Saratoga Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
JUST A GIRL (1) 3yo runner on debut by Justify for trainer Todd A Pletcher and has minimal work to do from the draw. Jockey John R Velazquez adds value. Watch for a sign in the market. GLOW OF A ROSE (5) Hit the line well when 2nd last start at this venue. Have to respect the recent Wesley A Ward form. Strong chance. SESASI (2) 3yo debutant sired by Medaglia D'oro for Todd A Pletcher and can find a nice position from the draw. Watch the market moves. RAGING VORTEX (9) Chad C Brown trained 3yo by City Of Light having first race start. Watch early betting.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Initial appearance 3yo by Justify for Todd A Pletcher and gets the perfect draw. Jockey John R Velazquez is a bonus. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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First race appearance 3yo by Medaglia D'oro for Todd A Pletcher and has a positive draw. Watch the market.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at $10.00 and faded to finish 5th last start at this venue but having second career run. Will need to elevate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd beaten by 3 1/2L last start around here. Likely to get back in the run. Better to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: J.c. Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Ran home into 2nd last start at this venue. Wesley A Ward stable are on a hot streak. Finishes off strongly. Can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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First run back from a 35 week spell. Started $2.75 and gave away some ground when 6th last start at Santa Anita. Change in trainer. Watch betting.
Last Starts 249 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-5 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.75L | $4.75 |
| 7/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 7-8-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
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Tidy effort when 2nd last start at Gulfstream Park and fitter for debut run. Will be positive in the run early. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a break. Jumped at $8.50 and made up ground when 4th last start at Aqueduct and was on debut last time. Questions at this level.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Initial race appearance 3yo by City Of Light for trainer Chad C Brown. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Solid effort when finishing 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at the track. Jockey Manuel Franco and trainer Chad C Brown are usually competitive together. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 6L | $5.50 |