Aqueduct Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
HOITY MORONI (2) went forward last time but couldn't quicken in the run home and finished fifth over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. ANYWAY (1) is on debut for the Todd Pletcher stable. Three-year-old colt by Candy Ride from Alpine Sky. Should get into a favourable position out of an inside gate. One to keep close tabs on, particularly if popular with punters. MACH SCHNELL (3) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 11 lengths when fourth over 1207m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. B PROVOCATEUR (5) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1710m at this track (Turf). Has ability and is worth including.

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Candy Ride out of Alpine Sky. Should have plenty of admirers.

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on January 9 over 1106m, 14 len behind Mo Spice with 55.5kg at $7.98. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on November 20 over 1710m, 21 len behind Jack's World carrying 54kg at $37.22. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:06.32 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $7.98 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:43.25 | 2-6-8 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $37.22 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $32.68 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | M Davila Jr | 55kg | 1:07.46 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.13 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $50,543.00 | Finger Lakes | 1006m | Fast | M Davila Jr | 54.5kg | 1:00.34 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1207m, 9 len behind Wamo carrying 54kg at $32.46. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1207m, 11 len behind The Toy Cannon carrying 55.5kg at $3.64. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $62,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:13.15 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $3.64 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $32.46 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Finger Lakes November 24 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind By Mink Standards with 55.5kg at $3.78. On debut fifth of 8 at Finger Lakes October 20 over 1207m, 14 len behind Sunday's Currency carrying 55.5kg at $7.41. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $49,771.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:05.40 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.78 |
| 3/9 | 03/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $49,771.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:05.86 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $26.88 |
| 5/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:12.64 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $7.41 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track November 8 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Newlyn with 54kg at $30.74. On debut seventh of 9 at this track September 21 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Three Thirteen carrying 54kg at $21.11. Not without claims.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:42.99 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $30.74 |
| 7/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 7-5-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $21.11 |

Jockey: Luis Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Flameaway out of Isle Get Ready. Sure to be better for this run.

Jockey: Jose Gomez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track November 14 over 1308m, 3 len behind Liamster carrying 54kg at $9.80. On debut second last in a small field at this track October 17 over 1207m, 6 len behind Essentially Fast carrying 54kg at $3.33. Prefer others.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:19.07 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.80 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $73,059.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.33 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1207m, 11 len behind The Toy Cannon with 55.5kg at $21.43. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track on December 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sociably Johnny with 54kg at $8.16. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3 | $62,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:13.15 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $21.43 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,507.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:13.08 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.16 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $53.83 |

Jockey: Oscar Gomez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track November 22 over 1207m, 25 len behind Wamo with 54kg at $40.12. On debut sixth of 9 at Finger Lakes in the LR September 22 over 1106m, 17 len behind Arctic Beast with 55kg at $196.84. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 2-8-9 | 9 |
| 25.8L | $40.12 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | J M Rohena | 55.5kg | 1:12.64 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.49 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $159,538.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | J M Rohena | 55kg | 1:04.13 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $196.84 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Helotes. Betting can tell the tale.