Belmont Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
JOVEN (6) Danny Gargan trained 2yo by Good Magic having first race start. Flavien Prat is highly regarded. Watch for a sign in the market. DONEGAL LUSTER (2) Initial appearance 2yo by City Of Light for trainer Todd A Pletcher and has a good draw. Jockey John R Velazquez rates highly. Watch betting. FOOLIN (7) Came in 3rd last time at Saratoga. Should muster plenty of early toe. Todd A Pletcher has been training plenty of winners recently. Placed at every start this preparation. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. HORIZONTAL RAIN (3) Nyquist 2yo having first race appearance for Brendan P Walsh. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing fresh after a break. Odds of $18.00 and disappointing run when 8th last run at Saratoga but was a debutant last start. Gets back and needs luck. Rather have another day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 8-8-7-8 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo first starter sired by City Of Light for Todd A Pletcher and drawn nicely. John R Velazquez is a crucial engagement. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Nyquist for Brendan P Walsh. Watch the market.
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo by Vekoma having first race appearance for trainer D Whitworth Beckman. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Was $9.00 and weakened under pressure when 5th last start at Saratoga but fitter for debut run. Shows good early pace. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 28 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo debutant by Good Magic for trainer Danny Gargan. Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed 3rd last time at Saratoga. Should come to hand quickly. Have to respect the recent Todd A Pletcher form. Has run into the placings at every start this campaign. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |