TRACK: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
CARD: 12 races
FIRST POST: 12:30 PM
REPORT: Raymond Track Report
PRIMARY SURFACES: Dirt, Turf, Inner Turf
The Saturday Saratoga card contains 12 races with purses ranging from $54,000 to $750,000. The program includes maiden events, claiming races, allowance races, starter allowance action, and two stakes contests. The Raymond Track Report identifies one primary Win selection per race, supported by Place, Show, Joker, Alternate, Exacta, and Trifecta structures.
Morning-line odds are shown in parentheses. Recheck scratches, surface changes, and live odds before post time. For additional ATS Stats horse racing coverage, visit the Horse Racing archive.
TOP 5 RAYMOND REPORT BETTING OPTIONS
| Rank | Race | Primary Selection | M/L | Race Type | Analytical Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | (4) Road Show | 7-5 | Maiden Special Weight | Short-price top pick |
| 2 | 2 | (7) Big Handsome | 4-1 | Maiden Special Weight | Mid-range entry |
| 3 | 7 | (3) No Evidence | 4-1 | Allowance Optional Claiming | Turf sprint focus |
| 4 | 9 | (4) Program Trading | 7-2 | Stakes | $750K feature |
| 5 | 10 | (3) Oscar’s Encore | 6-1 | Stakes | Value-oriented turf selection |
LONGSHOT WATCH: Race 5 : (4) Diptique (50-1) is the official Raymond Report Win selection despite the highest listed price on the card. This is a report-defined longshot position, not a conventional market-favorite angle.
RACE-BY-RACE REPORT
RACE 1 : 12:30 PM
CLAIMING | PURSE: $54,000 | 6 FURLONGS | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (5) Antietam | 6-1 | S. Gonzalez (36%) |
| Place | (8) Fistfulofmoney | 6-1 | J.L. Ortiz (23%) |
| Show | (3) Schlomo | 10-1 | H.K. Harkie (21%) |
| Joker | (6) Salming | 2-1 | M. Franco (19%) |
| Alternate 1 | (7) Math Tutor | 4-1 | C. Elliott |
| Alternate 2 | (1) Epitaph | 8-1 | E.J. Zayas |
EXACTA: 5/8 Box; 8/3 Box; 3/6 Box
TRIFECTA: 5/8/3 Box; 6/8/3 Box
REPORT STATUS: Antietam leads the opening dirt claiming race. Salming is the shorter-priced Joker and the primary market counterpoint.
RACE 2 : 1:03 PM
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | PURSE: $115,000 | 6 FURLONGS | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (7) Big Handsome | 4-1 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (6) Scramjet | 8-1 | J.L. Ortiz (23%) |
| Show | (1) Top Thriller | 6-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (24%) |
| Joker | (2) Equilibrate | 8-1 | M. Franco (19%) |
| Alternate 1 | (4) Mindfield | 7-2 | L. Saez |
| Alternate 2 | (9) Silver Knight | 20-1 | S. Bridgmohan |
EXACTA: 7/6 Box; 6/1 Box; 1/2 Box
TRIFECTA: 7/6/1 Box; 2/6/1 Box
REPORT STATUS: Big Handsome is the primary selection in a six-furlong MSW. Mindfield is the shortest listed Alternate at 7-2.
RACE 3 : 1:36 PM
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | PURSE: $115,000 | 6 FURLONGS | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (4) Road Show | 7-5 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Place | (7) Cut Down the Nets | 3-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Show | (1) Neptuneroad Richie | 20-1 | D. Davis (18%) |
| Joker | (5) Nystateofmind | 5-1 | M. Franco (17%) |
| Alternate 1 | (6) J Buck | 12-1 | L. Saez |
| Alternate 2 | (9) Sweet Redemption | 12-1 | C. Elliott |
EXACTA: 4/7 Box; 7/1 Box; 1/5 Box
TRIFECTA: 4/7/1 Box; 5/7/1 Box
REPORT STATUS: Road Show is the clearest short-price selection on the early card at 7-5. Neptuneroad Richie carries the longest listed price among the primary three positions.
RACE 4 : 2:09 PM
ALLOWANCE | PURSE: $105,000 | 1 MILE | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (6) Fedupwiththefed | 9-2 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (4) Full Pour | 5-1 | J. Alvarado (21%) |
| Show | (1) Honest Reason | 15-1 | C. Elliott (16%) |
| Joker | (3) Last Glory | 8-1 | R. Santana, Jr. (13%) |
| Alternate 1 | (5) Top of the Table | 3-1 | K. Carmouche |
| Alternate 2 | (2) Lady Rose | 9-5 | J. Lezcano |
EXACTA: 6/4 Box; 4/1 Box; 1/3 Box
TRIFECTA: 6/4/1 Box; 3/4/1 Box
REPORT STATUS: Fedupwiththefed heads the one-mile allowance structure. Lady Rose is the lowest-priced horse listed, but appears as Alternate 2 rather than the primary Win selection.
RACE 5 : 2:43 PM
ALLOWANCE | PURSE: $105,000 | 1 1/16 MILES | INNER TURF
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (4) Diptique | 50-1 | S. Fret (34%) |
| Place | (5) Britain | 5-1 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Show | (6) Athena’s Fury | 8-1 | J. Alvarado (21%) |
| Joker | (2) Tongue Twister | 3-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Alternate 1 | (3) Boomington | 6-1 | D. Davis |
| Alternate 2 | (8) Considerate City | 8-5 | M. Franco |
EXACTA: 4/5 Box; 5/6 Box; 6/2 Box
TRIFECTA: 4/5/6 Box; 2/5/6 Box
REPORT STATUS: Diptique is the card’s highest-price primary selection at 50-1. Considerate City is the 8-5 Alternate 2 and the strongest listed market price. This race carries the highest variance profile on the report.
RACE 6 : 3:17 PM
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | PURSE: $115,000 | 6 FURLONGS | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (3) Libby Lloyd | 9-2 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (5) Oneinamilliongirl | 6-1 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Show | (9) Groves | 8-1 | J. Alvarado (21%) |
| Joker | (6) Belle N Brooke | 7-2 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Alternate 1 | (7) Free Verse | 8-1 | M. Franco |
| Alternate 2 | (8) Tumoohaat | 5-2 | L. Saez |
EXACTA: 3/5 Box; 5/9 Box; 9/6 Box
TRIFECTA: 3/5/9 Box; 6/5/9 Box
REPORT STATUS: Libby Lloyd is the official Win selection. Tumoohaat is the shortest listed price at 5-2 and functions as the primary alternate market reference.
RACE 7 : 3:53 PM
ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING | PURSE: $125,000 | 5 1/2 FURLONGS | TURF
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (3) No Evidence | 4-1 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (4) Final Verdict | 7-2 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Show | (1) Spiced Up | 4-1 | J. Alvarado (21%) |
| Joker | (6) Candytown | 9-2 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Alternate 1 | (7) Vacation Dance | 8-1 | D. Davis |
| Alternate 2 | (5) War Stride | 8-1 | M. Franco |
EXACTA: 3/4 Box; 4/1 Box; 1/6 Box
TRIFECTA: 3/4/1 Box; 6/4/1 Box
REPORT STATUS: No Evidence leads the first turf sprint of the afternoon. Final Verdict is the lowest-priced runner in the primary four at 7-2.
RACE 8 : 4:29 PM
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | PURSE: $115,000 | 6 FURLONGS | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (2) Card Man | 7-2 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (1) McCoy | 6-1 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Show | (3) Q B Rocket | 4-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Joker | (8) Damavand | 9-2 | D. Egan (18%) |
| Alternate 1 | (6) Dallas Star | 8-1 | M. Franco |
| Alternate 2 | (5) Katz in the Cradle | 10-1 | L. Saez |
EXACTA: 2/1 Box; 1/3 Box; 3/8 Box
TRIFECTA: 2/1/3 Box; 8/1/3 Box
REPORT STATUS: Card Man is the primary selection in the second half of the card. Q B Rocket is priced one-half point higher at 4-1 and is the main threat within the listed primary group.
RACE 9 : 5:06 PM
STAKES | PURSE: $750,000 | 1 1/2 MILES | INNER TURF
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (4) Program Trading | 7-2 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (6) Minaret Station | 3-1 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Show | (3) Ole Crazy Bone | 4-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Joker | (1) Ancient Egypt | 5-1 | D. Egan (18%) |
| Alternate 1 | (7) Survie | 6-1 | M. Franco |
| Alternate 2 | (2) Tawny Port | 8-1 | K. Carmouche |
EXACTA: 4/6 Box; 6/3 Box; 3/1 Box
TRIFECTA: 4/6/3 Box; 1/6/3 Box
REPORT STATUS: Program Trading is the Raymond Report selection in the $750,000 feature. Minaret Station is the 3-1 Place selection and the shortest listed price in the field.
RACE 10 : 5:44 PM
STAKES | PURSE: $200,000 | 5 1/2 FURLONGS | TURF
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (3) Oscar’s Encore | 6-1 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Place | (6) Mauna Loa | 3-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Show | (1) Gerrards Cross | 6-1 | D. Davis (18%) |
| Joker | (5) Cadenza | 7-2 | M. Franco (17%) |
| Alternate 1 | (7) Triskelion | 5-1 | L. Saez |
| Alternate 2 | (8) Mythical | 9-2 | E.J. Zayas |
EXACTA: 3/6 Box; 6/1 Box; 1/5 Box
TRIFECTA: 3/6/1 Box; 5/6/1 Box
REPORT STATUS: Oscar’s Encore is the primary selection in the $200,000 turf stakes. Mauna Loa supplies the shortest listed price at 3-1, while Cadenza is the Joker at 7-2.
RACE 11 : 6:19 PM
STARTER ALLOWANCE | PURSE: $70,000 | 1 MILE | DIRT
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (5) McDiesel | 6-1 | S. Gonzalez (32%) |
| Place | (7) Come Full Circle | 3-1 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Show | (4) Celtic Prince | 6-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Joker | (2) Calling Card | 5-2 | M. Franco (17%) |
| Alternate 1 | (6) Takahama | 12-1 | K. Carmouche |
| Alternate 2 | (3) Big Brooklyn | 20-1 | K. Davis |
EXACTA: 5/7 Box; 7/4 Box; 4/2 Box
TRIFECTA: 5/7/4 Box; 2/7/4 Box
REPORT STATUS: McDiesel and Celtic Prince share a 6-1 morning line, with McDiesel holding the official Win position. Calling Card is the 5-2 Joker and the primary price-sensitive counter.
RACE 12 : 6:52 PM
MAIDEN CLAIMING | PURSE: $56,000 | 1 1/16 MILES | INNER TURF
| Position | Horse | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (10) Fivedollarsforsox | 5-1 | F. Prat (23%) |
| Place | (1) Before the Wind | 3-1 | J.L. Ortiz (20%) |
| Show | (4) Osiris Law | 8-1 | I. Ortiz, Jr. (19%) |
| Joker | (8) Gilbane | 5-2 | M. Franco (17%) |
| Alternate 1 | (2) Shenanigans Buck | 20-1 | C. Elliott |
| Alternate 2 | (7) Surfside Dan | 20-1 | E.J. Zayas |
EXACTA: 10/1 Box; 1/4 Box; 4/8 Box
TRIFECTA: 10/1/4 Box; 8/1/4 Box
REPORT STATUS: Fivedollarsforsox closes the card as the official Win selection. Gilbane is the shortest-priced horse in the race at 5-2 and the designated Joker.
CARD SUMMARY
The Raymond Track Report identifies Road Show as the shortest primary Win selection at 7-5 and Diptique as the longest at 50-1. The card’s largest purse is Race 9 at $750,000, followed by the $200,000 Race 10 stakes. Dirt races account for seven of the 12 races, while the remaining five are scheduled for turf or inner turf.
Primary report selections:
5 : Antietam
7 : Big Handsome
4 : Road Show
6 : Fedupwiththefed
4 : Diptique
3 : Libby Lloyd
3 : No Evidence
2 : Card Man
4 : Program Trading
3 : Oscar’s Encore
5 : McDiesel
10 : Fivedollarsforsox
Payout fields on the supplied pre-race card are listed at $0.00. All selections and combinations are subject to scratches, late changes, surface conditions, and final market prices.
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