Belmont Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
VALENTINE CRUSADER (6) Back from a 60 week spell. Close to claiming the win last start at Saratoga. Should jump out and bowl along. Racing for a new trainer. Should be right in the finish. KARSTEN (2) Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Saratoga and good career start. Has early speed and positions nicely. Performing impressively this preparation. Winning chance in this line up. JUST TIPSY (3) Folded up in the straight when 5th last start at Saratoga. Capable of a strong comeback but coming back in trip. Should be going forward early. Can take this out. TAP RULES (4) Moved through the field into 4th last run at Saratoga and having second career run. Shows very good finishing speed. Outside chance for exotics.
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and hit the line well when 5th last start at Saratoga and fitter for debut run. Have to respect the recent Jeremiah C Englehart form. Will be tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded at the finish when 3rd last run at Saratoga and has a good draw. Won't be far away during the run. Racing consistently this campaign. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-7 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $12.00 and well beaten when 5th last start at Saratoga. Capable of a strong comeback but back to a shorter distance. Displays good tactical speed. Could feature prominently.
Last Starts 50 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6-7 | 5 |
| 35.75L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.50 and overtook some late when 4th last run at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Has a great burst of speed late. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and felt the pinch late when 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Aqueduct. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Long shot.
Last Starts 113 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 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | GD | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Silvestre Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 14 |
| 13.25L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.85L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 60 week spell. Close up last start at Saratoga. First start for a new trainer. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Expect support.
Last Starts 422 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |