Belmont Park Analysis
Post Time: 12:50 p.m.
All horses appear in post position order
1. 1 1/16m; $28,000; cl($14,000); 3up
GOSPEL LESSON lost two-race winning streak when tiring in starter handicap. ELTHEEB drops in class after closing to finish third in the slop. HILL CROSSING second in the mud this level.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Macho Muchacho(L),122 | J Castellano | 4-9-2 | Parisella | 8-1 |
| 2 Marquet Rebel(L),115 | W Garcia | 5-7-7 | Parker | 30-1 |
| 3 Eltheeb(L),122 | D Cohen | 3-6-6 | Jacobson | 2-1 |
| 4 French Transition(L),122 | J Espinoza | 7-8-6 | F Martin | 50-1 |
| 5 Crepe Au Sucre(L),122 | A Lezcano | 7-4-1 | P Kelly | 12-1 |
| 6 Hill Crossing(L),122 | E Castro | 2-1-4 | Guerrero | 5-1 |
| 7 Gospel Lesson(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-1-1 | Orseno | 8-1 |
| 8 Stud Muffin(L),122 | S Husbands | 8-5-5 | Chatterpaul | 20-1 |
| 9 Person of Interest(L),122 | R Dominguez | 5-4-1 | R Dutrow | 9-5 |
2. 1 1/16m(T); $81,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
ACTING HAPPY closed to finish third as the favorite at Pimlico on dirt. LITTLE OFTEN ANNI closed to finish second on turf this distance. CEE THE COUNTRY fourth versus state-breds going shorter at Meadowlands.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 La Cloche(L),121 | E Castro | 5-6-1 | Toner | 6-1 |
| 2 Fontley(M),121 | J Lezcano | 2-6-8 | Clement | 6-1 |
| 3 Cee the Country(L),121 | R Dominguez | 4-7-1 | Sacco | 20-1 |
| 4 Blue Maiden(L),123 | J Leparoux | 1-8-2 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 5 Little Often Anni(L),121 | R Napravnik | 2-6-8 | Cocelli | 15-1 |
| 6 Whipsaw City(L),121 | J Velazquez | 5-1-1 | C Brown | 8-5 |
| 7 Salary Drive(L),121 | J Castellano | 5-3-2 | Plesa | 10-1 |
| 8 Sure Route(L),121 | A Garcia | 9-4-7 | Ribaudo | 15-1 |
| 9 Prize Catch(L),121 | R Maragh | 5-8-5 | Penna | 10-1 |
| 10 Acting Happy(L),121 | R Dominguez | 3-4-2 | R Dutrow | 2-1 |
| 11 The Underling(L),121 | R Maragh | 3-6-5 | Duggan | 10-1 |
| 12 Twice the Lady(L),121 | 2-2-2 | A Dutrow | 5-2 |
3. 6f; $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
BOB AND JIM races with Lasix and shows steady works for career debut. BREATHAWAY races with Lasix and working steadily at Monmouth for debut. SMOKEM’S CHARM shows a bullet work for seasonal debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Even Got Quiet(L),118 | K Desormeaux | 4-6-2 | Ronen | 10-1 |
| 2 Geantor ,118 | C Nakatani | x-x-x | Romans | 8-1 |
| 3 Stone Picker(M),118 | C Velasquez | x-x-x | Hertler | 10-1 |
| 4 Fair Trade(L),118 | A Garcia | 2-4-x | Benzel | 5-2 |
| 5 Crushin Rock(M),118 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Levine | 8-1 |
| 6 Smokem’s Charm(L),118 | R Napravnik | 6-2-3 | Baker | 7-2 |
| 7 Readthebyline(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-4-4 | Schosberg | 5-1 |
| 8 Mr Algebra(L),118 | M Luzzi | 5-6-2 | Quartarolo | 20-1 |
| 9 Breathaway(M),118 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Sacco | 10-1 |
| 10 Bob and Jim(M),118 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | Iselin | 10-1 |
4. 11/16m(T); $31,000; cl($20,000); 3up
PARACHUTE CONEY broke maiden impressively in an off the turf race. RALLY POINT showed some closing ability in return to turf. CAT SWEEP finished fourth on yielding turf this level.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Flatout Royal(L),116 | I Ortiz, Jr | 12-6-7 | Stoklosa | 30-1 |
| 2 Happy High(L),109 | W Garcia | 9-5-6 | Contessa | 30-1 |
| 3 Rally Point(L),116 | J Leparoux | 5-1-5 | McPeek | 5-2 |
| 4 Logical Order(L),121 | A Lezcano | 9-2-11 | F Martin | 12-1 |
| 5 Unguided Missile(L),116 | J Espinoza | 6-7-5 | Lostritto | 30-1 |
| 6 Freud’s Debut(L),121 | J Alvarado | 1-5-4 | Hennig | 8-1 |
| 7 Louie Mondello(M),121 | C Velasquez | 1-3-4 | Miceli | 5-1 |
| 8 Cat Sweep(L),121 | R Napravnik | 4-5-2 | Terranova | 5-1 |
| 9 Jazzbo(L),121 | J Pezua | 8-5-6 | J Ortiz | 30-1 |
| 10 Brass Note(L),116 | S Husbands | 8-7-6 | Alvarez | 50-1 |
| 11 Man in Brown Suit(L),118 | J Lezcano | 6-1-8 | Kenneally | 6-1 |
| 12 Parachute Coney(L),116 | M Luzzi | 1-3-3 | Galluscio | 4-1 |
5. 6f; $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
ORNELLIA comes in with a bullet work and switches to Ramon after third in turf debut. BELONGS TO DIXIE closed to finish second in return to turf. SUBTLE makes turf debut after tiring in career debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Backwards in Heels(L),123 | J Bracho | 11-x-x | Lugovich | 30-1 |
| 2 Sheila’s Gold(M),118 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Feron | 30-1 |
| 3 Sherry Bay G.(L),118 | E Castro | 4-11-x | Clement | 6-1 |
| 4 Subtle(L),123 | R Napravnik | 5-x-x | B Brown | 10-1 |
| 5 Quiet Ending(L),118 | J Lezcano | 6-4-2 | Clement | 7-2 |
| 6 Clear Pasaj(L),118 | M Luzzi | 7-x-x | Levine | 15-1 |
| 7 Eurosensation(L),116 | W Garcia | 7-3-4 | Rice | 20-1 |
| 8 Ave’s Halo(L),118 | C Velasquez | 7-x-x | Rice | 10-1 |
| 9 Bahiyya Island ,118 | S Husbands | x-x-x | Toscano | 30-1 |
| 10 Belongs to Dixie(L),123 | J Castellano | 2-4-6 | Servis | 8-1 |
| 11 Ornellia(L),118 | R Dominguez | 3-2-4 | Bond | 5-2 |
| 12 White Glove(L),118 | J Leparoux | 3-4-5 | Kimmel | 5-1 |
| 13 Mighty Reward(L),118 | R Napravnik | 2-10-x | Shuman | 6-1 |
| 14 Ancient Devil(L),123 | J Pezua | 7-7-7 | Appel | 50-1 |
| 15 Typhoon Teri(L),118 | J Castellano | 4-3-x | Galluscio | 5-1 |
6. 1m; $79,000; alw opt clm; 3up
STAR OF NEW YORK cuts back in distance and drops in class after tiring in state-bred stakes. SIMBA’S STORY finished second going shorter last out. BUFFUM returns to Albatrani barn for seasonal debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Star Harbour(L),121 | R Maragh | 1-3-2 | Mott | 12-1 |
| 2 Sam Sparkle(L),121 | M Luzzi | 3-5-3 | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 3 Simba’s Story(L),121 | J Velazquez | 2-3-4 | Pletcher | 5-1 |
| 4 Buffum(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-1-4 | Albertrani | 7-5 |
| 5 Ya Gotta Have Soul(L),121 | R Napravnik | 4-1-2 | Tagg | 20-1 |
| 6 Gallant Fields(L),121 | D Cohen | 2-2-3 | Jacobson | 4-1 |
| 7 Sovereign Default(L),121 | A Garcia | 4-1-2 | Violette | 20-1 |
| 8 Black N Beauty(L),121 | J Lezcano | 2-4-2 | Englehart | 10-1 |
| 9 Star of New York(L),121 | R Dominguez | 3-1-3 | R Dutrow | 6-1 |
7. 1 1/16m(T); $200,000; 3YO; (f) Sands Point Stakes
ZULTANITE cuts back in distance after closing to finish second last out. FIREHOUSE RED closed to finish second in the Edgewood Stakes. PREACH TOME DADDY broke maiden as the favorite most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Better Lucky(L),117 | E Castro | 1-3-5 | Albertrani | 8-1 |
| 2 Modulate(L),117 | J Alvarado | 6-5-1 | Mott | 15-1 |
| 3 Somali Lemonade(L),121 | J Velazquez | 2-6-1 | Matz | 1-1 |
| 4 Dreaming of Cara(L),117 | A Garcia | 4-1-1 | Friedman | 30-1 |
| 5 Regalo Mia(L),117 | J Castellano | 3-2-3 | Nihei | 3-1 |
| 6 Preach Tome Daddy(L),117 | J Leparoux | 1-2-3 | Kimmel | 10-1 |
| 7 Zultanite(L),117 | R Dominguez | 2-3-1 | Donk | 12-1 |
| 8 Firehouse Red(L),117 | R Napravnik | 2-4-2 | Jones | 6-1 |
8. 1 1/16m; $400,000; 3up; (f&m)
Ogden Phipps Handicap
JUANITA comes in with a bullet work after winning the Grade 2 La Troienne. AWESOME MARIA comes in with a bullet work seeking seventh consecutive victory. IT’S TRICKY won as the favorite in last two starts.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cash for Clunkers(L),114 | A Garcia | 1-1-1 | Violette | 12-1 |
| 2 Awesome Maria(L),124 | J Velazquez | 1-1-1 | Pletcher | 4-5 |
| 3 She’s All In(L),115 | L Quinonez | 1-2-3 | Von Hemel | 6-1 |
| 4 It’s Tricky(L),122 | E Castro | 1-1-2 | McLaughlin | 2-1 |
| 5 Juanita(L),119 | R Dominguez | 1-2-3 | Maker | 12-1 |
9. 1m; $300,000; 3YO; (f) TVG Acorn Stakes
AUBBY K impressive winner going shorter in seasonal debut. CONTESTED working well for local debut after winning last three starts. ZO IMPRESSIVE second going longer in Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Oaks.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Contested(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-1-1 | Baffert | 7-5 |
| 2 Hard Mystery(L),121 | E Castro | 1-6-1 | Weaver | 20-1 |
| 3 On Fire Baby(L),121 | J Johnson | 5-1-3 | Hartlage | 5-2 |
| 4 Zo Impressive(L),121 | R Maragh | 2-1-1 | Albertrani | 5-1 |
| 5 Sacristy(L),121 | R Napravnik | 7-2-3 | Catalano | 15-1 |
| 6 Aubby K(L),121 | E Prado | 1-4-1 | Nicks | 3-1 |
10. 1m; $750,000; 3up Metropolitan Handicap
TO HONOR AND SERVE undefeated at this distance and he drew the rail for this spot. CALEB’S POSSE closed well for second going shorter in last two starts. JACKSON BEND bullet work after winning Grade 1 Carter.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 To Honor and Serve(L),120 | J Lezcano | 1-1-7 | Mott | 3-1 |
| 2 Shackleford(L),119 | J Velazquez | 1-3-7 | Romans | 4-1 |
| 3 Caleb’s Posse(L),121 | R Maragh | 2-2-1 | Von Hemel | 8-5 |
| 4 Saginaw(L),115 | D Cohen | 1-1-1 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 5 Caixa Eletronica(L),117 | J Castellano | 1-6-3 | Pletcher | 15-1 |
| 6 Jackson Bend(L),121 | C Nakatani | 1-3-1 | Zito | 3-1 |
11. 1m(T); $60,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
ZIVO finished third as the favorite on dirt when making route debut. WINDAFULL makes first start since finishing third as favorite in December. SELJUK set the pace and tired to second on yielding turf.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 El Arquero(L),118 | J Alvarado | 5-x-x | Benzel | 6-1 |
| 2 My Pal of Pals(L),118 | J Leparoux | 7-3-5 | Sciacca | 15-1 |
| 3 Easy Street(L),118 | J Castellano | 3-9-3 | Bush | 5-1 |
| 4 Seljuk(L),123 | R Napravnik | 2-7-8 | B Brown | 6-1 |
| 5 Windafull(L),123 | C Velasquez | 3-2-3 | Rodriguez | 2-1 |
| 6 Lemon Peel(L),123 | C Nakatani | 7-3-5 | Levine | 8-1 |
| 7 Julia’s Hero(M),118 | R Maragh | x-x-x | Galluscio | 20-1 |
| 8 Win for the Zipper(L),118 | E Castro | 4-9-11 | Toner | 10-1 |
| 9 Five Freedoms(L),118 | M Luzzi | 5-10-x | Badgett | 30-1 |
| 10 Jacob’s Dream(L),123 | M Studart | 8-6-4 | C O’Brien | 20-1 |
| 11 Mr Cowboy(L),118 | R Dominguez | 9-9-x | Bond | 15-1 |
| 12 Barnards Galaxy(L),118 | J Velazquez | 3-5-9 | L O’Brien | 12-1 |
| 13 Bake Shop(L),118 | R Napravnik | 7-x-x | Bush | 8-1 |
| 14 Zivo(L),118 | J Castellano | 3-3-x | C Brown | 8-5 |
| 15 Downgoesfrazier(L),118 | E Prado | 8-x-x | Domino | 15-1 |
| 16 The Kenosha Kid(L),118 | R Maragh | 2-5-5 | Englehart | 9-5 |
