Belmont Park Analysis
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All horses appear in post position order
1. 5 1/2f; $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
SANDY’Z SLEW adds blinkers and cuts back in distance after being a beaten favorite in last two starts. D J’S HOPE cuts back in distance and removes the blinkers after tiring when adding blinkers. SONG OF ASPEN cuts back in distance for first start since tiring in October.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 El Genio ,118 | J Rosario | x-x-x | Iselin | 2-1 |
| 2 Can’t Catch Me Now(L),118 | J Chamafi | 6-6-8 | Barrera | 20-1 |
| 3 Sandy’z Slew(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-8-2 | Schosberg | 8-5 |
| 4 Hooked Forever(L),118 | E Castro | 5-8-2 | Ryerson | 8-1 |
| 5 Sunrise Lover(L),111 | M Franco | 6-2-5 | Jones | 20-1 |
| 6 D J’s Hope(L),118 | J Alvarado | 4-8-5 | DeMola | 9-2 |
| 7 Closingtothewire(L),124 | A Lezcano | 8-8-2 | Lotruglio | 20-1 |
| 8 Song of Aspen(L),118 | R Maragh | 8-8-4 | Persaud | 12-1 |
2. 1 1/8m(T): $75,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
PATH OF DREAMS has been working steadily after finishing second by a nose this distance in return to turf. PRECARIOUS stretches out after finishing fourth as the favorite in local debut. BRAMLEY cuts back in distance after closing to finish second versus the boys in February.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Treqqer(L),118 | R Maragh | 8-x-x | Ribaudo | 20-1 |
| 3 Celtic Arch(L),118 | J Rosario | 3-3-x | Clement | 6-1 |
| 4 Precarious(L),118 | J Lezcano | 4-2-x | Bond | 5-1 |
| 1 a-Path of Dreams(L),118 | J Velazquez | 2-4-3 | Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 5 Neolexia(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-8-x | Toner | 30-1 |
| 6 Kimbolton(M),118 | J Alvarado | x-x-x | Mott | 15-1 |
| 7 Bramley(L),123 | J Bravo | 2-6-5 | Matz | 6-1 |
| 8 Arriba Anna(L),118 | J Castellano | 2-x-x | C Brown | 3-1 |
| 9 Placentia ,118 | J Ortiz | 2-x-x | McGaughey III | 8-1 |
| 1A a-Thousandfold(L),118 | J Velazquez | 6-x-x | Pletcher | 5-2 |
3. 6f; $50,000; cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
ELUSIVE JOZI drew the rail after a gate to wire victory as the favorite this distance versus cheaper and was claimed. ANECDOTE has finished second this distance in last three starts and was claimed last out. SMOKIN’ ALICE adds blinkers and drops in class after tiring this distance.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elusive Jozi(L),122 | R Maragh | 1-3-2 | Schosberg | 7-2 |
| 2 Sheza Classy Lady(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-1-2 | Barker | 3-1 |
| 3 Smokin’ Alice(L),122 | A Solis | 6-4-6 | Wilson | 8-1 |
| 4 Hot Roots(L),122 | L Saez | 6-5-6 | Ness | 10-1 |
| 5 Anecdote(L),122 | C Velasquez | 2-2-2 | Jacobson | 4-1 |
| 6 D’princess(L),122 | J Castellano | 4-4-1 | C Martin | 2-1 |
4. 6 1/2f; $70,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
JONATA stretches out after finishing fourth when making dirt debut in October. HANDWOVEN races with Lasix and shows good works for barn that has excellent record with firsters. DISTORTION makes local return after finishing second at Keeneland.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Baroness Amira(L),118 | J Rosario | 2-x-x | Rodriguez | 2-1 |
| 2 Ambitious(M),118 | J Castellano | x-x-x | McGaughey III | 9-2 |
| 3 Distortion(L),118 | L Saez | 2-7-7 | Zito | 7-2 |
| 4 Handwoven(M),124 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Mareina | 3-1 |
| 5 Jonata(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 4-12-7 | Hushion | 10-1 |
| 6 Assured(M),118 | J Alvarado | x-x-x | Mott | 5-1 |
5. 7f; $26,000; mdn cl($16,000); 3up
NORTH OCEAN removes the blinkers and drops to lowest claiming level of career after tiring in seasonal debut. FREIGHT drops in class after finishing third in the slop in first start since breaking maiden. ECONOMIC FORECAST drops in class after tiring badly in an off the turf race.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Uproarious George(L),118 | J Falk | 6-6-6 | Falk | 30-1 |
| 2 Go to the Net(L),117 | P Tomas | 11-4-12 | Sciacca | 12-1 |
| 3 Freight(L),118 | J Chamafi | 3-5-5 | Galluscio | 7-2 |
| 4 West Bay Road(L),118 | E Castro | 9-3-7 | Ryerson | 30-1 |
| 5 Bernardo ,111 | M Franco | 5-6-9 | Toscano | 30-1 |
| 6 Velocci(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-4-7 | Galluscio | 5-1 |
| 7 Awesome Bid(L),119 | K Coa | 6-3-2 | Lostritto | 8-1 |
| 8 Economic Forecast(L),124 | C Velasquez | 9-3-4 | Jacobson | 5-2 |
| 9 North Ocean(L),124 | J Espinoza | 9-4-6 | Weaver | 4-1 |
| 10 Tangible Assets(L),118 | D Cohen | 7-x-x | C Martin | 10-1 |
6. 1 1/4m(T); $79,000; alw opt clm; 3up
MINISTER COLIN cuts back in distance after running evenly at Gulfstream in March and was claimed. SOCIALSAUL removes the blinkers and drops in class for turf debut and off brief freshening. MALIBU WAY drew the rail and stretches out after a troubled start in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 a-Malibu Way(L),122 | J Rosario | 6-8-6 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 1A a-Margano(L),122 | J Velazquez | 3-2-6 | Delacour | 3-1 |
| 3 Kingofthebluegrass(L),122 | J Pimentel | 3-2-4 | Trombetta | 10-1 |
| 4 Eternal Ruler(L),122 | R Maragh | 2-5-2 | Ribaudo | 5-1 |
| 5 Westside Corral(L),122 | L Saez | 5-4-1 | Toscano | 12-1 |
| 6 Star Channel(L),122 | J Castellano | 2-5-4 | Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 7 Tricky Hat(L),122 | C Velasquez | 3-9-6 | McGaughey III | 8-1 |
| 8 Holiday Star(L),116 | E Prado | 9-8-1 | Motion | 20-1 |
| 9 Socialsaul(L),122 | J Alvarado | 6-4-3 | Contessa | 8-1 |
| 10 Minister Colin(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-6-4 | Galluscio | 10-1 |
| 2 b-Aussi Austin(L),122 | J Rosario | 2-3-2 | Rodriguez | 7-5 |
| 11 Duke of the City(L),116 | 1-4-4 | Breen | 4-1 | |
| 2B b-Marilyn’s Guy(L),122 | 5-4-1 | Rodriguez | 7-5 |
7. 1m(T); $64,000; alw opt clm; 3up
SNEAKY KITTEN switches to Rosario after stalking the pace and finishing second in his last four starts. THE THINKER removes the blinkers for return to turf and first start since January. MODERN CHILD drew the rail and working bullets for first start since August.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Modern Child(L),122 | J Lezcano | 6-3-5 | J Imperio | 12-1 |
| 2 Sneaky Kitten(L),122 | J Rosario | 2-2-2 | Maker | 9-5 |
| 3 Sandyinthesun(L),122 | J Davis | 8-1-7 | Davis | 30-1 |
| 4 Isn’tlovejustgrand(L),122 | E Castro | 2-2-4 | Aquilino | 10-1 |
| 5 Adirondack Dancer(L),122 | C Velasquez | 5-6-1 | Rice | 8-1 |
| 6 Dual Citizen(L),122 | J Ortiz | 3-9-9 | Duggan | 5-1 |
| 7 East of Danzig(L),122 | L Saez | 2-2-3 | Pugh | 3-1 |
| 8 The Thinker(L),122 | J Castellano | 6-5-8 | C Brown | 8-1 |
| 9 Sky Blue Pink(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-7-5 | Baker | 15-1 |
| 10 Pearl of Wisdom(L),122 | 3-6-4 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
8. 1 1/4m(T); $90,000; 4up Good Reward Stakes
SKY BLAZER cuts back in distance after finishing third in the Grade 2 Elkhorn last out. TEAKS NORTH cuts back in distance after setting the pace and tiring in the Grade 2 Pan American. REFLECTING lost two race winning streak when tiring in the Elkhorn.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Change of Command(L),118 | J Pimentel | 1-4-1 | Trombetta | 15-1 |
| 2 Sky Blazer(L),120 | E Prado | 3-4-8 | Tagg | 3-1 |
| 3 Reflecting(L),118 | J Castellano | 5-1-1 | McGaughey III | 7-2 |
| 4 Quick Casablanca(M),118 | J Rosario | 3-1-1 | Clement | 9-2 |
| 5 Joan’s Choice(L),120 | J Ortiz | 4-1-3 | Violette | 12-1 |
| 6 Hyper(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-1-3 | C Brown | 6-1 |
| 7 Teaks North(L),120 | J Velazquez | 6-2-1 | Nevin | 5-2 |
| 8 Keep Me Informed(L),118 | L Saez | 1-3-6 | Toscano | 8-5 |
9. 7f(T); $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
TRAININGFORSUCCESS cuts back in distance after finishing third at this level last out. FACE THE RACE cuts back in distance for first start versus state-breds after tiring in career debut at Gulfstream. MY TEDDY BEAR cuts back in distance and drew rail after tiring in most recent. FUNKY CAT made a middle move and tired going longer.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 My Teddy Bear(L),118 | C Velasquez | 9-4-7 | Sciacca | 8-1 |
| 3 Hengroen(L),118 | J Espinoza | 10-10-10 | P Kelly | 20-1 |
| 4 Funky Cat(L),118 | M Luzzi | 8-11-5 | L O’Brien | 20-1 |
| 5 Huge Asset(L),118 | J Ortiz | 4-5-6 | Galluscio | 15-1 |
| 6 Campogiovanni(L),118 | J Lezcano | 5-x-x | Bond | 12-1 |
| 7 My Pal of Pals(L),124 | J Alvarado | 7-6-7 | Sciacca | 20-1 |
| 8 Face the Race(L),118 | E Prado | 6-3-7 | Matz | 6-5 |
| 1 a-Unbridled Band(L),118 | E Castro | 5-3-6 | Ryerson | 30-1 |
| 9 Without Regard(L),124 | R Maragh | 5-5-x | Levine | 9-2 |
| 10 Trainingforsuccess(L),124 | J Chamafi | 3-3-8 | Friedman | 5-1 |
| 11 Gentle Jim(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 11-11-6 | Lakeman | 30-1 |
| 12 Lt. Kojak(L),124 | J Falk | 5-12-11 | Falk | 50-1 |
| 13 Professor Chaos(L),124 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-7-4 | Metivier | 12-1 |
| 14 Take It Easy Baba(L),117 | P Tomas | 10-x-x | Bush | 20-1 |
| 15 River Monster(L),118 | J Ortiz | 10-7-x | Violette | 20-1 |
| 1A a-Captain Gaughen(L),118 | J Lezcano | 5-6-3 | Ryerson | 30-1 |
