Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1 1/16m(T); $24,000; cl($20,000); 3up
VIRGING ON STARDOM closed to finish fourth at this dis tance two back. REDWOOD FALLS adds blinkers for turf debut. CRIMINAL SAGA had a troubled trip in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Saga(L),116 | J Castellano | 11-1-6 | Weaver | 8-1 |
| 2 | Slamm’n Lou(L),121 | D Cohen | 2-2-2 | Badgett | 3-1 |
| 3 | Redwood Falls(L),111 | J Rodriguez | 4-1-6 | Brown | 9-2 |
| 4 | Captain Fertoli(L),116 | M Studart | 8-5-6 | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 5 | Virging On Stardom(L),116 | C Velasquez | 9-4-1 | Rodriguez | 6-1 |
| 6 | Market Analysis(L),109 | R Curatolo | 2-5-7 | CMartin | 20-1 |
| 7 | Rizzi’s Comet(L),116 | I Ortiz | 7-6-5 | DiSanto | 20-1 |
| 8 | Logical Order(L),121 | R Dominguez | 6-3-2 | FMartin | 4-1 |
| 9 | R J Hope(L),121 | R Maragh | 6-3-7 | Iselin | 5-1 |
| 10 | Millennium Jet(L),121 | S Husbands | 2-6-8 | Pringle | 12-1 |
2. 6 1/2f; $54,000; alw opt clm; 3up
MY GOLDEN OPINION drew the rail after finishing sec ond in last two starts. WISE STOP drops in class for first start since January. RICORIATOA defeated cheaper three days ago.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Golden Opinion(L),121 | C Velasquez | 2-2-5 | Rodriguez | 5-2 |
| 2 | Independence War(L),121 | M Studart | 7-3-3 | Chatterpaul | 6-1 |
| 3 | Ricoriatoa(L),121 | R Maragh | 1-7-3 | Contessa | 3-1 |
| 4 | Frenchonionsoup(L),121 | J Castellano | 4-2-1 | Schwartz | 20-1 |
| 5 | Bojan(L),121 | R Dominguez | 2-6-4 | Asmussen | 4-1 |
| 6 | Mad for Smarty(L),121 | E Castro | 4-11-5 | AJerkens | 5-1 |
| 7 | Wise Stop(L),114 | R Curatolo | 7-5-1 | Rodriguez | 10-1 |
3. 6f; $28,000; cl($14,000); 3up
AFRICAN KING defeated cheaper as favorite and claimed by Dutrow. KATSKILL BAY won as favorite and was claimed in last two starts. AL’S LARK finished second this distance and level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coaltown Legend(L),121 | M Luzzi | 7-3-1 | SHernandez | 8-1 |
| 2 | Al’s Lark(L),121 | S Husbands | 2-1-4 | Baker | 12-1 |
| 3 | Missile Motor(L),121 | J Pezua | 2-5-4 | Chatterpaul | 5-1 |
| 4 | Alcanudance(L),121 | J Lezcano | 3-4-3 | Wright | 12-1 |
| 5 | Katskill Bay(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-1-9 | JImperio | 9-5 |
| 6 | The Prince(L),121 | D Cohen | 2-5-6 | SKlesaris | 6-1 |
| 7 | African King(L),121 | R Dominguez | 1-5-5 | RDutrow | 3-1 |
| 8 | Cognito(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 11-3-3 | Cedano | 15-1 |
4. 6f(T); $22,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
FOGGY MAX tired going longer at Tampa Bay when adding Lasix. ISN’TLOVEJUSTGRAND closed to finish fourth in turf debut. BALTIC AVENUE finished fourth in last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazara Del Vallo(L),118 | M Studart | 8-10-10 | Odintz | 15-1 |
| 2 | Gone Rogue,118 | D Cohen | x-x-x | Pecoraro | 12-1 |
| 3 | A Rod(L),118 | C Hill | 5-4-9 | Campo | 8-1 |
| 4 | Getinitalltogether(L),118 | R Maragh | 2-x-x | Contessa | 5-1 |
| 5 | Pure Kraft,111 | R Curatolo | x-x-x | CMartin | 12-1 |
| 6 | Gudahi(L),118 | J Castellano | 7-4-7 | Fawkes | 6-1 |
| 7 | Baltic Avenue(L),118 | E Castro | 4-4-6 | Trombetta | 3-1 |
| 8 | Isn’tlovejustgrand(L),118 | R Dominguez | 4-5-2 | Aquilino | 4-1 |
| 9 | Native Breeze(L),118 | S Husbands | 6-12-12 | Toscano | 50-1 |
| 10 | Foggy Max(L),123 | C Velasquez | 5-3-4 | Lerman | 5-1 |
5. 7f; $21,000; cl($10,000); 3up
DRINK AT LAST CALL finished fourth in the slop while going shorter. STYLISH FELLA drew rail and drops in class after tiring last out. IM A QUICKIE drops in class in second start off layoff.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stylish Fella(L),114 | R Curatolo | 6-4-1 | Terracciano | 2-1 |
| 2 | Drink At Last Call(L),121 | C Velasquez | 4-5-9 | Contessa | 4-1 |
| 3 | Miami Hammer(L),121 | R Maragh | 2-2-1 | Zito | 3-1 |
| 4 | Mr. Hadif(L),121 | J Castellano | 5-5-4 | Lostritto | 6-1 |
| 5 | Jello Shot(L),116 | I Ortiz | 6-5-4 | Tannuzzo | 12-1 |
| 6 | Mount Karakorum(L),121 | J Espinoza | 8-8-4 | Odintz | 20-1 |
| 7 | Im a Quickie(L),121 | D Cohen | 7-4-2 | SKlesaris | 4-1 |
6. 6 1/2f; $18,000; mdn cl($16,000); 3up
ALLEN’S AFFAIR closed to finish second this level going shorter. BUDDY RED finished third this level while going shorter two back. UP ABOVE was a beaten favorite in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Red(L),118 | E Castro | 4-3-7 | Miceli | 2-1 |
| 2 | Gypsy Warrior(L),111 | R Curatolo | 5-9-x | Bush | 12-1 |
| 3 | Spencerific(L),123 | J Samyn | 5-7-3 | Cedano | 30-1 |
| 4 | Up Above(L),118 | C Velasquez | 3-2-6 | Rice | 5-2 |
| 5 | Warrior From Above(L),118 | M Studart | 9-7-x | Ubillo | 6-1 |
| 6 | Keyaly(L),113 | J Rodriguez | 10-8-8 | DiSanto | 20-1 |
| 7 | Allen’s Affair(L),118 | R Maragh | 2-3-5 | Contessa | 7-2 |
| 8 | Read About Me(L),113 | I Ortiz | 9-4-5 | Terracciano | 10-1 |
| 9 | Joli’s Hero(L),123 | J Pezua | 7-7-7 | Russo | 50-1 |
7. 6f(T); $25,000; cl($20,000); 3up; (f&m)
FANCY FOOTSTEPS comes in with a bullet work for sea sonal debut. CATTY MADELINE drew the rail after closing to finish second for new barn. SUNNYBROOK finished fourth when making turf debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Catty Madeline(L),123 | J Castellano | 2-6-3 | Galluscio | 9-2 |
| 3 | Give Glory to God(L),123 | M Studart | 9-1-2 | Signore | 30-1 |
| 1 | a-Risky Gamble(L),123 | R Maragh | 5-4-6 | Signore | 15-1 |
| 4 | Talented Princess(L),123 | J Espinoza | 7-3-5 | Jacobson | 12-1 |
| 5 | Karakorum Fugitive(L),123 | E Prado | 6-7-6 | Odintz | 6-1 |
| 6 | Sunnybrook(L),123 | C Velasquez | 4-6-1 | Rodriguez | 10-1 |
| 1A | a-Pelican Lake(L),123 | R Maragh | 7-2-6 | Signore | 15-1 |
| 7 | Gentle Ride(L),116 | R Curatolo | 6-7-4 | Miceli | 8-1 |
| 8 | Higher Incentive(L),123 | R Dominguez | 3-5-3 | Contessa | 3-1 |
| 9 | Artistic Talent(L),123 | E Castro | 3-4-7 | Kazamias | 6-1 |
| 10 | Catchapenny K.(L),118 | I Ortiz | 1-7-9 | Barker | 15-1 |
| 11 | Fancy Footsteps(L),123 | D Cohen | 2-1-5 | SKlesaris | 8-1 |
8. 7f(T); $52,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
COSSET finished third as favorite going longer in last two turf starts. STORM SHOWERS was beaten four lengths going longer. DOMINANT CURRENCY broke maiden while going shorter.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cosset(L),121 | J Lezcano | 3-8-3 | Mott | 5-2 |
| 3 | Christina d’Oro(L),116 | E Prado | 5-4-8 | Duggan | 15-1 |
| 4 | Dominant Currency(L),123 | R Maragh | 1-7-6 | Penna | 7-2 |
| 1 | a-Sotique(L),116 | I Ortiz | 5-3-10 | Ribaudo | 3-1 |
| 5 | Let’s Get Fiscal(L),116 | D Cohen | 7-3-2 | Violette | 6-1 |
| 6 | Exchange Funds(L),121 | A Solis | 4-2-2 | Hennig | 6-1 |
| 7 | Victoria Lynn(L),114 | R Curatolo | 4-2-2 | Friedman | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Tale Untold(L),116 | R Dominguez | 11-2-2 | Ribaudo | 3-1 |
| 8 | Storm Showers(L),121 | J Castellano | 8-7-4 | McGgheyIII | 10-1 |
| 9 | Freud’s Notebook(L),121 | . | 4-2-7 | Brown | 5-1 |
9. 1 1/16m(T); $150,000; 3YO; (f)Sands Point Stakes
MYSTICAL STAR closed to finish second going longer in last start on turf. WINTER MEMORIES won Grade 3 Appalachian as favorite in seasonal debut. NAPLES BAY came off pace to win both career starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arch Support(L),117 | E Prado | 8-12-2 | Contessa | 30-1 |
| 2 | Mystical Star(L),117 | J Velazquez | 1-2-1 | Clement | 4-1 |
| 3 | Naples Bay(L),117 | R Maragh | 1-1-x | Clement | 5-1 |
| 4 | Celestial Kitten(L),117 | J Castellano | 1-3-2 | Brown | 12-1 |
| 5 | Parting Words(L),117 | R Dominguez | 3-7-1 | Tagg | 8-1 |
| 6 | Winter Memories(L),123 | J Lezcano | 1-2-1 | Toner | 3-5 |
| 7 | Life’s Measure(L),117 | R Curatolo | 1-1-8 | CMartin | 5-1 |
10. 1m; $500,000; 3upMetropolitan Handicap
CAIXA ELECTRONICA has come off the pace to win his last two starts. TIZWAY has finished third in his last two starts. HAYNESFIELD loves local course and makes second start off layoff.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soaring Empire(L),118 | J Lezcano | 2-2-1 | Gambolati | 6-1 |
| 2 | Stormy’s Majesty(L),115 | E Prado | 1-2-1 | Galluscio | 30-1 |
| 3 | Rodman(L),115 | C Hill | 1-2-1 | Hushion | 20-1 |
| 4 | Aikenite(L),120 | J Velazquez | 1-1-2 | Pletcher | 9-2 |
| 5 | Caixa Eletronica(L),117 | C Velasquez | 1-1-3 | Pletcher | 8-1 |
| 6 | Yawanna Twist(L),115 | M Luzzi | 3-2-1 | RDutrow | 12-1 |
| 7 | Ibboyee(L),115 | J Castellano | 3-4-9 | Pletcher | 15-1 |
| 8 | Haynesfield(L),119 | R Dominguez | 4-2-11 | Asmussen | 7-2 |
| 9 | Kensei(L),115 | E Castro | 4-2-7 | Asmussen | 12-1 |
| 10 | Tackleberry,120 | J Santiago | 4-1-1 | Olivares | 6-1 |
| 11 | Tizway(L),116 | R Maragh | 3-3-5 | Bond | 5-1 |
11. 7f(T); $27,000; cl($25,000); 3up
INTREPID closed to be beaten three lengths in return to turf. IRON DANCER drops in class for seasonal debut for new barn. MIDNIGHT MASS cuts back in distance and drops in class for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midnight Mass(L),121 | C Velasquez | 5-1-4 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
| 2 | King Rock(L),121 | J Velazquez | 4-3-7 | Gyarmati | 5-1 |
| 3 | Coronation Day(L),121 | J Castellano | 5-4-5 | Weaver | 8-1 |
| 4 | Iron Dancer(L),121 | D Cohen | 7-2-1 | SKlesaris | 7-2 |
| 5 | Jet to Classics(L),114 | R Curatolo | 7-1-8 | Hertler | 15-1 |
| 6 | Seeking Anita(L),121 | M Luzzi | 7-5-5 | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 7 | Deputy’s Citizen(L),116 | J Lezcano | 4-4-4 | Badgett | 6-1 |
| 8 | Intrepid(L),121 | R Dominguez | 7-7-10 | RDutrow | 12-1 |
| 9 | Nobody Like Mike(L),121 | C Hill | 2-5-3 | DiPrima | 15-1 |
| 10 | Tiger Willie,121 | R Maragh | 5-4-5 | Shivmangal | 10-1 |
| 11 | Senor Enrico(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 5-7-6 | Persaud | 30-1 |
