Belmont Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
COUNTER MOVE (5) has enjoyed a let-up of five weeks since he won when resuming over 1408m at this track (Turf), scoring by one length. Generally runs well second-up and he looks hard to stop again. PINELAND (7) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest ninth at this track (Turf) over 1710m. Rates highly on best figures. NEIGH BABY (9) has been freshened up since he finished fifth over 1308m at Belmont Park (Dirt) six weeks ago. Top-three contender. BRIDLE A BUTTERFLY (8) returns from a spell of 12 weeks and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished seventh at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) over 1106m when first-up last time in work.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Saratoga on September 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dear Chairman carrying 55.5kg at $1.88. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 4 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Global Prosperity with 56kg at $13.44. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:09.10 | 11-11-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.44 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 105 | CLM 3U | $59,722.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:39.45 | 3-1-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $1.88 |
| 1/5 | 24/05/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $73,324.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | SP | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53kg | 1:44.48 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 5-10-10 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $6.55 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:33.54 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:40.50 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 4 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Global Prosperity carrying 57kg at $7.43. The race before that 4th of 12 at Belmont Park on September 18 over 1308m, 3 len behind Nash Potatoes with 57kg at $13.33. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 57kg | 1:09.10 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.43 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $156,250.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:16.97 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $13.33 |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:24.05 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.04 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $84,180.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:03.49 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.97 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:22.91 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $2.97 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:39.24 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.95 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf February 14 over 1609m, 12 len behind King D'oro with 56kg at $9.20. Previously first up; second of 7 at Aqueduct Turf October 10 2025 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Lachaise carrying 56kg at $3.06. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 258 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 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:34.47 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 18/01/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:41.62 | 2-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.90 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $99,541.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:54.47 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 26.6L | $5.08 |
| 1/12 | 09/11/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $68,702.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:43.83 | 1-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.23 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 68 | HCP 3U | $88,280.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:49.49 | 1-6-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.06 |
| 4/9 | 03/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56.5kg | 1:42.26 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Finger Lakes August 24 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Shortsinthewinter carrying 55.5kg at $5.17. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Saratoga July 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Ancient World carrying 57kg at $17.35. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $25,392.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | 1:05.18 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.17 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2026 | 153 | CLM 3U | $62,409.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:10.96 | 3-6-9 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $17.35 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $43,539.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:34.15 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55kg | 1:28.02 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 86 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:39.12 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.10 |
| 6/6 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $80,122.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Pietro Moran | 54.5kg | 1:36.74 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track on September 24 over 1408m defeating Salt Spartan with 57kg at $11.65. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on April 23 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sports Hero carrying 57kg at $1.86. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 24/09/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $90,278.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Samuel Marin | 57kg | 1:19.89 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $11.65 |
| 7/11 | 09/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:01.21 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $6.07 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 54kg | 1:09.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.57 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:11.89 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.86 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 79 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:25.97 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 24 over 1207m, 8 len behind Flat To Da Mat with 57kg at $16.05. When resuming last campaign 6th of 8 at Aqueduct on February 11 over 1609m, 15 len behind Willintoriskitall carrying 55kg at $10.67. Hard to have.
Last Starts 189 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 | 24/04/2026 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:07.93 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $16.05 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $112,696.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | 1:39.04 | 8-3-6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $10.67 |
| 6/7 | 10/12/2025 | 108 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,574.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:18.38 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2025 | 287 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Drayden Van Dyke | 54.5kg | 1:08.85 | 1-5-8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $12.10 |
| 9/9 | 10/11/2024 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:09.23 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,832.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:08.35 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1710m, 10 len behind Hammerhead carrying 56kg at $6.06. Before that 5th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind The Paddock Pastor carrying 57kg at $8.18. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 23 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 | 07/10/2026 | 59 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:38.97 | 6-4-9 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $6.06 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:42.97 | 5-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.18 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,017.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1509m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 56kg | 1:29.39 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $3.55 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,551.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 4-7-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.12 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:34.98 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $32.01 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Saratoga Turf August 7 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Money Makes Money carrying 57kg at $8.82. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf February 16 over 1106m, 14 len behind Schwarzmeier carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 84 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 | 07/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:01.65 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.82 |
| 4/11 | 09/07/2026 | 32 | HCP 3U | $113,208.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:01.21 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.19 |
| 5/12 | 07/06/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:41.12 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.60 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:32.46 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $41.40 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 163 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Belmont Park on September 18 over 1308m, 3 len behind Nash Potatoes carrying 56kg at $11.22. Before that 3rd of 7 at Saratoga on August 14 over 1408m, 1.1 len behind Freaky carrying 55.5kg at $10.17. Everything points towards a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $156,250.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:16.97 | 12-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.22 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $92,725.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:23.67 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $10.17 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.71 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.86 |
| 7/7 | 24/05/2026 | 65 | MDN 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:37.87 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $5.59 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 43 | MDN OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:24.93 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 119 | MDN OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:38.73 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $5.08 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Belmont Park on October 11 over 1207m, 0.4 len behind Three Thirteen carrying 57kg at $10.56. The race before that 4th in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf on August 16 over 1106m, 2 len behind Ghostwriter carrying 56kg at $5.40. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 19 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 | 11/10/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $76,149.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:10.43 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $10.56 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $31,205.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Melissa Iorio | 56kg | 1:04.88 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.40 |
| 12/12 | 20/06/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $114,365.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:34.57 | 6-12-12 | 8 |
| 36.3L | $25.97 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:03.28 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $23.55 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | MDN OCLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 56.5kg | 1:04.06 | 6-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 01/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 56.5kg | 1:03.56 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |