Sunday’s racing card at Belmont Park featured a diverse slate of races showcasing three-year-olds and older horses, with several turf and allowance contests highlighting the day’s events.

In the mile and 15/16 turf maiden race for fillies three years and older, Sister Jean and Osmosis, both recent runners-up behind a subsequent winner, were expected to improve with the longer distance. Mistborn, having consistently placed in three of four starts but inexperienced at distances beyond 1 1/16 miles, received attention with a change in equipment. Other notable entrants included Home Wrecker, ridden by K. Carmouche, and Stand the Rain under M. Franco.

The mile allowance race for three-year-olds and up attracted horses like Sunday's Boy, who had previously won wire-to-wire at Saratoga at the same distance, and Dear Chairman, boasting a strong record of three wins in four races at that distance. Caddiemaster, the day prior’s winner, was also entered alongside Sunday Boy’s connections.

In a six-furlong turf maiden claiming race for three-year-olds and up, Brad Cox’s Arabian Power, transitioning from synthetics to grass and with a recent pair of runner-up finishes, was heavily favored with M. Franco aboard. Eske Castle made a quick switch from synthetics after a close debut and was ridden by A. Fresu. Frenchquarter Note also stepped down in class with F. Prat named to ride.

The two-year-old fillies’ one-mile maiden event featured Heirsuta, trained by Chad Brown, who had run a strong second in her debut. Other key contenders included Norah Begborah, Burrata (switching from turf to dirt), and Inside Edge, all showing potential for improvement over the extra distance.

In a one-mile allowance for fillies and mares three and older, Starlight Dancer was the favorite after a close third-place finish behind top contenders Bryant and Cooperhot. Gallega and Paula’s Choice also entered the field, setting up what shaped to be a competitive contest.

The six-furlong turf maiden for two-year-old fillies saw Frosty Blaze, who recently closed well for a third-place finish on grass, along with Annotate and Lucky Penny, all poised to benefit from the added furlong. Perfect Penelope was among debut runners with notable connections.

A seven-furlong claiming race for older horses featured Red State, who had been narrowly defeated in his last three tries but went favored here under M. Franco following a claim by Brad Cox. Special Ops, a last-to-first winner at this distance in September, and Seeker’s Hope were also major participants.

The closing one-mile turf maiden for two-year-olds appeared wide open with multiple contenders making their grass debuts or looking to improve, including Running in Time for Chad Brown and F. Prat, Signature Role, Suspend, and Raise the Roof. Several had prior experience on other surfaces, adding intrigue to the event.

Race results on the card included several upsets and favorite performances. In early races, horses such as Cmmutd, R Syr, Frizzante, and St Ath Ttl each secured victories, with competitive fields and narrowly contested finishes observed throughout the program. Notable jockey performances included K. Carmouche, M. Franco, F. Prat, and R. Santana Jr., each guiding multiple entries.

The variety of distances and surfaces provided a comprehensive test of the runners, with trainers such as Chad Brown, Brad Cox, Todd Pletcher, and Mark Casse prominently represented among the starters and winners.

Overall, the Belmont Park racing day on Sunday offered a balance of competitive maiden specials, allowance races, and claiming events, setting the stage for promising three-year-olds and established performers as they continue their campaigns this season.