Belmont Park Race 9 - Knickerbocker S. Stakes
PROGRAM TRADING (1) comes here off a last-start fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 2414m at Belmont Park Turf. Is rarely far away and has amassed seven wins from his appearances. Best form puts him right in this. A BOURBON FOR TOBY (9) built on a nice second two starts back at Saratoga Turf (Turf) with success as public elect over 2012m at this track (Turf) six weeks ago, getting home by half a length. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. TIZ DASHING (2) ran below expectations last time in the G2 Sycamore Stakes at Keeneland Turf (Turf) over 2414m, finishing seventh and beaten 10 lengths. Can bounce back. OLE CRAZY BONE (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2414m at Kentucky, beaten 12 lengths into eighth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field in the G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Belmont Park Turf on October 1 over 2414m, 3.5 len behind Minaret Station carrying 57kg at $9.99. The race before that 3rd in a small field in the G1 Christophe Clement Turf (Sword Dancer) Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 15 over 2414m, 1.3 len behind Survie with 56kg at $4.37. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 47 | G1 OPEN 3U | $718,391.00 | Belmont Park | 2414m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 2:28.18 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.99 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,069,900.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | Y | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 2:31.55 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.37 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $713,267.00 | Monmouth Park | 2213m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 2:19.77 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,338.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:48.71 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:45.96 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.73 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $421,348.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:48.17 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 in the G2 Sycamore Stakes at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 2414m, 10 len behind Lambeth with 55.5kg at $3.82. The race before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Saratoga Turf on August 21 over 1911m defeating Carson's Run carrying 56kg at $2.21. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/10/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3U | $574,713.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 2:28.08 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $3.82 |
| 1/4 | 21/08/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:53.54 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.21 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:34.08 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.60 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 57 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,394,700.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:50.50 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $28.09 |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2026 | 41 | G1 OPEN 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $16.29 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 77 | G3 OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56.5kg | 1:38.07 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Saratoga Turf August 21 over 1911m, 2.25 len behind Tiz Dashing with 55kg at $7.87. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf in the G2 Bowling Green Stakes July 11 over 2213m, 5 len behind Ole Crazy Bone carrying 54.5kg at $11.17. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 21/08/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:53.54 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.87 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 65 | G2 OPEN 4U | $362,845.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 2:14.18 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $11.17 |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:53.87 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.77 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | 293 | LR OPEN 4U | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:32.92 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.40 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,555,210.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Good | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:48.93 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/05/2025 | 154 | G2 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 12 in Listed grade at Laurel Turf at Laurel Turf on October 24 over 1811m, 2 len behind King's River with 56kg at $1.60. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Listed level at Woodbine All Weather at Woodbine All Weather on May 18 2025 over 1408m, 4 len behind Church And State with 55.5kg at $4. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/10/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 3U | $183,243.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:50.44 | 3-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $178,317.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56.5kg | 1:41.69 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $713,267.00 | Monmouth Park | 2213m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 2:19.77 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $20.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:47.21 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,251.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jomar Torres | 53.5kg | 1:41.87 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $26.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,242.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Sonny Leon | 56kg | 1:49.33 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Listed level at Kentucky at Kentucky on August 30 over 1710m, 4 len behind Plensa carrying 55.5kg at $22.59. Previously second-up 5th of 8 in Listed grade at Churchill Downs Turf at Churchill Downs Turf on April 30 over 1609m, 2 len behind Lagynos with 54.5kg at $7.15. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/08/2026 | 72 | LR OPEN 3U | $713,267.00 | Kentucky | 1710m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:41.71 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $22.59 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $206,416.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:39.65 | 2-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $2.29 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2026 | 30 | G3 OPEN 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.08 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.92 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $488,827.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:34.12 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $7.15 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 325 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,461.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:35.72 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:45.52 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.08 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 in the G2 Kentucky Cup Turf Stakes on September 5 over 2414m, 12 len behind Tiffany with 56kg at $9. The start before that ran last in a small field in the G1 Christophe Clement Turf (Sword Dancer) Stakes at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 15 over 2414m, 4 len behind Survie carrying 56kg at $6.84. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $2,853,067.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 2:26.37 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,069,900.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | Y | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 2:31.55 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $6.84 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 51 | G2 OPEN 4U | $362,845.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 2:14.18 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 257 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $206,704.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:40.65 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.29 |
| 1/11 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.75 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Ellis Park | 2012m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:58.60 | 6-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $14.11 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Saratoga Turf August 21 over 1911m, 3 len behind Tiz Dashing carrying 56kg at $2.03. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf July 5 over 1811m, 0.5 len behind Eff Thirty Five with 55.5kg at $2.20. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 21/08/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $185,449.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:53.54 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.03 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2026 | 162 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,110.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 11/12 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,494,768.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:47.04 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 12.2L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $306,279.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:43.42 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 2:17.13 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.18 |
| 1/4 | 01/09/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:34.52 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Colonial Downs Turf on July 12 over 1911m defeating Hold Out carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Listed level at Colonial Downs Inner Turf at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on September 7 over 2414m, nose behind Just A Touch carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Narrowly beaten last time but this is too tough.
Last Starts 53 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 | 07/09/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $208,333.00 | Colonial Downs | 2414m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 2:26.66 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 87 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1911m | Good | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:54.43 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 2:30.15 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $12.02 |
| 2/12 | 20/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 2:06.78 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.45 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $153,961.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:37.88 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $3.95 |
| 1/11 | 04/12/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 2:01.55 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.98 |

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track on September 18 over 2012m defeating Paros carrying 57kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Saratoga Turf on August 6 over 1811m, 1.0 len behind Starship Titan carrying 57kg at $3.68. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,000.00 | Belmont Park | 2012m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:59.27 | 9-6-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.68 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:47.21 | 4-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | G3 OPEN 3U | $349,162.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:47.15 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:53.87 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.87 |
| 1/12 | 03/04/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.53 |