Aqueduct Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (9) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 1609m in stakes class at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Second-up record is strong. Strong record with Manuel Franco aboard, including eight wins. Will strip fitter and is one of the big chances. SMOOTH BREEZE (1) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Should be near its peak for this. Going well and has strong prospects. GENERAL BANKER (3) finished a 10 length fifth on dirt at Aqueduct two back then followed up with a minor placing on dirt at Aqueduct over 1609m three-and-a-half weeks ago. Nice class drop this time. Well placed and should be in the finish. SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN (6) lines up for the first time since October 25. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1609m at Aqueduct Turf. Can make his presence felt.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 55 days. First-up 3rd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 3 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Mcravin carrying 55kg at $7.10. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 28 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Pitkin with 55kg at $3.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 170 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 1:41.16 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $7.10 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:41.34 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,527.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | SP | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:48.40 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $121,406.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:42.49 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.45 |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN 3 | $345,104.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:32.51 | 6-8-9 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Aqueduct Turf in the LR October 25 over 1710m, 7 len behind Slapintheface carrying 53.5kg at $25.57. On debut sixth of 12 at Aqueduct November 23 2024 over 1308m, 9 len behind Sir Kartrite carrying 54kg at $12. Others rate better.
Last Starts 182 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 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:43.33 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $25.57 |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,557.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 2:14.70 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.56 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 2:16.25 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $12.20 |
| 4/5 | 17/07/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.34 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.85 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $147,745.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.51 | 10-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $57.75 |
| 4/5 | 08/05/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $64,062.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.19 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct in LR on March 29 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Radio Red carrying 55kg at $25.87. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Aqueduct in LR on February 14 over 1408m, 10 len behind National Identity carrying 55kg at $36.02. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:37.35 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $25.87 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $36.02 |
| 4/4 | 23/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $131,540.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:10.80 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.96 |
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,888.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:17.18 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $33.55 |
| 5/5 | 22/11/2025 | 148 | LR OPEN 3U | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:22.31 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $20.72 |
| 6/6 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $22.90 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Aqueduct Turf October 11 over 1710m, 12 len behind Sounds Like A Plan carrying 54.5kg at $5.43. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Aqueduct April 27 over 1207m defeating Roofer carrying 52.5kg at $3.75. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:43.19 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $5.43 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,422.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:42.17 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:41.34 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $147,745.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:41.51 | 6-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |
| 1/12 | 27/04/2025 | 175 | MDN 3U | $118,211.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:12.76 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 03/11/2024 | 42 | MDN 2 | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.15 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation by nose Aqueduct Turf November 1 over 1710m defeating Annexperience with 54.5kg at $18.78. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Aqueduct Turf October 11 over 1609m, 6 len behind Willintoriskitall carrying 54.5kg at $7.87. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:43.57 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $18.78 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $123,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:37.51 | 1-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.87 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:42.09 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/06/2025 | 55 | MDN 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:48.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:17.65 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Aqueduct Turf in the LR October 25 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Slapintheface with 54kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Aqueduct Turf in the LR April 26 over 1609m, a 0.4 lengths behind Dream On with 53.5kg at $12.50. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 182 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 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:43.33 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.19 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.64 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:40.67 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.74 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:41.90 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/5 | 17/07/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:41.34 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.10 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $147,745.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:41.51 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 51 days. First-up 6th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on January 17 over 1710m, 4 len behind Mo Trump with 54kg at $24.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Mcravin with 54.5kg at $18.50. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:41.41 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $18.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | 72 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | A S Worrie | 54kg | 1:42.20 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $24.30 |
| 6/7 | 06/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:35.63 | 4-2-6 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $4.21 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:43.19 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 3/12 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:41.43 | 9-7-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $29.27 |
| 3/9 | 10/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $51.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on March 28 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Quatrocento with 54.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf in the G2 Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap on March 22 2025 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Idratherbeblessed carrying 56kg at $2.40. Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | 203 | LR OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:32.92 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 12/13 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:32.42 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.15 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | 55 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:33.87 | 6-9-8 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,555,210.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:48.93 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $2.85 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 9-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.12 |
| 4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $475,436.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:50.45 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len Aqueduct Turf September 12 over 1710m defeating Annexperience with 54.5kg at $1.96. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Aqueduct May 4 over 1308m, 10 len behind Train The Trainer with 53.5kg at $5.20. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:41.19 | 9-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.96 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:42.26 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $74,650.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:49.57 | 9-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.35 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:43.73 | 11-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.35 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2025 | 168 | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:16.12 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/9 | 17/11/2024 | 79 | MDN 2 | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:36.36 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $4.60 |