Aqueduct Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
BOUNTY BANKER (5) is a two-start maiden who was unplaced on debut then improved to finish second last time over 1308m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.3 lengths. Should park just off the speed. Looks ready to find form. NOWUCME NOWUDONT (3) has not raced since he drifted back on debut eight months ago then wound up nicely to finish third over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Likely improver and is among the leading chances. ILLMATIC (2) has not raced since his debut back on July 16 when he finished sixth over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Better for that run and can improve sharply. SFUMATO (6) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of William I Mott. By Connect from Sunset Ridge. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on December 12 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Party In The Army with 54kg at $19.05. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 23 len behind Royal Riddle with 55.5kg at $2.99. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:12.63 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $2.99 |
| 2/9 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:20.95 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $19.05 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 16 over 1106m, 7 len behind Spirit Of New York carrying 54kg at $7.80. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:02.66 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd of 7 at Saratoga Turf on July 4 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Mo Dodgy carrying 54kg at $5.50. Winning hope.
Last Starts 239 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 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:03.77 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Eric Cancel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Global Campaign out of Ruby Roan. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 1.1 len behind Royal Riddle with 55.5kg at $13.85. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on February 4 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind B Thedonald with 55.5kg at $7.17. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:19.31 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.17 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:12.63 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $13.85 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Connect out of Sunset Ridge having his first start. Key runner expected to measure up.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Practical Joke out of Fancy Bluff. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Oscar Gomez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at this track on December 31 over 1609m, 54 len behind Combat Mission carrying 54kg at $39.58. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on February 11 over 1308m, 8 len behind Easy Decision with 55.5kg at $75.27. Will struggle in this line-up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $114,123.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:19.30 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $75.27 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 54.3L | $39.58 |