Belmont At The Big A Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
ALWAYS HONEST (5) brings the most recent solid maiden-claiming sprint form, including 3rd at Aqueduct over 1207m beaten 1.8L and a subsequent 1609m run where he sat handy before fading; the drop back to 1207m on a rain-affected track could suit. SOLO JIM (7) has the best peak figure in this field by result, having run 2nd at Saratoga over 1408m on a sloppy surface, and now cuts back in trip with blinkers on. PORTADOWN LAD (4) has struggled in three runs but gets blinkers and shortens up in distance. BOOM SHOCKA BOOM (1), KEEP 'EM HONEST (2) and SANFORD ROUTE (6) debut with no exposed form; market may guide.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Violence for Wesley A. Ward, draws barrier 1 with Jaime Rodriguez up and carries 57kg. No recent race details provided in the record. Map and rail draw can aid a soft run. Can feature with the right trip.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Honest Mischief for Michael Miceli, drawn barrier 2 with Dylan Davis up at 55kg. USA-bred out of Keeper In Spite. Limited disclosed form, but the setup is straightforward. Can feature with the right run from the low draw.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip by 201m and adds blinkers. Last start 8th of 9 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 22.8L, from barrier 4 with 54.5kg after settling last; winner was Max Money. Prior run 8th of 9 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 14 Mar, beaten 11.3L at $61 behind Love Coin. Needs sharp improvement but can find more with the gear change.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 121 days, fitted with blinkers. Last start 4th of 6 after racing handy at Aqueduct over 1609m on 23 Jan, beaten 8L, with 55.5kg at $4. Two back was 5th of 7 there over 1207m in MSW on 3 Jan, beaten 13.3L at $15. Can improve back in trip and with Edgard J. Zayas up.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 5 |
| 8L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Tacitus out of Harlan Light. Draws barrier 6 with Manuel Franco riding for David P. Duggan at 55kg. No recent race details provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 189 days with blinkers on. Best run was 2nd at Saratoga over 1408m on 27 Jul, beaten 0.8L by Crescendo's Rein at $8 after closing from back. Last start 8th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 16 Nov, beaten 34L with 55kg at $4. Steps out for Mark A. Hennig with John R. Velazquez up and can improve.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 7-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 34L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-9-10 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-11-9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |