Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Optional Claiming
TICKET TO FAME (1) ran below expectations last time at this track (Turf), finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths starting at $4.17. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. HETCH HETCHY (7) is a two-start maiden who was unplaced on debut then improved to finish second last time over 1710m at this track (Turf), beaten 2 lengths. Good chance to break through. PROPER JACK (2) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1710m. Well placed and should be in the finish again. THE WRATH OF DAVID (6) finished third last time over 1609m at Laurel Turf (Turf), beaten one length. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 30 over 1710m, head behind Kipros with 56kg at $10.76. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on October 3 over 1710m, 7 len behind Permanent Record carrying 56kg at $4.17. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 33 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 | 03/10/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:41.64 | 4-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $4.17 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:43.41 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $10.76 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Monmouth Park on September 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Chuck's Munny with 54.5kg at $1.80. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1710m, 3 len behind Hunting Goodwill carrying 56kg at $6.40. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 33 | MDN OCLM 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:41.68 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:41.26 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Belmont Park on October 16 over 1207m, 3 len behind Worth Waiting For carrying 56kg at $3.25. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
Last Starts 20 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 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:12.19 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m, 11 len behind Admiralty with 56kg at $18.86. Second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Belmont Park on September 18 over 1609m, 21 len behind Card Man carrying 56kg at $76.93. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $208,333.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 1:36.76 | 10-6-7 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $76.93 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:17.24 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $18.86 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Laurel Turf on September 26 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Alborz carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 6 len behind Perfect Dream carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 40 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 | 26/09/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $68,139.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:40.77 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $53,923.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Andrew Wolfsont | 54.5kg | 1:39.42 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $54,427.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Andrew Wolfsont | 53.5kg | 0:59.02 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 30 over 1710m, 7 len behind Kipros carrying 56kg at $7.67. Second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1710m, 2 len behind Hunting Goodwill carrying 56kg at $6.02. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 39 | MDN OCLM 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:41.68 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.02 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:43.41 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.67 |
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Uncle Chuck out of Paddy's Princess. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at Belmont Park on October 16 over 1207m, 4 len behind Worth Waiting For with 56kg at $18.45. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:12.19 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $18.45 |