Belmont At The Big A Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
HAFU (1) Narrowly denied victory last time here and gets a favourable draw. Jockey Jr Ricardo Santana and trainer Linda Rice link up well. Expected to be flashing home. Promising career start. Deserves a win. TWO DUCKS (3) Came on strongly when 3rd beaten by 5 1/4L last start here. No shock to see a win. OLIGARCH (7) Set a strong tempo before fading at the finish to place 2nd last start at this track. Has run into the money at every start this preparation. Must be considered. NO FILTER (5) Nice effort to run into 3rd last run at Finger Lakes. Has plenty of early speed. Recent form of Chris J Englehart is strong. Likely threat.

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Just shy of the win last time at this venue and gets the perfect draw. Jr Ricardo Santana is in good form for this stable. Showing consistent performance in races. Strong claims.
Last Starts 30 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 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | - | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | GD | Gabriel Lagunes | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Heman K. Harkie
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last start at the track but was a debutant last start. Might be ridden for luck. Drawn nicely. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely.
Last Starts 10 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 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Heman K Harkie | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-7 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start here. Should progress and will be close.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 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: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $23.00 and faded to finish 5th last run at the track and coming back in trip. Should race on the speed. Hard to recommend with any confidence.

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on when 3rd beaten by more than 7L last run at Finger Lakes. Won't be far away during the run. Chris J Englehart stable are running hot lately. Win won't shock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1006m | FT | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and folded up in the straight when 7th last time here. Still in maiden grade after 9 runs. Expected to settle towards the tail. Tough ask.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put together a strong on-speed performance when 2nd last start at this venue. Been in the placegetters each attempt this preparation. Watch early betting.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 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 |