Belmont Park Analysis
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All horses appear in post position order
1. 7f; $74,000; alw opt clm; 3up
NOTASSHARPASUTHINK cuts back to sprint while making local debut for new barn and closed to finish second as favorite in last three starts. LIMONAR closed to finish second when cutting back to this distance. CELTIC CHANT returns to turf while seeking third consecutive victory.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Button Girl(L),121 | R Dominguez | 4-2-4 | Nicks | 10-1 |
| 2 Ultimate Class(L),121 | E Castro | 6-7-3 | Weaver | 7-2 |
| 3 Notassharpasuthink(L),121 | C Nakatani | 2-2-2 | Violette | 6-1 |
| 4 Limonar(L),121 | J Leparoux | 2-5-4 | Clement | 7-5 |
| 5 Senza Rete(M),121 | R Maragh | 9-3-3 | Penna | 5-2 |
| 6 Celtic Chant(L),121 | C Velasquez | 1-1-3 | Englehart | 15-1 |
| 7 Wildcat Aly(L),121 | 2-3-9 | A Dutrow | 5-2 | |
| 8 Emily Allstar(L),121 | D Cohen | 2-1-3 | Jacobson | 8-5 |
2. 5f; $70,000; mdn spcl wt; 2YO; (f)
CAN’T EXPLAIN set the pace and finished second at this distance and level when making career debut. CHARMING BECKY races with Lasix and shows excellent works while prepping for career debut. SUNSET TIME had the lead and finished second as the favorite at Churchill Downs this distance.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jane of All Trades(M),118 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | McLaughlin | 4-1 |
| 2 Charming Becky(M),118 | J Leparoux | x-x-x | Kenneally | 6-1 |
| 3 Can’t Explain(L),118 | J Velazquez | 2-x-x | Pletcher | 8-5 |
| 4 Value in Motion(L),118 | A Lezcano | 7-4-8 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 5 Billboard Babe(M),118 | R Maragh | x-x-x | Ritvo | 12-1 |
| 6 Sunset Time(L),118 | E Trujillo | 2-4-x | Ward | 3-1 |
| 7 Girluphigh(M),118 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Goldberg | 5-1 |
3. 6 1/2f; $76,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
PROMISE ME A CAT comes in with a bullet work and stretches out after finishing fourth at Pimlico. MS VANENZZA drew the rail and stretches out after closing to finish third at Delaware while coming off a three-month layoff. WITHGREATPLEASURE finished first as favorite and was disqualified and placed second.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ms Vanenzza(L),121 | C Velasquez | 3-7-4 | Vazquez | 5-2 |
| 2 Midnight Visit(L),121 | J Castellano | 3-1-7 | Pletcher | 4-1 |
| 3 Withgreatpleasure(L),121 | S Elliott | 2-2-2 | Nunn | 6-1 |
| 4 Enchante(L),121 | R Dominguez | 3-3-1 | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
| 5 Promise Me a Cat(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-1-2 | C Martin | 5-1 |
| 6 Erin Rose(L),121 | J Lezcano | 5-1-1 | Clement | 7-2 |
4. 6f(T); $43,000; mdn cl($40,000); 3up; (f&m)
VINDICATED GHOST faces maiden claimers for the first time after chasing the pace and tiring in return to sprint. CHOCOLATE DROPS cuts back to sprint and drops in class while working steadily for seasonal debut. IRISH WEDDING cuts back to sprint and drops in class after tiring in local debut in April.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chessrate(L),119 | R Maragh | 5-3-6 | Englehart | 10-1 |
| 2 Dolet Hills(L),119 | C Velasquez | 8-x-x | Rice | 6-1 |
| 3 Chocolate Drops(L),119 | A Smith | 7-3-2 | Baker | 12-1 |
| 4 Ninety Degrees(L),119 | E Castro | 5-4-x | Bush | 15-1 |
| 5 Vindicated Ghost(L),123 | J Alvarado | 6-5-5 | Albertrani | 2-1 |
| 6 Shanbongus(L),119 | A Garcia | 11-6-x | Rice | 6-1 |
| 7 Aiglemont(M),119 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | Hushion | 10-1 |
| 8 Irish Wedding(L),123 | J Leparoux | 6-6-5 | Kenneally | 7-2 |
| 9 Rock On Home(L),119 | J Castellano | 4-8-9 | Donk | 8-1 |
| 10 Passeporta(L),119 | C Nakatani | 10-x-x | Kimmel | 7-2 |
| 11 Tahima(L),119 | 5-8-5 | Gullo | 5-2 | |
| 12 Lins Back(L),121 | M Studart | 7-8-x | Terracciano | 20-1 |
5. 1m(T); $53,000; str hcp; 3up
LIGHTHOUSE SOUND cuts back in distance and drew the rail after finishing second by a nose to BAD DEBT, who has now won as the favorite while going longer in last two starts. MAJOR MARVEL makes local debut after coming off the pace to win both starts off the claim.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lighthouse Sound(L),122 | R Dominguez | 2-4-9 | C Brown | 5-1 |
| 2 Becky’s Kitten(L),118 | J Alvarado | 1-2-3 | DiPrima | 15-1 |
| 3 Exclusive Strike(L),124 | P Lopez | 1-2-3 | Servis | 4-1 |
| 4 Major Marvel(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-1-2 | Maker | 5-2 |
| 5 Bad Debt(L),124 | K Carmouche | 1-1-3 | Trombetta | 3-1 |
| 6 Tawaared(L),117 | J Lezcano | 4-4-8 | Barbara | 8-1 |
| 7 Indy Scent(L),121 | A Smith | 6-2-1 | Gyarmati | 15-1 |
| 8 Perfect Footprint(L),117 | M Studart | 5-4-8 | Figueroa | 30-1 |
| 9 Ea(L),116 | D Cohen | 3-7-1 | Jacobson | 12-1 |
| 10 Itsagoodtendollars(L),123 | R Maragh | 1-2-3 | Levine | 2-1 |
6. 6f(T); $55,000; str alw; 3up
BRISTOL DANCER stretches out after finishing second at Monmouth versus claimers when making turf debut. MARVELOUS CHESTER has finished second in both starts since coming off the layoff for new barn. LITTLE DALE defeated state-breds in an off the turf race in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Little Wyatt(L),117 | R Napravnik | 5-2-2 | Barbara | 20-1 |
| 2 One Note Samba(L),121 | J Lezcano | 5-1-1 | Kenneally | 3-1 |
| 3 Forever Faithful(L),117 | J Alvarado | 2-2-2 | McPeek | 6-1 |
| 4 Tazered(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 2-5-2 | Quick | 15-1 |
| 5 Sustainable Forest(L),121 | C Nakatani | 3-3-4 | DiSanto | 15-1 |
| 6 Strong Impact(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-3-2 | B Brown | 5-2 |
| 7 Elusive Story(L),117 | K Desormeaux | 5-3-1 | Ronen | 20-1 |
| 8 Renzo Bertoni ,117 | J Leparoux | 1-8-8 | H Jerkens | 20-1 |
| 9 Duke of Naples(L),121 | R Maragh | 8-12-4 | Levine | 12-1 |
| 10 Brown Indian(L),121 | E Castro | 6-4-3 | Weaver | 12-1 |
| 11 Marvelous Chester(L),121 | P Lopez | 2-2-10 | Servis | 5-1 |
| 12 Little Dale(L),117 | R Dominguez | 1-6-4 | Romans | 15-1 |
| 13 Bristol Dancer(L),117 | R Dominguez | 2-4-5 | Farro | 20-1 |
| 14 Trouble in Dodge(L),121 | P Lopez | 4-2-4 | Orseno | 5-1 |
| 15 War Colony(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-2-1 | Englehart | 5-2 |
| 16 Haya’s Boy(L),121 | 2-2-1 | Englehart | 2-1 |
7. 1m; $64,000; alw opt clm; 3up
MANTECA drew the rail and drops in class after winning as the heavy favorite and being claimed by Canani. MOONLIGHT SONG returns to route after finishing third despite a troubled start last out. GOOD KARMA finished second in the slop at this distance and level.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Manteca(L),121 | P Lopez | 1-4-2 | Canani | 3-5 |
| 2 Good Karma(L),121 | M Luzzi | 2-3-1 | S Hernandez | 15-1 |
| 3 Bigger Is Bettor(L),121 | E Castro | 2-3-3 | Ubillo | 4-1 |
| 4 Modern Child(L),123 | C Velasquez | 1-2-3 | J Imperio | 8-1 |
| 5 Cap the Moment ,121 | M Studart | 1-4-9 | Smith | 30-1 |
| 6 Pure Attitude(L),114 | K Coa | 4-5-2 | Orseno | 20-1 |
| 7 Tap Attack(L),121 | A Lezcano | 4-6-6 | Persaud | 50-1 |
| 8 Ground Force(L),114 | J Ortiz | 7-6-5 | Feron | 30-1 |
| 9 Willy Beamin(L),119 | E Prado | 1-1-9 | R Dutrow | 12-1 |
| 10 Moonlight Song(L),121 | J Alvarado | 3-5-1 | Baker | 12-1 |
8. 1 1/4m(T); $77,000; alw opt clm; 3up
CHANGE OF COMMAND set pace and finished second last out but came off the pace to win two previous starts. CRAFTY UNICORN drops in class after finishing third in the Lamplighter at Monmouth last out. KANAGARO third as the favorite while going shorter in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Presumptive(L),121 | C Nakatani | 1-4-5 | Lerman | 20-1 |
| 2 Hear the Word(L),117 | A Garcia | 5-4-3 | Higgins | 15-1 |
| 3 Change of Command(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-1-1 | Trombetta | 7-2 |
| 4 Fox Rules(L),119 | J Alvarado | 1-1-2 | Ferraro | 12-1 |
| 5 Soul of Borrego(L),119 | E Prado | 1-6-8 | Tagg | 8-1 |
| 6 Situational Ethics(L),117 | R Napravnik | 4-4-2 | Hennig | 15-1 |
| 7 Reserve Currency(L),117 | J Lezcano | 4-1-4 | Mott | 6-1 |
| 8 Kanagaro(L),121 | R Maragh | 3-2-3 | Albertrani | 5-1 |
| 9 Barocci(L),121 | J Leparoux | 2-2-7 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 10 Pervis(L),121 | J Espinoza | 2-10-4 | Araya | 30-1 |
| 11 Scat About(L),117 | C Velasquez | 5-1-2 | Allard | 30-1 |
| 12 Crafty Unicorn(L),117 | P Lopez | 3-3-1 | Manning | 12-1 |
| 13 Dynabrook(L),121 | R Dominguez | 1-5-10 | Canani | 12-1 |
9. 1m(T); $33,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
RANGEY cuts back in distance after finishing second in both starts since returning from Florida. STREET CRUISE drops in class for local debut after running evenly in turf debut and first start for a tag. WILLY PAY closed to finish third going longer this level in turf debut. SOUP A’FLEET finished third on yielding turf in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dreamalot(L),123 | A Smith | 2-7-8 | P Kelly | 4-1 |
| 2 Komisarek(L),116 | K Coa | 9-8-5 | Sciacca | 50-1 |
| 3 Willy Pay(L),123 | D Cohen | 3-5-3 | Kimmel | 8-1 |
| 4 El Dreamer(L),116 | J Ortiz | 5-4-4 | DiSanto | 12-1 |
| 5 Suspicious U(L),119 | C Nakatani | 2-5-6 | Badgett | 8-1 |
| 6 Toga Exchange(M),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | 7-x-x | Servis | 12-1 |
| 7 Rangey(L),119 | A Garcia | 2-2-4 | Tagg | 9-5 |
| 8 Silver Skates(L),123 | J Espinoza | 4-4-2 | Chatterpaul | 15-1 |
| 9 Carolina Chant(L),123 | C Montalvo | 6-8-9 | Persaud | 50-1 |
| 10 Soup A’ Fleet(L),119 | P Lopez | 3-6-9 | Orseno | 5-1 |
| 11 Vicariouslyutopian(L),119 | R Maragh | 6-5-6 | B Brown | 12-1 |
| 12 Griffin Rock(L),123 | A Lezcano | 6-8-3 | Sedlacek | 30-1 |
| 13 Duncans Circle(L),119 | J Alvarado | 5-7-x | Benzel | 6-1 |
| 14 Adios Nardo(L),119 | R Dominguez | 6-10-5 | Rodriguez | 5-1 |
| 15 Street Cruise(L),119 | J Castellano | 5-4-x | Pletcher | 5-1 |
| 16 Light of Truth(L),119 | A Smith | 9-9-3 | Serpe | 4-1 |
