Prospect Watch: Cody's Wish half-sibling debuts at Saratoga

Saratoga is in the spotlight for the Belmont Stakes, but this hallowed track will also see the next generation of classic contenders get their starts.

Godolphin and Bill Mott, who have Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in the Belmont, also have a stable full of youngsters entered for their career debuts. The most anticipated newcomer is Spirit of Hope, the 3-year-old half-sister of Cody's Wish. This Street Sense filly is entered as a main-track-only starter in Thursday's race 10.

Get the scoop on the noteworthy newcomers with elite pedigrees below.

Wednesday

Toolbelt, sister to Grade 1 winner Capezzano

In Churchill's sixth race, Toolbelt makes her second career start as a 3-year-old filly by Raison d'Etat. She's the half-sister to international Grade 1 winner Capezzano, who earned over $842,000 in his distinguished career. Trainer Caio Caramori has Rafael Bejarano up on this filly who faces fellow fillies and mares in this six-furlong allowance race on dirt at 20-1 on the morning line.

No Ordinary Love, daughter of graded stakes winner More Than Love

In Saratoga's third race, No Ordinary Love makes her career debut as a 3-year-old filly by Maclean's Music. She's out of More Than Love, a graded stakes winner who earned over $128,000 during her racing career. Trainer Jorge Abreu has Flavien Prat up on this promising filly who goes postward at 6-1 on the morning line in this 1 1/16-mile turf contest for fillies and mares.

Sir Lawrence, son of graded stakes winner J'ray

In Saratoga's 10th race, Sir Lawrence makes his career debut as a 3-year-old colt by Oscar Performance. He's out of J'ray, a graded stakes winner who earned over $970,000 during her racing career. Trainer Chad Brown has Irad Ortiz Jr. up on this promising colt who goes postward at 6-1 on the morning line in this 1 1/8-mile turf contest for 3-year-olds and up.

Thursday

McLaughlin, sister to Grade 1 winner Mucho Gusto

In Churchill's fourth race, McLaughlin seeks her first victory in her third career start as a 3-year-old filly by Uncle Mo. She's the half-sister to the Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner Mucho Gusto, who earned an impressive $4.45 million during his career. Trainer Christopher Davis has Abel Cedillo aboard this well-bred filly who goes postward at 20-1 on the morning line in this six-furlong maiden contest.

Night Jasmine, sister to Grade 1 winner Tripoli

At Saratoga's fifth race, Night Jasmine makes her third career start as a 3-year-old filly by English Channel. She's the half-sister to Pacific Classic (G1) winner Tripoli, who earned over $999,000 during his racing career. Trainer Horacio De Paz sends out this filly with Kendrick Carmouche aboard at 10-1 on the morning line in this 1 1/8-mile turf contest for fillies and mares.

Velvet Vortex, sister to Grade 1 winner Faiza

In Saratoga's sixth race, Velvet Vortex makes her third career start as a 3-year-old filly by Complexity. She's the half-sister to Starlet (G1) winner Faiza, who earned over $672,000 in her racing career. Trainer Brad Cox sends out this promising filly with Flavien Prat aboard as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in this seven-furlong allowance contest on the dirt for 3-year-old fillies.

Spirit of Hope, sister to champion Cody's Wish

In Saratoga's 10th race, Spirit of Hope, a 3-year-old Street Sense filly, makes her career debut. She's the half-sister to champion Cody's Wish, who earned an impressive $3.11 million during his racing career, and is out of Grade 1 winner Dance Card who earned over $502,000. Trainer Bill Mott sends out this blue-blooded filly as the 5-2 morning-line favorite in this 1 1/16-mile turf race, however, she is a main-track-only entrant. If rainy weather does not take the race off the grass, she will be scratched.

Friday

Ragtime, sister to graded stakes winner Snowbell

In Saratoga's second race, Ragtime makes her career debut as a 3-year-old filly by Union Rags. She's the half-sister to graded stakes winner Snowbell, who earned over $373,000 during her racing career. The dam Burmilla was herself a graded stakes winner, adding to this filly's impressive pedigree. Trainer Bill Mott has Junior Alvarado up on this well-bred filly who goes postward at 12-1 on the morning line.

Resurge, sister to graded stakes winner Tacitus

Resurge rounds out Saratoga's second race as a 3-year-old filly by Constitution making her career debut. She's the half-sister to graded stakes winner Tacitus, who earned over $4.27 million during his racing career, and is out of Grade 1 winner Close Hatches who earned over $2.71 million. Trainer Bill Mott sends out this blue-blooded filly with Joel Rosario aboard at 4-1 on the morning line in this seven-furlong maiden contest.

Saturday

Golden Mane, brother to graded stakes winner Coal Battle

At Ellis Park's third race, the 2-year-old colt Golden Mane by Goldencents makes his career debut. He's the half-brother to Kentucky Derby alumn Coal Battle, who has earned over $1.19 million in his young career. Trainer Jayde Gelner sends out this promising colt with Elio Barrera aboard for this five-furlong maiden special weight contest on the dirt.

Copious, son of Grade 1 winner Paradise Woods

Making his debut in Saratoga's second race is Copious, a 3-year-old colt by Curlin out of Grade 1 winner Paradise Woods. The dam earned over $1.12 million during her racing career, making this a highly anticipated debut. Trainer Bill Mott has Jose Lezcano aboard this promising colt who goes postward at 8-1 on the morning line in this seven-furlong maiden special weight contest on dirt.

Life and Times, brother to Grade 1 winner Restless Rider

Life and Times completes Saratoga's second race as a 4-year-old colt by Justify making his career debut. He's the half-brother to Grade 1 winner Restless Rider, who earned over $894,000 during his racing career. Trainer Todd Pletcher sends out this well-bred colt with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard at 6-1 on the morning line in this seven-furlong maiden contest on dirt.

Sunday

Buckle Chaser, daughter of graded stakes winner Bellera

Making her debut in Churchill Downs' fourth race is Buckle Chaser, a 3-year-old filly by Curlin out of the graded stakes winner Bellera. The dam earned over $327,000 during her racing career and represents quality bloodlines for trainer Kenny McPeek. Emmanuel Esquivel has the mount on this filly as she faces six furlongs on the dirt in maiden company.

Delightful Claire, sister to graded stakes winner Crazy Mason

Delightful Claire rounds out Churchill's fourth race contenders as a 3-year-old filly by Thousand Words making her first start. She's the half-sister to Crazy Mason, a graded stakes winner who has earned over $376,000 in his career. Trainer Phil Bauer has enlisted Jose Ortiz for the ride as this filly out of stakes-placed dam Izshelegal takes on six furlongs on the dirt.

Sam the Sham, son of graded stakes winner Beauty Parlor

At Laurel Park's opening race, 3-year-old American Pahroah colt Sam the Sham makes his career debut. He's out of Beauty Parlor, a graded-stakes winner who earned over $209,000 during her racing career. Trainer Kevin Boniface sends out this promising colt with Jean Briceno aboard for this six-furlong maiden claiming contest on the dirt.

Here are more well-bred newcomers to watch for this week.

Legend: Div: Age and sex. 2F for 2-year-old fillies, 2M for 2-year-old males (colts/geldings), etc.

Top sibling (highest graded stakes): The sibling with the highest level of graded stakes won (G1, G2, G3) followed by the most money won if two siblings are at the same level.

Bolded names are mentioned in the article.