Meadowlands Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
BARDEN (2) was below his best last time when sixth after being in contention on the bend over 1207m at Belmont Park (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. SPECIAL MIKE (6) is on debut for the Alexis Delgado stable. Two-year-old colt by Liam's Map from Malibu Dawn. Leading prospect on face value, with betting holding the key. VITAL (3) is facing the starter for the first time. By Volatile and is out of the John C Servis stable. Watch for a betting push. BRAND LIAM (1) was always well back on debut last start and made no impression, finishing 12th over 1207m at Belmont Park Inner Turf (Turf). Likely improver who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Pedro L. Cotto, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 3 over 1207m, 27 len behind Forecheck with 56kg at $94.73. Should do a lot more than she did on debut.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 11-12-12 | 12 |
| 27.8L | $94.73 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on September 3 over 1106m, 3 len behind Slickback carrying 56kg at $12.24. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Belmont Park on October 4 over 1207m, 8 len behind Its Saturday Night carrying 56kg at $22.42. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 31 | MDN OCLM 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:11.29 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $22.42 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 111 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:04.34 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.24 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1006m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:59.02 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $25.68 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Volatile out of Be Nimble. Bold showing expected
Jockey: Ramon F. Moya
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Monmouth Park on September 5 over 1609m, 20 len behind Chuck's Munny carrying 54.5kg at $50.20. The start before that 9th of 11 at Monmouth Park on August 23 over 1106m, 23 len behind Careless Navigator with 53.5kg at $45.60. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | R F Moya | 54.5kg | 1:41.26 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $50.20 |
| 9/11 | 23/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $74,566.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Christian Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:04.52 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $45.60 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $73,110.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 54.5kg | 0:58.13 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $50.80 |
Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last in a small field at Monmouth Park on August 30 over 1006m, 14 len behind Booray carrying 55.5kg at $14.10. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 47 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 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $24,251.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | J Ferrer | 55.5kg | 0:59.57 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $14.10 |
Jockey: Kleiner A. Mejias
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Liam's Map out of Malibu Dawn. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Teshawn Hazelwood
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Jack Christopher out of Lipa. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.