Saratoga 2026 Meet: Haskell Upset, Juvenile Stars & Key Races
Key Questions
What was the upset result in the Haskell Stakes at Saratoga 2026?
Baby Vino, a 28-1 longshot by Vino Rosso, won the Haskell Stakes (G1). This marked the first G1 victories for trainer Lindsay Schultz and jockey Jorge Vargas Jr., with supporting pedigree analysis on the sire.
Which juvenile horse showed promise at the Saratoga 2026 meet?
Flight Command by Flightline delivered a dominant debut and is next entered in the Saratoga Special. Other notable results included Learntodiscover at 23-1 in the Quick Call and Harper's Corner in the Schuylerville.
What are the key storylines for the Coaching Club American Oaks preview?
The CCA Oaks sets up a rubber match between Always A Runner and Counting Stars. La Rascasse is noted as a price play, while Dandona offers appeal through her Tiz The Law pedigree.
Saratoga's 2026 meet features the Haskell Stakes (G1) upset by 28-1 Baby Vino (Vino Rosso), giving trainer Lindsay Schultz and jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. their first G1 wins. Deep pedigree analysis highlights Vino Rosso's sire success. Flight Command (Flightline) dominant debut, Saratoga Special next. Other results: Learntodiscover (23-1) in Quick Call, Harper's Corner (Schuylerville), The Good Life maiden win. Previews for Vanderbilt (G1) and Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) now available—CCA Oaks features rubber match between Always A Runner and Counting Stars, with La Rascasse as price play and Dandona (Tiz The Law pedigree).