Belmont Park Race 11 - Pilgrim S. Stakes
AND THE RUNNER IS (8) Close up last start at Saratoga but up against stronger rivals. Jockey Reylu Gutierrez and trainer Mark E Casse are a strong combination. Serious player. BERTA'S STITCH (9) Picked up late to win last run at Saratoga and good career start. Looking sharp on the track since coming back from a spell but challenged by more formidable competitors. Respect in this event. KIPROS (3) Rounded them up when winning last run at Saratoga but challenged by a tougher grade. Always seems to find the line well. Won't be far away. PASS ON BY (5) Made every post a winner to win by a margin of a nose last start at Saratoga but racing against tougher rivals. One of the major players.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Picked up nicely to win last run at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Will appreciate a good gate. Matched against a stronger field. Could feature here.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Strong effort to the line to win last time at Saratoga and having second career run. Has a positive draw. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Finished with purpose when winning last run at Saratoga but facing a stronger class. Can go through the gears. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Narrowly beaten last time at Saratoga and was a debutant last start. Might have to make up considerable ground. Competing at a higher level of competition. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 7-7-5-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a nose last start at Saratoga but competing in a more challenging class. Can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Did well to run into 3rd last time at Saratoga and having second career run. Todd A Pletcher stable are running hot lately but up against a more competitive field. Do not dismiss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Close to a win last start at Saratoga but competing in a higher grade. Jockey Reylu Gutierrez and trainer Mark E Casse have enjoyed a lot of success together. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 6-5-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Bold effort when winning last run at Saratoga and promising career start. Racing consistently this campaign but up against tougher opponents. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | YL | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started $9.00 and didn't threaten when 7th last start at Saratoga but facing less formidable opponents. More confidence with jockey Flavien Prat guiding the horse. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Nice run when finishing 2nd last start at Sandown and showing consistent performance in races. Jockey Paco Lopez is a plus but facing formidable rivals. Very competitive this preparation. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 35 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $73,777.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD TO SOFT | Pat Dobbs | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5-5-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/14 | 21/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD TO SOFT | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | - | 11-11-13-9-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Kempton | 1408m | STANDARD TO SLOW | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-5 | 5 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was $23.00 and weakened to finish 5th last time at Woodbine. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |