Belmont At The Big A Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
HEADS IN BEDS (7) Resuming after a 29 week spell. Brave effort to win narrowly last run at Del Mar and good career start. First start for a new trainer. One of the major players. ROCKYTA (5) Weakened to finish 5th last time at Gulfstream Park. Expected to rebound but stepping up to a higher level. Has run into the money frequently this campaign. Suitably placed in this race. ARTISTIC SUCCESS (1) First up after 31 weeks and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at this venue. Should be going forward early. Gets the perfect draw. Racing in stronger company. Could work into the placings. MIDNIGHTLOVEAFFAIR (6) Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last run around here but challenged by more formidable competitors. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 31 weeks and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation at this track. Should come to hand quickly. Drawn well. Up against stronger rivals. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FIRM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 5.75L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $7.00 and lost ground in the run home when 5th last start at this track but can find a nice position from the draw. One for your trifecta.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | MY | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $18.00 and folded up in the straight when 9th last time at Saratoga and competing in a higher grade. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Potential to run into a place.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $12.00 and made up ground when 4th last time here but up against a higher level of opposition. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.00 and faded to finish 5th last time at Gulfstream Park. Expected to rebound but matched against a stronger field. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 20 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 | 05/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Carlos Martinez | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Good performance to run into 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last run at the track but facing a stronger grade. Has some claims.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 57kg | - | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/08/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-9 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | SY | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | - | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 29 weeks. Claimed a tight victory last run at Del Mar and putting a tidy record together so far. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 209 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 | 28/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them all something to chase to win by 1 1/2L last time at this venue. Possesses very good finishing speed. Others are better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Dalila A Rivera | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 10-12-12 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $22.00 |