Belmont Park Race 9 - Mother Goose S. Stakes
BODACIOUS BAY (7) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 3 lengths over this journey in the G1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx (Dirt). Yet to miss the placings from three starts at this trip. Expected to measure up. TAP TO OPEN (3) was well held over 1710m in the G1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx (Dirt) last time out. Is going well this campaign, recording three wins from five starts. Expected to be in the finish. COGNITION (1) was ridden positively and led throughout to score over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) last time. Has the pace and draw for a good early position and has definite top three claims. ANSWERED PRAYERS (2) went forward over 1710m at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time but found one better. Change of rider to Junior Alvarado who has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including two wins. Must be respected.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field in Listed grade at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on September 19 over 1710m, 5 len behind Consequent carrying 53.5kg at $6.92. The start before that won by 2 len at Saratoga on August 12 over 1811m defeating Higher Force with 55kg at $2.55. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/09/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN F 3 | $287,356.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:43.06 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.92 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $171,184.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:52.38 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.55 |
| 2/5 | 26/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.73 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.98 |
| 2/5 | 17/05/2026 | 39 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:43.78 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.84 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 24 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:45.99 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.37 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.52 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 in the G1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx on September 19 over 1710m, 8 len behind Bodacious Bay with 55.5kg at $14.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose in stakes class at Parx at Parx on August 18 over 1673m defeating Ms Sophistication carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. Deserves another chance.
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 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,388,889.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.60 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $14.40 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $285,307.00 | Parx | 1673m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:41.37 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Heavy | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:37.07 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.51 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:50.76 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 72 | MDN F 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:43.79 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.69 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 9 in the G1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx on September 19 over 1710m, 21 len behind Bodacious Bay with 57kg at $17.10. The start before that scored a big 12 len win in Listed grade at Saratoga at Saratoga on August 21 over 1811m defeating Lady Rose carrying 56kg at $2.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,388,889.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $17.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN F 3 | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.39 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.96 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 252 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $326,560.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:17.59 | 8-3-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 43.4L | $9.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 43 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $608,828.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.45 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Saratoga in the G1 Alabama Stakes August 22 over 2012m, 4.5 len behind My Gun's Loaded carrying 55.5kg at $11.93. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf December 6 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Thankfulness with 54.5kg at $16.40. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $855,920.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 2:04.87 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $11.93 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 48 | MDN FM 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:51.69 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.41 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.76 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.24 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 2:03.11 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.68 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:43.61 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:42.67 | 10-4-2 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start won by 3 len in the G1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx on September 19 over 1710m defeating Always A Runner carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field in the G3 Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park on July 25 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind My Miss Mo with 53.5kg at $3. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,388,889.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:43.60 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $217,707.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:43.29 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:43.98 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.37 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 8-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $10.71 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 in the G2 Charles Town Oaks on August 28 over 1408m, 2 len behind Niche carrying 53kg at $28.90. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 14 over 1207m, 8 len behind May Gray carrying 54kg at $2.70. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/08/2026 | 76 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,069,900.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53kg | 1:25.36 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $28.90 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 44 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $418,410.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:44.05 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 50.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 48 | MDN F 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:43.79 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $105,337.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:36.87 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:09.72 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:25.97 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Last appeared came from midfield and scored a big 8 len win at Delaware Park on September 3 over 1609m defeating Miss Ellary with 52.5kg at $1.05. Others are much more appealing.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $67,047.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Emanuel Rosario | 52.5kg | 1:37.57 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $66,763.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Rosario | 51.5kg | 1:38.80 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $62,849.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | SP | Emanuel Rosario | 50.5kg | 1:45.91 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Laurel on September 19 over 1609m defeating Scarlett's Halo carrying 54kg at $3.10. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Monmouth Park on August 16 over 1710m defeating Tejanita with 55.5kg at $4.80. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $69,472.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:37.44 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2026 | 52 | MDN FM 3U | $65,621.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:45.70 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $62,762.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:31.22 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/5 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:15.94 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.35 |