Belmont Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
PAY THE PIPER (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1911m at Saratoga Turf, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run. OLLIE LUKE OUT (9) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1710m at Kentucky. Won't find this as tough so he is sure to be right there at the finish. LET'S BE FRANK (3) was popular in betting last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth over 2414m at Kentucky (Turf), beaten 11 lengths. Expected to feature in the finish this time. PAX MUNDI (7) is yet to break through in six runs but has been thereabouts. Last start was 7 lengths away in fourth over 2414m at Kentucky (Turf). Can sneak into the finish.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Saratoga Turf on September 2 over 1911m, 3 len behind Protect And Defend with 55.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1710m, 3 len behind Feline Curious carrying 55kg at $2.61. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | Y | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:56.26 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:42.08 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.61 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 123 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.16 |
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.92 | 9-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on August 14 over 1609m, 3 len behind Luz De Guia with 55kg at $7.67. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Saratoga Turf on July 5 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Capricious Outcome with 55kg at $10.01. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:39.21 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.67 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:40.85 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.01 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:36.36 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $29.82 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:45.16 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.83 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,691.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:37.55 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.80 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:13.96 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.81 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Kentucky on September 3 over 2414m, 11 len behind Lahainaluna carrying 55kg at $3.34. The start before that 5th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Banksy's carrying 53.5kg at $3.34. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 2:30.30 | 5-7-5 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $3.34 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:49.30 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.34 |
| 5/12 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.36 |
| 6/13 | 02/05/2026 | 43 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 13-7-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $24.49 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 140 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:34.15 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 11/14 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 12-14-11 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Saratoga Turf on September 2 over 1911m, 10 len behind Protect And Defend carrying 55.5kg at $5.58. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 24 over 2414m, 3.5 len behind Limited Edition carrying 55kg at $19. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | Y | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:56.26 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.58 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 2:26.46 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | 271 | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.79 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 12-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $57.80 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 55 days. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Saratoga on July 17 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Discotheque carrying 55.5kg at $7.77. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1609m, 7 len behind Ovechkin with 55kg at $2.96. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:37.39 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.96 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 328 | MDN CLM 3U | $108,853.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:23.97 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.77 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:09.47 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Dubawi out of Time Saver. Watch for a market push.

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Kentucky on September 3 over 2414m, 7 len behind Lahainaluna with 55kg at $9.01. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 8 over 1811m, 3 len behind Path To Power with 54.5kg at $20.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 2:30.30 | 9-2-4 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $9.01 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:49.43 | 9-8-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $20.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2026 | 176 | MDN 3U | $98,694.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:45.87 | 3-6-5 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $6.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:38.76 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:23.66 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Saratoga Turf July 24 2025 over 1911m, 3 len behind Noble Confessor with 53.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Aqueduct Turf May 18 2025 over 1911m, 4.5 len behind Gun Barrel City with 53.5kg at $15.90. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 441 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:54.63 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $132,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 2:17.39 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 18/05/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:54.41 | 10-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $15.90 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $85,072.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:41.98 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 4th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 9 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Iron Palace carrying 55kg at $15.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1710m, 4 len behind Caragogo with 55kg at $5.03. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:43.28 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.03 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 10-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $15.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:40.25 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.27 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.60 |