Belmont Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
ORI (12) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1710m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) and proved too strong, scoring by half a length. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and looms as the one to beat again. GRISELDA (6) has switched yards since finishing second a month ago over 1710m at Saratoga Turf. Sure to be primed for this and a bold showing is anticipated. BERTRILLE (4) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Saratoga. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1710m at Saratoga Turf, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MONEY TRAIL (5) has switched yards since finishing third a month ago over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf. One of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months scored a big 5.5 len win at Monmouth Park Turf on September 12 over 1609m defeating Eazy Whirled carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Monmouth Park Turf on June 13 over 1609m, 2 len behind Enjoying carrying 54kg at $6.90. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 64 | CLM FM 3U | $25,139.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:37.37 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $25,563.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | 1:45.84 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,880.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.90 |
| 6/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $79,609.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:10.96 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1710m, 15 len behind Ori carrying 57kg at $82.11. The start before that ran last of 11 at Parx on August 18 over 1408m, 28 len behind Maximus Angelicus with 55.5kg at $44.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 18 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 57kg | 1:41.54 | 1-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $82.11 |
| 11/11 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | CLM FM 3U | $71,327.00 | Parx | 1408m | M | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:24.19 | 6-11-11 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $44.60 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $61,341.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:39.62 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $22.07 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 50 | CLM FM 3U | $26,615.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 55kg | 1:45.38 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | HCP FM 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:41.74 | 4-7-9 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $96.74 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | HCP FM 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 54kg | 1:36.41 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $57.10 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months won by a 0.1 len at Colonial Downs Turf on August 28 over 1710m defeating Amberia carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on July 14 2025 over 1609m, 0.4 len behind Oak Alley carrying 53.5kg at $7.84. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 40 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 | 28/08/2026 | 162 | CLM FM 3U | $59,914.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:42.96 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.72 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $5.80 |
| 7/7 | 07/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.21 | 1-7-7 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $18.70 |
| 5/11 | 19/12/2025 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:38.47 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 51.5kg | 1:44.85 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $17.39 |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2025 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52kg | 1:42.47 | 3-6-4 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1710m, 3 len behind Ori carrying 57kg at $17.33. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Saratoga on August 15 over 1609m defeating Britain with 57kg at $4.20. An inside alley is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:41.54 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $17.33 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:40.21 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $114,365.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 57kg | 1:42.62 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.81 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 3U | $146,444.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 54kg | 1:41.34 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $28.05 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:39.76 | 8-4-8 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $45.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 31 | CLM FM 4U | $50,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 56.5kg | 1:43.87 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on September 5 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Plagne Champagne with 57kg at $7.70. Before that 6th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 9 len behind Insolenta carrying 57kg at $4.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $54,922.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Marcos Meneses | 57kg | 1:42.77 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:34.73 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $94,340.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Edwin Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:35.94 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.60 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $94,840.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:41.82 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $90,782.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:44.78 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Ori carrying 57kg at $4.95. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on June 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Delightful Flame with 55kg at $2.79. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 05/09/2026 | 83 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:41.54 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.95 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2026 | 239 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:07.28 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $2.79 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:49.44 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 45 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.65 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2025 | 269 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:36.60 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.15 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2024 | 87 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,170.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Heavy | Ronan Thomas | 55.5kg | 1:34.41 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1710m, 11 len behind Ori with 57kg at $13.10. The start before that 4th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 2 over 1811m, 2 len behind Dividend Recap carrying 57kg at $25.77. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:41.54 | 4-7-7 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $13.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2026 | 30 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:52.13 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $25.77 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | HCP FM 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:42.49 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $25.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2026 | 32 | HCP FM 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:41.74 | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $34.06 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 44 | HCP FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:44.14 | 7-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.46 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 134 | CLM FM 3U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:43.69 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 46 days. First-up ran last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 10 over 1710m, 6 len behind Jordan's Love carrying 57kg at $3.46. Last start won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 22 over 1710m defeating Outro with 57kg at $4.45. Last-start winner but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 46 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 | 22/08/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:43.28 | 9-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.45 |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 119 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $3.46 |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 131 | MDN FM 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:36.93 | 8-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:36.18 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.74 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:37.23 | 10-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.87 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2025 | 462 | MDN FM 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:35.43 | 10-9-7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $25.17 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Monmouth Park Turf July 24 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind El Ma'any carrying 55kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Monmouth Park Turf May 31 over 1106m, 4 len behind True Spun carrying 55kg at $5.70. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 75 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 | 24/07/2026 | 54 | CLM FM 3U | $26,615.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55kg | 1:45.38 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 135 | CLM FM 3U | $27,894.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55kg | 1:03.41 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 49 | CLM FM 4U | $45,649.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 3-6-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.84 |
| 6/9 | 28/11/2025 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $65,649.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.54 | 1-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $12.14 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:09.30 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $13.24 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:08.20 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.24 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Saratoga on August 19 over 1408m defeating Huck's Agenda carrying 56kg at $8.74. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on June 18 over 1408m, 2 len behind Lady Rose with 56kg at $22.91. Wide draw a test.
Last Starts 49 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 | 19/08/2026 | 62 | HCP F 3 | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:24.56 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.74 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | HCP F 3 | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $22.91 |
| 4/5 | 14/05/2026 | 32 | HCP F 3 | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:37.55 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $10.32 |
| 3/5 | 12/04/2026 | 23 | CLM F 3 | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | 1:18.33 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.92 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | CLM F 3 | $53,371.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:12.41 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.79 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 91 | CLM F 3 | $65,621.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:21.81 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.76 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start won by 0.5 len at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1710m defeating Griselda with 57kg at $1.95. At only start last preparation 5th of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 4 over 1609m, 3 len behind Eponine carrying 57kg at $13. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/09/2026 | 63 | HCP FM 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:41.54 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 112 | ALLOW FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:34.26 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 315 | ALLOW FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:38.06 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:35.06 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.45 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN F 3 | $220,588.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:35.95 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $44.25 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $307,220.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:43.74 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $40.00 |