Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Allowance
BRYANT AND COOPER (5) Narrowly denied a win last time at Saratoga but up against tougher opponents. Jockey Manuel Franco and trainer Chad C Brown command respect as a team. Respect in this event. ENDLESS VOW (9) Resumes from a spell. Ran home strongly to win last time at Laurel Park but up against stronger competition. Won't be far away during the run. Must respect. GALLEGA (1) Ran 6th last run at Saratoga but gets a favourable draw. Edgard J Zayas and Saffie A Joseph Jr enjoy a high success rate together. Matched against tougher rivals. One for the each way players. PAULA'S CHOICE (3) Moved through the field into 5th last run at Saratoga but stepping up to a higher level. Finishes off strongly. Flavien Prat is a key booking. Watch it go close.

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.00 and came in 6th last run at Saratoga but gets the perfect draw. Jockey Edgard J Zayas and trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr are a strong team. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Reeled them in to win last start around here and drawn nicely. Showing improvement in recent outings. Some hope in this event.
Last Starts 18 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 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 11 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55kg | - | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.50 and edged past some when finishing 5th last run at Saratoga but taking on stronger competition. Shows good closing speed. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-10-6 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 9-11-10-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at Saratoga but testing ability against stronger contenders. Can go through the gears. Showing positive results since resuming from a spell. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 10-10-8-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 3-4-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 57kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 57kg | - | 5-5-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 56.5kg | - | 10-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56.5kg | - | 8-8-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.65 |
| 2/11 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 56.5kg | - | 8-10-8-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Lane J Luzzi | 56.5kg | - | 11-11-10-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55kg | - | 7-8-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/05/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 29/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Missed by a narrow margin last time at Saratoga and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Jockey Manuel Franco and trainer Chad C Brown work well together. Will go close.

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $14.00 and fairly underwhelming when 12th last run here and challenged by more formidable competitors. First start for a new trainer. Should muster plenty of early speed. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 07/10/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Pedro Pena | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 57kg | - | 4-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-5-8 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Angel Morales | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Angel Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Angel Morales | 54kg | - | 5-5-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | Starter Handicap 87 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Angel Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-10 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | Starter Handicap 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Angel Morales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 55kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Dalila A Rivera | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 2-1-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | - | 4-5-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Elijah Greenidge | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Elijah Greenidge | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 5 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2025 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Elijah Greenidge | 50kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-5-7 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FAST | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FAST | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.85L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $36.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last time at the track and racing in stronger company. Stable is in form. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/10/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | GD | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 3-4-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/09/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 57kg | - | 6-8-6-8 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 9-9-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 8-9-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Katie Davis | 56kg | - | 5-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Emma Jayne Wilson | 55kg | - | 5-6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1674m | GD | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | FT | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1674m | FT | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Jomar Torres | 56.5kg | - | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 26L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/02/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.15 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2024 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 10L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/08/2024 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2024 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | MY | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Dyke Drayden Van | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a spell. Ran on strongly to win last time at Laurel Park and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Has early speed and positions nicely. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/04/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Angel Cruz | 57kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-7-10 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 6-4-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/12 | 17/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 4-3-4-8 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.62 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 29L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $75,001.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |