Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Optional Claiming
JUSTIN KNOWS ALL (9) 2yo by Vekoma having first start for Rudy R Rodriguez. Respect the betting. RIDDLE ME THIS (2) 2yo first starter sired by Olympiad for trainer Michael J Trombetta and will try to take advantage of the draw. Watch the betting. BOER WAR (3) Set a strong tempo before tiring to place 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Has plenty of early speed. Goes close. SHAKE MY HAND (8) Initial race appearance 2yo by Drain The Clock for Bruce R Brown. Watch betting.
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 2nd last run at Saratoga and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 57 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
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First time at the races 2yo by Olympiad for Michael J Trombetta and can find a nice position from the draw. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Overrun late when 2nd last run at Saratoga and having second race start. Has shown early pace in races to date. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 58 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 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Was $6.00 and picked up some ground to run 4th last run at this venue and was on debut last time. Coming to a new trainer. Large claim helps. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 10 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 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FT | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 7-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at $18.00 and finished 6th last time at Saratoga but having second career run. Back to a shorter distance. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | YL | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Raging Bull for trainer Kenneth G Mcpeek. Betting as a guide.
Last Starts 3714 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/08/2016 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | FT | Jason Simpson | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-11 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/05/2016 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Carlos D Camilo | 52kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 34.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2016 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | FT | Carlos D Camilo | 52kg | - | 2-2-5-6 | 3 |
| 52L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/05/2016 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1006m | MY | Carlos D Camilo | 52.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Bruce R Brown 2yo by Drain The Clock having first race start. Watch the market.
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo debutant by Vekoma for Rudy R Rodriguez. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Odds of $16.00 and came in 6th last start Parx At Philadelphia but having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Not dismissing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | - | 10-10-6 | 10 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |