Saratoga Race 4 - P. G. Johnson S. Stakes
BALIAGE (5) Rocketed home when winning last start at this track and having second career run. Manuel Franco and Chad C Brown must be respected when they team up. Can win. PROS AND CONS (1) Had a comfortable win by 3L last run here and drawn beautifully. Jose L Ortiz is a crucial engagement but competing in a higher grade. Looks to be value. BOOMESHERANG (4) Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at Presque Isle Downs and was on debut last time. Should race on the speed. Going over extra ground. Has to be included. UP BEFORE THE DAWN (3) Bold effort when winning last time at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Jockey Flavien Prat is in form but up against a more competitive field. Not out of this.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comprehensive victory when winning by 3L last run at the track and can save some energy from the alley. Added confidence jockey with Jose L Ortiz doing the steering. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 55 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 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Flew home to win last time at Ellis Park and can find a nice position from the draw. J Tyler Servis stable are running hot lately. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Stormed home to win last time at Ellis Park and fitter for debut run. Will be hitting the line strongly. Flavien Prat rates highly aboard but matched against tougher rivals. Can lift in this event.
Last Starts 47 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 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 9-9-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Presque Isle Downs and having second career run. Jockey Edgard J Zayas and trainer George Weaver link well together. Can take this out.
Last Starts 44 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 | 21/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1005m | FAST | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Romped home to win last start around here and having second race start. Jockey Manuel Franco and trainer Chad C Brown are a promising combination. Up against tougher opponents. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 6-5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran on strongly to win last run at Delaware Park but up against a higher level of opposition. Should muster plenty of early toe. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Andrew Wolfsont | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | MY | Andrew Wolfsont | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Close up last run at the track and promising career start. Showing great form this preparation but facing a stronger group of contenders. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 20 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SY | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |