Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Allowance
SAMMY C NOTE (3) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) after being prominent from the outset. Drawn for a good trail just off the pace. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. SALT SPARTAN (7) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1609m at Belmont Park (Dirt), finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SOLO EMPIRE (2) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1609m at Meadowlands. Among the main hopes. NAGUILE (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1408m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Belmont Park Inner Turf on September 19 over 1811m defeating Big Frosty with 55.5kg at $11.84. The race before that 5th of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 3 over 1710m, 2 len behind Foto with 55.5kg at $10.53. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $116,667.00 | Belmont Park | 1811m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:50.63 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.84 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:46.18 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $10.53 |
| 4/11 | 05/08/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:44.11 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.83 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:43.45 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.98 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:41.53 | 10-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $9.13 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $7.82 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last in a small field at Meadowlands on October 3 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Thorsness with 56kg at $6.70. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 27 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Final Denile with 57kg at $56.36. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 37 | HCP 3U | $25,287.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:36.99 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:41.77 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $56.36 |
| 8/11 | 02/08/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 57kg | 1:43.49 | 10-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $40.07 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $25,209.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55kg | 1:42.30 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $114,525.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 54kg | 1:41.99 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $88.75 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $41,485.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 54kg | 1:37.94 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $8.41 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 29 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Caroline St Beat carrying 57kg at $6.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 25 over 1609m, nose behind Jack's World with 57kg at $10.98. Nicely placed to score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:42.48 | 8-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:35.54 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.98 |
| 2/11 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.87 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 148 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:08.97 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.59 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:14.17 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $10.91 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 7-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $6.07 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1408m, 5 len behind Counter Move with 56kg at $19.03. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1609m defeating I Can See That with 55kg at $48.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 20 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 | 24/09/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $90,278.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:19.89 | 6-2-7 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $19.03 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:36.09 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $48.10 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:42.66 | 3-10-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $31.06 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:35.43 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/11 | 23/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:44.65 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $72.36 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $112,082.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:09.89 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $60.28 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 3 over 1710m defeating Before The Wind carrying 57kg at $24.48. The start before that ran last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 12 len behind Leave Me with 57kg at $9.91. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,886.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:46.18 | 3-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $24.48 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:43.10 | 6-4-9 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $9.91 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 91710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:43.38 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.93 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:43.03 | 2-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.26 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:44.82 | 6-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $16.86 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 328 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:25.32 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $8.24 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Belmont Park on October 7 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Come Full Circle with 56kg at $3.28. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Counter Move with 56kg at $5.78. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 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 | 07/10/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $93,391.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:36.45 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.28 |
| 2/11 | 24/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $90,278.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:19.89 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.78 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $92,725.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:40.35 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.09 |
| 5/11 | 02/08/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:43.49 | 9-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $5.96 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $17.71 |
| 4/12 | 07/06/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $13.06 |

Jockey: Christian Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Saratoga on September 6 over 1609m, 11 len behind Dear Chairman with 57kg at $38.79. Before that ran last of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 26 over 1710m, 8 len behind Unit Economics carrying 55kg at $39.76. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 38 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 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $59,722.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:39.45 | 6-10-6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $38.79 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $85,592.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 55kg | 1:42.77 | 1-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $39.76 |
| 7/11 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:43.49 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $37.80 |
| 8/12 | 12/07/2026 | 99 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:34.32 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $67.10 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $36,827.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Ademar Santos | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $40.20 |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $34,129.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Martina Rojas | 54kg | 1:36.36 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $46.10 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 27 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Final Denile carrying 57kg at $6.47. The run before that 4th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 16 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind English Law with 57kg at $17. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:41.77 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.47 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:42.66 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 150 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:41.53 | 11-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.51 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:40.28 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.44 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.76 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,059.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:42.67 | 7-5-3 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $6.57 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 21 over 1207m, 15 len behind Nash Potatoes carrying 57kg at $6.05. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Delaware Park Turf on September 19 over 1673m defeating Nilambar carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $29,167.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | J Pimentel | 55.5kg | 1:43.68 | 10-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 252 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:11.28 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.05 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $62,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:41.53 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.92 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.57 |
| 5/7 | 22/10/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,148.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.17 |
| 3/7 | 12/09/2025 | 463 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:24.33 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |