Belmont Park Race 8 - Champagne S. Stakes
U. S. S. VALOR (5) was less than a length from the winner in third at Saratoga (Dirt) on debut before showing the benefit of that race experience when an impressive winner over 1408m at Saratoga last start. Capable of further improvement and can go on with the job. RAKU (2) was thereabouts last time out when second in Listed grade at Monmouth Park (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten 0.1 lengths. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Hard to beat. GAUDREAU (3) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt) eight weeks ago. Will come on following that run and looks a definite threat. CLUB REIGN (4) raced on the pace over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) on debut last start and went on to win by 6 lengths. Do not underestimate. Something for the Multiples: EARTH SONG (6)
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on August 27 over 1106m, 7 len behind Wood Island with 55.5kg at $32.59. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Monmouth Park on August 9 over 1207m defeating Six Stitches with 54.5kg at $4.60. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:02.36 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $32.59 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 1:12.38 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $26.61 |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:05.20 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $15.87 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | 1:04.11 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $13.94 |
| 6/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:03.02 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $16.85 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Monmouth Park on July 17 over 1006m defeating Six Stitches with 53kg at $3.30. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Listed level at Monmouth Park at Monmouth Park on September 5 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Sea Devil with 53.5kg at $6.90. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 29 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 | LR OPEN 2 | $148,359.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | J Ferrer | 53.5kg | 1:38.26 | 6-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.90 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $59,507.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 0:59.11 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m defeating Coach Pope carrying 56kg at $3.41. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:16.41 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.41 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 6 len at Saratoga on August 29 over 1207m defeating Subjugation with 56kg at $9.36. Improvement likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.36 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Gaudreau with 56kg at $6.37. Second-up won by 13 len at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m defeating Tap Our Way carrying 56kg at $1.82. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 29 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 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:22.04 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $1.82 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:16.41 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.37 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, won won by 11 len at Monmouth Park on September 7 over 1207m defeating Hurricane Mo with 54.5kg at $1.90. Another win is not out of the question.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $56,944.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54.5kg | 1:10.43 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |