Belmont Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HEART HEADED (9) has been thereabouts recently, the latest result a fourth beaten 2.75 lengths in stakes class at Saratoga Turf (Turf) over 1106m. Jumps from a wide gate and gets his chance to break through. BOSUN (5) is racing well, scoring two back at Saratoga Turf (Turf) before finishing a neck from the winner in third last time over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Can return to winning form. NO EVIDENCE (6) is racing well, scoring two back at Saratoga Turf (Turf) before finishing 0.1 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Winning rider Flavien Prat sticks. Sure to be competitive. FINAL VERDICT (1) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth over 1106m at Saratoga Turf. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m, 1.1 len behind Spiced Up carrying 57kg at $6.44. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sounds Like A Plan carrying 57kg at $19.86. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $6.44 |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:34.18 | 2-5-8 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $19.86 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.07 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 161 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Y | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.96 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $229,008.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.13 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:35.90 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Belmont Park Turf on September 19 over 1408m, 5 len behind Fond Farewell with 55kg at $5.38. Previously second-up 9th of 11 in the G3 Transylvania Stakes at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1710m, 4 len behind Remember Mamba carrying 53.5kg at $13.11. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,000.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:20.38 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.38 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.82 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 9/11 | 03/04/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.11 |
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | 106 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 6-2-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.82 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:07.98 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.17 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Belmont Park Turf on September 19 over 1408m, 8 len behind Fond Farewell with 56kg at $7.97. Before that 3rd in a small field at Saratoga on August 15 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Bite And Strike with 57kg at $3.93. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,000.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:20.38 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $7.97 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.93 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:04.50 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.97 |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:07.43 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.86 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:10.29 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.03 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 238 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Y | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $39.79 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m, neck behind Spiced Up carrying 57kg at $3.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Saratoga Turf on August 9 over 1106m defeating Ortley Avenue carrying 57kg at $3.73. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:01.47 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.73 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 163 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:01.38 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.69 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.41 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:36.12 | 3-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/11/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:36.12 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $14.71 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 4 over 1106m, 0.1 len behind Spiced Up with 57kg at $5.69. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1106m defeating Bosun carrying 57kg at $7.66. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.69 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.38 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.66 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:12.26 | 1-4-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $9.14 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 167 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 0:55.70 | 1-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 9/9 | 19/10/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:08.64 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $6.71 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $271,318.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:01.22 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m, 5 len behind Clock Tower with 56kg at $51.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Listed level at Laurel Turf at Laurel Turf on April 18 over 1609m, 13 len behind Cruise The Nile carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/08/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $271,041.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:16.02 | 10-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $51.50 |
| 12/12 | 05/06/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:01.22 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $17.69 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:33.85 | 4-6-10 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $11.60 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 175 | LR OPEN 4U | $175,562.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:10.44 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $11.73 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:09.20 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:59.90 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. Resuming 4th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 2 over 1106m, 3 len behind Creditworthy with 56kg at $36.87. Last start 8th of 11 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m, 10 len behind Clock Tower carrying 56kg at $8.77. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 47 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 | 30/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $271,041.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:16.02 | 5-5-8 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $8.77 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2026 | 98 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:02.61 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $36.87 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:01.66 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:04.82 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.43 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:02.65 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:03.41 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 in stakes class at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on September 6 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Jean Valjean with 56kg at $8.27. Before that 3rd of 8 in Listed grade at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 10 over 1006m, 2 len behind Doncho with 56.5kg at $7.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 40 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 | 06/09/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:01.82 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.27 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 0:55.00 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:01.49 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.17 |
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 7-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.92 |
| 11/12 | 04/04/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN 3U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.11 | 10-12-11 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $29.44 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:01.63 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Belmont Park Turf on September 19 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Fond Farewell carrying 56kg at $5.57. The start before that got back early ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 15 over 1106m, 17 len behind Bite And Strike with 57kg at $4.49. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,000.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:20.38 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.57 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $4.49 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.76 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | 217 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,338.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:39.75 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.32 |
| 4/11 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:35.14 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.53 |