Belmont Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
OKLAHOMA SMOKE (12) First up today. Ran on hard when winning last run at Saratoga and suited at this trip historically. Have to respect the recent stable form but up in class. Can take this out. FAIRY GODMOTHER (1) Finished with purpose when winning last time at Saratoga and has been racing in stronger company. Flavien Prat rates highly and gets a favourable draw. Finishes off strongly. Will be competitive. DONNA ROMANO (5) Faded away to finish 7th last time at Saratoga. Should improve but matched against a stronger field. First race for a new trainer. Worth a ticket. EMERALD EMBER (8) Competitive effort when 2nd last start at Saratoga and challenged by weaker competitors. Performing honestly this campaign. Can go on with it.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Rounded them up to win last time at Saratoga and competing in a lower grade. Very competitive this preparation and can save some energy from the draw. Will go close.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-10 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 12-10-9 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 7-5-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 1/2L last time at Saratoga and ideal distance as proven previously. Taking on stronger opponents. Should be included in your exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $43.00 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last time at Saratoga and matched against tougher rivals. Showing great form this preparation but back in trip. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 27 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-8 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2yo | $31,100.00 | Dieppe | 1399m | SOFT | Anthony Crastus | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | 2yo | $35,359.00 | Saint Cloud | 1399m | GOOD | Anthony Crastus | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Although getting tired late still grabbed 3rd beaten by nearly 11L last run at Finger Lakes but up against a higher level of opposition. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Shaun Bridgmohan | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Shaun Bridgmohan | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Shaun Bridgmohan | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | YL | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Shaun Bridgmohan | 56kg | - | 3-4-5-6 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Shaun Bridgmohan | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Shaun Bridgmohan | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SY | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 23L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 11L | $1.65 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Shaun Bridgmohan | 54kg | - | 2-5-8 | 7 |
| 29.85L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and came in 5th last time at Saratoga but lining up against easier rivals. Back to a shorter distance. Others preferred.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-2-4-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FIRM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last start at Saratoga and competing at a lower level of competition. In good order this preparation. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 56 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | J G Torrealba | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Odds of $23.00 and was well beaten when 7th last time at this venue but up against weaker rivals. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
Last Starts 6 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | - | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | GD | Pablo Morales | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 15L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and close to claiming the win first up last preparation at Penn National. Will be well suited at the distance. Racing against tougher rivals. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.75 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | - | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 3 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Andrew Wolfsont | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Charged home to win last run at Saratoga and have to respect the form at the distance. Recent form of the stable is strong. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 57kg | - | 7-7-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/06/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |