Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
APOLLO CODE (7) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a third last start over 1106m at Finger Lakes. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. ANCIENT WORLD (1) is a promising galloper who saluted at his only run last prep 12 weeks ago over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Is yet to beaten first up from two starts. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give a great sight. BOOTLEG RUNNER (3) started at $5.10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 12 lengths at Parx (Dirt) over 1207m. Won't find this as tough so he is set to turn things around. HE'S GOT THIS (9) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 11 lengths away in seventh over 1609m at this track. No surprise to see him in the frame.

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Saratoga on July 23 over 1207m defeating Epitaph carrying 57kg at $1.82. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Fairgrounds on March 13 2025 over 1207m defeating Sargent Sully carrying 54.5kg at $2. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 84 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 | 23/07/2026 | 312 | CLM 3U | $62,409.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:10.96 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.82 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:09.85 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.23 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $271,318.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:01.22 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/06/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:20.77 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $19.30 |
| 3/11 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $234,375.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:11.27 | 7-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:11.19 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.04 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Timonium on August 28 over 1308m, 4 len behind Woodline carrying 55.5kg at $5. Before that ran second last in a small field at Delaware Park on July 29 over 1207m, 10 len behind Shane's Wonder with 55kg at $31.10. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,307.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:17.13 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,215.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Carol Cedeno | 55kg | 1:10.15 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $31.10 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $58,933.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Emanuel Rosario | 52.5kg | 1:10.92 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,470.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:10.95 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $36.70 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $58,862.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $14.80 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,614.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:12.09 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $27.90 |

Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Last start 8th of 10 at Parx on September 18 over 1207m, 12 len behind Stormbreaker with 54kg at $5.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Parx on August 15 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Up The Kingdom carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. Can do much better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $69,444.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | 1:11.86 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $71,327.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:12.45 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $43,541.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Bryan L Torres | 52kg | 1:19.19 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $30,479.00 | Parx | 1106m | SP | Mychel J Sanchez | 53kg | 1:05.54 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.20 |
| 4/5 | 10/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $39,052.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 53kg | 1:17.58 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 82 | ALLOW 3U | $73,708.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 53kg | 1:05.46 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Saratoga July 16 over 1408m, 4 len behind Kunshan Bridge with 56kg at $19.46. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Aqueduct June 27 over 1308m defeating He's Got This with 56kg at $19.48. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 91 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 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $65,312.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:25.38 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.46 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:16.73 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $19.48 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $40,757.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:24.86 | 1-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $7.92 |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $58,224.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $17.08 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:17.40 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.59 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:19.88 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.76 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 21 len behind Pineapple Man carrying 57kg at $106.02. Before that ran last of 8 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1811m, 35 len behind Glen Airy with 55kg at $45.01. Might just find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/09/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $48,611.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Christian Maragh | 57kg | 1:36.51 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 21.5L | $106.02 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 55kg | 1:51.06 | 3-8-8 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $45.01 |
| 5/5 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 56kg | 1:37.85 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $26,923.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 55kg | 1:38.37 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.80 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $53,701.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $25.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:37.34 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $31.35 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 6th of 8 at this track on September 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Big Hat Willie carrying 56kg at $42.96. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Saratoga on August 16 over 1308m, 20 len behind Stewie with 55kg at $16.20. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $72,222.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:11.44 | 3-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $42.96 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:16.75 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 20.6L | $16.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:16.73 | 2-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $19.25 |
| 6/6 | 20/06/2026 | 282 | CLM 4U | $55,788.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55kg | 1:11.58 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $27.26 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:23.52 | 2-8-8 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $43.40 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:24.44 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Camila Hargrove
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 45 days. Resuming 6th of 9 at Saratoga on July 18 over 1408m, 17 len behind Solo Jim carrying 57kg at $4.52. Last start 3rd of 7 at Finger Lakes on August 31 over 1106m, 0.9 len behind Stars N Stones with 55.5kg at $3.27. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 45 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 | 31/08/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $34,950.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:05.41 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.27 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2026 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:24.46 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $4.52 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 57kg | 1:23.81 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $9.68 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $80,056.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56kg | 1:09.82 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $7.72 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $81,312.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:20.32 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.95 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $85,202.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:11.99 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.21 |

Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track on September 19 over 1207m, 11 len behind Big Hat Willie with 57kg at $66.72. The run before that 6th of 8 at Saratoga on August 28 over 1308m, 15 len behind Shoot The Nickel carrying 56kg at $43.29. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $72,222.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:11.44 | 1-4-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $66.72 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $64,194.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 1:16.66 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $43.29 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,652.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:00.94 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $56.47 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:16.73 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $14.40 |
| 11/11 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $72,524.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Pino Favinho Villa | 56kg | 1:17.82 | 6-11-11 | 3 |
| 34.4L | $65.92 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | CLM 4U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $29.01 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Saratoga on September 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dear Chairman carrying 57kg at $37.03. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 11 len behind Pineapple Man carrying 56kg at $24.45. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 21 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 | 18 | CLM 3U | $48,611.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:36.51 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $24.45 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $59,722.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:39.45 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $37.03 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $39,052.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:16.73 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.67 |
| 6/7 | 08/06/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $25,244.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | 1:45.84 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $2.78 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $55,866.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:16.24 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.12 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $40,757.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 55kg | 1:52.41 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.69 |