Belmont Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
FAIRY GODMOTHER (1) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 0.3 lengths over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Leading player again. OKLAHOMA SMOKE (12) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by half a length over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Should park just off the speed despite a difficult draw. Won't find this as tough so she is all set to build on that latest effort. MIDNIGHTLOVEAFFAIR (3) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 0.6 lengths back in third over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Ready to go a couple better. MERMAID (7) was beaten 0.9 lengths into fifth in a 1710m contest at Saratoga Turf at her latest appearance. Ricardo Santana Jr gets the best out of this three-year-old filly. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at Saratoga Turf on August 22 over 1106m defeating Scorch carrying 55.5kg at $5.48. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Saratoga Turf on July 25 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Oklahoma Smoke carrying 55.5kg at $4.95. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:02.28 | 10-7-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.48 |
| 3/12 | 25/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.55 | 12-10-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $4.95 |
| 6/12 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $114,365.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:07.69 | 12-9-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.07 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:10.62 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.48 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 79 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $75,691.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.70 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $19.69 |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM F 3 | $59,914.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:13.31 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $6.13 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 20 over 1106m, 0.6 len behind From Scratch with 57kg at $18.77. Before that won by 2.75 len at Aqueduct Turf on June 25 over 1207m defeating Scorch with 57kg at $10.73. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 56 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $18.77 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:08.54 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $10.73 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $50,279.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:12.38 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.01 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 58 | CLM FM 3U | $56,514.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:01.89 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 0:54.25 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $8.60 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 92 | CLM FM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 0:56.41 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 29 over 1710m, 17 len behind Shelzawa with 56kg at $44.26. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Saratoga Turf on July 26 over 1710m defeating Majestic Moonlight with 55kg at $6.37. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:40.32 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $44.26 |
| 1/12 | 26/07/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:42.32 | 8-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.37 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 209 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:43.94 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.04 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $175,725.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:25.72 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.45 |
| 5/11 | 05/10/2025 | 75 | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:44.19 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.95 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | 23 | CL2 2 | $55,640.00 | Dieppe | 1400m | SH | Anthony Crastus | 53kg | 1:30.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Finger Lakes on August 18 over 1207m, 10 len behind Angel Gift with 53.5kg at $2.82. Before that 7th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on July 3 over 1106m, 6 len behind Oscar's Encore carrying 55.5kg at $22.40. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 38 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 | 18/08/2026 | 46 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,374.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Shaun Bridgmohan | 53.5kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $2.82 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Shaun Bridgmohan | 55.5kg | 1:01.75 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $22.40 |
| 6/6 | 04/06/2026 | 39 | LR OPEN F 3 | $244,073.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Shaun Bridgmohan | 54.5kg | 1:08.78 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $73.83 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Y | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $30.72 |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Shaun Bridgmohan | 56kg | 1:40.79 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | HCP F 3 | $58,989.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Shaun Bridgmohan | 54.5kg | 1:34.98 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 29 over 1710m, 0.9 len behind People Watching carrying 56kg at $36.11. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 5 len behind Hand Over Heart with 55kg at $19.27. Doesn't need to improve that much.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $36.11 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:41.95 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $19.27 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | 38 | CLM FM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:43.41 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.09 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:40.83 | 1-6-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $41.97 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $92,179.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.84 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.51 |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2026 | 76 | MDN FM 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:09.61 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on July 31 over 1106m, 2 len behind From Scratch with 55.5kg at $5.22. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 14 over 1207m defeating Channelview carrying 55kg at $2.31. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 56 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 | 31/07/2026 | 47 | CLM FM 3U | $82,739.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:04.03 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.22 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 59 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:08.54 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.31 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | 18 | MDN FM 3U | $94,614.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54.5kg | 0:56.23 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:23.09 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 294 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 0:55.88 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $109,375.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | 0:56.51 | 10-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 8 at this track on September 19 over 1308m, 11 len behind Life's Dynamic carrying 56kg at $36.44. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Listed level at Aqueduct Turf at Aqueduct Turf on May 3 over 1207m, 5 len behind Love Cervere with 54.5kg at $50.35. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 6 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 | 19/09/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,000.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:14.79 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $36.44 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $128,312.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | 1:07.62 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $36.78 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:07.28 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $24.22 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:09.70 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $50.35 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2026 | 102 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:09.57 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.32 |
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | P Morales | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Parx March 31 over 1207m, 9 len behind Cocktail Humor with 55.5kg at $7.50. On debut third in a small field at Penn National August 21 2025 over 1207m, a 0.4 lengths behind Glows In The Dark carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 4U | $72,780.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:12.66 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $52,782.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Angel R Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:10.94 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $74,738.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.51 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | 18 | ALLOW FM 3U | $62,787.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:13.46 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $51,908.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:11.66 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $72,298.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:39.53 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Saratoga Turf on July 25 over 1106m defeating Tuthilltown carrying 57kg at $8.85. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Presque Isle Downs on July 3 over 1207m, 2 len behind Stylet with 56kg at $3.70. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:02.55 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $8.85 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,896.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.84 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $29,289.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.69 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 14/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:17.16 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $14.58 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 481 | CLM FM 3U | $59,680.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:11.97 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.26 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $115,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:12.25 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |