Belterra Park Race 2 - 1m 1/2f Stakes
S J B EXPRESS (5) Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last time here but racing in stronger company. Oscar Villarreal and Aaron M West deserve respect together. Top chance. BORIS BADENOV (1) Ran 3rd last run around here and rising in trip. Should jump out and bowl along. Will appreciate a good draw. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Capable of taking this out. NORTHSIDE TAP (4) Tidy run when 2nd last time at the track but matched against a stronger field. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Coming to a new trainer. Looks a winning hope. UNUSUAL ACTIVITY (3) Tailed off when 5th last start at the track and competing at a higher level of competition. Should be swooping on the field late. Use betting as a guide and is worth watching.

Jockey: Orlando Mojica, Jr.
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last run around here and going up in distance. Expecting to settle positively. Gets the perfect draw. Showing improvement in recent outings. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 21/06/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Orlando Mojica Jr | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Orlando Mojica Jr | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 5-6-4-4 | 6 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1408m | FM | Yuri Yaranga | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | FAST | Yuri Yaranga | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 1-4-7 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 15L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 17L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Luis A. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $14.00 and not in contention when 5th last start around here and facing stiffer opposition. Expected to be flashing home. Struggle to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | SY | Orlando Mojica Jr | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | Orlando Mojica Jr | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/05/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | SY | Orlando Mojica Jr | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1674m | GD | Kevin Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SY | Elijah Greenidge | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 9-8-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1674m | MY | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FAST | Charle Oliveros | 56kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.85L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FAST | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 2 |
| 13.55L | $22.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Alexandra Sherman | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 11-11-11-10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/08/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Alexandra Sherman | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 13L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Alexandra Sherman | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7-8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | - | 7-6-4-3 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Rogelio Miranda | 56kg | - | 10-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | - | 9-8-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2025 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Albin Jimenez | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 24L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Rogelio Miranda | 56kg | - | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 5L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rogelio Miranda | 56kg | - | 7-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/02/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Andres Calleja | 49.5kg | - | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Yarmarie Correa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last time at this venue but taking on stronger competition. Likely to be well placed early. Change in trainer. A threat to the other main hopes.
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 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | SY | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56kg | - | 4-5-7-7 | 7 |
| 23L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | - | 5-4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Oscar Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last time at the track but competing in a higher grade. Has a very strong case to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 57kg | - | 11-8-9-7 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 7 |
| - | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | - | 5-6-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 48kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 3 |
| 13L | $22.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Samuel Marin | 53kg | - | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $17.00 |