Aqueduct Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
GULFY (1) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 5.5 lengths over today's trip at this track (Dirt). Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and a placing. Expected to measure up. BOLD LOVE (3) broke through for his maiden win over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Winning rider Luis R Rivera (Jnr) sticks and he is right in the mix again. TOP PLAYER (5) finished fourth two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 7 lengths as favourite after being prominent at the corner over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. ANYWAY (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, finishing 7 lengths from the winner. Well placed and likely to feature.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 5.5 len at this track February 26 over 1609m defeating First Blessing carrying 55.5kg at $2.12. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Exhibition Only with 55.5kg at $3.73. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $69,900.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:39.58 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.12 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 36 | MDN OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:38.73 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.73 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:54.07 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $8.93 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $11.11 |
| 5/6 | 26/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $19.96 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 10-12-12 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $42.11 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sculcos Folly with 54kg at $9.47. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind No Bees with 56kg at $4.34. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 20 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 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:36.94 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $9.47 |
| 3/5 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:40.49 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.34 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $59,914.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:20.24 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.55 |

Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 3 len at this track February 20 over 1207m defeating Waitin'onasunnyday with 55.5kg at $3.07. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on October 9 over 1710m, 10 len behind Jaxer with 54kg at $14.63. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 35 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 | 20/02/2026 | 120 | MDN OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:12.51 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.07 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $23.72 |
| 8/11 | 09/10/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:43.17 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $14.63 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 4-4-9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track February 26 over 1308m defeating Mo Spice carrying 56kg at $3.20. Before that second last in a small field at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Bala De Plata carrying 56kg at $2.38. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/02/2026 | 46 | CLM 3 | $65,621.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:20.44 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:38.77 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2026 | 49 | MDN OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:41.32 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.06 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 155 | MDN CLM 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:18.19 | 2-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.72 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $4.08 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 7 len at this track February 12 over 1308m defeating Mercilesanihilator carrying 56kg at $1.92. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1308m, 10 len behind Party In The Army with 56kg at $7.45. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | CLM 3 | $54,208.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:20.96 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.92 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:17.64 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $7.45 |
| 6/6 | 11/12/2025 | 61 | ALLOW 2 | $124,043.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:26.24 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $23.30 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:24.85 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:24.84 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.02 |
| 10/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 2-8-10 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 44 days. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1207m, 11 len behind Sculcos Folly carrying 56kg at $5.86. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on February 11 over 1408m, 15 len behind Igniter with 56kg at $12.44. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:25.71 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $12.44 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 105 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.86 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 40 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:11.82 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.87 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | 1:12.02 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |