Belmont Park Race 5 - Belmont Turf Sprint S. Stakes
TWENTY SIX BLACK (7) is racing well, scoring by 2.75 lengths two back in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf (Turf) then finishing a respectable fourth last time over 1106m in the G2 Troy Stakes at Saratoga Turf (Turf) when not too far away. Manuel Franco who has scored on him five times retains the mount. Sure to run well. WARALO (6) was on a winning run of two races but last time out finished third over 1106m at Saratoga Turf. Can bounce straight back. CREDITWORTHY (5) finished third over 1106m in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf (Turf) last time out following a determined win two back. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the main contenders. JEAN VALJEAN (10) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 0.3 lengths last time over 1106m at Listed level at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Jomar Torres who has three wins when partnering stays on. Must be respected.

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Listed level at Laurel Turf at Laurel Turf on September 12 over 1207m defeating Victory Achieved with 54.5kg at $7.30. Before that 7th of 9 in stakes class at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 1 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind My Boy Prince carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $138,889.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Forest Boyce | 54.5kg | 1:09.09 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.30 |
| 7/9 | 01/08/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $213,980.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:01.74 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 21/06/2026 | 267 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Forest Boyce | 53.5kg | 0:55.18 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:07.63 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.68 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:01.62 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:00.38 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Listed level at Laurel Turf at Laurel Turf on September 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Alogon with 54.5kg at $14.30. The start before that 5th of 9 in stakes class at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 1 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind My Boy Prince with 55.5kg at $63.40. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $138,889.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | 1:09.09 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $14.30 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $213,980.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | 1:01.74 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $63.40 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $64,156.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | 1:28.85 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 184 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 54.5kg | 1:01.37 | 7-9-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $24.50 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:56.09 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $27.25 |
| 2/10 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $70,015.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 55kg | 1:43.45 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 11 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m, 14 len behind Clock Tower carrying 56kg at $7.72. The race before that 4th of 8 at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on July 5 over 1106m, 5 len behind Twenty Six Black carrying 55.5kg at $11.29. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $271,041.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:16.02 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 14.9L | $7.72 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 4U | $290,276.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:00.49 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.29 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:01.37 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 18/04/2026 | 224 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:01.59 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/09/2025 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | 11-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.37 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:01.34 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $3.78 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Giant's Causeway Stakes April 12 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind In Our Time carrying 55.5kg at $44.86. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 Las Cienegas Stakes January 11 over 1308m, 3 len behind Queen Maxima carrying 56kg at $9.20. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 172 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 | 12/04/2026 | 50 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:02.17 | 11-8-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $44.86 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:07.83 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $7.30 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 93 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 9-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:11.31 | 8-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2025 | 218 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $130,233.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 0:57.20 | 9-9-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2025 | 327 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $101,613.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:11.73 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 in the G2 Troy Stakes at Saratoga Turf on August 9 over 1106m, nose behind John The Beer Man with 56kg at $15.48. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len in stakes class at Aqueduct Inner Turf at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 27 over 1207m defeating Sacrosanct with 57kg at $3.23. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 09/08/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3U | $427,960.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:00.97 | 5-2-D2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.48 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $209,205.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:07.57 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.23 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 189 | LR OPEN 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.23 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.63 |
| 2/7 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:08.20 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.15 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:07.47 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.03 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:01.56 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.15 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 in the G2 Troy Stakes at Saratoga Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind John The Beer Man carrying 56kg at $2.48. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on July 5 over 1106m defeating Possiblemente carrying 54.5kg at $2.65. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $427,960.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:00.97 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.48 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $290,276.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:00.49 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.65 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $697,350.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:00.02 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.26 |
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 189 | LR OPEN 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:09.23 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.79 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56.5kg | 1:08.20 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.49 |
| 3/7 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:07.63 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.88 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m defeating No Evidence carrying 57kg at $5.42. Previously second-up ran last in a small field in Listed grade at Aqueduct Turf at Aqueduct Turf on May 2 over 1207m, 8 len behind Waralo with 56kg at $8.16. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.42 |
| 2/12 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 10-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.12 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:09.23 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.16 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.63 |
| 9/9 | 04/01/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 0:54.48 | 6-8-9 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:08.64 | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.29 |

Jockey: Martina Rojas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.3 len in Listed grade at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on September 7 over 1106m defeating Souper Quest carrying 55.5kg at $26.60. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on August 15 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Whenigettoheaven with 55kg at $9. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Martina Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:01.67 | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $26.60 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Martina Rojas | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,604.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 56.5kg | 1:08.50 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $142,653.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | SP | Martina Rojas | 56kg | 1:05.25 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 54kg | 1:10.38 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $35.40 |
| 2/4 | 18/06/2026 | 238 | ALLOW 3U | $69,735.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Martina Rojas | 56.5kg | 0:56.23 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Jomar Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on September 6 over 1106m defeating Determined Kingdom carrying 57kg at $9.04. The start before that scored a big 5 len win in stakes class at Penn National Turf at Penn National Turf on August 14 over 1006m defeating Flamingo Way with 55kg at $2.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jomar Torres | 57kg | 1:01.82 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.04 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 12 | LR OPEN 3U | $106,990.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Jomar Torres | 55kg | 0:55.32 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.61 | 6-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $15.03 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $10.10 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:01.37 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,402.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:01.91 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 in the G2 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes on September 5 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Possiblemente with 55kg at $31.50. The start before that 5th of 9 in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Joe Shiesty with 55.5kg at $19.81. Tested from a wide gate.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $2,496,434.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:09.28 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $31.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:02.18 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $19.81 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | 218 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:01.44 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.68 |
| 4/12 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:02.11 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:02.61 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.19 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.98 |