Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1 1/16m(T); $42,000; str alw; 3up; (f&m)
BRITISH BANKER returned from a layoff to rally for fourth, beaten a length as the favorite in a similar spot. DANTASTIC makes his third start of the year, has a decent late kick and owns several wins on the Belmont lawn. MISSINGLISALEWIS had traffic trouble finishing a close fifth in his 2010 debut last month.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dantastic(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-3-5 | Schosberg | 6-1 |
| 2 | Lubash(L),117 | V Santiago | 1-7-1 | Ryerson | 5-1 |
| 3 | Stargleam(L),121 | J Velazquez | 5-3-5 | Badgett | 10-1 |
| 4 | Freshman Dorm(L),117 | C Velasquez | 2-1-3 | McLaughlin | 5-1 |
| 5 | Missinglisalewis(L),121 | E Prado | 5-1-3 | Domino | 7-2 |
| 6 | Aspire to Silver(L),117 | K Desormeaux | 3-1-6 | Galluscio | 9-2 |
| 7 | British Banker(L),121 | J Castellano | 4-2-1 | Brown | 3-1 |
| 8 | Crepe Au Sucre(L),110 | W Corujo | 1-7-7 | PKelly | 8-1 |
| 9 | Green Bananas(L),117 | . | 1-8-4 | Hushion | 6-1 |
| 10 | Harmonizer(L),121 | R Maragh | 2-2-4 | Maker | 5-2 |
2. 7 1/2f; $20,000; cl($7,500); 3up
EARLY RESPONSE set the pace going a mile, cuts back to 7 ½ furlongs and drops from 10G to 7.5G. SMILE OF SUCCESS made a strong middle move to the lead and held for second vs. similar. FORTYNINEGEORGEST. won three straight the last time he raced at this level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smile of Success(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-4-2 | DiPrima | 2-1 |
| 2 | Fortyninegeorgest.(L),121 | C Velasquez | 5-7-1 | JImperio | 4-1 |
| 3 | Been a Pleasure(L),117 | M Luzzi | 3-9-1 | Callejas | 9-2 |
| 4 | Commissioner Chris(L),114 | A Lopez | 6-4-4 | Persaud | 10-1 |
| 5 | Golden Man(L),114 | J Rodriguez | 9-4-11 | Arroyo | 15-1 |
| 6 | Early Response(L),121 | V Santiago | 4-5-7 | Gyarmati | 9-5 |
3. 6 1/2f; $52,000; alw; 3up
MONTE CARLO has some early lick and cuts back from seven furlongs to 6 ½. BROKEN HOME has been closing ground at six furlongs. CAPPIWINO came off layoff to finish third as favorite at Monmouth.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonavento(L),116 | J Velazquez | 6-1-x | Pletcher | 7-2 |
| 2 | Cappiwino(L),116 | R Maragh | 3-10-1 | bin Suroor | 7-5 |
| 3 | Monte Carlo(L),120 | K Desormeaux | 5-2-1 | ADutrow | 4-1 |
| 4 | Economic Swoon(L),116 | J Castellano | 5-3-1 | Violette | 8-1 |
| 5 | Jazzy Johann(L),116 | E Prado | 6-3-6 | Badgett | 15-1 |
| 6 | Broken Home(L),120 | M Luzzi | 4-4-2 | Sacco | 5-1 |
4. 1 1/16m(T); $53,000; alw; 3up
COMPLIANCE OFFICER just missed at seven furlongs in first start of year; stretches out, should be hard to catch. SPANISH ART rallied for third on Belmont turf in first try vs. winners; likes to run second. YANKEE EMPIRE makes second start back after eight-month layoff; overdue to live up to his pedigree.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pretty Boy Freud(L),121 | J Velazquez | 5-1-2 | LO’Brien | 10-1 |
| 2 | Piazza Di Spagna(L),123 | M Luzzi | 1-8-9 | Sciacca | 15-1 |
| 3 | Forward Harch(L),117 | V Santiago | 1-3-2 | Violette | 8-1 |
| 4 | Yankee Empire(L),121 | E Prado | 7-2-5 | Tagg | 5-1 |
| 5 | Unbridled Fury(L),117 | K Desormeaux | 6-1-3 | Brown | 5-1 |
| 6 | Spanish Art(L),123 | J Castellano | 3-1-2 | McGaughey III | 8-5 |
| 7 | Shimmering Forest(L),117 | C Velasquez | 1-3-3 | Domino | 20-1 |
| 8 | Compliance Officer(L),121 | R Maragh | 2-1-1 | Pompay | 7-2 |
5. 6f(T); $36,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
HEAR THE FOOTSTEPS finished close third in both starts sprinting on grass at this meet. VICTORIOUS LEADER finished second in 2-of-3 grass dashes. OCTOBER DREAMS ran second at 35-1 debuting in similar spot.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hear the Footsteps(L),118 | C Velasquez | 3-3-x | Rice | 4-5 |
| 2 | Victorious Leader(L),123 | J Velazquez | 7-2-5 | O’Brien | 4-1 |
| 3 | Joli’s Hero,111 | J Rodriguez | x-x-x | Russo | 20-1 |
| 4 | Good to Be Me(L),118 | E Prado | 10-3-4 | Brown | 6-1 |
| 5 | October Dreams(L),118 | M Studart | 2-x-x | CJohnson | 12-1 |
| 6 | Bounder(L),111 | A Lopez | 7-4-7 | Hertler | 20-1 |
| 7 | Gamblin’ George(L),123 | C Camilo | 4-9-9 | Vazquez | 30-1 |
| 8 | Mike’s Instinct,118 | V Santiago | x-x-x | Terranova | 10-1 |
| 9 | No More Taxes,118 | S Husbands | x-x-x | Prine | 15-1 |
| 10 | Jello Shot(L),123 | M Luzzi | 2-12-9 | PKelly | 6-1 |
6. 6f; $28,000; str alw; 3up
UNBRIDLED DANGER ran game race dueling for lead, finishing fourth at 25-1. KHAN OF KHANS meets tougher group after winning three of last four; coupled with Kiln Creek. MY DADDIO has been competitive at this level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eltish Star(L),120 | J Espinoza | 2-4-7 | POrtiz | 7-2 |
| 3 | French Transition(L),120 | J Samyn | 4-5-1 | FMartin | 20-1 |
| 4 | Unbridled Danger(L),120 | J Bridgmohan | 4-4-4 | Young | 5-1 |
| 1 | a-Khan of Khans(L),121 | C Velasquez | 1-7-1 | Chatterpaul | 2-1 |
| 5 | My Daddio(L),120 | R Maragh | 6-3-4 | Toscano | 8-1 |
| 6 | Rapid Mon(L),114 | J Rodriguez | 5-1-9 | Terracciano | 8-1 |
| 1A | a-Kiln Creek(L),121 | J Chavez | 2-1-6 | Chatterpaul | 2-1 |
| 7 | Marina Market(L),114 | A Lopez | 3-1-10 | Persaud | 3-1 |
7. 1m(T); $23,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
MYSTIC FEVER led in stretch, missed by head for 50G on turf two back; drops to 25G. LAVISH ROMAN set pace, finished third at 3-5 first time out at Calder; stretches out from six furlongs on dirt to mile on turf, blinkers on. KIJO set pace to deep stretch, held for close third in last two starts on Belmont grass.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a-Sweat Shop(L),123 | C Velasquez | 2-6-x | Levine | 3-1 |
| 2 | Make It Special(L),119 | J Bridgmohan | 6-6-5 | Zito | 12-1 |
| 3 | Takedouble(L),116 | A Lopez | 10-7-8 | DeMola | 50-1 |
| 4 | Mystic Fever(L),119 | E Prado | 5-3-9 | Domino | 4-1 |
| 5 | Lavish Roman(L),123 | J Velazquez | 3-x-x | Brown | 8-1 |
| 6 | Unique Tune(L),119 | V Santiago | 7-5-2 | Ritvo | 8-1 |
| 1A | a-High Prize(L),119 | M Luzzi | 5-4-6 | Levine | 3-1 |
| 7 | Roulette Winner(L),112 | J Rodriguez | 8-9-8 | Serpe | 15-1 |
| 8 | Lupo(L),119 | R Maragh | 2-2-8 | Phipps | 9-2 |
| 9 | Kijo(L),119 | J Castellano | 3-3-10 | SHernandez | 5-1 |
| 10 | Karakorum Budman(L),119 | J Espinoza | 5-3-6 | Odintz | 20-1 |
| 11 | Sea of Liquidity(L),119 | J Castellano | 5-2-2 | Brown | 6-5 |
8. 6f(T); $18,000; mdn cl($16,000); 3up; (f&m)
OFFICER FLIRT finished second last two turf sprints for 25G; drops in for 16G. MYSTICAL CODE ran close second last time at this level on grass. HEAR HER ROAR closed a ton of ground her last two on the lawn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corbeau(L),119 | E Prado | 3-5-6 | Voss | 12-1 |
| 3 | Sundae’s a Meese(L),119 | J Chavez | 4-9-5 | Barker | 6-1 |
| 1 | a-Golda Karakorum(L),119 | A Lezcano | 8-6-x | Odintz | 20-1 |
| 4 | Officer Flirt(L),123 | R Maragh | 2-2-6 | Contessa | 5-2 |
| 5 | Hear Her Roar(L),119 | M Luzzi | 6-2-7 | CMartin | 3-1 |
| 6 | Margaro(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 8-8-6 | Sciacca | 20-1 |
| 7 | Mystical Code(L),119 | C Velasquez | 3-7-2 | Hennig | 5-1 |
| 8 | Lucky Flight(L),119 | J Espinoza | 5-x-x | Hough | 6-1 |
| 9 | Morgane’s Princess(L),123 | J Bermudez | 4-6-6 | Smith | 50-1 |
| 10 | Miss Peyote(L),119 | M Studart | 7-x-x | Winney | 30-1 |
| 11 | Dreamnote(L),119 | V Santiago | 8-8-6 | Violette | 20-1 |
| 12 | Medieval Lee(L),119 | . | 9-7-10 | PKelly | 8-1 |
| 1A | a-Karakorum Jete(L),119 | M Luzzi | 5-7-5 | Odintz | 20-1 |
9. 1 1/16m; $250,000; 3YO; (f)Mother Goose Stakes
DEVIL MAY CARE loomed boldly turning for home in Kentucky Derby; this is easier spot. CONNIE AND MICHAEL tried dirt for first time in her lone start this year and aired. KATY NOW won first start of year for fun, stretches out; won going a mile last year.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biofuel(L),121 | E Da Silva | 1-1-4 | Baker | 5-1 |
| 2 | Ailalea(L),121 | E Prado | 1-5-6 | Pletcher | 3-1 |
| 3 | Devil May Care(L),121 | J Velazquez | 10-1-5 | Pletcher | 6-5 |
| 4 | Connie and Michael(L),121 | R Maragh | 1-3-8 | McPeek | 7-2 |
| 5 | Katy Now(L),121 | K Desormeaux | 1-1-1 | Pletcher | 8-1 |
10. 1 1/16m(T); $39,000; alw; 3up
SEATTLE MISSION finished solid second as favorite coming off 10-month layoff. MONASTIR is only 1-for-17 but often picks up a piece of purse. MR. ENRICO is 1-for-16; will be coming on late.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Seattle Mission(L),116 | C Velasquez | 2-1-x | Tagg | 5-2 |
| 3 | Belongs to Sheila(L),119 | V Santiago | 4-1-4 | RHernandez | 15-1 |
| 4 | Sir Dunstan(L),120 | K Desormeaux | 5-4-6 | Hertler | 12-1 |
| 5 | Monastir(L),120 | J Castellano | 3-2-4 | Hennig | 8-1 |
| 6 | Bridge to Nowhere(L),116 | J Chavez | 1-1-4 | Rodriguez | 15-1 |
| 7 | Duke of Naples(L),116 | E Prado | 4-1-4 | Levine | 10-1 |
| 1 | a-Mr. Enrico(L),120 | J Samyn | 5-4-2 | POrtiz | 10-1 |
| 8 | Cops Fever(L),120 | R Maragh | 4-3-2 | Phipps | 6-1 |
| 9 | Thunder Chief(L),109 | J Rodriguez | 6-6-5 | Gyarmati | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Gamblin Fever(L),120 | J Espinoza | 7-9-5 | POrtiz | 10-1 |
| 10 | Leatherhead(L),116 | M Studart | 2-1-4 | Ubillo | 15-1 |
| 11 | Adam Rides Again(L),119 | J Velazquez | 1-2-5 | Pletcher | 7-2 |
| 12 | Fortunate Run(L),116 | R Maragh | 2-5-4 | Chatterpaul | 6-1 |
