Venue: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Post Time: 5:44 PM ET (Race 9)
Distance: 5½ Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $175,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds
Race Overview
The Grade III Quick Call Stakes is a marquee turf sprint for 3-year-olds, showcasing elite speed and rising stakes talent. Trainer George Weaver headlines the field with a formidable trio, including Governor Sam, a Breeders’ Cup-placed colt returning to his favorite surface. With a mix of proven stakes performers and emerging turf sprinters, this race promises a blistering pace and a thrilling finish.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
| PP | Horse Name | Sire | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line |
| 1 | Jet Sweep Joe | Frosted | Ben Curtis | Paul McEntee | 8-1 |
| 2 | Governor Sam | Improbable | Irad Ortiz Jr. | George Weaver | 6-5 |
| 3 | Grayscale | Frosted | Flavien Prat | Saffie Joseph Jr. | 6-1 |
| 4 | No Evidence | Vekoma | Manuel Franco | Miguel Clement | 4-1 |
| 5 | Supersonic Blue | Air Force Blue | Luis Saez | Neil Drysdale | 5-1 |
| 6 | Insubordination (IRE) | Bungle Inthejungle | Javier Castellano | George Weaver | 8-1 |
| 7 | Ortley Avenue (IRE) | Bungle Inthejungle | Eric Cancel | George Weaver | 10-1 |
| 8* | Soontobeking (MTO) | King for a Day | TBA | George Weaver | 7-5 |
*Soontobeking entered for main track only.
Top Contenders & Insights
Governor Sam (PP2)
Pedigree: By Improbable out of stakes-winning mare I’m Betty G
Trainer: George Weaver, who conditioned him to four straight wins as a juvenile
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr., reunites after guiding him to maiden victory at Saratoga
Form: Third in William Walker, fourth in off-the-turf allowance—back on preferred surface
Edge: Proven stakes class, tactical speed, and course familiarity
No Evidence (PP4)
Pedigree: By Vekoma, out of Hidden Facts—blends speed and turf aptitude
Trainer: Miguel Clement, known for developing turf sprinters
Form: Two close seconds in stakes company at Gulfstream; sharp 55.46 win in maiden
Style: Stalker with late punch; ideal for fast pace setup
Jet Sweep Joe (PP1)
Pedigree: By Frosted, out of Sister Blues
Trainer: Paul McEntee; colt placed in Tyro and Skidmore last year
Form: Recent win vs elders at Woodbine with 83 Beyer
Style: Patient runner with strong closing kick
Pedigree Trends
Improbable and Vekoma progeny show elite turf sprinting ability
Bungle Inthejungle (IRE) sires Ortley Avenue and Insubordination—both stakes-placed with European turf bloodlines
Frosted offspring (Jet Sweep Joe, Grayscale) offer versatility and stamina
Win: Governor Sam – class edge, turf return, and top connections
Place: No Evidence – consistent form and tactical versatility
Show: Jet Sweep Joe – improving Beyer and stakes experience
Exotic Plays
Exacta Box: 2–4–1
Trifecta: 2–4–1
Longshot Alert: Ortley Avenue (PP7) – sneaky pace presence with upside
