Belmont Park Race 8 - Glen Cove S. Stakes
LION LAKE (5) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1308m in the G2 Music City Stakes at Kentucky (Turf). This is a more suitable contest and she can find winning form. LIFE'S DYNAMIC (1) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 1308m at Belmont Park Inner Turf (Turf) last start to make it three straight. Kept fresh for this assignment and expected to measure up again. PILLAR OF BEAUTY (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when ninth, beaten 10 lengths, over 1106m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) after she travelled towards the rear of the field. Untried at this journey but strips fitter and can turn things around. FLOWERHEAD (3) was beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth over 1609m at this track at her latest appearance. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Belmont Park Inner Turf on September 19 over 1308m defeating Queen Martina carrying 56kg at $7.42. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 31 over 1106m defeating Everyday's A Bonus carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
Last Starts 37 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 | 19/09/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $150,000.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:14.79 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.42 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:02.72 | 2-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $97,629.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | M | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:10.43 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 8 len behind Laigina carrying 55.5kg at $4.24. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on October 2 over 1106m, 10 len behind La Puma with 53.5kg at $13.87. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/10/2026 | 25 | ALLOW F 3 | $201,149.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:03.81 | 1-10-9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $13.87 |
| 9/12 | 07/09/2026 | 66 | LR OPEN F 3 | $347,222.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:16.05 | 4-9-9 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $4.24 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $217,707.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:35.29 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:01.01 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $28.43 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN F 3 | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:08.76 | 3-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.36 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | 0:54.71 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 in the G3 Winter Memories Stakes at this track on October 1 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Shelzawa with 54.5kg at $29.42. The race before that ran last of 8 in the G2 Lake Placid Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 29 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Naomis with 54.5kg at $27.49. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 25 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 | 01/10/2026 | 33 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $287,356.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:34.86 | 2-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $29.42 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $570,613.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:35.72 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $27.49 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $253,991.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1609m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 6-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.90 |
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:18.17 | 1-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:01.02 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $26.32 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN F 3 | $110,700.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:09.92 | 6-5-6-8-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Laigina with 54.5kg at $22.44. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 in stakes class at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 8 over 1207m, 2 len behind Hark Theangelssing carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. Looking to others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN F 3 | $347,222.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:16.05 | 1-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $22.44 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:09.17 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN F 3 | $145,138.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 53kg | 1:04.55 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $64,770.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:03.74 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/04/2026 | 131 | LR OPEN F 3 | $196,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 9/9 | 14/12/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN F 2 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 4-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 in the G2 Music City Stakes at Kentucky on September 5 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Somerset West carrying 55.5kg at $13.31. The start before that ran second last of 8 in the G3 Lake George Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Amberglen carrying 56kg at $3.14. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 51 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 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $2,139,800.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:15.80 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.31 |
| 7/8 | 01/08/2026 | 57 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $320,970.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:42.33 | 6-3-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $3.14 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:40.39 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.34 |
| 3/13 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.92 | 6-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $727,802.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.51 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.43 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 48 days. First-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Listed level at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on August 15 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Cadenza with 54.5kg at $10.07. Last start 6th of 12 in stakes class at Kentucky at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 5 len behind Laigina with 54.5kg at $6.46. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN F 3 | $347,222.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:16.05 | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $6.46 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 219 | LR OPEN F 3 | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Y | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:03.91 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.07 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:54.73 | 5-7-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 0:55.98 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:04.02 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2025 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:14.71 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.47 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on August 23 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Modern Beauty with 54.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on July 27 2025 over 1106m, 16 len behind Rileytole with 53.5kg at $11.60. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/08/2026 | 170 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $99,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 0:56.24 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 0:54.71 | 1-5-9 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:55.79 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:54.73 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:08.49 | 6-7-9 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $24.39 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:08.47 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $16.94 |

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.1 len at Colonial Downs Turf on August 29 over 1106m defeating Lady Ensign carrying 55kg at $1.70. The race before that won by 2 len at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 8 over 1207m defeating Carolyncaroline carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
Last Starts 58 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 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | 1:09.17 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/5 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $320,970.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Y | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:01.83 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $16.26 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 219 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 53.5kg | 1:02.04 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $12.20 |
| 4/11 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $22.77 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $77,936.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:02.58 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 in the G2 Music City Stakes at Kentucky on September 5 over 1308m, 8 len behind Somerset West carrying 55.5kg at $18.79. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 16 in the G3 Jersey Stakes at Ascot on June 20 over 1408m, 6 len behind Thesecretadversary with 57kg at $81. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $2,139,800.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:15.80 | 11-8-10 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $18.79 |
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:25.18 | 7-13-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/05/2026 | 246 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $193,180.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 1:36.85 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.90 |
| 11/30 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:28.91 | - | 22 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/08/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 2 | $600,550.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:09.28 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/07/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 2 | $212,880.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56.5kg | 1:11.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track on September 25 over 1408m defeating Ironclad carrying 56kg at $2.11. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Nonconsecutivetrms with 55kg at $4.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 31 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 | 25/09/2026 | 55 | MDN FM 3U | $138,889.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:20.31 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.11 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 48 | MDN FM 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:43.04 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2026 | 296 | MDN FM 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:42.18 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.29 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:42.48 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1308m, 4 len behind Emblaze carrying 53.5kg at $11.32. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Crossover Capital with 56kg at $37.92. Wide draw a test.
Last Starts 51 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 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:16.05 | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $11.32 |
| 7/12 | 25/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:41.38 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $37.92 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:43.23 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 119 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,665.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:32.77 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $14.30 |
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:33.42 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $10.90 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:40.53 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $25.80 |