Belmont Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
EYE ON THE BALL (11) is a six-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent outing over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. MYKONOS (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1106m at Colonial Downs Turf. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to take this out. MY MUNNY TALKS (7) is having his second run back from a break after he failed to threaten first up over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt), beaten 19 lengths. Fitter and with blinkers added is worth including. CLASSIC COMMANDER (12) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 8 lengths into sixth at his latest appearance over 1710m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 19 over 1106m, 15 len behind True Legend carrying 57kg at $44.32. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on November 13 over 1207m, 10 len behind Joker On Fire carrying 55.5kg at $90.04. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 36 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 | 19/08/2026 | 252 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:03.27 | 2-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $44.32 |
| 8/9 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 55.5kg | 1:19.69 | 1-9-8 | 2 |
| 33.6L | $77.28 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 1-9-8 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $87.67 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 2-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $90.04 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | 111 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,059.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:09.12 | 2-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $22.12 |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3 | $233,281.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:07.41 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $51.25 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on August 5 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Lee The Cabby with 56.5kg at $3.30. Before that ran second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on July 15 over 1673m, 5.5 len behind Guitarist carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Last Starts 50 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 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $44,223.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56.5kg | 1:11.34 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $44,993.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56.5kg | 1:42.52 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $43,236.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:11.53 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 8 at Saratoga on August 5 over 1207m, 12 len behind Abrigado carrying 57kg at $14.48. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:11.12 | 7-2-5 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $14.48 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Saratoga on August 16 over 1408m, 6 len behind Rebalancing with 55.5kg at $15.39. Second-up 5th of 11 at Saratoga on September 7 over 1207m, 9 len behind Bakuto with 56kg at $17.17. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,444.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:11.18 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $17.17 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:25.75 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $15.39 |
| 11/13 | 07/06/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $139,470.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:18.36 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 23.6L | $77.73 |
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | O Bocachica | 54.5kg | 1:11.10 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $17.60 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at Colonial Downs Turf on September 4 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Andolin carrying 54kg at $6.30. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 6 over 1106m, 6 len behind Until Last Call carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. With a little improvement can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:03.96 | 3-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:03.14 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 3-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.57 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $4.92 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.66 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.32 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 6 over 1106m, 6 len behind Until Last Call carrying 55.5kg at $47.29. Before that 6th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 12 over 1106m, 3 len behind Out Of The Fog carrying 55.5kg at $17.46. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/08/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:03.14 | 8-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $47.29 |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.46 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:43.45 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $41.07 |
| 9/12 | 03/06/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 51.5kg | 1:41.53 | 7-5-9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $30.13 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:46.49 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $38.05 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $23.58 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing ran second last of 10 at Saratoga on August 30 over 1207m, 19 len behind Modest Maclean with 55.5kg at $27.38. At only start last preparation 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on May 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Counter Move carrying 55kg at $4.10. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | 120 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 1:11.21 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $27.38 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 120 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 8-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $62,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:13.15 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $3.89 |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 2-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $4.31 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at Finger Lakes on August 10 over 1673m, 11 len behind Call Saul carrying 54.5kg at $1.36. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct on June 26 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Aristide Maillol with 55kg at $7. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 45 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 | 10/08/2026 | 45 | MDN 3U | $46,505.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:45.71 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:10.84 | 1-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:12.08 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.14 |
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:13.96 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.36 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 3 | $48,502.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:27.98 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $5.98 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $58,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:10.92 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $19.04 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 10 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on November 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Cerro Rico with 54kg at $26.39. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 314 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 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $26.39 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Parx on August 26 over 1207m, 11 len behind Chilling Zensation carrying 54.5kg at $10.70. Before that 10th of 12 at Parx on August 15 over 1308m, 23 len behind Gus' Ten carrying 51.5kg at $70.90. Cannot enthuse.
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 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:12.64 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.70 |
| 10/12 | 15/08/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $85,592.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Bryan L Torres | 51.5kg | 1:18.54 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $70.90 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,125.00 | Penn National | 1006m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 55.5kg | 0:59.39 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.30 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,284.00 | Parx | 1207m | SP | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.87 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $11.70 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 47 | MDN 3U | $69,735.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.99 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $21.20 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $44,693.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55.5kg | 1:12.20 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 6 over 1106m, 3 len behind Until Last Call carrying 55.5kg at $6.68. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 12 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Out Of The Fog with 55.5kg at $7.50. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:03.14 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.68 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $15.39 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.08 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $27.99 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,989.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:24.49 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.48 |
| 8/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $106,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:19.31 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $13.59 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on August 5 over 1710m, 8 len behind Rossbeigh with 55kg at $4.08. The start before that 6th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Manor Park carrying 55kg at $11.23. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/08/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:44.11 | 11-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $4.08 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:42.31 | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $11.23 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 9-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $28.66 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:46.76 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $29.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:43.51 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $9.71 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $105,337.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:38.20 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.32 |