Belmont Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
FIRST SITE (8) Finished well when 2nd last start Parx At Philadelphia and showing consistent performance in races. Displays good tactical speed. Jockey Paco Lopez is an asset. Looks well placed. PODKOVA (7) Kevin Attard trained 2yo by Uncle Mo having first race start. Javier Castellano adds value. Watch the betting. GUN BROKER (5) Attacked the line when 2nd last start at the track and was on debut last time. Added confidence jockey with Flavien Prat doing the steering. Strong each way hope. ROYAL COUNTY DOWN (2) First up and threw down a serious challenge first up last preparation at Colonial Downs. Will be hitting the line strongly. Gets a favourable draw. One of the main dangers.
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
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At $9.50 couldn't stay in touch when 7th last time around here but going over more ground. Gets back and needs luck. Has the ideal barrier. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 38 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 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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First up and narrowly denied victory first up last preparation at Colonial Downs. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 66 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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At $6.00 mediocre performance when 5th last start here but having second career run. Expected to settle towards the rear. Facing a rise in trip. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
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Good run when placing 2nd beaten by 5 3/4L last start at Saratoga. Outside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last start at the track and was a debutant last start. Jockey Flavien Prat rates highly aboard. Could feature prominently.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Started $3.40 and weakened under pressure when 5th last time at Kempton but fitter for debut run. First start for a new trainer. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 54 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 1408m | STANDARD TO SLOW | David Egan | 58kg | - | 2-3-4-4-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.25L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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2yo debutant by Uncle Mo for Kevin Attard. Javier Castellano is an advantage. Watch betting.
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Came on strongly when 2nd last start Parx At Philadelphia and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Expecting to settle positively. Paco Lopez is a key booking. Will show up at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54kg | - | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-5-6 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1006m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |