Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
STORY OF RORY (1) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 2 lengths away in second over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) when he was prominent throughout. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DAISY DOO (2) is yet to break through in seven runs. Finished sixth after being in contention on the corner at his last appearance over 1609m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) on September 6. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. SIR WALTA (7) finished second, beaten half a length, when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) after he was in contention on the corner. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. MAIN THING (6) ran below expectations last start, finishing 11th and beaten 10 lengths at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) over 1609m. Should be competitive in this suitable race.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 19 over 1106m, 2 len behind True Legend carrying 55.5kg at $5.32. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Laurel Turf on June 28 over 1106m, 3 len behind Matthew's Ticket carrying 54kg at $6.10. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:03.27 | 1-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.32 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $69,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | 1:03.33 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $59,344.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | 1:03.95 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $16.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 230 | MDN 3 | $71,412.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 56kg | 1:05.10 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $27.90 |
| 8/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 5-2-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $18.30 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 6th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 6 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Ohonte's Own with 55.5kg at $12.94. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 7 over 1710m, 2 len behind Coach Ryan carrying 55kg at $54.84. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 06/09/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $138,889.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:38.05 | 5-2-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.94 |
| 5/12 | 07/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:43.53 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $54.84 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:08.42 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $10.15 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 230 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:08.97 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.39 |
| 8/9 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $7.93 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 6-8-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by War Dancer out of Frivolous Buck. Maybe later.
Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Saratoga on September 7 over 1207m, 26 len behind Bakuto with 57kg at $76.04. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Aqueduct on March 13 over 1609m, 20 len behind Antietam with 57kg at $41.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 07/09/2026 | 169 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,444.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:11.18 | 5-11-11 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $76.04 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:11.44 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $66.79 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,798.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:37.53 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $41.30 |
| 5/5 | 20/02/2026 | 77 | MDN CLM 4U | $61,798.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | T W Simpson | 55.5kg | 1:41.06 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $43.42 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Chrisjoel Laboy | 50.5kg | 1:37.14 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $110.28 |
| 7/9 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | T W Simpson | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $81.70 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt (City Of Light - Double Chocolate) making his debut. A bold showing is anticipated.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on August 9 over 1308m, 8 len behind Classic Rock with 55.5kg at $9.03. Second-up ran second last of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 6 over 1609m, 10 len behind Ohonte's Own carrying 55.5kg at $9.04. Cannot be taken lightly.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $138,889.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:38.05 | 8-5-11 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $9.04 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $74,180.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:16.37 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.03 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after nine months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 6 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Until Last Call carrying 55.5kg at $2.82. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on September 21 2025 over 1207m, 2 len behind Three Thirteen carrying 54kg at $3.33. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 265 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:03.14 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.82 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.39 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:16.77 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $13.58 |
| 5/9 | 21/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.33 |
| 5/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $48.00 |