Belmont Park Race 3

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $143,678

TAP RULES (4) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Can open winning account this time. KARSTEN (2) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with two minor placings from three starts. Expected to be in the finish. GALICAT (1) was at long odds on debut last time out and finished fifth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Must be included among the main hopes. VALENTINE CRUSADER (6) is fresh from a spell of 14 months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1106m. In a different yard now.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Fast
Weather: Showery
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Galicat (1) 5
Trainer: Jeremiah C Englehart()
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $5,706
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GALILEAN (USA)

Dam: TIGER CAT LILLY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

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Dirt

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Firm

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Saratoga on August 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Modest Maclean carrying 55.5kg at $25.11. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	30/8/26	Saratoga	1207m	MDN 3U	5	K Carmouche	55.5kg	Fast	1:11.21	61.0 km/h	4.3L	7-7	$25	-	$142,653	$5,706	1. Modest Maclean 2. High Leverage 3. Karsten

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

5th of 10

30/8/26

Saratoga

1207m

MDN 3U

K Carmouche

55.5kg

Fast

1:11.21

61.0 km/h

4.3L

7-7

$25

$142,653

$5,706

1. Modest Maclean

2. High Leverage

3. Karsten

Karsten (2) 343
Trainer: Jorge R Abreu()
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $39,215
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: SPEIGHTFUL LADY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

100

Rating

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Career

3: 0-0-2

Distance

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3: 0-0-2

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2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

3: 0-0-2

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

1: 0-0-1

Fast

2: 0-0-1

Firm

3: 0-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-2

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Saratoga on August 30 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Modest Maclean with 55.5kg at $9.96. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1710m, 1.4 len behind Manor Park carrying 55kg at $3.59. Nice effort last time so worth following up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	30/8/26	Saratoga	1207m	MDN 3U	1	Edgard J Zayas	55.5kg	Fast	1:11.21	61.0 km/h	1.5L	4-1	$9.96	50	$142,653	$17,118	1. Modest Maclean 2. High Leverage 3. Karsten
50 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 11	11/7/26	Saratoga	1710m	MDN 3U	5	Flavien Prat	55kg	FM	1:42.31	60.2 km/h	1.4L	2-2	$3.59	28	$145,138	$8,708	1. Manor Park 2. Coach Ryan 3. Professor Proton
3rd of 9	13/6/26	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	MDN 3U	2	Javier Castellano	54.5kg	FM	1:37.21	59.6 km/h	2.6L	3-7	$5.97	-	$111,576	$13,389	1. Sir Oscar 2. Classic Commander 3. Karsten

Just Tipsy (3) 537x45
Trainer: Jena M Antonucci()
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $33,512
Win / Place: 0% / 20%

3 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: TACITUS (USA)

Dam: SLIGHTLY TIPSY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

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2: 0-0-1

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3: 0-0-0

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2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-1

Dirt

5: 0-0-1

Firm

3: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

5: 0-0-1

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Lasix, Blinkers Off

Comments

Third-up today. Freshened for 50 days. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Saratoga on August 2 over 1408m, 6 len behind Music In Motion carrying 55.5kg at $8.09. Last start ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 22 over 1609m, 18 len behind Bubster carrying 55kg at $10.79. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	22/8/26	Saratoga	1609m	MDN 3U	2	Tyler Gaffalione	55kg	Fast	1:37.68	59.3 km/h	18.5L	2-4	$11	20	$142,653	$5,706	1. Bubster 2. Term Premium 3. Uncle Barrie
4th of 8	2/8/26	Saratoga	1408m	MDN 3U	5	Javier Castellano	55.5kg	Fast	1:23.70	60.6 km/h	6.3L	2-3	$8.09	178	$142,653	$8,559	1. Music In Motion 2. Modest Maclean 3. Bossofeverything
178 Day Spell
7th of 7	5/2/26	Belmont At The Big A	1609m	MDN OCLM 3	4	Eric Cancel	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.73	58.7 km/h	35.8L	3-7	$10	57	$99,857	$1,498	1. Exhibition Only 2. Gulfy 3. First Blessing
57 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	10/12/25	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	MDN OCLM 2	5	Jose Lezcano	54kg	Fast	1:13.01	59.5 km/h	4.3L	1-1	$5.61	18	$107,198	$12,864	1. Game For It 2. Sixer 3. Just Tipsy
5th of 10	22/11/25	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	MDN 2	8	Jose Lezcano	54kg	SP	1:11.04	61.2 km/h	5.6L	10-6	$70	-	$122,137	$4,885	1. Wamo 2. Party In The Army 3. Pride Of The Union

Tap Rules (4) 4
Trainer: Miguel Clement()
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $8,559
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: TACITUS (USA)

Dam: JUDICIARY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Union Rags

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

At debut, 4th of 10 at Saratoga on August 30 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Modest Maclean with 55.5kg at $8.22. Can improve and should give a good account.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	30/8/26	Saratoga	1207m	MDN 3U	3	Manuel Franco	55.5kg	Fast	1:11.21	61.0 km/h	2.8L	9-4	$8.22	-	$142,653	$8,559	1. Modest Maclean 2. High Leverage 3. Karsten

Place

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Distance

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Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

4th of 10

30/8/26

Saratoga

1207m

MDN 3U

Manuel Franco

55.5kg

Fast

1:11.21

61.0 km/h

2.8L

9-4

$8.22

$142,653

$8,559

1. Modest Maclean

2. High Leverage

3. Karsten

Hurricane Kaz (5) 362x34236x
Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias()
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $118,998
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: NAME CHANGER (USA)

Dam: STORMIN SISTAS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stormy Atlantic

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 0-2-3

Distance

2: 0-2-0

Season

6: 0-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

10: 0-2-3

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

9: 0-2-3

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

6: 0-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

10: 0-2-3

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Aqueduct Inner Turf in the LR June 20 over 1207m, 6 len behind Nessuna Pagina carrying 54.5kg at $35.20. Previously first up; third of 9 at Aqueduct March 14 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Love Coin with 55.5kg at $8.27. Sure to be thereabouts.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	20/6/26	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	LR OPEN 3	1	Edgard J Zayas	54.5kg	FM	1:08.58	63.4 km/h	6.4L	4-6	$35	13	$209,205	$6,276	1. Nessuna Pagina 2. Illmatic 3. Spirit Of New York
3rd of 13	7/6/26	Saratoga	1308m	MDN 3U	5	Jamie Rodriguez	55kg	Good	1:18.36	60.1 km/h	1.6L	5-2	$21	28	$139,470	$16,736	1. King Farro 2. Irish Goodbye 3. Hurricane Kaz
2nd of 6	10/5/26	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	MDN 3U	5	Jamie Rodriguez	55kg	Fast	1:09.81	62.2 km/h	3.8L	1-2	$2.63f	29	$111,732	$22,346	1. Blue Roof Beau 2. Hurricane Kaz 3. Bossofeverything
4th of 5	11/4/26	Belmont At The Big A	1308m	LR OPEN 3	2	Dylan Davis	54.5kg	Fast	1:16.85	61.3 km/h	17.5L	4-5	$16	28	$291,121	$17,467	1. Sculcos Folly 2. Illmatic 3. Sunday Boy
3rd of 9	14/3/26	Belmont At The Big A	1408m	MDN 3	8	Eric Cancel	55.5kg	Fast	1:25.61	59.2 km/h	2.5L	1-4	$8.27	70	$105,337	$12,640	1. Love Coin 2. Irish Goodbye 3. Hurricane Kaz
70 Day Spell
2nd of 7	3/1/26	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	MDN 3	2	Julio A Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:12.63	59.8 km/h	0.5L	5-1	$14	28	$112,108	$22,422	1. Royal Riddle 2. Hurricane Kaz 3. B Thedonald

Valentine Crusader (6) 22x
Trainer: Amelia J Green()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $55,430
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HONEST MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: ABSENCEISPRESENCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Warrior's Reward

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1: 0-1-0

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Metro

2: 0-2-0

Dirt

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Firm

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Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-2-0

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Trainer

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Gear Changes

Lasix First Time

Comments

Resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Saratoga August 15 2025 over 1207m, a 0.1 lengths behind Arctic Beast with 54kg at $2.25. On debut second of 8 at Saratoga July 6 2025 over 1106m, a 0.1 lengths behind Toga Twist carrying 54kg at $2.95. Capable of a big run.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	15/8/25	Saratoga	1207m	MDN 2	1	I Ortiz Jr	54kg	Fast	1:10.82	61.4 km/h	0.1L	3-2	$2.25f	40	$139,535	$27,907	1. Arctic Beast 2. Valentine Crusader 3. Froutien
40 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	6/7/25	Saratoga	1106m	MDN 2	8	I Ortiz Jr	54kg	Fast	1:06.34	60.0 km/h	0.1L	4-1	$2.95	-	$137,615	$27,523	1. Toga Twist 2. Valentine Crusader 3. Max Money

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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