Belmont Park Analysis
Post Time: 1:05 p.m.
All horses appear in post position order
1. 1m(T); $60,000; 3up
HAPPY FELLA drew the rail after finishing third on yielding turf in conditioned allowance while going longer. SELECTION SUNDAY had the lead and finished second by a head while going longer in seasonal debut. GOLD MEGILLAH closed to finish fourth when adding blinkers for return to turf and first off claim.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Happy Fella(L),117 | E Prado | 3-5-6 | Wilkes | 8-1 |
| 2 Image of Disco(L),122 | J Ortiz | 10-10-7 | Ryerson | 20-1 |
| 3 Fizzano(L),122 | J Castellano | 5-7-7 | Bond | 4-1 |
| 4 Street Fight(L),122 | J Alvarado | 3-4-2 | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 5 Selection Sunday(L),122 | J Lezcano | 2-4-3 | Goldberg | 3-1 |
| 6 Fourseventeen(L),122 | C Velasquez | 3-7-7 | A Dutrow | 4-1 |
| 7 Thomas Hill(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-3-5 | Grusmark | 10-1 |
| 8 Gold Megillah(L),122 | J Rosario | 4-4-6 | Maker | 5-2 |
| 9 Much Stronger(L),117 | 4-2-1 | Jacobson | 6-5 | |
| 10 El Oh El(L),117 | J Rosario | 2-1-4 | Nevin | 2-1 |
2. 6f(T); $70,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
STREET TRICK cuts back in distance after finishing third by a length when removing the blinkers and cutting back to sprint. PERFECT PACKAGE cuts back to sprint while making local debut for new barn. TIZ TERESA cuts back in distance after finishing fourth in turf debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dynamazed(M),119 | E Prado | x-x-x | Pugh | 8-1 |
| 2 With Diamonds(L),119 | J Castellano | 3-x-x | C Martin | 15-1 |
| 3 Victorious Won ,119 | J Rosario | 2-8-x | Clement | 7-2 |
| 4 Perfect Package(L),119 | J Velazquez | 4-5-x | Hushion | 4-1 |
| 5 Gazeley(M),119 | L Saez | x-x-x | Mott | 12-1 |
| 6 Kiss Me Lola(L),124 | A Solis | 2-x-x | Lewis | 12-1 |
| 7 Tiz Teresa(L),119 | R Maragh | 4-6-x | Coronel | 8-1 |
| 8 Street Trick(L),119 | C Velasquez | 3-10-2 | Bush | 3-1 |
| 9 Apple Cider(M),119 | J Lezcano | 4-2-x | Clement | 6-1 |
| 10 Wild One(L),119 | 4-5-x | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
3. 7f(T); $45,000; mdn cl($60,000); 3up
LASSO closed to finish second by a length as the favorite while going shorter in first start for a tag. RUGGED drew the rail after finishing second by a head this distance when making turf debut. TAPULOUS comes in with a bullet work for return to turf after finishing second in last two starts.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rugged ,119 | C Velasquez | 2-7-x | McLaughlin | 9-5 |
| 2 Hiya Kid(M),124 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Mott | 12-1 |
| 3 Horse Latitudes(L),119 | A Solis | 6-3-3 | Hertler | 20-1 |
| 4 Goesse ,119 | S Madrid | 5-x-x | H Jerkens | 10-1 |
| 5 Joey N(L),117 | A Lezcano | 10-8-x | Magee | 50-1 |
| 6 Mr Anonymity(L),119 | J Ortiz | 4-7-x | J Imperio | 6-1 |
| 7 Chambers Bay(L),117 | J Rosario | 6-5-6 | Hennig | 20-1 |
| 8 Our Emerald Forest(L),124 | R Maragh | 9-8-x | Day | 15-1 |
| 9 Tapulous(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-2-3 | Contessa | 5-1 |
| 10 Lasso(L),122 | J Alvarado | 2-3-3 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 11 Tizn’t Over(M),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | McLaughlin | 5-1 |
4. 6f; $30,000; cl($15,000); 3up; (f&m)
NIFTY SHINDIG drops in claiming price after winning both starts since moving to the Jacobson barn. FILE GUMBO closed to finish third this distance and level while being claimed by Ness last out. WORLD PREMIER drops in class while making first start since March.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Smokin’ Alice(L),122 | P Fragoso | 6-6-4 | Wilson | 12-1 |
| 2 Irish Lady(L),122 | R Maragh | 7-4-3 | Englehart | 12-1 |
| 3 File Gumbo(L),122 | J Rosario | 3-4-3 | Ness | 4-1 |
| 4 Miss Libby(L),122 | J Espinoza | 6-4-4 | Aquilino | 30-1 |
| 5 Ibid(L),117 | G Rodriguez | 5-7-2 | Chatterpaul | 12-1 |
| 6 Jolienne(L),122 | J Ortiz | 5-4-9 | Galluscio | 8-1 |
| 7 World Premier(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-4-3 | Levine | 5-1 |
| 8 Mon Rose(L),122 | A Lezcano | 5-8-3 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 9 Nifty Shindig(L),122 | C Velasquez | 1-1-3 | Jacobson | 6-5 |
| 10 First Penny(L),115 | M Franco | 5-5-6 | Sciacca | 20-1 |
5. 1m; $50,000; opt clm; 3up
POINT TAKEN cuts back in distance after coming off the pace to win starter handicap in the slop last out. ITSAGOODTENDOLLARS drew the rail after finishing second by a head at this distance and level. METAURUS stalked the pace and finished third while going shorter in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Itsagoodtendollars(L),122 | D Cohen | 2-1-3 | DiPrima | 5-2 |
| 2 Tuvia’s Force(L),122 | J Lezcano | 3-1-6 | Zito | 5-1 |
| 3 Point Taken(L),124 | J Alvarado | 1-1-2 | Jacobson | 2-1 |
| 4 The Best Glacier(L),122 | J Castellano | 6-2-4 | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
| 5 Photon(L),122 | R Maragh | 4-2-5 | Englehart | 6-1 |
| 6 Metaurus(L),122 | J Ortiz | 3-5-3 | Sciacca | 12-1 |
6. 1 1/4m(T); $77,000; alw opt clm; 3up
ARC ABOVE returns to turf while off brief freshening after closing to finish second at Keeneland. CITIZEN WELLS ran evenly at this distance and level when returning to turf and first start since February. PUNCTUAL JEFF came off pace to break maiden while going shorter in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shertzer(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 4-3-5 | Barbara | 15-1 |
| 2 Wayward Sailor(L),122 | J Ortiz | 4-4-6 | Gargan | 8-1 |
| 3 Punctual Jeff(L),122 | J Castellano | 1-3-3 | Maker | 5-1 |
| 4 Citizen Wells(L),122 | J Alvarado | 6-4-2 | Weaver | 7-2 |
| 5 Forever Thing(L),117 | J Velazquez | 1-2-2 | Pletcher | 4-1 |
| 6 Arc Above(L),122 | J Rosario | 2-4-4 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 7 Sandyinthesun(L),122 | R Davis | 7-8-1 | Davis | 30-1 |
| 8 Solitaire(L),122 | R Maragh | 3-6-2 | Bond | 5-1 |
| 9 Pocket Cowboys(L),122 | C Velasquez | 7-2-2 | Jacobson | 15-1 |
7. 6f(T); $33,000; cl($20,000); 3up; (f&m)
CAUTION SIGN came off the pace to win impressively at this distance and level two back. VINDA drops in class for return to turf and first start since tiring badly in March. GLAMOUR GALORE cuts back in distance for turf debut and first start off the claim.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 She’s Gosphel(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 2-7-1 | Gullo | 6-1 |
| 2 Glamour Galore(L),122 | J Rosario | 2-1-8 | Rice | 4-1 |
| 3 Warrior Marie(L),122 | A Lezcano | 3-6-5 | Streicher | 20-1 |
| 4 Kiki Chacer(L),115 | M Franco | 6-6-5 | Miceli | 15-1 |
| 5 Caution Sign(L),122 | L Saez | 3-1-5 | Ness | 7-2 |
| 6 Rough Winter(L),122 | C Velasquez | 2-1-3 | Vitali | 8-1 |
| 7 Vinda(L),122 | P Fragoso | 6-7-1 | Weaver | 8-1 |
| 8 Summer Flick(L),122 | J Castellano | 4-1-6 | C Martin | 15-1 |
| 9 Bird Fu(L),117 | G Rodriguez | 7-10-1 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 10 Bobity Boo(L),122 | J Ortiz | 4-5-1 | Sciacca | 15-1 |
| 11 Sheza Classy Lady(L),122 | J Espinoza | 2-5-1 | Barker | 6-1 |
| 12 Elusive Jozi(L),122 | R Maragh | 4-1-3 | Schosberg | 8-1 |
| 13 Stellaluce(L),117 | G Rodriguez | 4-4-2 | Antonucci | 10-1 |
| 14 Lily Lynn(L),122 | J Ortiz | 2-6-4 | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
| 15 Chance Encounter(L),122 | J Rosario | 2-2-3 | Gargan | 7-2 |
| 16 Positive Pitch(L),122 | R Maragh | 5-3-5 | Levine | 5-1 |
8. 6f; $72,000; alw opt clm; 3YO; (f)
TEEN PAULINE was a impressive maiden winner at Saratoga in career debut and was then third in the Grade 1 Spinaway. NATIVE ONE adds Lasix for first start since breaking maiden in career debut on Independence Day last year. ANDELE broke maiden this distance at Pimlico.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teen Pauline(L),118 | J Velazquez | 3-1-x | Pletcher | 4-5 |
| 2 Native One(M),118 | J Lezcano | 1-x-x | Clement | 5-2 |
| 3 Bliss(L),120 | R Maragh | 1-1-1 | Gargan | 15-1 |
| 4 Garmentos Girl(L),120 | J Rosario | 1-5-5 | McGaughey III | 12-1 |
| 5 Distortion(L),122 | L Saez | 1-2-7 | Zito | 10-1 |
| 6 Andele(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-2-6 | McLaughlin | 5-1 |
9. 1 1/16m(T); $29,000; mdn cl($20,000); 3up
BALLYMURPHY adds blinkers and drops in class while stretching out after closing to finish fourth in career debut at Calder. BALLERINO adds blinkers after closing to finish second by neck versus cheaper at Tampa Bay. LION AINT EASY finished third at this level in most recent. SELJUK drops in class and gets a rider switch.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Huge Asset(L),119 | C Velasquez | 4-5-6 | Galluscio | 8-1 |
| 2 Catch the Blues(L),119 | J Espinoza | 9-10-8 | Bush | 10-1 |
| 3 Lion Aint Easy(L),119 | A Lezcano | 3-2-5 | Contessa | 4-1 |
| 4 Ballerino(L),124 | J Castellano | 2-3-5 | Lerman | 7-2 |
| 5 Polaris Dream(L),117 | M Franco | 5-5-3 | Goodwin | 20-1 |
| 6 Seljuk(L),124 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-7-6 | Antonucci | 5-1 |
| 7 Double O One(L),119 | L Saez | 4-x-x | Chatterpaul | 15-1 |
| 8 Desafinado Light(L),119 | D Cohen | 9-8-x | Dilger | 15-1 |
| 9 Night Editor(L),114 | G Rodriguez | 6-6-4 | Nevin | 20-1 |
| 10 Ballymurphy ,124 | R Maragh | 4-x-x | Weaver | 3-1 |
| 11 Beachview Two(L),119 | 6-4-7 | Violette | 5-2 | |
| 12 Retired(L),119 | 4-3-2 | B Brown | 4-1 |
