Belmont Park Race 7 - Carle Place S. Stakes
DOUBTING THOMAS (4) Stormed home to win last run around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Always seems to find the line well. Going well this preparation. Respect. ILLMATIC (8) First run back from a break. Charged home to win last start at Saratoga but rising in grade. Should muster plenty of early toe. Flavien Prat is a bonus. Must be considered. TWO OUT HERO (7) Couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last time here and up against tougher rivals. Performing honestly this campaign. Looks promising in this race. BLAZING TIGER (10) Finished with purpose when winning last start at this venue. Producing consistent results this campaign. One of the chances.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong late when 3rd last start at this venue and has drawn the rails. Putting up notable efforts this campaign and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was agonizingly close last time here and can find a nice position from the draw. Paco Lopez is a pivotal booking and form has been improving over recent runs. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 9 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 | 29/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1106m | FM | Paco Lopez | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FIRM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 4.25L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last run at this track but racing in stronger company. Tracking very well this preparation. Possesses very good finishing speed. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | - | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 2-2-4-5 | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | GD | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 6-5-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well to run 2nd beaten by 1L last start at Woodbine but stepping up to a higher level. Racing consistently this preparation. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/10/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1307m | FAST | Jose Luis Campos | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Fort Erie | 1911m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/08/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 2012m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Pietro Moran | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-3-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | Stakes 76 | $200,000.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $75,000.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Flew home to win last time at this track but facing a stronger class. Been in the money each start this preparation and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.40 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at the track and up against a more competitive field. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1509m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.60 |
| 4/4 | 26/04/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $1.75 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | - | 7-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 12L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Dashed home to win last start at Saratoga but competing in a more challenging grade. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GOOD | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and came in 5th last start at this track and taking on stronger rivals. Samuel Marin and Miguel Clement deserve serious attention when combined. Not hopeless.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1408m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-10 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.85L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.65L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran over the top of them when winning last start at this track. Going well this campaign. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 6-7-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $4.60 |