Belmont At The Big A

17:35 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IGNITER made an encouraging debut and the benefit of experience may give him an edge over some of these. Ima Big Bad Wolf and Rebel Instinct could also have a say.

1st	6. Igniter	1/1
2nd	7. Rebel Instinct	10/1
3rd	2. Buntus Foclora	12/1

Igniter

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

1/1

Comment: Finished third of eight on his debut over 6f at Saratoga at 25-1 49 days ago; nicely bred (by Volatile); difficult to oppose as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Volatile and his initial effort was most encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 8	53/2	-

Courting

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

4/1

Comment: Stable does well here with debutants; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; related to Grade 1 winner Clairiere; hails from a trainer in fine fettle.

Ima Big Bad Wolf

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

11/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly on his debut (7f, Saratoga) at 12-1 last month; represents a powerful trainer; the stable continues to be among winners recently; should go close as jockey does well from inner gates here and his initial effort hints at more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	61/5	-

Forever Man

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 64

10/1

Comment: Was held in fourth over 6½f at Saratoga (maiden special weight) last month; has a nice pedigree (by Bolt d'Oro) and related to Stakes winner Corningstone; easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 9	107/10	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 8	221/10	-

Rebel Instinct

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

10/1

Comment: Course debutants for this trainer have to be taken seriously; related to Beholder Mile winner Unique Bella; one to be interested in as some good aspects to his profile and the hot form of the yard is a bonus.

Buntus Foclora

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

12/1

Comment: Close up behind Ima Big Bad Wolf last month when fifth at Saratoga over 7f; entitled to be sharper - runners from this yard can show improved form on second start and looks the part on breeding (by Thousand Words); will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	209/10	-

Dionysus

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Stable has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; related to Bluegrass Parkway (winner from 1m up to 1m3f); has a nice pedigree (by Nyquist); ought to give it a shot as some good aspects to his profile and yard is in good order.

Missing Brian

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

20/1

Comment: Fair debut effort (Saratoga, 7f) at 6-1 38 days ago; looks the part on breeding (by Authentic); must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	59/10	-

Belmont At The Big A

18:06 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HOURS IN A DAY looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and he knows how to win. Heavyweight Champs and Turbo are interesting.

1st	4. Hours in a Day	9/4
2nd	2. Knox	20/1
3rd	6. Ride Up	5/1

Hours in a Day

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 211-28

9/4

Comment: No impression when eighth of nine over 1m at Saratoga (claimer) last month; has won at this track; useful in this grade; needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	7/2	-
09/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/20	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	7/4	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	67/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	51/2	-

Heavyweight Champs

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 136653

9/4

Comment: A respectable third of eight two weeks ago in a claimer; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
14/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	108/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/1	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-

Epitaph

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 275501

9/2

Comment: Ended losing run over 5f at Delaware Park (claimer) when running out a cosy winner three weeks ago; switching to dirt for the first time; $17.5k claiming tag this time (up from $16k); despite that Delaware Park success, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
22/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	179/4	-
08/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/5	-
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	287/10	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	187/10	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-

Ride Up

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-14636

5/1

Comment: Performed below market expectations when sixth in a claimer (close behind Heavyweight Champs) two weeks ago; can be a player at this level and useful in his prime; knows how to win so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	91/100	-
09/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	91/10	-
17/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/4	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	13/2	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	19/5	-

First Trumpet

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 165937

13/2

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; last of seven in a claimer two weeks ago; class dropper as runs for a $17.5k tag here; his claims aren't overly compelling.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	2769/100	-
14/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	101/4	-
21/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	29/2	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	83/10	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/5	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	33/2	-

Knox

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 356454

20/1

Comment: Solid effort over 6f at Finger Lakes (claimer) on his first start for this trainer last month; a long time since his last win; Emily Ellingwood here for one ride; claiming tag rises to $17.5k here; he can be taken on as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/5	-
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	199/10	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/10	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-

Badlands Ruler

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 746-35

25/1

Comment: Beaten fifth of eight in a claimer at Aqueduct in January upped to 1m1f; has won here; layoff to overcome; claiming tag rises from $16k last time; easy enough to take on as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	97/10	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	141/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	133/4	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	257/4	-
31/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	213/10	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	53/5	-

Turbo

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 44-552

Comment: Not beaten far in a claimer at Gulfstream Park (sloppy track) five weeks ago; better than this level in his prime; claiming value now drops to $17.5k; if he can build on his latest effort then has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/2	-
20/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	48/5	-
21/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
28/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
08/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
11/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

18:36 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HURRICANE NELSON has winning form in his record and is going for his second course success. Shadow Dragon and Exploration should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Hurricane Nelson	5/2
2nd	1. Locke and Key	9/2
3rd	6. Treaty Obligation	4/1

Hurricane Nelson

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 12-113

5/2

Comment: Ran a bit below expectations (sent off 1-2) when third at Gulfstream Park five months ago in an allowance optional claimer; has winning track form; on target three times in his last five outings; returning from a layoff here; plenty of appeal as he goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
16/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-

Treaty Obligation

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 1-38524

4/1

Comment: Fourth at Saratoga but only beaten 1½l on debut outing for new trainer 30 days ago in a claimer; a previous winner here; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/10	-
16/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	9/10	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	77/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	37/10	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	23/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	28/5	-

Locke and Key

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 143457

9/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Saratoga (beaten 8l) last month in an allowance optional claimer; has won five races from 5½f to 1m; now looks to be past his prime and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	129/10	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	119/5	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	91/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	71/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	63/10	-

Eliminate

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-1516

9/2

Comment: Finished last of six in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga (bobbled at the start) last month; has achieved three wins from 14 career runs; concerns about him getting away on terms so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/5	-
20/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/4	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	49/10	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	47/5	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-

Ignite the Light

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-12124

11/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 4l at Churchill Downs over 7½f (allowance optional claimer) in June; successful twice in his last five starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	179/50	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	79/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	31/5	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	19/20	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	169/10	-

Shadow Dragon

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 3-13146

15/2

Comment: Useful in this grade and one-time useful performer; not disgraced in sixth at Saratoga (muddy track) two months ago in a stakes; dropped in grade to claiming level so cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	155/4	-
04/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	149/10	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/20	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-

Exploration

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 114252

10/1

Comment: Running consistently; went down by just over 1l at Monmouth Park last month on first run for his current trainer in an allowance optional claimer; tackling an extra 1f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	3/10	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	33/20	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:07 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TWENTY SIX BLACK is a firm choice. He is looking to improve his already excellent record at this distance and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

1st	4. Alogon	4/1
2nd	6. Bold Journey	10/1
3rd	5. Twenty Six Black	5/6

Twenty Six Black

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-4421

5/6

Comment: On target twice in his last six outings; he was in the money in a Grade 2 55 days ago; successful by just over 2l (Saratoga) four weeks ago when beating Bold Journey (second) and Dancing Buck (sixth) in a bumper; respected as pleasing in workout last Friday and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
03/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	54/5	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	41/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	38/5	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/20	-

Alogon

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 1-3342

4/1

Comment: Ran well when beaten a head over 5½f at Colonial Downs (bumper) three weeks ago; normally pretty consistent and hit the bar in a Grade 1 in June; up in class but one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
03/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	61/5	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	71/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	113/10	-

Dancing Buck

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 2/216-6

15/2

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; bobbled at the start over 5½f at Saratoga (bumper) last month, 5½l behind Twenty Six Black; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 12	103/10	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	13/4	-
09/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	11/2	-
30/12/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	27/2	-
18/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	13/1	-

Senbei

Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 80-515

9/1

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D and a winner of a stakes here in June; not beaten that far in fifth (just under 4l) over 5½f at Saratoga (Grade 2) 55 days ago; drops in class; hard to dismiss as he can go well fresh and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	103/10	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	29/20	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	44/5	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	127/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	13/4	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Bold Journey

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 542922

10/1

Comment: Ran well in a stakes three months ago and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win); gave good account to finish runner-up behind Twenty Six Black at Saratoga 27 days ago in a bumper; he can be taken on as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	2 / 7	53/5	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	24/5	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 10	57/2	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	112/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	53/20	-

Run Curtis Run

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 6-3331

10/1

Comment: All his victories have been gained at a lower level; C&D has proven suitable before; came out on top by just under 3l at Saratoga over 5½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/4	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	22/5	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	109/25	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	77/20	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	31/5	-

Live High Live Low

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 224-15

14/1

Comment: Beaten 5½l in fifth at Laurel Park 14 days ago when back to this distance in a bumper; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-14 but yet to win a race of this value; this looks a fair heat so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	5 / 10	18/5	-
02/08/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / / F	-	4 / 11	54/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	23/1	-
29/09/24	Meadowlands / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-

Acoustic Ave

Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 361121

Comment: Suited by this C&D; successful three times in his last four starts; got home in front by a short head (Saratoga) 28 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; up in class to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-
04/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	61/20	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/4	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:37 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: REBEL'S ROMANCE, dual Breeders' Cup Turf winner. proven at the trip, can land this with Redistricting also of note.

1st	3. Rebel's Romance (IRE)	10/11
2nd	2. Redistricting (GB)	5/1
3rd	1. El Cordobes (IRE)	10/3

Rebel's Romance (IRE)

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 1-4113

10/11

Comment: Gained narrow success in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar in November; enhanced his record to 19 wins from 28 career starts last time; managed four wins in his last seven outings; an easier task than his previous race; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 5	5/1	123
21/06/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 12	6/4	123
16/05/25	York / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 5	11/10	123
05/04/25	Meydan / Group 1 / F	-	4 / 9	9/4	123
02/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 13	19/10	-
27/07/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 9	5/2	123

El Cordobes (IRE)

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 213311

10/3

Comment: Achieved a narrow win in the Sword Dancer Stakes (Saratoga) with Rebel Red (runner-up) and Far Bridge (sixth) behind 49 days ago; has earned plenty of prize money in UAE and Britain, on target three from nine starts; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
10/07/25	Newmarket (July) / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 4	7/2	108
14/06/25	York / Listed / F	1	3 / 4	5/1	108
17/05/25	Newbury / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 7	9/2	108
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	4/1	100
07/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 10	47/25	95

Redistricting (GB)

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-6611

5/1

Comment: Good winner of the United Nations Stakes upped to 1m3f at Monmouth Park in July; has won at this track; attempts to land a hat-trick; an easier task than his previous race; should figure despite being up in class and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 10	91/10	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 12	12/5	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	3/2	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	27/20	-

Far Bridge

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 9-11316

7/1

Comment: Safely held at Saratoga last month behind El Cordobes when 8l back in the Grade 1 Sword Dancer Stakes; proven at the highest level; unbeaten at this course after two runs; others appeal more despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	23/20	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 4	11/20	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 8	69/20	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 13	7/1	-

Rebel Red (GB)

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 74B172

14/1

Comment: A winner of a stakes in June but wins have come at a lower level; produced a good effort in the Sword Dancer Stakes to finish runner-up at Saratoga behind El Cordobes last month; makes limited appeal despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	143/10	-
19/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	19/5	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	113/25	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	B / 9	13/4	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	289/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 12	47/5	-

Bank Frenzy

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-11415

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth at Saratoga in a stakes when dropped to 7f (muddy track) two months ago; yet to win a race of this value; has won previously at this course; now tried over a longer trip; moves up into an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	33/10	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	29/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/20	-

Le Gris

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 305514

Comment: Successful in three of his 16 career starts; creditable effort in fourth (beaten 4l) at Saratoga on first run for this trainer last month in an allowance optional claimer; up in class to allowance company; up in distance by an extra 4f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	82/5	-
10/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	209/10	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	5 / 7	597/25	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	119/20	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:08 - RESULT

Runners: 3

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: LOCKED looks the one to back. He bids for a second course success and can turn around placings with Phileas Fogg from last time they met.

1st	7. Locked	6/5
2nd	6. Phileas Fogg	1/1
3rd	2. Post Time	9/2

Phileas Fogg

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 1-21217

1/1

Comment: Well held in the allowance Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga last month; successful four times in his last seven starts; has won here; others appeal more despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	33/2	-
04/07/25	Saratoga / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	31/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	5/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	33/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/20	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-

Locked

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-2143

6/5

Comment: Performed below market expectations when third over 1m2f at Saratoga (Grade 2) three months ago; has chalked up three wins from his last six; a winner; this might be easier; winner of multiple big races, most recently the Santa Anita Handicap so looks a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	9/10	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	29/20	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 11	9/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 10	43/20	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-

Post Time

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 3-13161

9/2

Comment: Won fair and square at Laurel Park over 1m (bumper, sloppy track) three weeks ago; successful 12 times from 20 career runs; likely player as showed promise in workout last Friday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	1 / 3	1/20	-
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 9	31/2	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	241/100	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 10	37/10	-

Awesome Aaron

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 321164

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals in an allowance Grade 2 at Charles Town when fourth of eight last month; successful twice in his last four starts; wins achieved at a lower level; dropping in class but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	97/10	-
04/07/25	Saratoga / Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	7/1	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	19/2	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	163/10	-

Willy D's

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 232112

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals in an allowance Grade 2 when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 5-1 at Charles Town last month; admirable career strike-rate (five from 22 to date) and string of consistent efforts of late; drops in class; might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1059/100	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/10	-

Film Star

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 42411

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer (Saratoga) 36 days ago; a C&D winner; yet to win a race of this value; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/10	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	32/5	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	43/10	-

Gould's Gold

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-3133

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year but wins have come at a lower level; split Willy d's and Awesome Aaron in an allowance Grade 2 (Charles Town) when on the premises, finishing third last month; probably unlikely to trouble the principals despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	19/2	-
06/07/25	Prairie Meadows / Grade 3, Handicap / F	-	3 / 6	3/5	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	44/5	-
24/08/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 6	31/1	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:39 - RESULT

Runners: 11

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LIVIN THE BREEZE gets a firm vote. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can build on a promising debut run.

1st	9. Cosmic Candy Girl	9/4
2nd	10. Considerate City	6/1
3rd	4. Atenea	7/2

Livin the Breeze

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

7/4

Comment: Just held on her debut when beaten half a length at Saratoga at 7-1 last month; if stepping up from first effort she needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	7/1	-

Cosmic Candy Girl

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 22

9/4

Comment: Had several of these rivals behind her when beaten a nose at Saratoga upped to this distance last month in a maiden special weight; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	4/1	-
31/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 4	32/5	-

Atenea

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 523

7/2

Comment: Three-race maiden but has managed to finish second and has a nice pedigree (by Beau Liam); creditable third 13 days ago in a maiden special weight; Jose Francisco D'angelo's runners are going great guns at the moment; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	279/100	-
06/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
19/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-

Considerate City

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

6/1

Comment: Runner-up of nine at the first time of asking when little between her and My Boston Beauty (fifth, 14-1) two weeks ago over C&D; if building on initial effort one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	14/1	-

Amicus Curiae

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

20/1

Comment: Some way behind the runner-up, Factory Setting, at Saratoga (14-1) last month when beaten a fair way on first start (bobbled); sire does get winners on the turf; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	73/5	-

Starship Ava

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: There's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; first racecourse start; hard to fancy unless market points the other way against rivals with form already in the book.

Spectacular Belle

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

20/1

Comment: Was eighth of ten on her debut running over this distance at Saratoga (behind a few of these rivals) at 20-1 last month; certainly not out of it as her experience should be an asset.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	21/1	-

My Boston Beauty

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 545

25/1

Comment: Still looking to open her account after three runs; couldn't land a blow when fifth of nine in a maiden special weight behind Considerate City, two weeks ago upped to this distance; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	131/10	-
09/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	77/5	-
17/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	139/4	-

Valiant Diva

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: First racecourse start; busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; deserves respect.

Ryan Elizabeth

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

50/1

Comment: Could show the benefit for having a run under their belts as others from the yard have in the past and looks the part on breeding (by Twirling Candy); needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	9 / 9	52/5	-

Solemn Beauty

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

100/1

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut last month at Saratoga sporting blinkers over this trip; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	63/1	-

Mia Sophia

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 73

Comment: Finished in front of two of these in a maiden special weight upped to this distance at Saratoga when well held third 45 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 9	47/2	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 7	93/5	-

Zelena

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Held fifth of nine but was making her first appearance at Saratoga at 12-1 last month; nicely bred (by Kitten's Joy); should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 9	123/10	-

Rose Lisa

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut at Saratoga in blinkers at 22-1 last month; should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	22/1	-

Factory Setting

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Promoted from third to runner-up on debut at Saratoga at 2-1 four weeks ago; nicely bred (by Mckinzie) and hails from a good trainer; now over an extra 2½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	39/20	-

Magic in My Eyes

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Didn't run too badly on her debut at Saratoga at 11-2 four weeks ago; nicely bred (by Classic Empire) and entitled to be sharper - runners from this trainer can show improved form on second start; should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	57/10	-

Belmont At The Big A

21:10 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IMPEL is hard to look beyond. She is thriving at the moment and the likely strong pace up front is a plus, while Scalable and Senza Parole could also have a say.

1st	1. R Disaster	6/5
2nd	3. Patricia Ann	16/1
3rd	5. Sterling Silver	4/1

R Disaster

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 122121

6/5

Comment: Got home in front by 1l in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga (sloppy track) when beating All Class (second) and Patricia Ann (last) five weeks ago; went close in a Grade 2 in July and has achieved six wins from 11 career runs; more on her plate this time but could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
20/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-

Sterling Silver

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2-12234

4/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten just over 4l in fourth) over 1m½f at Saratoga (bumper) last month; boasts winning form over C&D; yet to win a race of this value; easy to oppose given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	4 / 10	47/10	-
30/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	16/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	17/20	-

Senza Parole

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-2

4/1

Comment: Not had much racing - third outing here; this daughter of Gun Runner looks the part on breeding; favourite and just beaten in an allowance race (Saratoga) last month; more on her plate this time but has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F		-	2 / 7	2/5	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 7	37/10	-

Impel

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-4511

6/1

Comment: Got the job done in a stakes by a short head at Ellis Park last month; goes for a hat-trick today and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-10; stable is ticking along nicely; has to be considered as jockey does well from inside draws here and she can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	531/100	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	43/25	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	64/25	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/25	-
24/08/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	3/10	-

Scalable

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1163-1

12/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in a stakes at Aqueduct (dropped to 7f) in January; wins achieved at a lower level but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-12; returning from a layoff here; one to consider; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and she can take this step up in class in her stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	53/5	-
21/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	226/5	-
27/07/24	Monmouth Park / Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	141/50	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 11	1541/50	-

All Class

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 81512

12/1

Comment: Good runner-up at 10-1 in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) behind R Disaster (Saratoga) five weeks ago; has chalked up two wins from her last four; has been found wanting at this level before so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	103/10	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	54/5	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	97/4	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/20	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	41/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/20	-

Patricia Ann

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-1256

16/1

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start two weeks ago when beaten 6l (sixth of nine) in a bumper; hard to make a case for her with problems getting away from the gates becoming more evident.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	6 / 9	59/5	-
20/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/5	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	15/4	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	33/5	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	U / 5	13/5	-

Street View

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 112713

33/1

Comment: Went off 14-1 when good third at Saratoga last month in an allowance race; on target three times in her last six outings; yet to win a race of this value; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	147/10	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	33/5	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/20	-

Sunday Girl

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-1117

Comment: Beaten seventh of eight (Saratoga) last month in an allowance race; achieved plenty of success against this sort of company; passed over as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	63/5	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	32/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

21:41 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CRAZY MASON is the pick of these. He is going for another success at this trip and can turn around placings with Scotland from last time they met.

1st	8. Patriot Spirit	9/4
2nd	9. Crazy Mason	3/1
3rd	1. Scotland	11/4

Patriot Spirit

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-2421

9/4

Comment: Came out on top by 4l at Colonial Downs two months ago in a stakes; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-14 but has done all his winning at a lower level; this demands more than last time so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	2 / 12	154/25	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Grade 3, Handicap / F	-	4 / 6	11/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	123/10	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	5 / 9	23/5	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	1233/100	-

Scotland

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 271-32

11/4

Comment: Running consistently and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-15; finished in front of Crazy Mason and Doc Sullivan in an allowance Grade 1 (Saratoga) when only just held last month; drops in class; pleasing in most recent trackwork and must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 10	117/10	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	273/50	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	6/5	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	57/20	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-

Crazy Mason

Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 111363

3/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (five from 16 to date); split Scotland (second) and Doc Sullivan (fourth) at Saratoga (problems in the gate at the start) when going close (sent off 16-1) five weeks ago in an allowance Grade 1; could have less on his plate in this; strong claims as he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	16/1	-
27/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 9	61/10	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	39/20	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	61/20	-

Doc Sullivan

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-3414

6/1

Comment: Not far behind Scotland, the second, and Crazy Mason, the third, at Saratoga posting a respectable effort last month in an allowance Grade 1; wins have come at a lower level; a previous winner here; down in class; his best form stacks up so ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	89/2	-
31/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	53/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/4	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	13/10	-

Nash

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 9-31216

7/1

Comment: Well held in the Grade 2 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap when close behind Baby Yoda (Saratoga) in July; has gained all his wins at a lower level but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-13; drops in class; the Brad Cox outfit is running hot currently; prospects if enjoying better luck than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 6	71/10	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/20	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	269/100	-
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	163/100	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 11	13/2	-

Baby Yoda

Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 45-151

14/1

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga last month; likes this combination of C&D; successful twice in his last three starts; facing a tougher assignment than last time, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/20	-
19/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	59/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-

Light the Way

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 211812

20/1

Comment: Has never won a race of this value but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-21; bobbled at the start last month when a close runner-up behind Baby Yoda (Saratoga) in an allowance optional claimer; reunited with Kendrick Carmouche who gets on well with him; in with a shout as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/2	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	48/5	-
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	72/5	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	38/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	63/20	-

The Golden Gorilla

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 621312

50/1

Comment: Ran encouragingly when just over 4l runner-up at Gulfstream Park (sloppy track) five weeks ago in a bumper; has chalked up two wins from his last four; he looks up against it as has more on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap, Black Type / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
20/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	147/10	-
21/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	20/1	-
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	37/1	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	467/10	-

Super Chow

Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 6-19412

Comment: Successful 11 times from 28 career runs; was on the premises (second, beaten 4½l, Monmouth Park) four weeks ago in a bumper; with more on his plate others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	13/10	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
05/04/25	Meydan / Group 1 / F	-	9 / 11	33/1	110
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 10	18/1	-

Belmont At The Big A

22:12 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TOASTED ROLL makes appeal on the strength of her most recent run and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Upon A Star, Cynane and Isle Of Capri should also be in the mix.

1st	6. Leslie's Humor	6/1
2nd	3. Girls Rock	13/2
3rd	1. Cynane	9/4

Isle of Capri

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15-2

15/8

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten just over 2l, dropped to 5½f) at Colonial Downs last month in an allowance race; jockey booking is a positive; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	39/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	31/20	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	73/25	-

Cynane

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 666221

9/4

Comment: Represents top stable; won an optional claimer by just over 1l last month at Saratoga upped to 1m; form of the yard is a plus; should be in the mix as from low numbers over this C&D her jockey has an impressive record and she can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	103/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	74/5	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	67/10	-

Leslie's Humor

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 123P-8

6/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Saratoga (beaten 3l) in an allowance race on debut outing for new trainer last month; others appeal more as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	71/10	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	P / 10	39/20	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
14/07/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
17/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	39/20	-

Upon a Star

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 244-1

6/1

Comment: Off the mark at the fourth time of asking in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) in June; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	37/20	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	119/50	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 11	41/100	-
01/02/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-

Girls Rock

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 362314

13/2

Comment: Held in fourth (Saratoga) four weeks ago in an allowance race; has displayed improved form on last two starts; a lot on her plate here and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	68/5	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	59/20	-
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	511/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	27/5	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	447/50	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	83/10	-

Soloshot

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-60565

9/1

Comment: Finished just behind Girls Rock when fifth (Saratoga) last month in an allowance race; likes this combination of C&D; meeting some horses in good form and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	117/4	-
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	89/2	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	149/4	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	189/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	78/5	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-

Jackie the Joker

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 164951

40/1

Comment: Went in at 11-1 in claimer at Saratoga last month; has chalked up two wins from her last six; little chance despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/1	-
13/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	119/4	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	49/2	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	71/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	112/5	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	129/10	-

Toasted Roll

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 8-54694

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw three weeks ago when fourth beaten 1l at Kentucky Downs in an allowance race; if she can build on her latest effort then possesses leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	81/20	-
28/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	1541/100	-
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	253/10	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	243/10	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	69/5	-
08/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	26/5	-

Thiene (IRE)

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 12-340

Comment: Held when tenth of 11 at Saratoga last month in an allowance race; has managed four wins from 15 career runs; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	27/2	-
03/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	37/5	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	113/10	-
23/11/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	2 / 17	24/1	-
20/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	87/10	-
13/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	63/10	-

Thirteen Red Flags

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 37540

Comment: Finished out the back in an allowance race at Saratoga 26 days ago upped to 1m½f; shown all winning form at Aqueduct (two successes); this looks a decent race so not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	197/4	-
31/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	91/10	-
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/1	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	123/4	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	221/10	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	12/1	-

Sporting Lady

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-22221

Comment: Opened account at the seventh attempt in a maiden special weight at Colonial Downs five weeks ago; has taken a step forward the last twice; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	1/1	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-

Talkin in Cursive

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 264146

Comment: Was behind Despo's Dream at Saratoga last month when beaten 8l in sixth in a claimer; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	58/5	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	41/20	-
10/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	163/10	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/5	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/5	-

With the Angels

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1111-

Comment: Sequence of wins is stacking up; unbeaten through four career starts; won by 2l when back to this trip (Aqueduct) in November in a stakes; this represents an easier task than her previous race; returns from a layoff here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/20	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/20	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-

Despo's Dream

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 125113

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from her last six; has won at this course; respectable effort in an allowance race last month at Saratoga on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
07/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/2	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	13/2	-
10/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	57/20	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	63/20	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

22:43 - RESULT

Runners: 11

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RETOUCH is a firm selection. He likes to stalk the early speed. Dear Dad, General Jim and Exact Estimate could also have a say.

1st	6. Judge Davis	12/1
2nd	7. Dear Dad	13/2
3rd	10. Final Verdict	12/1

Retouch (FR)

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2/216-3

11/4

Comment: Third of eight, beaten just over 5l, when favourite at Tampa Bay Downs on first run for current trainer in April in an allowance optional claimer; successful twice from six starts in France, picking up plenty of prize-money in the process; returns from a layoff; jockey does well from inside draws here so he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
29/06/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	6 / 12	17/1	-
20/05/24	Saint-Cloud / Conditions / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
15/04/24	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-
04/10/23	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
02/09/23	Craon / Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-

General Jim

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 58-634

10/3

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-15); not disgraced when fourth of five (Saratoga) last month in an allowance listed; class drop is a plus; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Listed / F	-	4 / 5	21/2	-
18/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	56/5	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/2	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	39/5	-
25/05/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
03/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-

Exact Estimate

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 7-9221

9/2

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga 49 days ago; successful twice in his last six starts; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/20	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/2	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	9 / 11	123/10	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	7 / 9	29/10	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-

Dear Dad

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 322114

13/2

Comment: Has managed four wins from 16 career runs; solid run when fourth over 1m4f at Colonial Downs (bumper) three weeks ago; likely to be a threat with drop in class a positive and he reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
21/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
20/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	38/5	-

Victory Way

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-84423

15/2

Comment: Went close when third at Saratoga over 6f (allowance optional claimer) 28 days ago; admirably consistent; is a player as return to this trip should be in favour and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/1	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	131/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/1	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/4	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	21/10	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/4	-

Highestdistinction

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 2-49252

10/1

Comment: Beaten half a length over 1m½f at Colonial Downs (allowance optional claimer) in July; ran well in a stakes four months ago but a while since his last success; now moved up in the grades (in for $75k); his best looks to be behind him and others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	16/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	25/2	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	29/2	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	47/2	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	233/25	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	189/10	-

Judge Davis

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4124-4

12/1

Comment: Fair effort over 5½f at Saratoga (allowance optional claimer, not far behind Final Verdict) in July; has been fairly consistent of late; others more persuasive as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	42/5	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	579/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-
23/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
25/05/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-

Final Verdict

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-34335

12/1

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and has maintained his consistent level of form; far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) over 5½f at Saratoga (allowance optional claimer) last month; must go on the shortlist as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/20	-
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	71/20	-
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/4	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	22/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	171/100	-

Magical Ways

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 323433

16/1

Comment: Creditable effort behind Exact Estimate in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga (problems in the gate at the start) posting a respectable effort to finish third 49 days ago; may not have any more improvement left; his best looks to be behind him and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/5	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/2	-
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	43/20	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-

Ruse

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 607431

40/1

Comment: 25-1 when winning Saratoga claimer last month; suited by this C&D; now moved up in the grades (in for $75k); his best looks to be behind him and not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	49/2	-
02/08/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	56/5	-
18/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/5	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	34/1	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / / F	-	11 / 11	429/10	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	141/10	-

Kuchar

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 557-6P

50/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (four from 19 to date); failed to finish over 1m1f at Saratoga (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; first attempt at turf; a lot on his plate here and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 6	133/4	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/1	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 7	169/4	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-

Worthington

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7/5696

Comment: Generally struggled of late; comfortably beaten finishing sixth two months ago at Colonial Downs when dropped down to 1m1½f in an allowance optional claimer; not hard to turn elsewhere as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	20/1	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	692/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	51/5	-
26/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	1253/50	-
28/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	5303/100	-

Dr. Kraft

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3511

Comment: Successful by just over 3l last month at Parx in an allowance optional claimer; bidding for hat-trick; boasts winning form over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
20/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/5	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	103/4	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	18/5	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/2	-

Cool Intentions

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 582275

Comment: Form has an up and down look to it; bobbled at the start (muddy track) at Parx when back to 6½f last month in an allowance race; tried over an additional 1½f now; this is a step down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	53/5	-
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	142/5	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / / F	-	2 / 3	2/5	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 10	111/2	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-

Get a Job

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-82143

Comment: Not beaten too far (just over 5l) two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has won here before; consistent performer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/25	-
16/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/20	-
11/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
24/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	24/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	143/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	37/5	-

Contrary Thinking

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-64196

Comment: Has won at this track; hails from a good trainer; finished sixth in the allowance Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga last month; now tackles shorter distance; this is a step down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	281/4	-
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 9	283/4	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	48/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	59/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	69/20	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

23:13 - RESULT

Runners: 12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOT CURRENCY is hard to look beyond. She can benefit from having had a run and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front, while Letmecounttheways and Morning Prayer should also be on the premises.

1st	5. Letmecounttheways	2/1
2nd	6. Great Happenings	25/1
3rd	11. Absolute Smoke	9/2

Letmecounttheways

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

2/1

Comment: Shares a dam with Mommasgottagun, a 1m winner; newcomers from this trainer are capable of striking; sire a source of two-year-old winners; should give it a bold bid as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Hot Currency

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

5/2

Comment: Gave a good account on her debut over 5½f at Saratoga at 11-4 five weeks ago; leading claims as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and her initial effort was most encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 10	27/10	-

Absolute Smoke

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

9/2

Comment: Fourth but beaten only 8l on her debut running over this distance at Saratoga four weeks ago with two of these rivals behind; can give it a good shot now that she knows a little more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	11/4	-

Morning Prayer

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

6/1

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Awesome Ruta (6f-1m); encouragement to be taken from her workouts; some hopes.

Tiza Smokeshow

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

8/1

Comment: Solid debut run over 5f at Parx (4-1) 38 days ago (off slowly); should benefit for having a run under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Parx / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 6	19/5	-

Italianne

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: Bred to get better with time; related to Frostie Anne (winner from 6f up to 1m1f); busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; trainer know the time of day.

Harpy

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

25/1

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate) over 5½f at Saratoga (in blinkers) when held on her debut at 17-2 four weeks ago; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	43/5	-

Great Happenings

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Bred to get better as she gets older; would be a surprise to see this one figure against rivals with form already in the book.

Liberty's Secret

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Racing education begins here for this daughter of Central Banker; pedigree shows she may improve with time; a watching brief the best policy as this doesn't look an easy assignment to kick off with.

No Need to Panic

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Related to Out Of Orbit (winner from 6f up to 1m1f); is a player as looks to be doing the right things in her workouts.

My Lil Army Girl

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: First time on the track for this daughter of Charlatan; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Banco Di Sicilia

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

50/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten first time out at Saratoga finishing a fair way behind two of these at 18-1 30 days ago; related to Stakes winner Niko's Dream; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	171/10	-

Lake Ariel

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten 8l) on her debut at Saratoga running over this distance at 16-1 last month; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	153/10	-

Giovanna Marie

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: The sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; making her racecourse bow; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Cupid's Choice

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Beaten narrowly first time out over 5f at Colonial Downs at 8-1 two weeks ago; now over an extra 1f; entitled to be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	39/5	-