Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
1 year ago
SARATOGA 5 June 2026
Friday 5th June
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Draftkings Acorn Stakes (Grade 1) (Fillies) (Dirt) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Fast
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Dirt
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Not beaten too far in Churchill Downs Grade 1 five weeks ago.
5112
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 9f Fs | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 5/13 | Always A Runner (4¾L) | 127/20 | - | 107 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2F | 8-10 | 1/7 | My Miss Mo (2¾L) | 31/10 | - | 114 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yF | 8-10 | 1/5 | Squander (8L) | 4/5F | - | - |
| 23 Jan 26 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8f Fs | 3yF | 8-10 | 2/8 | She Be Smooth (2¼L) | 19/10F | - | - |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (36%)
Must be high on list; third in the Kentucky Oaks 35 days ago.
3128-1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 9f Fs | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 3/13 | Always A Runner (2¼L) | 66/10 | - | 113 |
| 27 Mar 26 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2F | 8-10 | 1/5 | Search Party (5½L) | 9/10F | - | 113 |
| 1 Mar 26 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3F | 8-9 | 2/9 | Explora (¾L) | 113/10 | - | 111 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yLF | 8-10 | 8/8 | Search Party (40L) | 3/5F | - | 19 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Chu Churchill Downs | 6.5f Fs | 2yF | 8-7 | 1/12 | Fashion Designer (4L) | 19/4 | - | - |
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts on this ground (60%)
In with a shout; second in the Kentucky Oaks five weeks ago.
211-41
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 9f Fs | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 2/13 | Always A Runner (1¼L) | 58/10 | - | 115 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Sna Santa Anita | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2F | 8-12 | 1/7 | Brooklyn Blonde (2L) | 9/10F | - | 112 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sna Santa Anita | 8f Fs | 3yLF | 8-8 | 1/4 | Explora (1½L) | 29/10 | - | 110 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Dma Del Mar | 8.5f Fs | 2yG1F | 8-10 | 4/9 | Super Corredora (4L) | 123/10 | - | 107 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Lal Los Alamitos | 6.5f Fs | 2yF | 8-10 | 1/7 | Thank You India (3½L) | 30/100F | - | 100 |
Having her first crack at a big race and may have to settle for supporting role at best.
1541-5
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 3yCl | 8-6 b | 1/10 | Betty's Pearl (1¼L) | 11/2 | - | - |
| 21 Mar 26 | Fgr Fair Grounds | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2F | 8-10 b | 5/7 | Life Of Joy (16L) | 196/10 | - | 74 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yLF | 8-5 b | 4/8 | Search Party (1L) | 187/10 | - | 101 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2yF | 8-7 | 5/8 | Measure (8¾L) | 13/2 | - | - |
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (32%)
Hard to ignore; a bunch of these behind her five weeks ago.
111
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 9f Fs | 3yG1F | 8-9 | 1/13 | Meaning (1¼L) | 11/2 | - | 119 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Aqu Aqueduct | 9f Fs | 3yG3F | 8-11 | 1/8 | Pashmina (1¼L) | 47/10 | - | 113 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Tmp Tampa Bay Downs | 8f Fs | 3y | 8-7 | 1/6 | Evangalina (6½L) | 3/5F | - | - |
Verdict
Always A Runner is the pick. She is proven at this distance and will go well if matching her recent form.
Betting Forecast:
11/10 Always A Runner,
4/1 Meaning,
Counting Stars,
7/1 Prom Queen,
16/1 Maximum Offer
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