Belmont Park Race 8 - Bricks And Mortar S. Stakes
TWO OUT HERO (1) is racing well. Scored at Woodbine two back then finished second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1308m in the G2 Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky (Turf) at the latest appearance a month ago. Rafael Manuel Hernandez who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Should be in the finish. INTRICATE SPIRIT (7) was well held over 1106m in the G3 Mahony Stakes at Saratoga Turf (Turf) last time out. Well placed this class and expected to atone. DOUBTING THOMAS (8) was safely held last time when sixth over 1609m in stakes class at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) against a tougher field than this. Jorge Ruiz has never been out of the frame when aboard this three-year-old colt so he is among the winning hopes. BIG DESTROYER (3) was in contention on the corner and finished second last time over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 in the G2 Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Take Charge Star with 54.5kg at $27.20. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Woodbine on August 9 over 1408m defeating War Strategy carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3 | $2,083,333.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:15.45 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $27.20 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $182,882.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1408m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:20.31 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,017.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1509m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:29.39 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 4/4 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,951.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.31 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $1.60 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,091,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:49.94 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $21.19 |
| 9/11 | 21/02/2026 | 161 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 11-7-9 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $5.42 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 in the G2 Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Take Charge Star carrying 54.5kg at $62.97. The start before that 5th of 7 in the G3 Mahony Stakes at Saratoga Turf on August 16 over 1106m, 5 len behind Stradale carrying 56kg at $9.67. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3 | $2,083,333.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:15.45 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $62.97 |
| 5/7 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $320,970.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:03.34 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.67 |
| 1/12 | 19/07/2026 | 30 | G3 OPEN 3 | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:02.69 | 7-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $24.98 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:07.39 | 5-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $7.65 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 53.5kg | 1:23.51 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.55 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | 210 | LR OPEN 3 | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:27.24 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Mission Improbable with 53.5kg at $5.77. The run before that ran second last of 7 in the G3 Mahony Stakes at Saratoga Turf on August 16 over 1106m, 5 len behind Stradale with 54.5kg at $9.54. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:16.04 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.77 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $320,970.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:03.34 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $9.54 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,138.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:03.90 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:08.13 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.97 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 in Listed grade at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Bottas carrying 54.5kg at $53.80. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 8 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Doubting Thomas with 55.5kg at $5.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $2,430,556.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:34.55 | 8-6-10 | 13 |
| 9.2L | $53.80 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:08.66 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3 | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:01.80 | 5-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.82 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 2-4-7 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.77 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 97 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:37.61 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, won by 0.5 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 9 over 1710m defeating Bull Shoals with 55kg at $28.57. Last start 5th of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 29 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Print with 56kg at $6.21. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 41 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 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:40.92 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.21 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $28.57 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on August 27 over 1710m, 5 len behind Banksy's carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 18 over 1710m, 8 len behind Gas Alley carrying 53.5kg at $2.50. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
Last Starts 43 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 | 27/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3 | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:40.32 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:40.91 | 3-8-9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:33.65 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $9.39 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:44.55 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $10.43 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54kg | 1:38.49 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 in the G3 Mahony Stakes at Saratoga Turf on August 16 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Stradale carrying 56kg at $7.33. The run before that 5th of 12 in the G3 Quick Call Stakes at Saratoga Turf on July 19 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Learntodiscover carrying 56kg at $12.92. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $320,970.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:03.34 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.33 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2026 | 57 | G3 OPEN 3 | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:02.69 | 12-9-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $12.92 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:11.24 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 9/11 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $436,681.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:04.06 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $7.97 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 141 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 0:55.63 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 0:56.02 | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Listed level at Saratoga Inner Turf at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Siyouincanada carrying 56kg at $6.12. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 8 over 1207m defeating Beautiful War with 55.5kg at $2.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $277,778.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:34.71 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.12 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:08.66 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:01.80 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | 296 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:09.96 | 9-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $193,798.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:02.39 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:03.24 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Saratoga Turf on August 29 over 1710m, 7 len behind Print with 56kg at $18.77. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1710m defeating Democracy Defender with 55kg at $4.62. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 41 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 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:40.92 | 4-6-8 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $18.77 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:42.08 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.62 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.93 |
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 12-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.35 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $12.15 |