Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
LIBERTY'S ADVANCE (8) had been in solid form without winning before finishing fourth last time out, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1408m on dirt at Belmont Park. Tackles a dirt track for the first time today. Bold showing expected with the blinkers added. LADY VORTEX (3) debuted seven weeks ago when she finished eighth over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt), beaten 23 lengths. Can improve sharply and is expected to feature. PROBABLE CHOICE (2) is a eight-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 20 lengths when ninth over 1811m at this track (Synthetic). Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. IT'SGOODTOBEQUEEN (5) is appearing for the first time. By King For A Day and hails from the Rob Atras stable. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Jose Ventura
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 9 at Finger Lakes on October 5 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Celeslia with 55kg at $19.64. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/10/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $46,839.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ventura | 55kg | 1:13.91 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $19.64 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 9 at this track on September 20 over 1811m, 20 len behind Lyn's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $60.24. At only start last preparation ran second last of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 4 over 1710m, 20 len behind Morning Prayer carrying 55kg at $37.68. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/09/2026 | 78 | MDN FM 3U | $208,333.00 | Belmont Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:53.29 | 1-7-9 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $60.24 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 71 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 2-7-9 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $37.68 |
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 168 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $71,325.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:44.87 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $76.37 |
| 7/7 | 07/11/2025 | 33 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:37.52 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 46.3L | $70.41 |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:09.50 | 1-12-12 | 12 |
| 15.6L | $83.52 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:45.17 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $27.07 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at Saratoga on September 4 over 1207m, 23 len behind Carmen Amalia with 57kg at $5.40. Improver who looks well placed and can measure up.
Last Starts 49 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 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:12.12 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $5.40 |
Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Midnight Storm out of Zindra. Maybe later.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old filly by King For A Day out of Frolic's Candy having her first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 52.5kgs
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She is resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Aqueduct December 13 over 1308m, 23 len behind Irish Fortune with 54kg at $89.09. On debut second last of 8 at Aqueduct November 22 over 1207m, 21 len behind Unmiztaken carrying 54kg at $30.32. Needs more time.
Last Starts 314 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:20.63 | 6-10-9 | 11 |
| 23.8L | $89.09 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:11.66 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $30.32 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Finger Lakes July 15 over 1609m, 30 len behind Fancy Footwork with 56kg at $58.04. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Finger Lakes June 22 over 1207m, 22 len behind Banking Silver carrying 56kg at $54.73. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 100 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 | 15/07/2026 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $47,315.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 56kg | 1:40.71 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $58.04 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 107 | MDN FM 3U | $45,467.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | Joel Cruz | 56kg | 1:12.60 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $54.73 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:19.52 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 30.3L | $23.23 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at Belmont Park on October 10 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Startowne Road with 56kg at $3.57. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 13 over 1106m, 7 len behind Combat Move with 55.5kg at $1.97. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 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 | 10/10/2026 | 58 | MDN FM 3U | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:24.64 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $3.57 |
| 3/5 | 13/08/2026 | 39 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:04.18 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.97 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 31 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:10.84 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 04/06/2026 | 173 | MDN FM 3U | $139,470.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:23.14 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $4.28 |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:20.63 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.41 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | SP | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:11.51 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd of 12 at Aqueduct on September 27 2025 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Letmecounttheways with 54kg at $46.91. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 391 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 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:09.67 | 10-5-2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $46.91 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Medaglia D'oro out of Tulipmania. Maybe later.
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Unified out of Sense Of Peace. Likely to need the run.