Belmont Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GRUNGE (3) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 2 lengths into second over 1006m at Meadowlands (Turf) when he was handy all the way. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. PIVOTAL MOMENT (5) looks close to a win after four minor placings in a row, most recently finishing a very close second over 1106m at Monmouth Park Turf (Turf) after being in contention all the way. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a bold race. DISPARATE IMPACT (4) went fast early over 1207m at Belmont Park (Dirt) last time and went on to score by a nose. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. MONEY MAKES MONEY (1) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish 1.3 lengths away in third at Saratoga Turf (Turf). In the right race and is one of the big hopes.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len at Saratoga Turf on August 7 over 1106m defeating New York Scrappy with 57kg at $3.72. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Ortley Avenue with 57kg at $9.20. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 55 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 | 05/09/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:01.98 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.20 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | 77 | HCP 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:01.65 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.72 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:09.03 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/04/2026 | 319 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:12.65 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $22.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2025 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 6-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Rocky Joy with 53.5kg at $41.83. Before that ran last in a small field in Listed grade at Monmouth Park Turf at Monmouth Park Turf on July 11 over 1106m, 7 len behind Rebel With A Cause carrying 53.5kg at $15.20. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 62 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 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:23.20 | 5-8-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.83 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,138.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:03.90 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.20 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 121 | LR OPEN 3 | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:11.24 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $40.92 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $9.88 |
| 5/5 | 11/01/2026 | 79 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:38.77 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.08 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $5.57 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at Meadowlands on October 3 over 1006m, 2 len behind Baby Blocks with 54.5kg at $1.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Ortley Avenue with 56kg at $14.10. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $53,305.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:57.51 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:01.98 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $14.10 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:01.47 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $9.10 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:01.38 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.77 |
| 4/9 | 15/06/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:09.96 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:08.38 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.72 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a nose at Belmont Park on October 15 over 1207m defeating Sea Vista carrying 57kg at $21.86. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Saratoga on September 6 over 1308m defeating The Standard with 57kg at $5.25. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/10/2026 | 39 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:10.04 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $21.86 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:17.75 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.25 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $101,284.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:37.39 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.01 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:38.44 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.82 |
| 3/11 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | 1:36.64 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.47 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:16.30 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $4.77 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on September 12 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Wildncrazynight with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 0.6 len behind Jetaros carrying 56kg at $3.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 48 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 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,778.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:03.21 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,344.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:05.50 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2026 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $62,482.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:04.61 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:07.39 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $22.35 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:12.26 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $11.08 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:03.87 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start ran last of 12 at Meadowlands on October 2 over 1710m, 28 len behind Sir Newtons Laws carrying 54.5kg at $58.10. The start before that ran last of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on September 12 over 1106m, 17 len behind Wildncrazynight carrying 54.5kg at $23.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/10/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $66,595.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 54.5kg | 1:46.08 | 5-12-12 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $58.10 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,778.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:03.21 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $23.30 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,001.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:04.45 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $17.90 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2026 | 50 | OCLM 3U | $62,482.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | J Skerrett | 50kg | 1:04.61 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $8.40 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 183 | ALLOW 3U | $73,708.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:05.46 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,954.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:03.10 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.60 |