The Grade 2 Caress Stakes will be run at Saratoga on Saturday, July 11. It goes as Race 5 and features a competitive field of six fillies and mares sprinting 5½ furlongs on the turf for a $250,000 purse.
Below is a horse-by-horse breakdown and a look at the projected pace scenario.
Pace Outlook
The pace scenario appears straightforward.
Sunna figures to establish the early lead, while In Our Time should sit just off her flank in an ideal pressing position. Italian Soiree and Movin’ On Up are expected to track behind the leaders, while Zeitlos and Obstreperous will likely rely on late rallies.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
#1 Zeitlos (4-1)
Zeitlos enters with solid Saratoga credentials, including a runner-up effort in last year’s Grade 3 Caress Stakes at this same distance.
Last time out, she finished sixth in the Grade 2 Chicago Stakes on dirt after rallying from off the pace. Returning to the turf might help, and from the rail she’ll likely save ground early and hope for a strong pace to set up her late kick.
#2 Movin’ On Up (9-2)
Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, Movin’ On Up shortens back to a turf sprint after finishing fourth in the Grade 2 Distaff Turf Mile.
Her last sprint effort came in the Grade 2 Giant’s Causeway Stakes at Keeneland, where she rallied to finish third behind stablemate In Our Time. She is a contender if the pace develops.
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