Belmont At The Big A Race 8 - Take The A Train S. Stakes
CADENZA (6) brings the strongest recent stakes sprint form, winning an AOC over 1207m at Turfway then 2nd in a Stakes 92 there last start when leading, and looks the one to beat back to this trip. KINGSOLVER (3) is a dual 1207m winner including a Keeneland allowance and can rebound dropping from a small-field stakes at 1408m; blinkers go on. PILLAR OF BEAUTY (2) was 2nd in a Gulfstream AOC over 1006m and maps to be prominent up to 1207m. Fresh Tampa winner EMBLAZE (4) and last-start Gulfstream maiden winner ALPENGLOW (5) also have upside at the shorter trips.
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 55-day break after breaking through at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 15 Mar, coming from well back to score by 3L at $4.60 on firm ground. Prior run was a solid 3rd there over 1106m at $11 behind Rani. Draws barrier 1 and reunites with Kendrick Carmouche for Thomas F. Proctor. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 56 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 3L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jesus Lopez Castanon | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 64-day break after a solid 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 6 Mar, beaten 4L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 84 at $8 after racing handy. Prior run she was 5th of 7 in the same grade/distance on 5 Feb at $3.25. Broke maiden two back at Gulfstream over 1006m on 20 Dec, leading late to score with 54.5kg at $6. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 2; can feature with a clean jump.
Last Starts 65 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start 5th of 5 at Keeneland over 1408m on 3 Apr on MY, beaten 18L with 53.5kg. Prior run was 4th of 6 at Keeneland over 1207m on 24 Oct (FAST), beaten 2.75L at $7 with Flavien Prat. Three-year-old filly by Omaha Beach; 2 wins at 1207m including a Saratoga Stakes on 4 Jul with 53.5kg. Blinkers on and drawn barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | MY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returned with a win at Tampa Bay Downs over 1006m on 14 Mar, coming from midfield to score by 0.5L on firm going at $3.20 with 54kg. Steps up 201m and draws better from barrier 4 after jumping widest (10) last time. Carries 54.5kg with Jaime Rodriguez for Miguel Clement, having won 1 from 1. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after breaking maiden at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 11 Apr, leading throughout to score by 4.5L on FT with 55.5kg. Prior run was 7th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 21 Feb, beaten 9L on FM at $4.80 behind Vekoma View. Now up in distance 201m and drops 1kg; blinkers go on. Can feature with a repeat of last start speed.
Last Starts 29 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 9L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after a solid 2nd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 28 Mar, beaten 2L in Stakes 92 with 54.5kg at $1.80 after leading, behind Hen Party. Won the prior run at Turfway over 1207m on 21 Feb (Allowance Optional Claiming 91) with 55.5kg at $2.15, beating Hen Party. Three-year-old filly for Brad H. Cox; Manuel Franco takes over from a middle draw and carries 55.5kg (+1kg). Consistent sprinter with each-way claims.
Last Starts 43 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.15 |
| 3/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.15 |
| 5/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 133 days. Last start 2nd of 3 at Laurel Park over 1408m on 27 Dec, beaten 8L by Peach Tie, with 55.5kg at $1.95 after racing handy. Won prior at Laurel Park over 1408m on 6 Dec by 1.8L at $3. Has a 1207m placing and brings a strong 7:4-1-1 record. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 27/12/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 8L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.25L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | GD | Yedsit Hazlewood | 48.5kg | - | 5-2 | 5 |
| 8L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 22‑day break after finishing 4th at Aqueduct over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 4L in an Allowance 91 after leading early with 54.5kg. Prior runs included a 5th in a Stakes 97 there on 7 Nov at $10, beaten 2.7L. Earlier, won a Stakes 82 at Aqueduct on 19 Sep leading throughout, and broke maiden at Saratoga on 6 Aug over 1106m. Two-time winner who can feature with a clean jump from barrier 8.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |