Belmont At The Big A Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ATARAH (6) Was strong late when 2nd last start at this venue and will appreciate the drop in class. Gains the services of jockey Jaime Rodriguez. Should be right in the finish. EDISTRUDIS (5) Ran home strongly to win last time at the track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Definite claims. MY MAGIC WAND (2) Didn't find the line when 5th last start at this venue. Giving another go here and stepping down to a lower level. Displays good tactical speed. Has a good draw. Gets a chance to win. ALL CLASS (4) Underwhelming when 4th last run at this venue but competing at a lower grade. Will be motoring home late. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 26 weeks and ran on hard when winning first up last preparation at this track. Will be positive in the run early. Matched against less formidable competition. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 186 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 | 07/12/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 21L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2024 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 18L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2024 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2024 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2024 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 34L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2024 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 50kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2024 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 49.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 51.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $18.00 struggled with the pace when 5th last start at this venue. Giving another go here and drops back to a suitable grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Definite contender.
Last Starts 39 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Handicap 97 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/06/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 6/6 | 23/02/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2024 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | SY | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| - | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 11L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $14.00 and gave away some ground when 5th last run at this track. Looking past the last run and facing less formidable opponents. Expecting to settle positively. Not out of this.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FIRM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 8.05L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 11L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 12L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 4L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 8L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/07/2024 | - | Allowance 89 | $50,000.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/04/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when winning last time around here and showing improvement in recent outings. Matched against tougher rivals. Solid claims.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FIRM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 5-6-4 | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Gokhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FIRM | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | - | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $22.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Gokhan Kocakaya | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 12-12-9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 1-4-8 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $4.40 |
| 8/11 | 29/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/03/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/12/2024 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2024 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/02/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | - | 1-2-3-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2024 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2023 | - | Allowance 72 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | SY | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 10/11 | 31/08/2023 | - | Allowance 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 44L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at this track and lining up against easier rivals. Jaime Rodriguez is a bonus. Very competitive this preparation. Should progress and will be close.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FIRM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.70 |