Aqueduct Race 10 - Gotham S. Stakes
IRON HONOR (6) impressed when successful on debut over 1207m at this track (Dirt) 11 weeks ago and has not raced since. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. HAMMOND (2) resumed last time out and finished third over 1408m at Gulfstream Park, beaten 5.5 lengths. Nicely placed and expected to go well. BALBOA (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1609m at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. CROWN THE BUCKEYE (3) finished 8 lengths from the winner in eighth last time out over 1710m in the G3 Lecomte Stakes at Fairgrounds (Dirt) on January 17. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. In the mix.
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on January 3 over 1609m, 2 len behind My World with 56kg at $1.74. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Remsen Stakes on December 6 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Paladin carrying 55.5kg at $30.93. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $224,215.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:38.96 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.74 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:50.97 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $30.93 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | 1:11.87 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $456,621.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:43.67 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $21.20 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:21.92 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.48 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on January 31 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Solitude Dude with 54.5kg at $24.10. At only start last preparation won by 2 len at Gulfstream Park LR November 22 over 1308m defeating Thunder Chuck with 53.5kg at $1.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:23.46 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $24.10 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2025 | 76 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:18.19 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | M | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:11.54 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:24.39 | 8-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Fairgrounds in the G3 Lecomte Stakes on January 17 over 1710m, 8 len behind Golden Tempo with 55.5kg at $8. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on December 20 over 1710m, 0.9 len behind Chip Honcho carrying 55.5kg at $3. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 2-5-8 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:44.76 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/10/2025 | 72 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:45.04 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:10.37 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $114,679.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Good | Edgar Morales | 52.5kg | 1:05.88 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 7 at this track in LR on February 6 over 1811m, 31 len behind Talk To Me Jimmy with 56kg at $13.07. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on September 28 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Bravaro with 54kg at $3.31. Needs more time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $285,307.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:51.68 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 31.8L | $13.07 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:37.46 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.55 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:35.68 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.21 |
| 2/12 | 28/09/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:10.13 | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.31 |
| 2/4 | 27/08/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $232,558.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on December 13 over 1207m, 9 len behind Iron Honor carrying 54kg at $8.75. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track January 10 over 1609m defeating Dr Sinatra with 55.5kg at $3.87. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 49 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 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:40.41 | 7-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.87 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:11.23 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $8.75 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track December 13 over 1207m defeating Crossingthechannel with 54kg at $6.66. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 77 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 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:11.23 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.66 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and scored a big 7 len win at this track February 5 over 1609m defeating Gulfy with 55.5kg at $8.26. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 29 over 1106m, 10 len behind Attfield with 54kg at $18.40. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 23 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 | 05/02/2026 | 85 | MDN OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:38.73 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $8.26 |
| 2/11 | 12/11/2025 | 45 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:45.01 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $15.61 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2025 | 30 | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:08.88 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $27.26 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:03.31 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $18.40 |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $25.50 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up won by 1.75 len at Oaklawn Park LR December 12 over 1106m defeating Boca Beach Club carrying 53kg at $7.40. Last start 3rd in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on January 3 over 1207m, 10 len behind Obliteration with 56kg at $2.80. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $224,215.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:10.03 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 69 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 1:04.11 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/12 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:55.85 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.80 |
| 13/13 | 07/09/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | R Silvera | 53.5kg | 1:35.57 | 2-5-13 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $22.60 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 2 | $105,122.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:03.43 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:04.65 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $8.73 |