Aqueduct Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
EL PACO (6) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten 1.3 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. Looks a top prospect to break through this time. INONIT (7) has been in the money at his last two outings, finishing third last start over 1811m at this track (Dirt). Among the leading chances. VITALIZE (2) returns after a year in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Aqueduct Turf over 1609m. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. LUCKY DRAGON (4) produced another moderate effort last start when 8 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1811m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1609m, 19 len behind Mach Seven carrying 55.5kg at $80.98. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on March 22 over 1609m, 13 len behind Probability carrying 54.5kg at $38.62. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 54.5kg | 1:38.20 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $38.62 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 55.5kg | 1:40.58 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $80.98 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:20.95 | 2-8-7 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $40.73 |
| 10/10 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | C Hiraldo | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $73.64 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $22.81 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track May 2 over 1609m, 14 len behind Palace Boss with 56.5kg at $2.80. Previously first up; third of 12 at Aqueduct Turf April 25 over 1609m, 5 len behind Alan Turing carrying 57kg at $4.85. Winning hope.
Last Starts 352 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56.5kg | 1:36.46 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $118,211.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 57kg | 1:38.01 | 8-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.85 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2025 | 40 | MDN 4U | $119,163.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:27.08 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.20 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | MDN 4U | $119,355.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:41.06 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $115,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:18.51 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.55 |
| 5/9 | 01/12/2024 | 24 | MDN 3U | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Aqueduct Turf May 26 over 1207m, 9 len behind Stormy Birthday with 53.5kg at $21.70. On debut second last of 8 at this track April 19 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ducky Medwick with 53.5kg at $3.85. May need the run.
Last Starts 328 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/05/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:08.58 | 8-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.70 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $118,211.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:11.33 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.85 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on March 19 over 1811m, 8 len behind Daytona Moonshine carrying 57kg at $2.66. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 3 len behind Thorsness with 55.5kg at $4.87. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 31 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 | 19/03/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:56.13 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.66 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 4U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:41.10 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.87 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.28 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.58 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:37.88 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.26 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:37.74 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $12.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,839.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:38.30 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1408m, 25 len behind Love Coin carrying 55.5kg at $29.58. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1609m, 12 len behind Mach Seven with 55.5kg at $13.65. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:25.61 | 3-9-9 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $29.58 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:40.58 | 2-6-4 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $13.65 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:42.58 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $11.86 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $73,507.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:13.08 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $35.23 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 21 over 1106m, 5 len behind Mr In Personal with 54kg at $17.70. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Projectability with 54.5kg at $2.70. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:11.44 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:05.33 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on March 19 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Daytona Moonshine carrying 57kg at $4.13. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Thorsness carrying 55.5kg at $9.53. Went close last time. Leading player again.
Last Starts 31 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 | 19/03/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 57kg | 1:56.13 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.13 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 4U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Gokhan Kocakaya | 55.5kg | 1:41.10 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $9.53 |
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 81 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,502.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 55.5kg | 1:12.92 | 9-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $43.72 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 112 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $6.01 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2025 | 99 | MDN 3U | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:24.73 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $34.25 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $118,211.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56.5kg | 1:11.33 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.55 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 8 at this track on September 19 over 1308m, 11 len behind Mozambique with 55kg at $10.32. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 9 len behind Roofer carrying 53.5kg at $6.40. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 212 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | 84 | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:17.41 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $10.32 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2025 | 237 | MDN 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:09.36 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $6.40 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:25.94 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 13 len behind Illmatic with 55.5kg at $26.79. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 23 len behind Royal Riddle carrying 55.5kg at $2.99. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:10.68 | 1-4-6 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $26.79 |
| 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: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Chingu with 54kg at $5.40. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on April 3 over 1308m, 4 len behind Dixie On Fire carrying 54.5kg at $4.70. Prepared to overlook against this lot.
Last Starts 16 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 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:17.65 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:37.72 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.40 |