Belmont Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Optional Claiming
JACKPOT JACKIE (7) was in the money on debut before finishing fourth last time, beaten 3.5 lengths over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Has ability and is among the leading hopes. BARDEN (3) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) but wasn't all that far from the winner. Sure to measure up. RUFUS THE RED (2) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished sixth over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf), beaten 4.5 lengths. Can play a big role in the outcome. NEVAH BETTAH (8) is on debut. By Global Campaign and hails from the Jeremiah C Englehart stable. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, ran second last in a small field at Monmouth Park on August 29 over 1006m, 12 len behind Game Sayayin with 54.5kg at $10.90. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $58,488.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:57.92 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $10.90 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First start ran second last in a small field at Aqueduct on May 15 over 1006m, 9 len behind Goodbye To Romance carrying 56kg at $25.68. Went for a break before returning 5th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 3 over 1106m, 3 len behind Slickback with 56kg at $12.24. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 111 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:04.34 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.24 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1006m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:59.02 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $25.68 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Daredevil out of October Bride. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 28 over 1207m, 2 len behind Freedom Hall with 54kg at $5.80. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 37 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:11.07 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 10 at Saratoga on August 27 over 1308m, 10 len behind Covered Option carrying 56kg at $10.83. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:16.96 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.83 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on July 31 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Wood Island carrying 56kg at $3.01. Last start 4th of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 30 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Kipros with 56kg at $3.01. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 35 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 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:43.41 | 4-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.01 |
| 2/4 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:06.17 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.01 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Global Campaign out of Zarleeza having his first start. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 2 over 1710m, 22 len behind Berta's Stitch with 56kg at $52.17. Before that ran second last of 10 at Saratoga on July 19 over 1106m, 11 len behind Braums Run with 56kg at $19.34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 45 | MDN OCLM 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Y | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:45.43 | 3-10-9 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $52.17 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $130,624.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:05.94 | 2-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $19.34 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:04.11 | 3-6-4 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $9.66 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Engage out of Regal Madame. Prefer to see him under race conditions.