Aqueduct Race 4 - Damon Runyon S. Stakes
ARCTIC BEAST (6) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1609m in stakes class at Remington Park (Dirt) when second, beaten 6 lengths. Drops back in grade. Sure to run well. COMBAT MISSION (2) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Winning rider K Carmouche stays aboard and he cannot be discounted. ROYAL RIDDLE (5) recorded his first win last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt), getting home by half a length. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Harder here but should be involved in the finish. MISSION CRITICAL (1) got off the mark over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last start, scoring by 3.5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Harder here but should be involved in the finish.

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 45 days. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1207m, 4 len behind Wamo carrying 54kg at $38.36. Second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at this track December 31 over 1609m defeating Life's Too Short carrying 54kg at $1.54. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:42.58 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.54 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 85 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $38.36 |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 6-10-9 | 10 |
| 16.9L | $56.50 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at this track December 31 over 1609m defeating Where's Your Boom with 54kg at $2.56. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track in LR on December 6 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Sunday Boy with 53.5kg at $18.04. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.56 |
| 2/14 | 06/12/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $765,697.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:24.90 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $18.04 |
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:16.77 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $9.41 |
| 4/12 | 28/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:10.13 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.54 |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Jose Gomez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Honest Mischief out of Irish Heroine. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning post a big 6 len win. This track December 11 over 1408m defeating Pantherian with 55.5kg at $12.49. On debut seventh of 10 at Saratoga August 30 over 1710m, 8 len behind Truman's Commander with 54kg at $6.30. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 2 | $124,043.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:26.24 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.49 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $19.85 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:38.45 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.62 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:44.67 | 8-4-7 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track January 3 over 1207m defeating Hurricane Kaz carrying 55.5kg at $2.48. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on December 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Fourth And One carrying 54kg at $22.24. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:12.63 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.48 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:37.46 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $22.24 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:35.33 | 5-2-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $5.48 |
| 3/5 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:24.85 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:24.84 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.72 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 11 at Remington Park in LR on December 20 over 1609m, 6 len behind Express Kid carrying 55kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 7 len at Finger Lakes LR September 22 over 1106m defeating Diamond Child carrying 55kg at $1.22. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/12/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 2 | $459,418.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:38.99 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $236,936.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 2 | $159,538.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:04.13 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.82 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |