Belmont Park Race 8 - Dwyer S. Stakes
TED NOFFEY (6) puts an unbeaten record on the line after four straight wins, the latest over 1710m in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile at Del Mar (Dirt). Only other try fresh was a winning debut and can make it two from two. SEA STRIKE (9) was well held in the Travers Stakes won by Leading Change over 2012m at Saratoga at his last appearance ten weeks ago. Should park just off the speed. Expecting a bold showing. OVERTIME RULES (2) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt), getting home by 1.5 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. STIMULATE (3) had been in great form winning two on end before finishing third last time out over 1710m at Churchill Downs.

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Charles Town LR August 28 over 1408m defeating Langvad carrying 53kg at $8.70. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Holy Bull Stakes January 31 over 1710m, 6 len behind Nearly carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 59 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:35.24 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $1.88 |
| 4/12 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $8.79 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $10.90 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3 | $392,297.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:44.52 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Keeneland on October 4 over 1408m defeating Speedstorm with 54.5kg at $22.40. The run before that won by 4 len at Colonial Downs on September 7 over 1308m defeating Eleos with 54kg at $5.50. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/10/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $172,414.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:22.15 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $22.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 59 | MDN 3U | $97,222.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:16.23 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field in Listed grade at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on September 26 over 1710m, 7 len behind Plutarch with 53.5kg at $3.91. Before that won by 1.5 len at Saratoga on August 22 over 1609m defeating Freddie B carrying 55kg at $2.08. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $416,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.79 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.91 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:37.46 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.08 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | 329 | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.33 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.79 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:09.47 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Kinetic carrying 55.5kg at $2.85. The race before that got back early 5th of 7 in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga on July 31 over 1308m, 6 len behind Local Knowledge carrying 54.5kg at $22.65. Chance with the aid of an inside gate.
Last Starts 44 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 | 24/09/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,000.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.82 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.85 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:14.89 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $22.65 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:23.22 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.88 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 123 | MDN 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:16.30 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.72 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | 1:12.20 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.29 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten four for four. Resuming after a year break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.0 len Del Mar G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile October 31 2025 over 1710m defeating Mr A P carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. On debut favourite; won by 1.5 len Saratoga August 2 2025 over 1308m defeating Criteria carrying 54kg at $4.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 372 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:42.25 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 2 | $989,346.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:43.98 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.92 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:22.35 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $4.81 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:17.56 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby at Parx on September 19 over 1811m, 15 len behind The Puma carrying 55.5kg at $14.70. The start before that came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win in stakes class at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1609m defeating Corona De Oro carrying 53.5kg at $2.05. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/09/2026 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,388,889.00 | Parx | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:49.10 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $14.70 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.56 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.05 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $348,675.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:21.43 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.31 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $209,497.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:10.36 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:25.71 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.04 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Saratoga in the G1 Travers Stakes August 29 over 2012m, 6 len behind Leading Change carrying 57kg at $4.55. At his first start won by 2.25 len Aqueduct April 25 over 1207m defeating Tab At Zanzibar with 55.5kg at $1.38. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,783,167.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 2:02.98 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.55 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 3 | $213,980.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:48.94 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.81 |
| 5/13 | 06/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $167,364.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:15.61 | 10-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.61 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.38 |

Jockey: Abner Adorno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 in the G2 Gallant Bob Stakes at Parx on September 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Stradale carrying 54.5kg at $40.30. Before that won by 2.25 len in Listed grade at Parx at Parx on August 18 over 1308m defeating Flyin Hawaiian with 57kg at $19.10. Favour others today.
Last Starts 49 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 | 19/09/2026 | 32 | G2 OPEN 3 | $555,556.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 54.5kg | 1:09.83 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $40.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $106,990.00 | Parx | 1308m | M | Abner Adorno | 57kg | 1:17.99 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $19.10 |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2026 | 162 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 57kg | 1:43.28 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $6.40 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN 3 | $285,307.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:51.68 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $6.07 |
| 1/3 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,855.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56.5kg | 1:27.20 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Parx | 1408m | SP | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:23.29 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |