Bel Sun Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1 mile; $18,000; clm($7,500); 3up
SONNY’S THE ONE drew the rail for return to route after finishing third this level. GOLDEN MAN returns to route for first start since June. DEBATING switches to Dominguez for local return after running evenly at Monmouth in first off claim.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a-Sonny’s the One(L),120 | J Espinoza | 3-2-6 | POrtiz | 4-1 |
| 3 | Golden Man(L),120 | C Velasquez | 8-6-6 | Arroyo | 8-1 |
| 4 | Api Mohkat(L),120 | J Chavez | 7-4-2 | Hull | 5-1 |
| 5 | One Starry Nite(L),120 | R Fuentes | 7-7-3 | FMartin | 30-1 |
| 6 | Wonderous Day(L),120 | R Rodriguez | 9-8-4 | Terracciano | 20-1 |
| 7 | Debating(L),120 | R Dominguez | 5-5-4 | Brown | 7-2 |
| 1A | a-Goldispretty(L),120 | J Espinoza | 9-5-10 | POrtiz | 4-1 |
| 2 | b-Arcata(L),120 | S Morales | 1-4-4 | Jacobson | 5-2 |
| 2B | b-Irish Majesty(L),121 | M Luzzi | 1-4-2 | Jacobson | 5-2 |
| 8 | Hedge Fund(L),120 | R Maragh | 5-4-4 | Persaud | 6-1 |
| 9 | Big Motor(L),120 | J Bermudez | 4-7-9 | Mena | 30-1 |
2. 6 fur(T); $19,000; mdn clm($25,000); 3up(f)
SPEAK EASY GAL makes turf debut after fourth in career debut. Entrymate AMBER EDGE had the lead and tired to third. SERELA’S SONG closed to finish third in first start for a tag. MISS NICK drops in class after tiring going longer. Entrymate PICNIC ROCK was a beaten favorite on dirt two back.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Patti Tiff(L),122 | M Studart | 6-10-6 | Reynolds | 20-1 |
| 1 | a-Speak Easy Gal(L),119 | R Maragh | 4-x-x | Contessa | 7-2 |
| 4 | Vortices(L),119 | R Fuentes | 9-8-2 | Toscano | 30-1 |
| 5 | Moon Drop(L),119 | E Coa | 6-6-5 | O’Brien | 6-1 |
| 1A | a-Amber’s Edge(L),119 | M Luzzi | 3-2-3 | Contessa | 7-2 |
| 6 | Lofty(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-5-5 | AJerkens | 4-1 |
| 2 | b-Miss Nick(L),119 | R Dominguez | 6-4-5 | Barbara | 5-1 |
| 7 | Amelia the Cat(L),122 | E Prado | 6-x-x | Sciacca | 10-1 |
| 8 | Serela’s Song(L),119 | J Espinoza | 3-5-3 | Hough | 3-1 |
| 2B | b-Picnic Rock(L),119 | A Garcia | 8-5-8 | Barbara | 5-1 |
| 9 | Shes Brilliant(L),122 | S Morales | 8-8-8 | JOrtiz | 50-1 |
| 10 | Previous Pleasure(L),122 | J Chavez | 7-7-7 | Tesher | 15-1 |
| 11 | Sweet Baby Blue(L),122 | J Chavez | 7-9-11 | Quick | 30-1 |
| 1X | a-Will You Dance,119 | No Rider | x-x-x | Contessa | 7-2 |
3. 6 fur; $43,000; mdn; 2YO(f)
STREET SUCCESS ships in from Penn National and races with Lasix for debut. MERIDIAN MAMA races with Lasix and working steadily for debut. FORTY MOONS working bullets for career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaporize(L),119 | M Luzzi | 3-2-x | Contessa | 5-1 |
| 2 | A Plus,119 | E Prado | x-x-x | JJerkens | 7-2 |
| 3 | Forty Moons,119 | A Garcia | x-x-x | Mclaughlin | 3-1 |
| 4 | Playntell(L),119 | R Maragh | 2-4-x | ADutrow | 8-1 |
| 5 | Long Gone,119 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | CMartin | 8-1 |
| 6 | Street Success,119 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | Beattie | 5-1 |
| 7 | Meridian Mama,119 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Zito | 4-1 |
4. 6 fur; $41,000; mdn; 2YO(f)
EMBRACE CHANGE closed to finish third at this distance in career debut. AUSTRALIS PRINCESS was a beaten favorite while going shorter. MISS LULU BELLE set the pace and tired to second in the slop.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Lulu Belle(L),119 | J Velazquez | 2-4-2 | Ward | 5-2 |
| 2 | Magical Solution,119 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Hushion | 8-1 |
| 3 | Our Lady Liberty,119 | E Coa | 6-x-x | Levine | 15-1 |
| 4 | Embrace Change(L),119 | J Lezcano | 3-x-x | Brown | 9-2 |
| 5 | Rogue’s Jewel(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-5-x | CMartin | 12-1 |
| 6 | Australis Princess(L),119 | R Dominguez | 3-2-3 | Contessa | 6-1 |
| 7 | Under the Rainbow(L),119 | C Velasquez | 2-x-x | RHernandez | 5-1 |
| 8 | Offlee Cool,119 | E Prado | x-x-x | RDutrow | 7-2 |
5. 1m(T); $44,000; mdn; 3up
WILD ENTRY adds blinkers after finishing third as the favorite at Monmouth going longer. TIGRESCO drew rail after closing to finish fourth as the favorite this distance. STRONG COMMITMENT shows abullet work for turf debut after being a beaten favorite in last two starts. Entrymate COLORS FLYING was a beaten favorite in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tigresco(L),119 | K Desormeaux | 4-3-x | Mott | 3-1 |
| 5 | Buddy’s Song(L),119 | E Prado | 3-9-2 | Levine | 8-1 |
| 1 | a-Wotan(L),122 | C Velasquez | 2-3-x | Clement | 5-2 |
| 6 | Oskar Hval(L),119 | J Espinoza | 5-5-7 | Turner | 20-1 |
| 2 | b-Noble Ruler,119 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Brown | 7-2 |
| 7 | Jove(L),119 | A Garcia | 5-5-4 | Brown | 12-1 |
| 1A | a-Wild Entry(L),119 | R Dominguez | 3-2-6 | Clement | 5-2 |
| 2B | b-Mr Sandman,119 | J Castellano | 2-9-11 | AJerkens | 7-2 |
| 8 | Delta Thunder(L),119 | R Maragh | 6-6-x | Alexander | 15-1 |
| 3 | c-Strong Commitment(L),119 | E Coa | 4-3-2 | Mcgaughey | 4-1 |
| 3C | c-Colors Flying(L),119 | J Castellano | 6-3-x | Mcgaughey | 4-1 |
| 2X | b-Clean Shot(L),119 | No Rider | 6-5-4 | AJerkens | 7-2 |
6. 6 fur; $43,000; alw; 3up(f)
DRIVEN BY SEATTLE comes in with a bullet work and cuts back in distance after finishing second in last three starts. SISTER’S SPEED drew rail after tiring badly while going longer in first off claim. CHERNOBYL PRINCESS finished fourth in the mud in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sister’s Speed(L),116 | R Maragh | 7-1-2 | Brown | 4-1 |
| 2 | Lagniappe(L),120 | R Rodriguez | 1-2-2 | Smith | 12-1 |
| 3 | Punt’s Kitty(L),120 | J Castellano | 4-1-4 | Miceli | 8-1 |
| 4 | Driven by Seattle(L),116 | J Lezcano | 2-2-2 | Barbara | 7-5 |
| 5 | Hookin the Goods(L),116 | M Studart | 9-8-7 | Pringle | 30-1 |
| 6 | Chernobyl Princess(L),120 | K Desormeaux | 4-2-3 | Odintz | 3-1 |
| 7 | Western Decision(L),120 | C Goberdhan | 6-6-4 | Parboo | 20-1 |
| 8 | Worth a Shot(L),120 | R Fuentes | 4-1-7 | Corrao | 30-1 |
| 9 | Mercy’s Delight(L),113 | J Medina | 3-9-2 | Prine | 10-1 |
7. 1 1/8 miles(T); $100,000; 3upTHE ASHLEY T. COLE
BANROCK came off the pace to win the West Point Handicap by a head last out. GOOD PROSPECT switches to Dominguez after finishing third by a head in allowance on soft turf. GROOMEDFORVICTORY was a beaten favorite this distance on dirt.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennington(L),118 | A Garcia | 2-3-1 | Violette | 4-1 |
| 2 | Good Prospect(L),116 | R Dominguez | 3-1-1 | Rice | 12-1 |
| 3 | Straight Story(L),112 | J Castellano | 8-2-2 | Goldberg | 5-1 |
| 4 | Stormy Success(L),116 | J Chavez | 5-2-2 | Toscano | 20-1 |
| 5 | Gimme Credit(L),118 | E Prado | 4-3-4 | Hills | 10-1 |
| 6 | Banrock(L),123 | K Desormeaux | 1-5-2 | Bush | 2-1 |
| 7 | My Man Lars(L),118 | R Maragh | 4-1-6 | Weaver | 8-1 |
| 8 | Hangingbyathread(L),120 | C Velasquez | 5-1-8 | CMartin | 7-2 |
| 9 | Naughty New Yorker(L),123 | J Samyn | 2-7-7 | PKelly | 5-2 |
| 10 | Groomedforvictory(L),123 | R Dominguez | 6-2-5 | Tagg | 7-2 |
8. 1 mile; $48,000; alw; 3up
EA drew the rail after finishing second in the mud while going longer. Entrymate GIROLAMO returns to route after an impressive victory in seasonal debut for new barn. STUNGBYTHESTORM was an impressive winner as favorite in first start since May. EVEN RAISE tired to fourth in the mud in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a-Ea(L),120 | R Dominguez | 2-4-2 | Albertrani | 6-5 |
| 2 | Don Misil(L),120 | M Luzzi | 8-5-3 | Peitz | 20-1 |
| 3 | Love Abroad(L),120 | S Morales | 5-4-1 | Hertler | 20-1 |
| 4 | Mucho Macho(L),120 | J Espinoza | 4-7-3 | JJerkens | 12-1 |
| 5 | Cave’s Valley(L),120 | K Carmouche | 5-2-7 | Trombetta | 10-1 |
| 6 | American Dance(L),116 | J Castellano | 5-4-1 | Pletcher | 8-1 |
| 7 | Admirality(L),120 | J Lezcano | 4-8-5 | Zito | 20-1 |
| 8 | Stungbythestorm(L),123 | E Prado | 1-8-4 | Asmussen | 5-1 |
| 1A | a-Girolamo(L),116 | A Garcia | 1-6-4 | bin Suroor | 6-5 |
| 9 | Tango Uno(L),120 | C Velasquez | 5-1-17 | Lobo | 20-1 |
| 10 | Unbridled Danger(L),120 | M Studart | 6-4-5 | Young | 30-1 |
| 11 | Even Raise(L),120 | R Maragh | 4-1-2 | Contessa | 6-1 |
9. 1 3/8 miles(T); $150,000; 3upTHE BOWLING GREEN
WINCHESTER showed some closing ability as the favorite in seasonal debut for new barn. GRAND COUTURIER was a beaten favorite in the Grade 1 Sword Dancer. READY SET showed some closing ability in only start on turf.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Americain(L),117 | J Castellano | 7-1-4 | Pletcher | 6-1 |
| 2 | Up to No Good,113 | J Chavez | 1-3-3 | Sharp | 20-1 |
| 3 | Expansion(L),114 | C Velasquez | 1-4-2 | Mclaughlin | 8-1 |
| 4 | Winchester(L),116 | R Dominguez | 6-6-7 | Clement | 5-1 |
| 5 | Colony(L),115 | R Maragh | 7-3-5 | bin Suroor | 6-1 |
| 6 | Thabazimbi(L),113 | K Desormeaux | 7-7-3 | Mott | 8-1 |
| 7 | Ready Set(L),114 | J Lezcano | 5-6-5 | Matz | 15-1 |
| 8 | Grand Couturier(L),120 | A Garcia | 5-5-5 | Ribaudo | 5-2 |
| 9 | Gentleman Chester(L),116 | E Prado | 4-2-2 | Nicks | 4-1 |
10. 7 fur(T); $19,000; mdn clm($25,000); 3up
EVERYBODYWANTSOME drops in class after finishing fourth when making turf debut. MASTER drew the rail after being a beaten favorite in last two starts. SULTAN’S SWORD drops in class for turf debut after finishing third. ROYAL LORD closed to finish second in last two starts on turf.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master(L),119 | R Maragh | 3-2-5 | Terranova | 7-2 |
| 2 | Fair Catch(L),119 | C Velasquez | 5-4-3 | Hennig | 6-1 |
| 3 | Royal Lord(L),122 | J Castellano | 5-2-2 | Quick | 12-1 |
| 4 | Vamel(L),119 | M Luzzi | 5-7-7 | Ribaudo | 15-1 |
| 5 | New York Bobby(L),119 | S Morales | 4-2-10 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 6 | Macho Mambo(L),119 | E Coa | 8-6-10 | Tesher | 20-1 |
| 7 | Everybodywantsone(L),119 | R Dominguez | 4-3-3 | Ritvo | 6-1 |
| 8 | Sultan’s Sword(L),119 | K Desormeaux | 3-2-x | Mott | 3-1 |
| 9 | Palace Boxer,122 | A Garcia | 6-6-8 | Lerman | 20-1 |
| 10 | Letsgotwosteppin(L),122 | J Lezcano | 7-4-8 | Duggan | 8-1 |
| 11 | Eddie’s Point(L),119 | R Fuentes | 5-6-8 | Lotruglio | 20-1 |
| 12 | Mailbu Gardens(L),122 | J Bermudez | 6-2-7 | Arroyo | 30-1 |

