Belmont Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Optional Claiming
HUNTING GOODWILL (6) 2yo first starter sired by Essential Quality for Horacio De Paz. Betting is the best guide. GEORGE ST. (8) Good result placing 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Saratoga. Recent form of Brad H Cox is strong. Strong chance. PROPER JACK (10) Did well to place 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at Monmouth Park and having second career run. Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Can win this. SUN GATE (4) Close up last time at Kentucky Downs. Won't be far away during the run. Must be considered. Something for the Multiples: GEORGE ST. (8)
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $8.00 and didn't attack the line when 9th last run at Saratoga but drawn the rails. Can go through the gears. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 42 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 7-6-9 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 7-8-4 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 56kg | - | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $6.50 and struggled with the pace when 8th last time at Saratoga but having second career run. Gets back and needs luck. Has a good draw. Prefer others.
Last Starts 39 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 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 6-5-6-8 | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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Started at $43.00 and advanced late into 4th last time at the track. Significant improvement required.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Right up there last time at Kentucky Downs. Has early speed and positions nicely. Definite claims for punters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Produced an eye catching run when 3rd beaten by more than 12L last start at Kentucky Downs. Change in trainer. Watch betting.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 3-4-6-6 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Essential Quality 2yo on debut for trainer Horacio De Paz. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo debutant by Raging Bull for Wayne Potts. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Even though peaking on the run still placed 2nd last start at Saratoga. Brad H Cox stable are having a great run of late. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 36 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 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | YL | Samuel Marin | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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At $36.00 was well beaten when 10th last run at Saratoga but was a debutant last start. First start for a new trainer. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | YL | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-8 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Managed to run into 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at Monmouth Park and having second race start. Jockey Flavien Prat is an asset. Can take this out.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Luis R Rivera Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |