Track: Belmont at the Big A (Aqueduct Racetrack) — Ozone Park, Queens, NY
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Scheduled Post Time: 2:28 PM ET
Distance: 1 1/8 miles (Turf)
Purse: $175,000
Rail Setting: 18 feet
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
While no race‑day forecast is provided in entries, early May in New York typically brings 60–70°F temperatures, light winds, and low precipitation. Turf conditions are most likely firm, barring unexpected showers.
Full Field Analysis (Post Positions, Connections, Odds, Form)
All data sourced from official entries.
1 — Ridari (FR)
ML Odds: 2/1
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Weight: 124
Pedigree: Churchill (IRE) – Ridasiyna (FR)
Profile: A lightly raced but high‑quality French‑bred colt with strong late kick. Clement excels with turf routers, and Ridari’s pedigree screams stamina. Expect him to sit mid‑pack and launch late.
2 — Battle of Normandy
ML Odds: 6/1
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Trainer: Claude R. McGaughey III
Weight: 120
Pedigree: City of Light – Adorable Miss
Profile: A seasoned 6‑year‑old with tactical speed. McGaughey’s turf runners are consistent, and this horse often fires fresh. A logical exotics contender.
3 — Montador
ML Odds: 9/2
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Trainer: Michael Stidham
Weight: 122
Pedigree: Nyquist – Lady Montdore
Profile: Stakes‑winning 4‑year‑old who captured the Woodchopper Stakes previously. Improving type with a strong finishing punch. Lezcano fits him well.
4 — Uncatalyzed (GB)
ML Odds: 5/1
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Weight: 120
Pedigree: Kingman (GB) – Queen’s Code (IRE)
Profile: Brown is lethal in NY turf stakes. This colt has elite European bloodlines and should relish the distance. A major win threat if pace is honest.
5 — Deterministic
ML Odds: 6/5 (Morning‑line favorite)
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Weight: 124
Pedigree: Liam’s Map – Giulio’s Jewel
Profile: The class of the field. Deterministic won the 2025 Fort Marcy (G2) and returns to defend his title. Versatile running style and proven over this course. The horse to beat.
Also Eligibles (Main Track Only)
These runners draw in only if the race is moved off turf.
6 — Yo Daddy
ML Odds: 1/1
Trainer: Linda Rice
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Profile: Strong dirt form; unlikely to run unless surface changes.
7 — Dr. Kraft
ML Odds: 9/2
Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci
Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
8 — Mr. Papagiorgio
ML Odds: 6/1
Trainer: Richard Dutrow Jr.
Jockey: TBA
