Aqueduct Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
SPECIAL OPS (5) did a good job last start to finish third at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten half a length. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and four minor placings from six starts. Expected to be in the finish. B PROVOCATEUR (1) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). In a suitable race and can play a major role. TOUGH GUY TONY (4) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Parx 11 weeks ago. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the main contenders. SOUTHEASTERN (3) found plenty to salute by 4.5 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Should be poised just off the lead. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track March 29 over 1207m defeating Bakuto carrying 55.5kg at $2. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1408m, 3 len behind Love Coin with 55.5kg at $7.66. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.91 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:25.61 | 4-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $7.66 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 95 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,914.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:20.24 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.72 |
| 5/12 | 08/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:42.99 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $30.74 |
| 7/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 7-5-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $21.11 |
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 1.75 len this track November 1 over 1308m defeating Where's Your Boom with 54kg at $2.80. On debut fifth of 7 at this track October 9 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Hong Kong Phooey with 54kg at $18.87. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 23 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:19.08 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Emily A Ellingwood | 54kg | 1:11.82 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $18.87 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on April 10 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Wonder Mist with 56kg at $6.98. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Gulfy with 56kg at $6.29. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:16.31 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.98 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:37.24 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $6.29 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Abner Adorno
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Parx March 2 over 1308m, 12 len behind Racetrack Romance carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. On debut fourth of 7 at Monmouth Park July 13 over 1006m, 7 len behind Bonsai Warrior carrying 53kg at $6.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $70,225.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | F Pennington | 54.5kg | 1:16.95 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/3 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,855.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | F Pennington | 56.5kg | 1:27.20 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 2 | $76,336.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SP | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:11.65 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/5 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:37.90 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $12.69 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $110,092.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Eliseo Ruiz | 54kg | 1:11.76 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $77,519.00 | Parx | 1106m | Fast | F Pennington | 54kg | 1:04.51 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 4 len behind Pretty Boy Miah with 56kg at $10.84. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on March 27 over 1609m, 19 len behind Gulfy with 56kg at $2.96. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:36.96 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $10.84 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:37.24 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $2.96 |
| 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 |