Belmont Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CANDYTOWN (7) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when fourth, beaten 17 lengths, over 1106m at Saratoga (Dirt). Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. FINAL VERDICT (8) finished 1.1 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1106m at Saratoga Turf after being prominent at the turn two weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Should park just off the speed. Best form puts him right in this. ATTFIELD (1) is a progressive three-year-old gelding who hasn't raced since finishing third over 1609m at Listed level at Laurel Turf (Turf) on May 16. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Anticipating a bright return with Lasix added for the first time. ICE CHOCOLAT (4) ran below expectations last time at Saratoga Turf (Turf), finishing sixth and beaten 4 lengths. Finds a nice race and can atone.

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Laurel Turf in the LR May 16 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Turf Star with 55.5kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Turfway Park in the LR February 21 over 1710m, 8 len behind Great White carrying 55.5kg at $9. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 126 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 | 16/05/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.82 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 9/11 | 03/04/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.11 |
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | 106 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 6-2-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.82 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:07.98 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.17 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:03.31 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Turfway Park March 5 over 1207m defeating Atlal carrying 56kg at $2.88. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Turfway Park February 5 over 1207m, a 0.3 lengths behind Dr Saikali with 56kg at $3.10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:10.65 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 202 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:40.32 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 9-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.74 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Money Makes Money carrying 57kg at $8.82. The race before that 4th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on July 9 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind After Taxes with 57kg at $4.19. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:01.65 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.82 |
| 4/11 | 09/07/2026 | 32 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.21 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.19 |
| 5/12 | 07/06/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.60 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:32.46 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $41.40 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 163 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Saratoga Turf on August 23 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Conman carrying 56kg at $3.14. Second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m, 4 len behind Spiced Up carrying 57kg at $9.50. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | CLM 4U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.10 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.14 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $168,340.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1509m | FM | Fraser Aebly | 55.5kg | 1:27.77 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.45 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,246.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 56kg | 1:22.96 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.85 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,179.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 56kg | 1:24.02 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 98 | HCP 4U | $59,914.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:33.18 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m, 2 len behind Spiced Up carrying 57kg at $14.37. The run before that 4th of 7 at Saratoga Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Alder carrying 57kg at $4.12. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 9-7-5 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $14.37 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:04.25 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.12 |
| 4/7 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $209,205.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:07.57 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.75 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:01.37 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.80 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.76 |
| 8/8 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:09.05 | 8-5-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $30.41 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on August 30 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Gianluca Be Lucky carrying 56kg at $8.90. The start before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park on August 16 over 1207m, 8 len behind Re Markably with 56kg at $9.90. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $27,496.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:04.64 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.90 |
| 3/5 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,327.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:10.31 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $9.90 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,474.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55kg | 1:10.35 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $16.30 |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55kg | 1:10.03 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $10.30 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $30,858.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Wesley Ho | 55kg | 1:03.12 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $19.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 197 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,708.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55kg | 1:11.98 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $27.90 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 15 over 1106m, 17 len behind Bite And Strike with 57kg at $4.49. The start before that 4th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Yinzer carrying 57kg at $5.76. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $4.49 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.76 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | 217 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:39.75 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.32 |
| 4/11 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:35.14 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.53 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:41.22 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m, 1.1 len behind Spiced Up carrying 57kg at $6.44. Before that ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sounds Like A Plan carrying 57kg at $19.86. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
Last Starts 15 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 | 04/09/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $6.44 |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:34.18 | 2-5-8 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $19.86 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.07 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 161 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Y | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.96 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $229,008.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.13 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:35.90 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Saratoga on August 15 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Bite And Strike with 57kg at $3.93. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on July 18 over 1106m, 5 len behind Shape Note carrying 57kg at $6.97. Not on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.93 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:04.50 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.97 |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:07.43 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.86 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:10.29 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.03 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 238 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Y | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $39.79 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:09.55 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $28.00 |