Belterra Park Race 2 - 5 1/2f Stakes
BLACK RIVER (2) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1673m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. GRACE MEYERS (4) has been in the money four times including last start on September 10 when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Goes well here with four top-three finishes to his credit. Among the leading players. SAME STRIKE (5) is a four-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of William R Helmbrecht. By Same As from Maybe Nicely. Watch for a betting push. BIG PRETTY (1) is appearing for the first time. By Maddy Bird and hails from the T R Haehn stable. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Joe Stokes
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1673m, 23 len behind Dream Police carrying 55kg at $5.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 8 len behind Scioto with 55kg at $5.90. Can atone.
Last Starts 55 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 | 01/08/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Good | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:42.79 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $28,591.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | SP | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:12.57 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $28,591.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:05.90 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $28,631.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:07.81 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Perry Ouzts
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on September 10 over 1207m, 26 len behind Thousand Cuts carrying 55kg at $25.90. The race before that ran second last in a small field at this track on August 7 over 1106m, 17 len behind Money Magic carrying 56.5kg at $31.60. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/09/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,222.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Good | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 55kg | 1:12.62 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $25.90 |
| 4/5 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $29,244.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Good | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 56.5kg | 1:06.45 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $31.60 |
| 5/5 | 11/07/2026 | 304 | MDN 3U | $29,753.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | SP | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 56.5kg | 1:05.15 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $23.70 |
| 0/9 | 10/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,875.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Rishawn Blanche | 55kg | 0:59.09 | 3-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $58.20 |
| 7/7 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $33,333.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Rishawn Blanche | 55kg | 1:14.49 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $13.10 |
Jockey: Sergio Figueroa
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on September 10 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Thousand Cuts with 56.5kg at $8.30. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1207m, 20 len behind Hippy Gilmore with 56.5kg at $12.30. Top chance to claim this against limited opposition.
Last Starts 15 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 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,222.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Good | Sergio Figueroa | 56.5kg | 1:12.62 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.30 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $29,244.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 56.5kg | 1:11.56 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $12.30 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $29,244.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Good | Sergio Figueroa | 56.5kg | 1:06.45 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $29,753.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | SP | Sergio Figueroa | 56.5kg | 1:05.15 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $6.30 |
| 6/6 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $28,591.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | SP | Kevin J Jimenez | 56.5kg | 1:12.57 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $13.20 |
| 3/5 | 28/05/2026 | 72 | MDN 3U | $28,631.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 56.5kg | 1:07.81 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Yarmarie Correa
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Same As out of Maybe Nicely on debut. Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.