Belmont Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
MERMAID (2) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 10 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 1207m at Belmont Park Inner Turf, beaten 4 lengths. Has the talent to take this out. NICKEL SAVER (6) is a three-year-old filly who is having her first run for the Philip Antonacci barn. Resumes after finishing eighth at Keeneland Turf (Turf) at her last run a year ago. Not seen at the trials but looks well placed. Among the leading chances. PUTONAHAPPYFACE (8) finished second last time over 1710m at this track (Turf), beaten 6 lengths. Ready to go one better. KEY ACTRESS (1) turned in a fine effort to score by half a length at today's course and distance last start in a much improved run. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track on September 25 over 1710m defeating Devilish Grin with 57kg at $5.22. The start before that 4th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 12 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Lots Of Kisses with 57kg at $5.18. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/09/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $81,944.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:41.64 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.22 |
| 4/9 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:02.93 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.18 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $75,472.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:23.38 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 37.0L | $3.02 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:43.94 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 156 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:41.74 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.39 |
| 10/11 | 10/12/2025 | 68 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:12.27 | 1-9-10 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $4.87 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on September 25 over 1207m, 4 len behind Fairy Godmother with 56kg at $6.24. The race before that 5th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 29 over 1710m, 0.9 len behind People Watching carrying 56kg at $36.11. Everything points towards a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 3U | $104,167.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:08.58 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.24 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $36.11 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:41.95 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $19.27 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | 38 | CLM FM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:43.41 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.09 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:40.83 | 1-6-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $41.97 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $92,179.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.84 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.51 |

Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1710m, 22 len behind Spinning Class carrying 57kg at $21.91. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on January 22 over 1408m, 11 len behind Vino Frizzante carrying 52.5kg at $13.69. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 24/09/2026 | 67 | CLM FM 3U | $66,667.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:40.41 | 2-8-12 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $21.91 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2026 | 31 | CLM FM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:43.41 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $13.57 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | 25 | HCP FM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 57kg | 1:36.67 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $8.04 |
| 5/5 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:36.62 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $4.24 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2026 | 23 | HCP FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:44.14 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $7.59 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $59,680.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:38.17 | 2-2-D2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $19.96 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Spinning Class carrying 57kg at $10.33. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Saratoga on September 2 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dia Por Dia with 57kg at $4.59. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/09/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $66,667.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:40.41 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.33 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 45 | CLM FM 3U | $59,914.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | M | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:38.32 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.59 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:43.41 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.63 |
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 279 | ALLOW FM 3U | $83,682.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:24.78 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $8.36 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2025 | 44 | CLM FM 3U | $68,807.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:42.20 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.79 |
| 6/8 | 01/08/2025 | 40 | HCP FM 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:43.81 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Ellis Park Turf July 6 over 1609m, 11 len behind Got Gone carrying 51.5kg at $31.31. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Turfway Park February 25 over 1308m, 17 len behind Fire's Out carrying 56.5kg at $37.37. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/07/2026 | 17 | CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | H Luke Hoskins | 51.5kg | 1:33.74 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $31.31 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:46.82 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $86.22 |
| 9/10 | 23/04/2026 | 11 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 2:33.42 | 2-9-9 | 6 |
| 40.0L | $33.60 |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW FM 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:49.17 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 21.1L | $44.69 |
| 12/12 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 57.5kg | 2:30.16 | 2-12-12 | 6 |
| 80.1L | $28.84 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 57kg | 2:06.42 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.73 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a year break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Keeneland Turf October 22 over 1710m, 8 len behind Sister Troienne carrying 55.5kg at $25.08. On debut second of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf August 14 2025 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Lovely Grey carrying 54kg at $7.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 359 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | 39 | ALLOW F 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:44.30 | 11-9-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $25.08 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:43.57 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | 1:42.62 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Belmont Park on October 2 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind That'sthefactjack with 56kg at $23.95. Before that 8th of 10 at Saratoga on September 2 over 1609m, 26 len behind Dia Por Dia with 55.5kg at $39.01. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $53,161.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 1:25.54 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $23.95 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $59,914.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | M | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:38.32 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 26.9L | $39.01 |
| 5/6 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | SP | Keiber J Coa | 54.5kg | 1:42.92 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $3.07 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 54.5kg | 1:47.57 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.08 |
| 6/6 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54kg | 1:42.03 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.43 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,960.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54.5kg | 1:13.58 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Spinning Class with 57kg at $2.26. The run before that 5th of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 4 len behind Thankfulness with 56kg at $11.60. Definite chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 24/09/2026 | 39 | CLM FM 3U | $66,667.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:40.41 | 1-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.26 |
| 5/7 | 16/08/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,344.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | - | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $11.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/06/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $79,498.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:44.85 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.55 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 215 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,933.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:46.31 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:56.18 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $59.69 |
| 10/12 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:42.19 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $95.43 |