Belmont Park Race 10 - Empire Classic S. Stakes
WYNSTOCK (8) is going well this preparation, including a last start win over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt) to bring up three wins from six runs in the campaign. Can overcome the tricky draw. DOC SULLIVAN (9) produced a solid effort last time when fifth over 1408m in the G3 Vosburgh Stakes at this track (Dirt). The extra journey should play into his hands. Sure to be about the money. TRICKY BUSINESS (10) was safely held last time when eighth over 1811m in the G3 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park (Dirt) against a tougher field than this. Flavien Prat has a good strike rate aboard this three-year-old gelding so he is among the leading chances. IRON DOME (7) was in contention on the bend and finished second last start over 1811m at Saratoga (Dirt), beaten 1.5 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a bold race.

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 12 at Listed level at Saratoga at Saratoga on August 6 over 1408m, 9 len behind Buttah carrying 56kg at $8.11. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Saratoga on September 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Wynstock with 56kg at $12.88. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:37.15 | 7-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $12.88 |
| 7/12 | 06/08/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 12-9-7 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $8.11 |
| 8/8 | 03/06/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:48.39 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.52 |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,093.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:23.16 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.15 |
| 7/7 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:37.35 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 30.6L | $2.33 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:37.32 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.41 |

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on October 8 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Sidearm carrying 57kg at $2.86. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Saratoga on September 3 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Fateful Lightning with 57kg at $4.89. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:42.56 | 8-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.86 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:36.79 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.89 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:50.21 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.96 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $174,338.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:49.77 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.99 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,760.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:52.35 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.46 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,922.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:36.84 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.91 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Saratoga August 21 over 1811m, 21 len behind Georgia Magic carrying 57kg at $7.81. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Aqueduct March 6 over 1811m, 2 len behind Shadow Dragon carrying 56kg at $12.70. May need this run.
Last Starts 65 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 | 21/08/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:50.40 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $7.81 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:34.18 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $10.03 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 39 | LR OPEN 3U | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:48.39 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.81 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:37.04 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.81 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:36.72 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,955.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:52.69 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1609m, 3 len behind Magnanimous Max carrying 56kg at $11.57. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Saratoga on August 10 2025 over 1811m, 8 len behind No Bien Ni Mal with 56kg at $3.35. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 36 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 | 19/09/2026 | 405 | ALLOW 3U | $145,833.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:35.77 | 5-7-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.57 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 315 | ALLOW 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:50.17 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $3.35 |
| 3/5 | 29/09/2024 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $135,294.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | SP | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:56.94 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2024 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,025.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:51.11 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2024 | 107 | LR OPEN 3 | $239,098.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:45.63 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.35 |
| 3/11 | 30/03/2024 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,538,460.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:57.89 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $9.95 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Magnanimous Max carrying 57kg at $42.72. The run before that 6th of 8 in stakes class at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on August 28 over 1710m, 9 len behind Spirit Of St Louis carrying 57kg at $43.93. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 36 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 | 19/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $145,833.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 57kg | 1:35.77 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $42.72 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:40.03 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $43.93 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,919.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:37.97 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.17 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 3U | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:39.61 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $27.97 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 195 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $11.44 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:43.19 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $5.43 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Saratoga July 4 over 1609m, 9 len behind Warp Nine with 56kg at $6.28. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Saratoga in the LR June 3 over 1811m, 3 len behind Alan Turing carrying 57kg at $3.54. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 113 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 | 04/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $188,679.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:36.58 | 4-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.28 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2026 | 159 | LR OPEN 3U | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:48.39 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.54 |
| 3/5 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | 1:37.23 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.42 |
| 3/5 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:22.31 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.57 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | 86 | LR OPEN 3U | $380,518.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:50.08 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.16 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:22.69 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Saratoga on September 5 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Preside with 57kg at $8.14. Before that ran second last of 7 at Saratoga on August 1 over 1811m, 12 len behind Sassmaster carrying 57kg at $3.91. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.14 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $3.91 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.47 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.64 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $380,518.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:50.08 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 3 | $611,621.00 | Remington Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:49.99 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.1 len at Saratoga on September 5 over 1609m defeating Doc Sullivan carrying 56kg at $6.97. Before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at Saratoga on July 25 over 1811m defeating Emerging Market carrying 57kg at $6.03. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:37.15 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.97 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:49.91 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.03 |
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:48.39 | 2-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.07 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 2:31.51 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $6.72 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:50.06 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.15 |
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | 63 | CLM 4U | $112,360.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:37.91 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $2.74 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 in the G3 Vosburgh Stakes at this track on October 1 over 1408m, 3 len behind T Kraft carrying 57kg at $15.66. Before that 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on September 5 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Wynstock with 56kg at $2.41. Definite chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | G3 OPEN 3U | $359,195.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:22.78 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $15.66 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:37.15 | 8-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.41 |
| 2/12 | 06/08/2026 | 138 | LR OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:22.80 | 10-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.19 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 4U | $702,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.82 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $6.70 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.52 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56.5kg | 1:37.23 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 9 in the G3 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park on September 27 over 1811m, 35 len behind Silent Tactic with 56kg at $9.90. The start before that won by 3 len in Listed grade at Saratoga at Saratoga on August 23 over 1811m defeating Talk To Me Jimmy with 54.5kg at $10. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/09/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $555,556.00 | Remington Park | 1811m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:50.31 | 1-8-8 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $9.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | SP | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:49.84 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:23.54 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.09 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:37.88 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $2.22 |
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,338.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:44.36 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:34.63 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.07 |