race on the speed. Looks to be value. CARMEN AMALIA (7) Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd beaten by nearly 8L last start at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. In the mix.
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last start here and has minimal work to do from the gate. Will be positive in the run early. Place best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SY | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Favinho Villa Pino | 55kg | - | 7-4-12 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.50 ran 7th last run at this venue but will try to take advantage of the gate. Expected to be flashing home. Jockey Flavien Prat adds value. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 9-9-8-9 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 12-12-7 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $28.00 ran past a few when 4th last start at the track and having second race start. Others much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
4yo by Motown on debut for Bruce N Levine. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made considerable ground when 3rd last start at Colonial Downs and solid career start. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign. Risky betting proposition.
Last Starts 42 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 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | - | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | MY | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | - | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SY | Jomar Torres | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FAST | Jomar Torres | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FT | Jomar Torres | 55kg | - | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Linda Rice 3yo by Mitole having first race appearance. Jose L Ortiz adds value. Respect the betting.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Although being overrun still grabbed 3rd beaten by just short of 8L last start at the track and good career start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Fresh today after a break. Was $10.00 and not up to scratch when 6th last start around here but having second career run. Can't suggest backing.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last time at the track and was on debut last time. Has shown early pace in races to date. Definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |