Belmont Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
FOOLIN (7) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at Saratoga Turf (Turf) over 1106m. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. DONEGAL LUSTER (2) is on debut for the Todd Pletcher stable. Two-year-old colt by City Of Light from Rehearsed. Bold showing expected. Watch betting. JOVEN (6) is on debut for the Danny Gargan stable. Two-year-old colt by Good Magic from Si Si Tequila. Worth including if well in commission. MISSION INTEGRITY (5) was never in contention on debut last time out over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 17 lengths. Expected to improve sharply and worth including this line-up.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 18 len behind High Official with 56kg at $15.72. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:43.66 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $15.72 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by City Of Light out of Rehearsed. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Nyquist out of Fragrance. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Vekoma out of Ashley's Happy. Maybe later.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 5th of 7 at Saratoga on August 29 over 1207m, 17 len behind Club Reign with 56kg at $8.50. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Good Magic out of Si Si Tequila. Sure to be well fancied.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Saratoga on July 25 over 1207m, 6 len behind Grand Yaupon carrying 56kg at $4.17. Last start 3rd in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 30 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Cactus Closer with 56kg at $2.63. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:01.78 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $4.17 |