Belmont Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
BIG HANDSOME (12) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) in a tougher race. Likely improver so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. FIVE GRAND (8) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1308m. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. CUT DOWN THE NETS (2) fought on well for second last start over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Draws nicely and expected to go well again. OUR WARRIOR (5) stepped out on his debut over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) a month ago and finished sixth, beaten 9 lengths. Better for that run and can improve sharply.
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Maxfield out of Tent City. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on August 15 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Road Show carrying 56kg at $3.74. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Saratoga on July 12 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind D I Wire carrying 56kg at $6. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:13.12 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.74 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:06.64 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:05.00 | 1-5-4 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $19.76 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Nashville out of Interlace. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 6th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 26 over 1710m, 9 len behind House Of War with 56kg at $7.02. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:43.22 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $7.02 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 10 at Saratoga on July 19 over 1106m, 5 len behind Braums Run carrying 56kg at $7.92. Last start 10th of 12 at Saratoga on August 7 over 1207m, 14 len behind Constant Force with 56kg at $8.96. Will struggle in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 5-10-10 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $8.96 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $130,624.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:05.94 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.92 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Mind Control out of American Lass. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Saratoga on July 12 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Professor Plum with 56kg at $3.64. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Saratoga on August 28 over 1308m, 5 len behind Hammerin Henry with 56kg at $3.73. Can improve enough to take this out.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 47 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:18.03 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.73 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:06.32 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.64 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Monmouth Park on September 5 over 1609m, 3 len behind Chuck's Munny with 54.5kg at $8.60. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Monmouth Park on July 17 over 1006m, 8 len behind Raku carrying 52kg at $26.60. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 50 | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.26 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 53 | MDN 2 | $59,507.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Christian Maragh | 52kg | 0:59.11 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $26.60 |
| 4/4 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $62,849.00 | Monmouth Park | 905m | SP | Christian Maragh | 51.5kg | 0:52.59 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $12.20 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 7th of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 6 over 1710m, 10 len behind Howard's Hope with 56kg at $12.02. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:44.87 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $12.02 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Saratoga on August 15 over 1207m, 5 len behind Scramjet carrying 56kg at $2.41. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Good | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.41 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at Saratoga on August 28 over 1308m, 5 len behind Hammerin Henry with 56kg at $14.62. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:18.03 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.62 |