Belmont Park Race 8 - Champagne S. Stakes
U. S. S. VALOR (5) Gave them a lesson when winning by more than 13L last time at Saratoga but racing in stronger company. Has run into the placings all attempts this campaign. No shock to see a win. EARTH SONG (6) Won by a big margin of more than 11L last run at Monmouth Park and was a debutant last start. Should be going forward early. Stable is in form. Better hope. RAKU (2) Narrowly denied victory last run at Monmouth Park and gets a favourable draw. Paco Lopez is a plus but facing a stronger group of contenders. Deserves consideration. GAUDREAU (3) Romped home to win last time at Saratoga and was a debutant last start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Jockey Flavien Prat rates highly. Could go well. Something for the Multiples: CLUB REIGN (4)
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $28.00 and ran 5th last run at Saratoga but drawn the rails. Likely to get back in the run. Facing a rise in trip. Considering others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last run at Monmouth Park and has a positive draw. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation but challenged by a tougher grade. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FT | Paco Lopez | 53kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rounded them up when winning last time at Saratoga and having second career run. Will be positive in the run early. Good to see jockey Flavien Prat is jumping on. Can feature in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of 6L last time at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Likely to be well placed early. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Thrashed the field when winning by just over 13L last time at Saratoga but taking on stronger opponents. Been in the money each start this preparation. Displays good closing speed. Will be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave nothing else a chance when winning by over 11L last run at Monmouth Park and fitter for debut run. Has shown early pace in races to date. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Daniel Centeno | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |