Belmont At The Big A Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
DIVINE INTENTIONS (4) sets the pace and brings strong AOC form, having led and been nabbed late when 2nd at Parx over 1408m, beaten 0.5L, after a prior 2nd at 1308m. LAW SCHOOL (1) drops back in trip and owns solid stakes placings this year, including 3rd at Parx over 1710m, and did beat Divine Intentions in a 1408m stakes last December. GENA B (5) was dominant winning a 1207m MSW at Aqueduct before pressing and fading in a tougher Keeneland AOC, and can be in the mix back to New York. Last‑start Laurel MSW winner NICHE (2) rises in grade after making all over 1207m.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 5th of 8 at Laurel Park over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.9L in Stakes 80 after settling midfield. Prior run was 4th of 5 at Laurel Park over 1609m in Stakes 87 on 21 Mar, beaten 3.6L at $4 after leading early. Earlier placed 3rd in Stakes 74 at Parx over 1710m on 3 Mar behind Ivy Girl at $1.33. Draws barrier 1 and gets Jaime Rodriguez; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Stakes 74 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1710m | SY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.33 |
| 2/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | MY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 7L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $2.62 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Ajhari Williams | 53.5kg | - | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Ajhari Williams | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after breaking through at Laurel Park over 1207m on 17 Apr, leading throughout to score by 1.3L with 56kg. Earlier Fair Grounds runs were competitive, including 4th of 12 over 1106m on 18 Jan, beaten 2.4L after racing on speed at $13. Draws barrier 2 and stays at 56kg for Dylan Davis for Rob Atras. Can feature with a similar front-running effort.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of the last five. Last start 2nd of 7 after leading throughout at Parx over 1408m on 31 Mar, beaten 0.5L on a Fast track with 54kg by Presenceisapresent. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Parx over 1308m on 5 Mar on Sloppy going, beaten 4.3L at $2.50 after racing on speed. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Frankie Pennington | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | SY | Frankie Pennington | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Frankie Pennington | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Stakes 73 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | SY | Frankie Pennington | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Frankie Pennington | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 16L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FT | Frankie Pennington | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.05 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 42-day break, having faded to 4th of 7 at Keeneland over 1207m on 4 Apr, beaten 7.8L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 87 after racing handy. Prior run she broke maiden dominantly at Aqueduct over 1207m on 8 Mar by 5.5L on GD with 55.5kg at $3.25, leading throughout. Proven with Carmouche and holds a 1:2:0 record from four starts, including strong showings at this track. Can feature with a more economical run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1006m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.25L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 330 days. Last start won after stalking at Aqueduct over 1106m on 20 Jun by 7L on FT, with 54kg at $4.33, beating Spitfire. Prior run 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct over 1006m on 23 May, beaten 4.5L on MY at $4.40, behind Vernon Valley. Up 1kg and drawn 6; can feature with a similar return.
Last Starts 331 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 7L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1006m | MY | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |