Aqueduct Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
THREE B'S (8) finished tenth two runs back at Aqueduct (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.1 lengths over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. IRON MAX (4) turned in a better run last time to finish second over 1710m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ANNEXPERIENCE (3) scored at this track (Dirt) last time out with 14 lengths in reserve at the end of 1609m. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. K Carmouche stays aboard. One of the main contenders. JUST FOR LUCK (2) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1710m at this track (Turf), scoring by 0.1 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and must be included.

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf February 22 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sherlock's Jewel with 53.5kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Finger Lakes May 27 2025 over 1207m, 3 len behind Pot Of Gold carrying 55.5kg at $2.15. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Castanon | 53.5kg | 1:35.21 | 2-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Castanon | 54kg | 1:42.20 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $25.60 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Castanon | 55kg | 1:35.24 | 2-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:35.63 | 3-1-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $7.05 |
| 6/6 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,104.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | Fast | L E Perez | 56kg | 1:46.43 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 33.3L | $6.02 |
| 6/12 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:41.43 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $14.25 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months won by a 0.1 len at this track May 10 over 1710m defeating Inspeightofcharlie carrying 57kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 17 over 1609m, 3 len behind Barnstorming with 56.5kg at $7.90. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:41.99 | 12-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 2:26.16 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:34.21 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | 49 | CLM 4U | $64,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:42.41 | 2-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/11 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $99,237.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:43.18 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.25 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:41.72 | 8-8-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months won by 14 len at this track April 25 over 1609m defeating Mo Kreesa carrying 57kg at $3.66. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on June 19 over 1207m, 0.6 len behind Identity Crisis with 53.5kg at $3.65. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 175 | ALLOW 3U | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:36.89 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $3.66 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:43.57 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.63 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:41.19 | 7-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.87 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:41.90 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.25 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.23 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $2.85 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | 1:08.09 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.65 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 24 over 1710m, 4 len behind Sounds Like A Plan with 57kg at $9.36. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on May 17 over 1710m, 2 len behind George Briggs with 57kg at $4.41. Looks ready to find his best.
Last Starts 34 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 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,922.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:41.01 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.41 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 224 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $9.36 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Unbeaten in two starts. Resuming. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len this track LR November 16 2024 over 1609m defeating Smooth Breeze with 54.5kg at $3.25. At his first start won by 0.8 len this track September 22 2024 over 1710m defeating Leon Blue carrying 54kg at $4.05. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 581 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 | 16/11/2024 | 55 | LR OPEN 2 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $110,294.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:43.28 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.05 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 4th in a small field at Finger Lakes in LR on May 25 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ten Cent Town carrying 54.5kg at $14.27. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 17 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind George Briggs carrying 57kg at $4.72. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 8 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,832.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | N R Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:10.81 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $14.27 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,922.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:41.01 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.72 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $46.60 |
| 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 |