Belmont Park Race 6 - Matron S. Stakes
HARPER'S CORNER (3) Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 2nd beaten by 4 3/4L last run at Saratoga and drops back to a suitable grade. Solid career start. One of the major players. YOLO TRAIN (8) Gave them a lesson when winning by 4L last start at Saratoga and having second career run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Flavien Prat is a key booking. Can win. ALMIGHTY ONE (4) Competitive effort when 2nd last start at Presque Isle Downs but challenged by a tougher grade. Performing honestly this preparation. Must be considered. ROYAL COMPANION (7) Strong effort to the line to win last run at Colonial Downs and putting a tidy record together. On a winning streak the last 2 runs. In the mix.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 4 1/2L last time at Saratoga and having second race start. Gets the perfect draw. Competing in a more challenging class. Should be included in your exotics.
Last Starts 37 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started $5.50 and improved late to finish 5th last run at Saratoga and has a good draw. Possesses very good finishing speed. Up against stronger opponents. Looks hopeful at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 19/27 | 17/06/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | John R Velazquez | 58kg | - | 12-12-18-20-19 | 14 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 2nd last run at Saratoga and dropping in class. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Promising career start. Capable of winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1006m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Placed 2nd last start at Presque Isle Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. In strong racing shape this preparation. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/09/2026 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | FT | Gaddiel A Martinez | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | - | 3-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | - | 2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Showed a clean pair of heels when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last run at Kentucky Downs and was on debut last time. Up against tougher rivals. Very minor chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At $4.00 below expectations when 6th last time at Saratoga and up in grade. Shows very good closing speed. William Walden stable are on a hot streak. Will need its best to find a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Finished with purpose when winning last run at Colonial Downs and good career start. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 runs but testing ability against stronger contenders. Should not be far away.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Horacio Karamanos | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Dominant winner by a margin of 4L last start at Saratoga and fitter for debut run. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Jockey Flavien Prat rates highly aboard. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 52 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 | 12/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 4L | $0.00 |