Saratoga Maidens, Presented By KeenelandLee and Lexi Lewis's RUM TWIST (f, 2, Mandaloun–Rumandice, by Congrats) was fortunate enough to be given a third opportunity to make an appearance at Saratoga this summer and certainly made the most of it, taking over from dueling pacesetters with a furlong to travel before scampering home to graduate by open lengths Saturday afternoon.A good second on debut July 11 and never able to extend her stride when fourth on Aug. 8, Rum Twist was off at a generous 7-1 for those that kept the faith and hit the ground running, racing prominently as favored Aerial Affair (Flightline) made the running one off the fence.Slipped a bit of rein at the apex of the turn, Rum Twist crept into contention while held together for a finish by Paco Lopez. Asked for her best three away from the fence in upper stretch, she went to Aerial Affair and a fractionally green Flightress (Flightline) at the furlong grounds and stamped her authority on things from there.Rum Twist is the eighth winner for her freshman sire (by Into Mischief).Sales history: $130,000 RNA Ylg '25 KEESEP; $260,000 2yo '26 OBSMAR. Lifetime Record: 3-1-1-0. O-Lee & Lexi Lewis; B-Machmer Hall (KY); T-Mark Hennig ️ opens up and leaves them behind to win R5 at Saratoga for jockey @Pacolopez1018 and trainer @Hennigracing. pic.twitter.com/w3SQCj0eE2— TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) September 5, 2026The post Third Time Lucky For Mandaloun’s Rum Twist at the Spa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.