Belmont Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Optional Claiming
MARKET PERCEPTION (6) missed the placings on debut then improved last start but found one better over 1710m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SHE'S SLICK (3) will find this a little easier than her third on debut three-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 2.25 lengths at the end of 1207m at Belmont Park Inner Turf (Turf). Jumps from a good draw so she will prove tough to beat. ALL SHOW (9) remains a maiden after three runs. Was one of the favoured runners last time but could only manage to finish fourth over 1710m at this track (Turf). Expected to feature in the finish this time. SOUPER TAYLOR (2) turned in another moderate effort last start when 22 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1609m at Laurel. Well placed to turn things around.
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 12 over 1106m, 11 len behind Yolo Train with 56kg at $11.83. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Meadowlands on October 2 over 1710m, 6 len behind La Patronne with 54.5kg at $6.40. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | 51 | MDN F 2 | $46,803.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 54.5kg | 1:47.91 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:02.49 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $11.83 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 8th of 10 at Laurel on October 15 over 1609m, 22 len behind Sewanee Inn carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. The race before that 4th of 11 at Delaware Park Turf on September 9 over 1509m, 1.75 len behind Misses Boots carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Could sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/10/2026 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $73,362.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:40.19 | 7-6-8 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/11 | 09/09/2026 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $62,500.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:35.76 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:09.67 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 12 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 15 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind That's Not Nice carrying 56kg at $10.16. Improvement to come and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:09.58 | 11-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.16 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on October 9 over 1710m, 3 len behind Illustrating with 56kg at $34.86. The start before that 7th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 14 over 1710m, 7 len behind Baliage with 56kg at $20.33. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/10/2026 | 56 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:42.44 | 11-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $34.86 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2026 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:46.25 | 9-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $20.33 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $27.75 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on August 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sister D'oro carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on October 9 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Illustrating with 56kg at $8.27. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/10/2026 | 54 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:42.44 | 8-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $8.27 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $53,923.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, ran second last of 8 at Saratoga on September 3 over 1207m, 19 len behind Seaside Startup with 56kg at $16.58. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on October 9 over 1710m, 6 len behind Illustrating with 56kg at $57.43. Needs plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/10/2026 | 36 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:42.44 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $57.43 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $121,255.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:11.21 | 3-8-7 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $16.58 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on October 9 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Illustrating carrying 56kg at $2.98. Before that 3rd of 12 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 3 over 1710m, 6 len behind Sunny Bird with 56kg at $3.56. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/10/2026 | 36 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:42.44 | 7-8-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.98 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 42 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:44.68 | 8-3-3 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $3.56 |
| 2/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $130,624.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:02.33 | 8-8-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $15.91 |