Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
SOUTHSIDE SAMURAI (4) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) in a tougher race. Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he will prove tough to beat. J BUCK (2) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1106m at Saratoga (Dirt). Good chance to break through. GOD OF FIRE (6) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 5.5 lengths from the winner in fifth at Belmont Park Inner Turf (Turf) over 1207m. With blinkers added expect to see plenty of improvement. GEORGE'S PAL VINNY (5) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when sixth in a 1207m contest at this track five weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. Something for the Multiples: MITOFURY (1)

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on November 6 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Ogugua carrying 56kg at $5.15. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/11/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $79,659.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:10.63 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $5.15 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Galilean out of Mostess Hostess. Sure to be better for this run.

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on October 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind Billy Bucchero with 56kg at $4.67. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:11.34 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.67 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Saratoga on September 6 over 1106m, 9 len behind Inalienable with 56kg at $11.24. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on October 10 over 1207m, 8 len behind Billy Bucchero carrying 56kg at $5.15. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/10/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:11.34 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $5.15 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $159,722.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:05.17 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.24 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 5th of 11 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 31 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Miracle Michael carrying 56kg at $14.87. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,248.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:09.84 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $14.87 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Central Banker out of Silverama. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Mind Control out of Gregorian Gold. Sure to be better for this run.