Belmont Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Claiming
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE (5) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a nose away in second over 1811m at Saratoga (Dirt) after being in the firing line all the way. Likely improver with strong prospects. SMILENSAYCHEESE (7) raced below his best last time when seventh over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt), beaten 15 lengths. Has the ability to return to form. PINEAPPLE MAN (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth in a 1609m contest at Saratoga four weeks ago. Worth noting K Carmouche goes aboard. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. INTERLOCK EMPIRE (9) ran below expectations last time at Saratoga (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 11 lengths. Well placed to make amends.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Saratoga on August 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Secured Landing with 55kg at $8.55. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Glen Airy carrying 55kg at $4.33. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $74,180.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:36.83 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $8.55 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:51.06 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 339 | CLM 4U | $92,725.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | SP | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:51.67 | 1-7-8 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $17.98 |
| 2/5 | 13/08/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $72,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56.5kg | 1:39.17 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $145,260.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56.5kg | 1:51.31 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.15 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $101,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:35.44 | 2-6-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after a year ran second last of 7 at Saratoga on July 24 over 1609m, 16 len behind Get A Job with 55kg at $4.32. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on April 3 2025 over 1911m, 3 len behind Otello carrying 55kg at $5.70. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 335 | CLM 4U | $75,472.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:37.81 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $4.32 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:52.72 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $28.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 2:13.56 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $15.30 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $139,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2414m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 2:27.19 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/05/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,625.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2012m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 2:04.46 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $134,185.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:55.29 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at Saratoga on September 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dear Chairman carrying 57kg at $37.03. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Aqueduct on September 13 2024 over 1609m, 20 len behind Bossmakinbossmoves carrying 56kg at $5.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 18 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 | 06/09/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $59,722.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:39.45 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $37.03 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:16.73 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.67 |
| 6/7 | 08/06/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $25,244.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | 1:45.84 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $2.78 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $55,866.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:16.24 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.12 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $40,757.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 55kg | 1:52.41 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.69 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $58,224.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.35 |

Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Aqueduct June 28 over 1811m, 95 len behind Assume Nothing with 57kg at $53.76. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Aqueduct March 6 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Sheriff Bianco with 56kg at $3.14. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $139,470.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:51.21 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 95.7L | $53.76 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $62,762.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $10.47 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $39,106.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:37.55 | 7-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.72 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $58,224.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.35 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 264 | CLM 4U | $50,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:40.47 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.14 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $59,098.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at Saratoga on August 28 over 1811m, nose behind Spoiler with 55kg at $10.35. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Saratoga on July 3 over 1811m, nose behind Metatron's Muse carrying 56kg at $7.10. Definite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 56 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:50.79 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $10.35 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $53,701.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.10 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $62,762.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:42.49 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $3.91 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $13.56 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Y | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:43.16 | 3-8-6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $9.20 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 2-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Saratoga on August 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Golden Symphony with 55kg at $15.01. The run before that ran last of 7 at Saratoga on July 16 over 1408m, 14 len behind Kunshan Bridge carrying 55kg at $8.74. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 49 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 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:37.06 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $15.01 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $65,312.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:25.38 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $8.74 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:24.24 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $7.74 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $55,866.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $10.67 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | CLM 4U | $39,106.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:37.55 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.43 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $55,866.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:16.24 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $7.18 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Saratoga on August 26 over 1609m, 15 len behind Secured Landing carrying 55kg at $40.74. Before that 5th of 7 at Saratoga on July 31 over 1811m, 6 len behind Metatron's Muse carrying 55kg at $28.32. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $74,180.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:36.83 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $40.74 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $74,180.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Good | Katie Davis | 55kg | 1:50.92 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $28.32 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $65,312.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:25.38 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $31.56 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Katie Davis | 55kg | 1:35.96 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $20.91 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:24.24 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $27.08 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:37.08 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $18.01 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Aqueduct November 15 over 1408m, 17 len behind Master Of Arms carrying 54.5kg at $61.81. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Aqueduct October 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind My Man Matty with 56kg at $45.67. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 313 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 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | C Hiraldo | 54.5kg | 1:22.60 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $61.81 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 176 | CLM 3U | $50,228.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:10.48 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $45.67 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $47,923.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:52.76 | 3-8-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $57.50 |
| 10/11 | 05/04/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $47,923.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Prem Chandra | 52kg | 1:37.01 | 3-7-10 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $94.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | CLM 4U | $48,154.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 9-11-11 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $54.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | CLM 4U | $45,089.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Prem Chandra | 50.5kg | 1:19.52 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $32.25 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at Saratoga on August 28 over 1811m, 11 len behind Spoiler carrying 56kg at $6.43. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Saratoga on August 6 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Golden Symphony with 56kg at $1.77. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:50.79 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $6.43 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:37.06 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.77 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 73 | LR OPEN 3U | $87,083.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | SP | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:44.38 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.07 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:41.23 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:37.28 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Christian Maragh
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1811m, 35 len behind Glen Airy with 55kg at $45.01. Before that ran last in a small field at Monmouth Park on August 1 over 1609m, 17 len behind Surprise Package with 56kg at $2.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 55kg | 1:51.06 | 3-8-8 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $45.01 |
| 5/5 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 56kg | 1:37.85 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $26,923.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 55kg | 1:38.37 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.80 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $53,701.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $25.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:37.34 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $31.35 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $39,106.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:37.55 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $24.89 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Finger Lakes on August 25 over 1207m defeating Asleep At Eight with 55.5kg at $2.07. Before that 6th of 10 at Saratoga on July 23 over 1207m, 6 len behind Ancient World with 57kg at $17. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 30 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 | 25/08/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $38,374.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 55.5kg | 1:11.42 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.07 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $62,409.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 57kg | 1:10.96 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 159 | CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 56kg | 1:10.97 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.79 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 58 | CLM 4U | $27,104.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:41.68 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $26,718.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 55kg | 1:40.01 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.61 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Good | Keiber J Coa | 55kg | 1:40.82 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |