FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

Jockey Club Gold Cup 2026 — Belmont Park Racecard

9 races

⏱ Card

R1
Race 1
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT · 1 1/4 Miles · Inner turf · 10 runners
M/L FAV
5-2
R2
Race 2
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT · 7 Furlongs · Dirt · 16 runners
M/L FAV
3-1
R3
Race 3
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT · 6 1/2 Furlongs · Turf · 16 runners
M/L FAV
7-2
R4
Race 4
ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING · 1 1/4 Miles · Inner turf · 14 runners
M/L FAV
3-1
R5
G1 Race 5 · Jockey Club Gold Cup S.
STAKES · 1 1/4 Miles · Dirt · 7 runners
M/L FAV
3-5
R6
Race 6
ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING · 1 1/16 Miles · Turf · 14 runners
M/L FAV
2-1
R7
Race 7
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT · 1 Mile · Dirt · 13 runners
M/L FAV
2-1
R8
Race 8
STARTER ALLOWANCE · 6 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · 15 runners
M/L FAV
7-2
R9
Race 9
ALLOWANCE · 7 Furlongs · Turf · 16 runners
M/L FAV
7-2

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