Belmont Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Optional Claiming
SUN GATE (4) was lining up for just the second time last start when second over 1609m at Kentucky, beaten 0.1 lengths. Should be handy in the run. Can get off the mark this time. GEORGE ST. (8) was unplaced on debut then last start finished second over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf after being in contention on the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HETCH HETCHY (2) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing eighth at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) over 1710m, beaten 7 lengths. Sure to be competitive. JERSEY GUY (3) finished 5 lengths away in fourth at his last appearance over 1308m at Belmont Park Inner Turf (Turf) on September 19. This looks a nice race so expect him to finish closer. Something for the Multiples: PROPER JACK (10)
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 at Saratoga on August 27 over 1308m, 19 len behind Covered Option carrying 56kg at $7.31. Before that 2nd of 12 at Saratoga on August 7 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Constant Force with 56kg at $67.16. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:16.96 | 3-9-9 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $7.31 |
| 2/12 | 07/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $67.16 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | 1:03.02 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $24.16 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 30 over 1710m, 7 len behind Kipros carrying 56kg at $7.67. Sure to improve and can measure up this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:43.41 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.67 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 11 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on September 19 over 1308m, 5 len behind Titan Ready carrying 56kg at $41.51. The race before that 7th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 8 len behind Culpable with 56kg at $6.65. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $138,889.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:15.35 | 2-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $41.51 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:44.75 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.65 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:43.66 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.41 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 5 len behind Hit The High Note with 54kg at $4.51. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind That's Fire with 54kg at $4.61. Sure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:40.78 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.61 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:36.69 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.51 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1609m, 9 len behind Good To Be King carrying 54kg at $6.55. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Kentucky on September 6 over 1609m, 12 len behind Hemingway carrying 54kg at $6.84. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.84 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.55 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Essential Quality out of Libby's Tail. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Raging Bull out of Penjade. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 10 at Saratoga on July 19 over 1106m, 7 len behind Braums Run with 56kg at $3.58. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 2 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Berta's Stitch with 56kg at $4.46. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/09/2026 | 45 | MDN OCLM 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Y | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:45.43 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.46 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $130,624.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:05.94 | 3-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.58 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 2 over 1710m, 22 len behind Berta's Stitch carrying 56kg at $32.99. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Y | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:45.43 | 2-8-10 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $32.99 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 8 at Monmouth Park on September 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Chuck's Munny with 54.5kg at $1.80. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
Last Starts 33 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:41.26 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |