Saratoga Special (2022)
About
Saratoga Special is a 3yo b trained by J Harrington, who operates out of Kildare. The horse is by the stallion Mehmas out of the mare Chiclet. It has recorded two wins so far. Its most notable victory came on 22 Jun 2025 at Ayr, where it captured the $49,185.00 Class 1 prize. The animal has proved a lucrative selection for bettors; backing it throughout its career would have generated a 445% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| York 20-Aug-25 1005m GOOD R6 CL2 Hcp (of $98,370) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:58.580, SP: 18/1 | S Foley 60.8kg 1.55L | 4 (19) |
| Sandown 05-Jul-25 1015m GOOD R1 CL1 (of $83,615) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.630, SP: 33.00 | S Foley 55.8kg 5.70L | 7 (11) |
| Ayr 22-Jun-25 1005m GOOD R4 CL1 $28,355 (of $49,185) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.310, SP: 50.00 Off the pace in last pair, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on when in the clear inside ifnal furlong, led towards finish | K G Kennedy 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Curragh 05-Jun-25 1005m GOOD R4 Hcp $1,500 (of $49,998) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 17.00 Dwelt, in rear, pushed along 2f out, briefly short of room 1 1/2f out, ridden in 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong | S Foley 61.2kg 2.30L | 5 (14) |
| Naas 18-May-25 1005m GOOD R8 CL1 $2,500 (of $49,998) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.850, SP: 50.00 Slightly slow into stride and raced in rear, a bit short of room 1 1/2f out and soon ridden, kept on into 4th inside final furlong, never nearer | S Foley 55.3kg 4.00L | 4 (7) |
| Cork 07-May-25 1106m GOOD R4 CL1 (of $52,499) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:04.900, SP: 22.00 Edged left from stalls, mid-division on far side, pushed along and progress to track leaders from over 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, soon no extra and weakened | S Foley 58.1kg 12.75L | 11 (12) |
| Cork 06-Apr-25 1005m GOOD R3 Md $9,000 (of $15,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:59.820, SP: 10.00 Slightly hampered leaving stalls, a little keen, led early, soon headed, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, increased advantage inside final furlong, kept on well | S Foley 58.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Dundalk 21-Sep-24 1005m GOOD R1 $1,101 (of $11,478), Winning Time: 00:59.470, SP: 5/4 Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression | S Foley 57.2kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 4 (8) |
| Navan 29-Aug-24 1005m GOOD R3 Md $1,800 (of $9,391), Winning Time: 00:59.740, SP: 2/5 Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headway to dispute lead inside final furlong, headed and dropped to 3rd near line | S Foley 58.1kg 0.30L | 3 (9) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 1005m GOOD R1 $8,001 (of $25,252), Winning Time: 00:57.850, SP: 6/1 Dwelt, held up in last, headway into 4th 2f out, soon pushed along, went 2nd and strongly pressed winner 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong | N M Crosse 57.2kg 0.50L | 2 (6) |
| Naas 19-May-24 1005m GOOD R1 $8,001 (of $25,252), Winning Time: 00:59.510, SP: 10/3 Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead briefly and pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, stayed on well under pressure in 2nd final furlong, not quite match winner | S Foley 57.2kg 0.50L | 2 (5) |