Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
ESKE CASTLE (7) finished a neck from the winner in third on debut over 1207m at Turfway Park (Synthetic) on December 11 and has not appeared since. Looks to have a future so he can return in winning form. MUNNY PROBLEM (1) is a seven-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 0.8 lengths away in second over 1207m at Presque Isle Downs. Going well enough to test this field. FRENCHQUARTER NOTE (5) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1207m at this track (Turf) after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to play a major role. TURBO LAUNCH (6) is a consistent performer with four minor placings from six starts this campaign. Produced another good effort last time out when second over 1609m at Belmont Park (Synthetic). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on September 30 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Center carrying 55kg at $1.30. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on August 21 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Supercruiser carrying 54kg at $2. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
Last Starts 39 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 | 30/09/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $44,540.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:09.54 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:02.25 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:09.85 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/11 | 16/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $79,609.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:35.99 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | 44 | MDN 3U | $69,956.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53kg | 1:42.42 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on October 18 over 1207m, 19 len behind Arabian Power carrying 57kg at $13.45. The run before that 7th of 12 at Belmont Park Turf on September 20 over 1207m, 9 len behind No Compromise with 57kg at $54.34. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/10/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,770.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:08.43 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $13.45 |
| 7/12 | 20/09/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,944.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:10.74 | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $54.34 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2026 | 60 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:02.45 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.53 |
| 7/7 | 21/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:08.35 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:10.69 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.94 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 126 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | 1:10.71 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $20.79 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Saratoga Turf on July 5 over 1710m, 11 len behind Capricious Outcome carrying 55kg at $9.69. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $89,985.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:40.85 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $9.69 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Belmont Park on October 8 over 1609m, 36 len behind Salvation with 55.5kg at $40.33. Before that 4th in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 23 over 1609m, 11 len behind Franklin Delano carrying 55kg at $16.25. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/10/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,770.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:36.04 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $40.33 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:37.01 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $16.25 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:25.75 | 6-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 2:26.46 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $5.32 |
| 6/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.11 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at this track on October 18 over 1207m, 4 len behind Arabian Power with 56kg at $2.79. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 20 len behind Shirl's Soul Town with 55.5kg at $6.24. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/10/2026 | 93 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,770.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:08.43 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.79 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.40 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $6.24 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:08.13 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.20 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park on October 11 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Perretti carrying 56kg at $5.82. Before that 5th of 12 at Belmont Park Turf on September 20 over 1207m, 8 len behind No Compromise carrying 56kg at $19.79. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $64,655.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.82 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,944.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:10.74 | 7-9-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $19.79 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:25.75 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.54 |
| 10/12 | 20/06/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:41.23 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $14.67 |
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:42.58 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.35 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2026 | 115 | MDN OCLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:04.06 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Turfway Park on December 11 over 1207m, neck behind Mom's Spaghetti carrying 54.5kg at $3.55. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 332 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:10.82 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.55 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track on September 24 over 1308m, 7 len behind Blazing Tiger with 56kg at $42.68. The run before that ran last in a small field at Saratoga on July 30 over 1811m, 42 len behind Preside with 55kg at $22.69. Watch for him late in the piece.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $138,889.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:14.13 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $42.68 |
| 5/5 | 30/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | SP | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:49.25 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 42.3L | $22.69 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:50.28 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $27.46 |
Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run ran last in a small field at Belmont Park on October 21 over 1408m, 32 len behind Midnight Rocket with 57kg at $54.27. The run before that 6th of 8 at Belmont Park on October 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Perretti with 57kg at $63.47. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $74,713.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:23.36 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $54.27 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $64,655.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:37.74 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $63.47 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $138,889.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:08.18 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $90.29 |
| 11/11 | 07/09/2026 | 169 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,444.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:11.18 | 5-11-11 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $76.04 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:11.44 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $66.79 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,798.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Pino Favinho Villa | 57kg | 1:37.53 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $41.30 |