Belmont At The Big A Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
SOUTHEASTERN (5) Caught the eye when 3rd last run at the track. Have to respect the recent stable form. Exhibiting good form since returning from a break. Winning chance in this line up. FELONIOUS (1) Picked up late to win last time at this track and has the ideal draw. Has plenty of early speed. Showing positive results since coming back from a break. Will be competitive. SPECIAL OPS (2) First up after a break. Picked up late ground when 3rd last time at Oaklawn Park and up against weaker rivals. Gets a favourable stall. Keep in mind. LIFE IS GRAVY (3) Came on strongly to finish 2nd when beaten by 2 3/4L last time at this venue and putting a tidy record together so far. Expected to be flashing home. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last time at this venue and can save some energy from the stall. Likely to be well placed early. Very competitive this preparation. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Came on strongly to finish 3rd last time at Oaklawn Park and matched against a less competitive field. Has a positive stall. Can lift.
Last Starts 76 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-8 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last time at this venue and solid career start. Has a nice turn of foot. Could go close.
Last Starts 28 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 | 15/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Emily A Ellingwood | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $7.50 was making up some late ground when 4th last start at Laurel Park but matched against tougher rivals. Displays good tactical speed. Going well this preparation. Can feature today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Yedsit Hazlewood | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout to win by a margin of 3 3/4L last start at Churchill Downs but challenged by a tougher grade. Should race on the speed. Not ready for this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |