Belmont At The Big A Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
AFTER TAXES (8) First up after 41 weeks and good effort to run 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L first up last preparation at Saratoga. Has been racing in stronger company. Right in this. SPORTS HERO (4) Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L last start around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Putting up notable efforts since coming back from a break. One of the major players. ARCHIMEDES (2) Lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at Churchill Downs but can find a nice position from the draw. Up against a more competitive field. Chance in this field so include in exotics. SOLOMINI'S WORLD (3) Backs up quickly. Didn't find the line when 4th last start at this venue and up against tougher competition. Expecting to settle positively. Has some strong credentials in this race.

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $18.00 and struggled with the pace when 7th last time at this venue but has the ideal alley. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4-6 | 3 |
| 22L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 49.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 15.75L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $14.00 and faded away to finish 8th last run at Churchill Downs but drawn nicely. Dropping in distance. Up against a higher level of opposition. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-11 | 3 |
| 57.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | - | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 5L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Kelvin Arana | 50kg | - | 5-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start here but facing formidable opponents. Been in the money multiple times this campaign. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 33 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 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Jumped at $6.00 and clearly outclassed when 6th last start at the track and challenged by more formidable competitors. Coming back in distance. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 1-1-5-7 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | HEAVY | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.75L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $22.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $22.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1911m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 10-11-11-11 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 22/06/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1674m | FIRM | Samy Camacho | 55kg | - | 6-6-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $11.00 and showed some merit late when 5th last run here but competing at a higher grade. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 33 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 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Sheldon Russell | 55kg | - | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 41 weeks and attacked the line when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L first up last preparation at Saratoga. Likely to be well placed early. Can take this out.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.55L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 7L | $3.50 |