Venue: Saratoga Race Course — Saratoga Springs, NY
Scheduled Post Time: 4:28 PM ET
Surface: Inner Turf
Distance: 1 1/16 miles
Purse: $300,000
Eligibility: 3‑year‑old fillies
Lasix: Not permitted within 48 hours per HISA rules
The Wonder Again Stakes is a key prep for the Grade I Belmont Oaks, with the top three finishers earning automatic invitations.
Expected Weather & Track Conditions (Saratoga Springs):
Temperature: 73–77°F
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Rain Chance: <10%
Wind: Light WNW
Projected Turf Condition: Firm (Inner Turf)
The Inner Turf at Saratoga typically rewards tactical speed and ground‑saving trips, especially at 1 1/16 miles.
FULL FIELD ANALYSIS — 2026 WONDER AGAIN STAKES
Post 1 — Quiet Street
ML Odds: 8/1 Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William I. Mott Owner: Godolphin Weight: 122 lbs Running Style: Stalker
Recent Form (from sourced entries)
Has been competitive in allowance and listed stakes company (inferred from placement in G2 field).
Analysis
A beautifully bred Godolphin filly by Street Boss, she profiles as a tactical stalker who should sit a ground‑saving trip from the rail. Mott’s turf runners often improve with distance and maturity. She’ll need a step forward to beat the top choices, but the draw gives her every chance to outperform her odds.
Post 2 — Fitz Right
ML Odds: 4/1 Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad C. Brown Owner: Dubb, Lawrence, Elkstone Group & Kisber Weight: 122 lbs Running Style: Tactical speed
Recent Form
Consistent in graded‑caliber turf races.
Analysis
Chad Brown dominates NYRA turf routes, and Prat is one of the best turf riders in the country. Fitz Right has the perfect tactical style for the Inner Turf and should sit just behind the leaders. She’s a major win threat and projects to get a clean trip.
Post 3 — Coach Mazzula
ML Odds: 6/1 Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Brittany Russell Owner: Madaket Stables Weight: 122 lbs Running Style: Mid‑pack
Recent Form
Competitive in allowance and listed stakes company (per entry notes).
Analysis
A steadily improving filly by Authentic, she has the pedigree to stretch out and the running style to sit mid‑pack and pounce. Russell’s turf runners have been sharp in 2026. She’s a live value contender who could surprise if the pace is honest.
Post 4 — Tax Holiday (GB)
ML Odds: 12/1 Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad C. Brown Owner: Klaravich Stables Weight: 120 lbs Running Style: Closer
Recent Form
Lightly raced European‑bred with improving figures.
Analysis
A daughter of Kingman, she has the strongest turf pedigree in the field. She’ll be running late, but Saratoga’s Inner Turf can be tough on deep closers unless the pace collapses. A strong exotics candidate but needs a perfect setup to win.
Post 5 — Time to Dream
ML Odds: 9/2 Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Todd Pletcher Owner: Repole Stable Weight: 122 lbs Running Style: Tactical / pressing
Recent Form
Strong performances in allowance and stakes company (per entries).
Analysis
Irad + Pletcher + Repole at Saratoga is always dangerous. Time to Dream has the versatility to sit second flight or press the pace. She’s consistent, improving, and should be in the mix turning for home. A top‑tier win candidate.
Post 6 — Soloist
ML Odds: 12/1 Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Owner: Tabor, Smith & Magnier Weight: 120 lbs Running Style: Stalker
Recent Form
Competitive in mid‑level stakes (per BloodHorse).
Analysis
A well‑bred filly by Into Mischief, she has the class to compete but may be a notch below the top contenders. Jose Ortiz is excellent on the Saratoga turf, and McPeek’s runners often improve second off the layoff. A fringe contender with upside.
Post 7 — Call On Me
ML Odds: 8/1 Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: George R. Arnold II Owner: Bromagen et al. Weight: 120 lbs Running Style: Speed / pace‑pressing
Recent Form
Solid efforts in allowance and listed stakes (per entries).
Analysis
Saez is aggressive and will likely send her early. If she clears, she becomes dangerous, but she may face pace pressure from Time to Dream and Fitz Right. A pace‑dependent longshot with potential to hang on for a share.
Post 8 — Lion Lake (IRE)
ML Odds: 8/5 (Morning‑Line Favorite) Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Owner: Emcee Stable Weight: 124 lbs Running Style: Tactical / stalking
Recent Form
Grade 3 winner and dual Grade 2‑placed.
Has never gone off higher than 5‑1 in three stakes starts.
Analysis
The class of the field. Lion Lake brings proven graded stakes form and a powerful European turf pedigree (Dark Angel). Johnny V excels on the Saratoga turf, and Walsh ships with intent. She’s the most reliable filly in the race and the deserving favorite.
Also Eligible (Main Track Only)
Post 9 — Pashmina (MTO)
ML Odds: 1/1 Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Rob Atras Owner: Red White and Blue Racing Weight: 124 lbs
If the race is rained off the turf (unlikely), Pashmina becomes the heavy favorite on dirt. Otherwise, she does not run.
PACE PROJECTION
Likely Leader: Call On Me Pressers: Time to Dream, Fitz Right Stalkers: Lion Lake, Quiet Street, Coach Mazzula Closers: Tax Holiday
Expected fractions: 23.3 – 47.4 – 1:11.8
A moderate, controlled pace favors tactical runners, especially Lion Lake and Fitz Right.
POWER RANKINGS (Projected)
Lion Lake (IRE) — Class edge, perfect style
Fitz Right — Brown + Prat + ideal trip
Time to Dream — Dangerous with Irad
Coach Mazzula — Value play with upside
Quiet Street — Ground‑saving rail trip
Tax Holiday (GB) — Late threat for exotics
Call On Me — Could wire if loose
Soloist — Needs big improvement
