Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
IN THE DARK (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1710m at this track (Turf). Will take advantage of the good draw. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. GLOBAL ASSET (1) did his best work late to score by half a length last time out over 1609m at this track (Turf) at the second run of the campaign. Big chance make it two on end. METATRON (9) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1710m at this track (Turf), getting home by 0.1 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. SARDIS (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track (Synthetic) over 1911m. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake.

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Saratoga Turf on September 5 over 1106m, 11 len behind Ortley Avenue carrying 57kg at $9.48. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track on October 14 over 1609m defeating Griffin's Wharf with 57kg at $6.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/10/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $89,080.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 1:36.39 | 1-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 307 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:01.98 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $9.48 |
| 4/12 | 02/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.79 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $5.38 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2025 | 72 | MDN 3U | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.31 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $49,767.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:37.61 | 10-7-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 11 at Kentucky on September 6 over 2414m, 5.5 len behind Telescopic with 53.5kg at $4.84. Last start won by 1.5 len at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 22 over 1811m defeating City Nights with 55.5kg at $1.70. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/10/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $68,966.00 | Belmont Park | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:47.91 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 2:29.58 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.84 |
| 7/9 | 04/07/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 3-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $7.44 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 215 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.66 | 9-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $6.81 |
| 5/12 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:42.51 | 3-10-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.48 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 9-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $3.32 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1710m, 5 len behind Hammerhead carrying 57kg at $11.84. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 27 over 1710m defeating Urgency with 57kg at $9.86. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 31 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 | 07/10/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:38.97 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.84 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $92,725.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:40.35 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.86 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $94,340.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:41.64 | 1-2-6 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $13.13 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:41.43 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.48 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,691.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:37.55 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.13 |
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 4-10-9 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $11.57 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on October 17 over 1911m, 12 len behind Carc Brothers with 57kg at $15.47. Before that 5th of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 22 over 2213m, 8 len behind Rothschild carrying 57kg at $11.44. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/10/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $158,046.00 | Belmont Park | 1911m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:56.24 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $15.47 |
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,317.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 2:15.61 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.44 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 2:15.70 | 8-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.35 |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:39.57 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:48.42 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $10.26 |
| 5/12 | 15/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,385.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:34.61 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $36.10 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1710m, 8 len behind Hammerhead with 57kg at $47.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 7 over 1811m, 5 len behind Urgency with 57kg at $17.12. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/10/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:38.97 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $47.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | HCP 3U | $108,333.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:46.68 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $17.12 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Y | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:43.98 | 5-6-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.46 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:36.09 | 11-7-4 | 11 |
| 0.9L | $9.37 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:42.66 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.68 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $20.09 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1710m, 21 len behind Hammerhead carrying 57kg at $9.08. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 7 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Urgency carrying 57kg at $10.71. Hard to have.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 07/10/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:38.97 | 3-11-11 | 11 |
| 21.6L | $9.08 |
| 3/11 | 07/09/2026 | 53 | HCP 3U | $108,333.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:46.68 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.71 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 85 | CLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:42.66 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.15 |
| 6/10 | 22/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.01 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56.5kg | 2:31.32 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $6.31 |
| 4/11 | 26/02/2026 | 176 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 1:39.95 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.35 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1710m, 15 len behind Hammerhead with 57kg at $77.35. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 1 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Souper Attentive with 56kg at $12.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/10/2026 | 144 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 57kg | 1:38.97 | 5-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $77.35 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $51,676.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:44.84 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Joe Bravo | 57kg | 1:42.08 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:40.64 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $10.60 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55kg | 1:34.21 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.30 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1710m, 9 len behind Hammerhead carrying 56kg at $14.03. The start before that 7th of 11 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 7 over 1811m, 6 len behind Urgency carrying 57kg at $6.45. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/10/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $107,759.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:38.97 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $14.03 |
| 7/11 | 07/09/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $108,333.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:46.68 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $6.45 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:42.97 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $10.54 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,922.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:41.01 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $19.06 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 181 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $82.45 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at this track on October 14 over 1710m defeating Sammy C Note carrying 57kg at $32.01. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Delaware Park Turf on September 19 over 1673m defeating Nilambar with 55.5kg at $4.60. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/10/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $93,391.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | Good | Samuel Marin | 57kg | 1:42.43 | 9-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $32.01 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $29,167.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | J Pimentel | 55.5kg | 1:43.68 | 10-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 252 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:11.28 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.05 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $62,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:41.53 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.92 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,015.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.57 |
| 5/7 | 22/10/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,148.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.17 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on September 20 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Hands Of Time with 56kg at $5.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on September 6 over 1673m, 0.8 len behind Venezuelan Hope carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $53,472.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 56kg | 1:41.20 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $52,778.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 56.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 57 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 56kg | 1:34.34 | 6-7-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.80 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 61 | HCP 3U | $57,183.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 57kg | 1:42.01 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $61,135.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 57kg | 1:34.76 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $36.40 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 105 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Nik Juarez | 57kg | 0:55.70 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $68.80 |