Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
HOTSHOTMCGILICUDY (7) First race appearance 2yo by Olympiad for Brad H Cox. Betting as a guide. PAPA VEGAS (11) 2yo by Honest Mischief having initial appearance for trainer Thomas F Proctor. Watch the market moves. MAX O NIDAS (1) Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by 5L last run at Saratoga and was a debutant last start. First appearance for a new trainer. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . UNCLE GENE (2) 2yo first starter sired by Divining Rod for Anthony R Margotta Jr and will try to take advantage of the draw. The large claim from Christian Maragh helps. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Did well to run 3rd last run at Saratoga and fitter for debut run. First race for a new trainer and gets the perfect draw. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 52.5kgs
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2yo by Divining Rod having first race appearance for Anthony R Margotta Jr and has a positive draw. Large claim helps. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break. Started at $28.00 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last start at Saratoga. Should be going forward early. Has to have a lot go its way.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 56kgs
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Started $14.00 and weakened to finish 10th last time at Saratoga but having second race start. Likely to get back. This looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $16.00 and didn't threaten when 5th last start at Saratoga. Does take a while to get into stride. Few more classier types in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Shaun Bridgmohan | 56kg | - | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Brad H Cox 2yo by Olympiad having first race start. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $53.00 and looked outclassed when 9th last start at Saratoga. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Rather have another day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 6-8-9 | 5 |
| 42.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | GD | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $16.00 and faded to finish 4th last run at Saratoga. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 20L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Honest Mischief 2yo on debut for trainer Thomas F Proctor. Market as guide.
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Started at $5.00 and below par when 6th last start at Saratoga but was on debut last time. First start for a new trainer. Would need to step up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |