Belmont At The Big A Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
OLIGARCH (8) brings the best last-start figure here after finishing 2nd at Aqueduct over 1207m, beaten 1.3L, with TWO DUCKS (4) close-up in 3rd from just off the pace. FELONIOUS (9) has stronger prior MSW credentials, including a 2nd over 1609m at Aqueduct and a 3rd over 1207m, and drops to this level. URGENCY (2) was 3rd at Gulfstream over 1609m two back and can improve sharply back in trip. Preference to Oligarch (8) from Two Ducks (4), with Felonious (9) and Urgency (2) the main dangers.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Blinkers go on from barrier 1. Last start 7th of 7 after settling back at Aqueduct over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 23.3L on fast going with 55.5kg. Prior run 6th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1308m on 29 Mar, beaten 15.25L at $34. Drops 0.5kg and draws inside; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 9 Apr, finished 7th of 7 beaten 21.8L on FT with 54.5kg. Prior run was much better: 3rd of 12 at Gulfstream over 1609m on 27 Feb, beaten 0.8L on FM with 55.5kg at $8 after settling handy. Consistent earlier mile efforts also include a 2nd over 1609m on 19 Oct when $2.80. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under Manuel Franco for Mark E. Casse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 10/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 16L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 21-day turnaround after finishing 5th at Aqueduct over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 8.3L in Maiden Claiming 78 after settling back. Best recent effort was 4th at the track and trip on 15 Nov 2024 in Maiden Special Weight 85, 2.5L off Flat To Da Mat at $22. Draws barrier 3 with Jose Lezcano for Gregory Diprima and sticks to 57kg. Can improve if landing closer in run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 20.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | SY | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a close 3rd at Aqueduct over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 1.8L on firm with 55kg after improving into the run. Two back struggled in a 1308m Maiden Special Weight on 9 Apr, 5th of 6, but prior was 2nd in a 1408m Maiden Claiming on 7 Mar at $2.70. Consistent at this track (7:0-1-2) and has placed twice at 1207m. Blinkers go on; can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 55kg | - | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 29 Apr, beaten 11.1L in Maiden Claiming 87 after racing handy early with 53.5kg. Prior run 4th of 5 at Colonial Downs over 1207m on 13 Mar in Maiden Special Weight 74, beaten 9L by Make It Quick at $2.60. Wears blinkers and draws barrier 5, with Ricardo Santana Jr. riding for Michael J. Maker. Needs to lift but can improve back to sprint trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 9L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 78 days with blinkers on and a 0.5kg drop. Last start 6th of 10 after settling handy at Aqueduct over 1207m on 5 Mar, beaten 5L on SY, with 55.5kg at $8.50 behind Manhattan Chrome. Prior runs included 3rd at Aqueduct over 1408m on 11 Feb at $17 and 3rd over 1308m on 1 Jan. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Luis R Rivera Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Luis R Rivera Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 97 days. Last start 7th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 14 Feb, beaten 16.8L with 55.5kg at $4.60. Prior run 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 3 Jan, beaten 9L with 56kg at $5.50. Winless from 10 starts but has run a few fourths; can improve fresh for William I. Mott with Junior Alvarado up.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Daniel Centeno | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-11 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/5 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a career-best 2nd at Aqueduct over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 1.3L in Maiden Claiming 78 after settling 4th/4th/3rd. Prior runs were well beaten, including 11th of 12 here over 1308m on 26 Dec at $71. Blinkers go on and Javier Castellano takes over for John S. Pregman, Jr. Can feature with a repeat of the last run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 57kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jorge Panaijo | 56kg | - | 10-12-11 | 8 |
| 30L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 33.7L | $29.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jorge Panaijo | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 42-day break; last start 5th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 10 Apr, beaten 9.6L after leading early with 55.5kg. Prior 5th over 1308m here on 11 Feb at $5, but had placed twice over the mile earlier, including a 2nd beaten 1L on 23 Nov. Blinkers go on, and Flavien Prat rides for Todd Pletcher from barrier 9. Can feature with a more measured ride at 1207m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.35 |