Belmont Park Analysis
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All horses appear in post position order
1. 6f; $70,000; alw opt clm; 3up
REIN KING drew the rail and cuts back in distance after setting pace and tiring to second. FOR ALL WHO CONGA cuts back in distance after finishing second in the slop while coming off a two month layoff. FIRE ON ICE has been working very well for first start since an impressive maiden victory at Saratoga last year.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rein King(L),121 | J Rosario | 2-7-6 | Terranova | 4-1 |
| 2 For All Who Conga(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-1-5 | Ness | 6-1 |
| 3 Fire On Ice(L),118 | D Cohen | 1-x-x | Kimmel | 2-1 |
| 4 Blind Hope(L),121 | J Lezcano | 1-1-1 | Servis | 5-1 |
| 5 Skinny Peter(L),121 | A Lezcano | 1-1-4 | Grusmark | 15-1 |
| 6 Wild Target(L),118 | R Dominguez | 1-5-3 | Kenneally | 3-1 |
| 7 War Colony(L),121 | C Velasquez | 1-2-2 | Englehart | 8-1 |
2. 1m; $73,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
LADY KIERKEGAARD cuts back in distance after closing to finish second in the slop when making dirt debut. CLOSING MOVE adds blinkers after tiring to third in the slop in race won by entry mate. SWEET DIXIE BELLE makes route debut after closing to finish fourth in career debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 a-Closing Move(L),120 | J Castellano | 3-4-3 | Albertrani | 5-2 |
| 2 Sweet Dixie Belle(L),120 | R Maragh | 4-x-x | Coletti | 8-1 |
| 1A a-Well Received(M),120 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | McLaughlin | 5-2 |
| 3 Cheechako(L),120 | J Leparoux | 2-2-6 | Wilkes | 3-1 |
| 4 Lady Kierkegaard(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 2-11-6 | Clement | 2-1 |
| 5 Lady Halite(L),120 | J Velazquez | 5-x-x | Barbara | 6-1 |
| 6 Hilda’s Legacy(L),120 | J Rosario | 8-4-3 | H Jerkens | 10-1 |
3. 1m(T): $47,000; mdn cl($65,000); 2YO; (f)
ROSIE MY WAY stretches out for local and turf debut after closing to finish second in career debut at Monmouth. PATTY ANNE SISSY drew rail for turf debut after closing to finish second in career debut. FLASH FORWARD drops in class after tiring in career and turf debut going longer.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Patty Anne Sissy(L),119 | R Maragh | 2-x-x | Coletti | 10-1 |
| 2 Charming Becky(L),119 | J Lezcano | 5-5-x | Kenneally | 5-1 |
| 3 Buckingham Bull(L),119 | J Rosario | 4-x-x | Orseno | 12-1 |
| 4 Merkadona(L),119 | R Dominguez | 7-x-x | Romans | 5-1 |
| 5 Faceineveryflower(M),112 | W Garcia | x-x-x | R Dutrow | 12-1 |
| 6 Melody Lin ,119 | E Castro | x-x-x | Weaver | 12-1 |
| 7 Flash Forward(L),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | 9-x-x | Schettino | 3-1 |
| 8 Normandy ,119 | J Leparoux | x-x-x | Clement | 7-2 |
| 9 Rosie My Way(L),119 | R Napravnik | 2-x-x | Orseno | 6-1 |
4. 7f; $52,000; mdn spclwt; 2YO; (f)
STELLERITE stretches out after finishing well to be second when making career debut. CARAMEAWAY adds blinkers and stretches out after finishing third when returning to dirt. RIPTHERUBBEROFF stalked the pace and finished second going shorter in both career starts.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Carla Sweetrevenge(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-2-x | Englehart | 12-1 |
| 2 Physical Delivery(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-x-x | C Brown | 3-1 |
| 3 Bebes Passion(L),115 | W Garcia | 7-6-6 | Arroyo | 30-1 |
| 4 Stellerite(L),120 | J Velazquez | 2-x-x | Donk | 4-1 |
| 5 Mononoke(L),115 | J Ortiz | 7-x-x | C Martin | 15-1 |
| 6 Carameaway(L),120 | R Dominguez | 3-7-3 | Friedman | 10-1 |
| 7 Julesco ,120 | J Leparoux | 5-x-x | Clement | 5-1 |
| 8 Soul Safari(M),120 | J Rosario | x-x-x | Albertrani | 10-1 |
| 9 Riptherubberoff(L),120 | J Castellano | 2-2-x | Rodriguez | 5-2 |
5. 6f(T); $80,000; 3YO
GROOVY STAKES
SUM OF THE PARTS working well for turf debut after gate to wire victories in his last three starts. SPRING TO THE SKY cuts back in distance after tiring in the Grade 3 Saranac. MANLY drew the rail and comes in with a bullet work while off a brief freshening.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Manly(L),117 | J Rosario | 6-1-1 | Maker | 6-1 |
| 2 Banner Bill(L),119 | R Dominguez | 6-4-1 | McLaughlin | 6-1 |
| 3 Sum of the Parts(L),119 | J Leparoux | 1-1-1 | Amoss | 2-1 |
| 4 Just Sayin(L),117 | F Boyce | 5-1-3 | Small | 20-1 |
| 5 One Sock Down(L),117 | R Maragh | 1-6-6 | Coletti | 15-1 |
| 6 Spring to the Sky(L),117 | J Castellano | 9-3-5 | B Brown | 5-1 |
| 7 Artest(L),122 | J Velazquez | 5-1-7 | Nihei | 3-1 |
| 8 Sportswriter(L),122 | J Alvarado | 1-2-6 | Rodriguez | 8-1 |
6. 7f(T); $52,000; mdn spl wt; 3up; (f&m)
FAST AND STRONG cuts back to sprint after having the lead and tiring to second as the favorite last out. DESERT BLISS stretches out after closing to finish fourth at this level at Saratoga. EUROKAY BY ME closed to finish fourth in last start at this distance.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cape Cod Carol(L),120 | E Castro | 5-4-3 | Ryerson | 6-1 |
| 2 Eurokay by Me(L),120 | C Lopez | 9-7-5 | Schwartz | 30-1 |
| 3 Molly B Good(L),115 | J Ortiz | 5-6-7 | P Kelly | 50-1 |
| 4 Given Fire(L),120 | M Luzzi | 6-7-7 | Benzel | 15-1 |
| 5 Desert Bliss(L),120 | J Castellano | 4-5-3 | Englehart | 5-1 |
| 6 Fast and Strong(L),120 | J Lezcano | 2-3-x | Clement | 6-5 |
| 7 Mighty Reward(L),120 | R Napravnik | 5-8-7 | Shuman | 15-1 |
| 8 Hall of Flame(L),113 | W Garcia | 6-10-6 | Ubillo | 30-1 |
| 9 Rakin’ Gold(L),120 | R Dominguez | 5-x-x | Schettino | 8-1 |
| 10 Jry’spancakeparty(L),120 | J Leparoux | 8-7-x | Hills | 15-1 |
| 11 Caribean Beat(L),120 | J Rosario | 4-x-x | Bush | 8-1 |
| 12 Johar Beauty(L),123 | R Maragh | 8-5-10 | Motion | 12-1 |
| 13 Silent No More ,113 | W Garcia | 11-x-x | Simeone | 50-1 |
| 14 Rt. Sixty Seven(L),123 | C Montalvo | 7-2-x | Appel | 20-1 |
| 15 All Mine Tonight ,120 | J Rosario | x-x-x | J Jerkens | 7-2 |
| 16 Pennymine(L),120 | 7-3-7 | Schosberg | 4-1 |
7. 7f; $54,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
EVANS ROCKET goes turf to dirt and cuts back in distance after running evenly last out. VICKIS DANCER stretches out after finishing third in both starts since coming off the layoff. READ THE RESEARCH was a gate to wire winner as the favorite this distance and was claimed.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Warrior Marie(L),116 | J Ortiz | 2-11-6 | Streicher | 20-1 |
| 2 Sasta Go Lucky(L),121 | R Napravnik | 1-8-2 | Signore | 12-1 |
| 3 Tapitude(L),121 | R Dominguez | 5-3-4 | C Brown | 4-1 |
| 4 Purely Majestic(L),116 | W Garcia | 1-11-3 | Gullo | 7-2 |
| 5 Erin Enchanted(L),118 | R Maragh | 6-1-10 | Schosberg | 20-1 |
| 6 Evan’s Rocket(L),121 | J Leparoux | 8-4-5 | J Jerkens | 15-1 |
| 7 Haldane(L),118 | C Velasquez | 1-4-x | Galluscio | 12-1 |
| 8 Vicki’s Dancer(L),118 | J Velazquez | 3-3-2 | B Brown | 5-1 |
| 9 Leaping Lady(L),118 | J Lezcano | 8-3-1 | Hertler | 10-1 |
| 10 Read the Research(L),118 | J Castellano | 1-7-1 | Levine | 3-1 |
| 11 Sammzilla(L),121 | V Santiago | 1-7-1 | Farro | 12-1 |
8. 1 1/16m(T); $40,000; cl($35,000); 3up
SPLENDIFEROUS drops in class after running evenly at this distance when making first start for new barn. SEE ME PROUD cuts back in distance after coming off the pace to defeat cheaper last out. WINTER NOW tired versus cheaper and was claimed in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dubai Time(L),118 | R Napravnik | 5-1-3 | Ryan | 12-1 |
| 3 Back Away(L),120 | J Bravo | 5-1-1 | Ryan | 4-1 |
| 4 See Me Proud(L),118 | C Velasquez | 1-4-7 | Quick | 6-1 |
| 5 Winter Now(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-4-5 | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 6 Splendiferous(L),118 | J Velazquez | 7-4-5 | Nihei | 8-1 |
| 7 Powerful Instinct(L),113 | J Ortiz | 10-4-3 | Sallusto | 30-1 |
| 8 King David(L),118 | R Dominguez | 1-1-1 | Canani | 5-2 |
| 9 Big Creek(L),118 | M Studart | 4-10-14 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 10 Colossal Gift(L),121 | J Castellano | 8-8-8 | R Dutrow | 10-1 |
| 11 The Mixer(L),118 | J Alvarado | 7-1-3 | Orseno | 20-1 |
| 12 Hardrocker(L),121 | J Lezcano | 2-1-2 | Englehart | 12-1 |
| 13 Myhorseofcourse(L),121 | J Rosario | 2-9-5 | Hess | 6-1 |
| 1 a-Truetap(L),118 | No Rider | 4-4-2 | Asmussen | 3-5 |
| 1A a-Tritap(L),118 | No Rider | 2-1-2 | Asmussen | 3-5 |
9. 1m(T); $31,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
RAQUEL cuts back in distance after being a beaten favorite in her last two starts. RACE PALACE cuts back in distance and drops in class after tiring to third. ALWAYS HOME cuts back in distance while facing maiden claimers for the first time. IRISH WEDDING returns to route after finishing fourth at this level.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stormin Esther(L),123 | J Espinoza | 9-11-12 | DiSanto | 50-1 |
| 2 Always Home(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 7-5-11 | Serpe | 8-1 |
| 3 Irish Wedding(L),118 | J Ortiz | 4-8-2 | Rodriguez | 5-1 |
| 4 Raquel(L),123 | R Maragh | 10-3-3 | Balsamo | 8-1 |
| 5 Signora Sofia(L),115 | W Garcia | 9-7-5 | Sciacca | 20-1 |
| 6 Chat Me Up(L),120 | R Dominguez | 5-6-3 | Schettino | 3-1 |
| 7 Still Shea to Me(L),120 | M Luzzi | 6-8-10 | Barbara | 15-1 |
| 8 Shewreckstheplace(L),120 | S Husbands | 4-9-3 | Goodwin | 12-1 |
| 9 Race Palace(L),120 | J Castellano | 3-6-3 | B Brown | 8-5 |
| 10 Kellster(L),115 | O Hernandez | 5-8-x | Contessa | 20-1 |
| 11 Snookie Slew(L),123 | R Dominguez | 8-x-x | R Dutrow | 5-2 |
| 12 Blazing Arches(L),118 | O Hernandez | 5-3-6 | Toscano | 15-1 |
