Belmont At The Big A Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
VEKOMAS PLEASURE (3) 3yo by Vekoma having first race start for George Weaver. Watch for a sign in the market. APERITIF (2) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at this track and has a good draw. Jockey Jaime Rodriguez is a strong choice aboard. Has to be strongly considered. OKAY ANNIE (12) First time at the races 3yo by Tiz The Law for David P Duggan. Follow the money. BABCIE (4) Central Banker 3yo having first start for trainer Melanie Giddings. Watch betting.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
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Fresh after break of 43 weeks. Was $23.00 and finished 6th last time at Saratoga but has the ideal draw. Will be positive in the run early. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 305 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.25L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 50.5kg | - | 2-2-9 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 50.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Andy Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Made some ground late when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at the track and can find a nice position from the draw. Jaime Rodriguez adds value. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 10 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 25.25L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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First start at the races 3yo by Vekoma for trainer George Weaver. Market as guide.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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3yo first starter by Central Banker for trainer Melanie Giddings. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Back after spell of 43 weeks. Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last start at Saratoga and fitter for debut run. Displays good tactical speed. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 306 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Favinho Villa Pino
Weight: 55kgs
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James W Ferraro trained 3yo by Mendelssohn having first race start. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
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Tidy run when 2nd last time at the track and having second race start. Should be going forward early. First race for a new trainer. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 57kgs
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Fresh after a 71 week spell. Was $23.00 and faded away to finish 5th last run at this track but was on debut last time. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 499 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55kgs
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Was $28.00 and below expectations when 9th last start around here but was a debutant last start. Linda Rice stable are on a hot streak. Will be a challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
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First up from a break of 9 weeks and just shy of the win first up last preparation at Remington Park. Will be dropping in distance. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FIRM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 10.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 302m | FT | Jr David Alvarez | 57kg | - | 1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-3-8-8 | 1 |
| 64L | $3.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 9-9-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 80 | $0.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | SY | Roman Cruz | 56kg | - | 4-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 74 | $0.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | FT | Roman Cruz | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 76 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | FT | Jesus Rios Ayala | 56kg | - | 4-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 79 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | FT | Jesus Rios Ayala | 56kg | - | 4-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 320m | FT | Mario Delgado | 56kg | - | 5-5 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $20.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 71 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 320m | FT | Jesus Rios Ayala | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 74 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 302m | MY | Jesus Rios Ayala | 56kg | - | 3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 75 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 274m | FT | Jesus Rios Ayala | 56kg | - | 3() | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
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Narrowly denied a win last start at the track. Jeremiah C Englehart stable are having a great run of late. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GOOD | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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3yo runner on debut by Tiz The Law for trainer David P Duggan. Watch the market.