Belmont At The Big A Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
BEFORE THE WIND (1) appeals as the leading chance, having placed twice at this level and finishing 4th at Aqueduct over 1609m last start, beaten 2L. HONOREE (4) has a placing from two starts and resumes with blinkers on, which could sharpen him. NONNO JOE (5) has been around the mark with three 4th placings from his last four runs, including a close 4th at Aqueduct over 1710m two starts back. CLASSIC COMMANDER (2) has been consistent without breaking through, finishing 4th and 6th in his last two. EASEMYWORRIEDMIND (3) and SFUMATO (7) both step up in trip after midfield efforts on debut. Before The Wind (1), Honoree (4), and Nonno Joe (5) look the key hopes based on recent form.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after 188 days and draws barrier 1. Last start finished 4th of 10 at Aqueduct over 1609m, beaten 2L by Oat Coutour at $8. Placed twice from seven starts and has been consistent at this track. Can feature fresh with the right run.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-7-6 | 8 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | GD | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 14L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 8.1L by Homewood Hustle with 55.5kg. Previous run was 4th of 5 at the same track and trip, beaten 7.6L at $8.50. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 2 here. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve from the better draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 8-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 8 |
| 34.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 5 |
| 8L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 5 after settling handy at Aqueduct over 1207m on 29 Mar, beaten 11.75L with 55.5kg at $4.60 behind B Provocateur. Drops 1kg and draws better in barrier 3 for this. Still lightly raced and steps up in trip. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 33 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 11.75L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Code Of Honor with two starts for one second placing. Blinkers go on for this run. Can feature with further improvement.
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 112 days. Last start finished 4th of 5 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 9 Jan, beaten 10.8L with 55.5kg at $15 behind Sequential. Has placed midfield in several recent runs but is yet to break through from five starts. Can improve with the freshen-up and blinkers on.
Last Starts 112 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 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 2 |
| 7L | $3.70 |
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Freud trained by David G. Donk. No recent form or race statistics are provided. Needs to show more on exposed facts but not without hope.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished 5th of 8 last start at Aqueduct over 1207m on 28 Feb, beaten 13.85L by Illmatic, after settling back in the field, with 55.5kg at $5.50. Drops 1kg and steps up 502m in distance for this. Three-year-old colt trained by William I. Mott. Can improve with added fitness and distance.
Last Starts 62 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GOOD | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.85L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished 7th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 20 Mar, beaten 27.75L with 54.5kg at $41 after settling back. Steps up 301m in trip and draws one barrier closer. Still early in her career and open to improvement. Needs to lift but not without hope.
Last Starts 42 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 | 20/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Heman K Harkie | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 27.75L | $41.00 |