Aqueduct Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
AFTER TAXES (8) is back at the races for the first time since September 10. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1106m at Saratoga Turf. Should be hard to stop. TOGA D'ORO (9) has two placings from three appearances this prep and last start finished 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1408m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Looks a solid top-three prospect. MIDDLE MARKET (5) finished second at Aqueduct Turf two runs back but was less effective last time over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf), finishing 7 lengths back in sixth. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. SOLOMINI'S WORLD (3) was beaten 12 lengths into fourth in a 1207m contest at Aqueduct at his latest appearance. Finds a nice race and can make amends.

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 14 over 1609m, 22 len behind Hard Circle carrying 54.5kg at $14.17. The race before that 4th in a small field at Aqueduct on May 25 over 1207m, 6 len behind Ready Set Twirl carrying 55kg at $3.94. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:35.43 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $14.17 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 59 | CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:12.08 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.94 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 44 | HCP 3 | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:37.24 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 49.4L | $15.81 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at Keeneland Turf in LR on April 19 over 1106m, 57 len behind Reb Five carrying 53.5kg at $21.61. Second-up ran second last of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 5 over 1609m, 8 len behind Fancy Sailor carrying 53.5kg at $15.91. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 22 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 | 05/06/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:33.65 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $15.91 |
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $436,681.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:04.06 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 57.9L | $21.61 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:03.97 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:03.17 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.28 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 12/12 | 19/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 7-11-12 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $21.58 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 25 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Ready Set Twirl with 57kg at $4.33. Before that scored a big 5 len win at Aqueduct April 23 over 1207m defeating Asked And Answered with 57kg at $6.69. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:12.08 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:11.89 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.69 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:25.97 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.12 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 4U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:41.10 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.21 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,502.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:12.92 | 7-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $14.85 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:19.60 | 9-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $14.96 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on June 19 over 1710m, 7 len behind Chummers carrying 57kg at $5.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on May 23 over 1710m, 6 len behind Carc Brothers carrying 57kg at $11.88. Nicely placed to make amends.
Last Starts 8 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 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:41.43 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:44.65 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.88 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 6-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $77.38 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:39.24 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $29.71 |
| 6/7 | 03/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $72,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:35.38 | 2-7-6 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $33.13 |
| 2/4 | 15/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $57,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:25.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.06 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Aqueduct on May 25 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ready Set Twirl carrying 55kg at $6.76. The race before that ran last in a small field at Aqueduct on April 10 over 1308m, 19 len behind Wonder Mist carrying 56kg at $25.31. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | 45 | CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:12.08 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.76 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:16.31 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $25.31 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $76,735.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Sheldon Russell | 55kg | 1:14.54 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:40.49 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.08 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 39 | MDN OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:19.70 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.78 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,198.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:13.01 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $6.59 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kentucky September 10 over 1308m, 7 len behind Anmer Hall carrying 53.5kg at $6.83. First up last campaign third in a small field at Saratoga Turf August 10 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Waralo with 54.5kg at $7.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:13.54 | 7-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $6.83 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:01.56 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:01.76 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:37.74 | 9-2-6 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $13.39 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:27.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.35 | 6-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |