Belmont At The Big A Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
SPORTS HERO (5) comes off a dominant 1st at Aqueduct over 1207m, drawing clear by 4.8L after box-seating, and maps well again. GUILTY (2) drops back to his winning trip after a tough 7th over 1408m last start; he scored over 1207m two back. READY SET TWIRL (6) was 3rd here over 1207m in February and gets a 3kg weight drop returning to sprinting. HONG KONG PHOOEY (11) is a 1207m winner and was 3rd at this trip two starts ago; wide draw is the query. SLAY SADIE SLAY (7) has a January win and returns to 1207m after two testing runs at longer.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start 7th of 7 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 23.3L in Allowance 80 with 57kg. Prior won at Aqueduct over 1207m on 22 Mar by 1.8L (MSW 75) at $4.33 after racing handy. Two prior Aqueduct runs at 1308–1609m were well held, but he did place second here over 1308m last September behind Mozambique. Blinkers go on; can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under Kendrick Carmouche for Bruce N. Levine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55kg | - | 1-2-1-4 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $22.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 120 days with blinkers added. Last start 8th of 9 after leading early at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 25 Jan, beaten 18.8L with 56kg at $6.50. Earlier ran 2nd at Aqueduct over 1710m on 9 Nov, beaten 0.8L at $16. Drops back to 1207m and can improve with a softer run; has place claims.
Last Starts 120 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 | 25/01/2026 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 1-2-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | GD | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 3-3-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Lane J Luzzi | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 12.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2024 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-1-2 | 11 |
| 3L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2024 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 7 |
| - | $2.88 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 32-day break after a clear win at Aqueduct over 1207m on 23 Apr, taking over late to score by 4.8L with 57kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Aqueduct over 1408m on 20 Mar at $9, racing on speed behind Into Inspiration. Track-and-trip winner with a 1:0-0-0 record at 1207m this season and consistent Aqueduct form (6:1-0-2). Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 32 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Back in trip after finishing 6th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 26 Apr, beaten 3L on MY, after racing handy. Earlier this prep ran 3rd at Aqueduct over 1207m on 6 Feb, beaten 5.25L at $12. Carries 54kg here, down from 57kg last start, with Dalila A. Rivera riding for Rudy R. Rodriguez. Can feature with the right run back to 1207m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 4-2-3-5 | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Dalila Rivera | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Chrisjoel Laboy | 45.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | GD | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Heman K Harkie | 54kg | - | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 49.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-5 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/10/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 3-3-8 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 45-day break. Last start 5th of 5 at Aqueduct over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 19.3L on FT with 56kg after settling last. Prior run 4th of 5 at Laurel Park over 1207m on 27 Mar, beaten 13.3L on GD at $15. Won at Aqueduct three back in a 1308m Maiden Optional Claiming on MY with 55.5kg; can improve with Lezcano up and a 1kg drop.
Last Starts 45 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Sheldon Russell | 55kg | - | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two middling runs, latest 5th of 6 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 27 Mar, beaten 49.4L with 56kg at $15. Prior run 5th of 7 over 1408m there on 11 Feb when leading early, beaten 15.75L at $16. Earlier 1207m form reads better, including a maiden win at Aqueduct on 9 Oct and a 3rd at Saratoga. Can feature with the right run back at this trip.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 49.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 15.75L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |