Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Freaky when fifth of 7 at 13-5 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 7f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Joe Sharp. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
9 21:03 Saratoga (USA) 07 Sep 2026
Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming (3YO plus)
5f 110y Firm
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Form Snapshot: Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. A winner at 10-3 at Saratoga over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Two Ducks by 4l. Could go well despite class rise
Form Snapshot: Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Boltage beaten 1l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 5f (good) in July. Hard to assess on recent efforts
Form Snapshot: Won on his latest outing when 13-8jt-fav at Saratoga over 5f (good) last month, beating Deported by 7l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miguel Clement. Has good potential after recent win
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Discotheque when second of 7 at 14-5 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 7f last month. Capable of better in this grade
Form Snapshot: Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind After Taxes when sixth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 5f (good) in July. Best to avoid on current form
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 7l behind English Law at 7-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 1m (good) in July. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Cherie Devaux. Difficult to recommend here
Form Snapshot: A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Third of 11 behind After Taxes beaten 2l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 5f (good) in July. Worthy of consideration at odds
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten a head by Copernium when second of 8 at 12-5fav on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 5f (good) last month. Likely to find this too tough
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Money Makes Money when fifth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 5f (good) last month. Needs to improve significantly
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 17-4 at Saratoga over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Epitaph. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jena Antonucci. Stands chance despite step up
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 7-10fav at Saratoga over 6f last month, beating Majestic Arc by 10l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Linda Rice in United States. May struggle at this level
Verdict
LIGHT FANTASTIC won impressively over C&D the last time out and could prove hard to beat stepping up in class. Escapades and Seeker's Hope also merit consideration.