Belmont Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
EMPRESS NEW GROOVE (2) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth at her latest appearance over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) after she gave away a big start. Well placed on this occasion and gets her chance to break the ice. UNDERCOVER AGENT (3) returns from a spell of 12 weeks and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished eighth at Saratoga Turf (Turf) over 1106m when first-up last time in work. Will be tuned-up for this and is expected to run well. SWEET MACKENZIE (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1106m at Saratoga Turf. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AMENDED DREAMER (11) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1509m at Gulfstream Park Turf. One to consider.

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 10th of 12 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1609m, 15 len behind Stir carrying 51.5kg at $23.17. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 22 2025 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Fille D'oro carrying 54kg at $4.15. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 255 | MDN FM 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 51.5kg | 1:36.26 | 7-11-10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $23.17 |
| 7/9 | 24/12/2025 | 52 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:41.72 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:38.05 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $12.64 |
| 9/11 | 05/10/2025 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:44.19 | 2-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.56 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:42.48 | 1-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.15 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:36.56 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 7 at Saratoga on August 5 over 1609m, 9 len behind Maria Louise carrying 55kg at $11.51. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 26 over 1106m, 4 len behind Vajra with 55.5kg at $9.29. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 39 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 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:02.50 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.29 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | 115 | MDN FM 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:38.23 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $11.51 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 7-4-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.80 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:47.63 | 3-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | 65 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:36.95 | 1-5-9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.62 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on July 12 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Americanexpression carrying 55.5kg at $13.17. When resuming last campaign 6th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 30 over 1006m, 5 len behind Midnight Martini with 55.5kg at $13. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 12/07/2026 | 163 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:02.77 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $13.17 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2026 | 104 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 0:55.95 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $175,190.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | Good | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.75 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $178,450.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1408m | Y | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:26.23 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:40.05 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.29 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:56.86 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $2.71 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on July 12 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Americanexpression with 55.5kg at $28.57. Second-up ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 12 over 1106m, 6 len behind Lots Of Kisses with 55.5kg at $5.75. Others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/08/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:02.93 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.75 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dexter Haddock | 55.5kg | 1:02.77 | 12-6-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $28.57 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 53 day letup. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 14 over 1207m, 2 len behind Emerald Ember carrying 55kg at $3.28. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 12 over 1609m, 9 len behind Gum with 55kg at $8.13. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 59 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:35.38 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $8.13 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 129 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:08.54 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.28 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.53 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $3.96 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 68 | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.57 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/11 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:09.03 | 11-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.24 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:09.15 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $7.25 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Filibustin. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 12 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Lots Of Kisses with 57kg at $20.59. The race before that 7th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 5 len behind Samartina carrying 57kg at $36.53. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:02.93 | 2-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $20.59 |
| 7/12 | 26/07/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:42.32 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $36.53 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:43.94 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.22 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:38.89 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $5.22 |
| 8/11 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:42.85 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $71.20 |
| 9/11 | 22/02/2026 | 31 | MDN FM 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:35.85 | 1-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Saratoga Turf July 26 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Samartina with 57kg at $55.51. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf April 23 2025 over 1710m, 10 len behind Midway Memories carrying 57kg at $55. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/07/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:42.32 | 11-9-8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $55.51 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Cesar Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:43.94 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $50.39 |
| 8/8 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $92,179.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 57kg | 1:43.84 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $54.30 |
| 6/6 | 16/04/2026 | 55 | MDN FM 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 57kg | 1:09.61 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $47.26 |
| 5/5 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $112,360.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 57kg | 1:40.55 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $52.97 |
| 7/7 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 4U | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 55.5kg | 1:38.82 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $61.37 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Charlatan out of Midnight Treasure. Maybe later.

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, ran second last of 7 at Saratoga on July 9 over 1308m, 34 len behind Cold Spell with 55.5kg at $38.50. Second-up ran last of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Gum carrying 55kg at $57.58. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/08/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:35.38 | 4-7-10 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $57.58 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 34.8L | $38.50 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Saratoga Turf July 12 over 1106m, 4 len behind Americanexpression with 55.5kg at $27.61. First up last campaign second of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf January 25 over 1509m, 0.5 len behind Connect The Stars with 55.5kg at $42.40. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:02.77 | 3-5-6 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $27.61 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:08.54 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.74 |
| 5/5 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:15.94 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $17.66 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:09.61 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $13.26 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:39.51 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $34.90 |
| 7/10 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:35.77 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $23.90 |