Belmont Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Claiming
BAKUTO (7) Assumed control from the start when winning by 5L last start at Saratoga and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Displays good tactical speed. Strong hope. ESCAPE HALL (2) Back from a break of 30 weeks. Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Aqueduct and has a good draw. Respect. E Z BOURBON (4) Back from a break of 30 weeks. Couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last start at Aqueduct. Has the ability to turn things around but taking on stronger opponents. Has the ability to take this out. WAITIN'ONASUNNYDAY (5) Folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Saratoga. Giving another chance here but matched against tougher rivals. First start for a new trainer. Serious player.

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last start at Saratoga but has drawn to do little work. Should muster plenty of early toe. Very unlikely to shake these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | GD | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-8-11 | 11 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56kg | - | 3-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | HEAVY | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-3-5-6 | 4 |
| 10L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 30 week spell. Ran on when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Aqueduct and drawn nicely. Racing for a new trainer. Strong claims.
Last Starts 210 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.75 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | HEAVY | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 9L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $1.28 |
| 4/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FIRM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 7L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 30 weeks. Started at $9.50 and was well beaten when 7th last start at Aqueduct. Has the ability to turn things around. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 57kg | - | 3-4-6-7 | 1 |
| - | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-2-2-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Katie Davis | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Katie Davis | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $16.00 and weakened to finish 8th last run at Saratoga. Giving another chance here but testing ability against stronger contenders. Change in trainer. Should come to hand quickly. Capable type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and overtook some late when 5th last start at this track but competing in a higher grade. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One for the exotics players.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SY | Charlie Marquez | 55kg | - | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 8-8-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Dylan Davis | 57kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Dalila A Rivera | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.05 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 5L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | SY | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | - | 6-7-10 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much too speedy in front when winning by 5L last start at Saratoga and getting better in recent performances. Should muster plenty of early speed. Will go close here.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Advanced late into 4th last run at Saratoga but racing in stronger company. Always seems to find the line well. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 57kg | - | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 43.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 57kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |