Saratoga Race 10 - Belmont Gold Cup S. Stakes
PARCHMENT PARTY (9) made it two wins on the bounce last start when he scored by 1.3 lengths over 2414m at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Meets a stronger field but he is worth serious consideration. CORRUPTION (7) has been in the money at both starts this time in work, the latest a third over 1811m in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Untried over this journey but is very fit so he is among the winning hopes. TAWNY PORT (3) resumed over 2414m in the G2 Elkhorn Stakes at Keeneland Turf (Turf) last start and could only manage fourth, beaten 11 lengths. Has a solid second-up record and is suited getting to the longer journey for the first time. One of the better chances. FLASHIEST (1) boxed on fairly last time and wasn't beaten far over 2012m in the G2 Charles Whittingham Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), finishing second. Likely to relish the extra ground and can run a bold race.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf in the G2 Charles Whittingham Stakes on May 2 over 2012m, 0.5 len behind Mondego carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 San Luis Rey Stakes on March 21 over 2414m, 0.8 len behind Gold Phoenix carrying 55.5kg at $13.70. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 32 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 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:59.99 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2414m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 2:26.79 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 2:00.06 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $48.60 |
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:47.34 | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $22.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 2:29.67 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $41.10 |
| 2/6 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 2:16.14 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after six months raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Elkhorn Stakes on April 18 over 2414m, 10 len behind Burnham Square with 53.5kg at $35.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 18 2025 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Mount Rundle with 56kg at $3.26. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 46 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 | 18/04/2026 | 167 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 2:32.55 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $35.80 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $184,275.00 | Woodbine Inner | 2213m | Good | Pietro Moran | 54kg | 2:16.24 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.85 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 2:26.63 | 5-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 2:13.71 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/05/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:48.53 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $3.26 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2025 | 95 | ALLOW 4U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:39.06 | 8-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Elkhorn Stakes on April 18 over 2414m, 11 len behind Burnham Square with 53.5kg at $9.09. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Monmouth Park Turf in the G2 United Nations Stakes on July 19 over 2213m, 3 len behind Redistricting carrying 53.5kg at $14.90. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 168 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 2:32.55 | 8-3-4 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $9.09 |
| 9/14 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $7,633,588.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 2:25.45 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $70.80 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,141,553.00 | Woodbine Inner | 2414m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | 2:27.52 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 3-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $16.59 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Kentucky | 3319m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 3:29.58 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.53 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3U | $935,780.00 | Monmouth Park | 2213m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 2:13.75 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on May 7 over 2213m, 0.8 len behind Mutaawid carrying 57kg at $5.63. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on June 29 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind American Grant carrying 57kg at $3.15. Needs more time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | 182 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 2:19.03 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.63 |
| 3/7 | 06/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:35.63 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.74 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:43.19 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.94 |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,557.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 2:14.70 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.63 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Joel Rosario | 56.5kg | 1:42.95 | 9-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $145,260.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:44.05 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 11 at Far Hills in LR on October 18 over 3219m, 10 len behind Fleetfoot carrying 66kg at $40.10. First up last campaign 5th of 9 at Laurel Turf on April 18 2025 over 1710m, 6 len behind Eff Thirty Five carrying 56kg at $11.20. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 228 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 | 18/10/2025 | 84 | LR OPEN 4U | $228,311.00 | Far Hills | 3219m | Good | Jamie Bargary | 66kg | 3:34.80 | 10-4-3 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $40.10 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1911m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:54.45 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $311,042.00 | Delaware Park | 2414m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | 2:27.61 | 3-9-9 | 10 |
| 26.4L | $139.40 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,031.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Carol Cedeno | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 6-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $17.20 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2025 | 509 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,372.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 4-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $11.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2023 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $471,698.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:44.46 | 1-8-7 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $26.06 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 2414m, 1.5 len behind Chapman's Peak carrying 54.5kg at $10.83. The run before that came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf March 7 over 2414m defeating Operation Overlord with 55kg at $6.50. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:30.15 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.83 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | L Panici | 55kg | 2:26.16 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 2:14.68 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 8-10-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/11 | 28/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $84,733.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:43.28 | 3-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:33.24 | 4-6-8 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $16.65 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Pan American Stakes on March 28 over 2414m, 0.3 len behind Far Bridge carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic on May 2 over 1811m, 6 len behind Rhetorical with 56kg at $11.15. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 32 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 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:45.96 | 5-7-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $11.15 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 140 | G3 OPEN 4U | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:23.51 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 08/11/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $12.37 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $7.25 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 2:13.54 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.75 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,555,210.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Good | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:48.93 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 3 len at Fair Hill May 25 over 3219m defeating The Jackal carrying 70.5kg at $2.20. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Great Meadow on May 2 over 4023m, 0.8 len behind Missionaire carrying 71kg at $4.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $34,916.00 | Fair Hill | 3219m | Good | Danny Mullins | 70.5kg | 3:47.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN STPLE 4U | $55,788.00 | Great Meadow | 4023m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 71kg | 5:06.60 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | 167 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 2:32.55 | 4-9-9 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $23.46 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | G2 OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 2:17.13 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $228,311.00 | Far Hills | 3219m | Good | Danny Mullins | 66kg | 3:34.80 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:35.45 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Oaklawn Park LR March 28 over 2414m defeating Jokestar carrying 53kg at $2. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs LR April 29 over 2414m defeating Interceptor carrying 54.5kg at $2.26. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | SP | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:31.51 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.26 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 144 | LR OPEN 4U | $280,899.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2414m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53kg | 2:33.43 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 20/24 | 04/11/2025 | 90 | G1 OPEN 3U | $10,000,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Soft 5 | John R Velazquez | 52kg | 3:22.46 | 19-24-20 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2025 | 61 | LR OPEN 4U | $232,558.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 3:00.03 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $388,802.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | SP | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 2:57.86 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:47.26 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.21 |