SaratogaFri, June 05, 2026

WAYS AND MEANS (3) finished second behind R Disaster in the G1 Derby City Distaff Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over this distance when resuming from a lay-off last time out. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts four wins and one placing. Well placed and should be in the finish. GRAND JOB (1) was in contention on the turn and finished 0. 1 lengths from the winner in second when resuming last start in the G1 Madison Stakes at Keeneland (Dirt) over this distance. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including two wins. Easier assignment this time. Best form puts her right in this. Turned in a better run last time when third, beaten 2. 25 lengths, in the G3 Vagrancy Handicap at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 6½f. Can go on to take this out. SENZA PAROLE (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m1/2f at Keeneland, beaten just one length. I Ortiz Jr gets the best out of this four-year-old filly. Nicely placed to maintain the form.