Saratoga Race 3

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $166,909

GRAND YAUPON (9) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1006m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Should improve sharply and this looks a nice race. BLACKJACK (1) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 9 lengths. Has the inside gate so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. FERRUM (3) is on debut. By Uncle Mo and is out of the Danny Gargan stable. A good gate is sure to assist. Expected to feature. FOOLIN (6) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Todd Pletcher. By Practical Joke from Song Sung True. Top-three chance.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Good
Weather: cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Blackjack (1) 3
Trainer: Jorge Delgado(USA)
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $19,247
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: AMERICAN FREEDOM (USA)

Dam: HARLEE HONEY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Was at long odds at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1106m, 9 len behind Booked carrying 56kg at $30.03. Likely to kick on following that last outing.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	7/6/26	Saratoga	1106m	MDN 2	1	Edgard J Zayas	56kg	Fast	1:05.00	61.3 km/h	9.3L	2-3	$30	-	$160,391	$19,247	1. Booked 2. Jack's Golden Goal 3. Blackjack

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3rd of 9

7/6/26

Saratoga

1106m

MDN 2

Edgard J Zayas

56kg

Fast

1:05.00

61.3 km/h

9.3L

2-3

$30

$160,391

$19,247

1. Booked

2. Jack's Golden Goal

3. Blackjack

Warrior At Heart (2)
Trainer: D Whitworth Beckman()
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MANDALOUN (USA)

Dam: DAME MARIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

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First-starter by Mandaloun out of Dame Marie. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Cactus Closer (3)
Trainer: Dale L Romans()
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: STAR CACTUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Star Cactus. Likely to need the run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Foolin (4)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher(USA)
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: SONG SUNG TRUE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Song Sung True. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Backlash (5)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher(USA)
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: AMERICAN WEST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Curlin

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First-starter by Gun Runner out of American West. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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Gold On Black (6)
Trainer: Riley Mott()
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: EPICENTER (USA)

Dam: MY BRONX TAIL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

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First-starter by Epicenter out of My Bronx Tail. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Grand Yaupon (7) 4
Trainer: Steven Asmussen()
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $8,368
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: YAUPON (USA)

Dam: MEDIA CIRCUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mineshaft

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

At debut, 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 12 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Balloteer carrying 54kg at $17.17. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	12/6/26	Churchill Downs	1006m	MDN 2	3	Keith J Asmussen	54kg	Fast	0:57.00	63.5 km/h	5.6L	2-4	$17	-	$167,364	$8,368	1. Balloteer 2. Greenwell 3. Midnight Still

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4th of 8

12/6/26

Churchill Downs

1006m

MDN 2

Keith J Asmussen

54kg

Fast

0:57.00

63.5 km/h

5.6L

2-4

$17

$167,364

$8,368

1. Balloteer

2. Greenwell

3. Midnight Still

Belzoni (8)
Trainer: William I Mott(U.S.A.)
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: FLOR DE LA MAR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

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First-starter by Gun Runner out of Flor De La Mar. Maybe later.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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