Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 7f(T); $45,000; alw; 3up; (f&m)
WILD POPPY broke maiden by neck as the favorite this distance. GRANTED TIGER came off the pace to win starter allowance going shorter two back. WHISKED AWAY was a gate to wire maiden winner going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Blue Hill Bay(L),120 | M Luzzi | 1-2-5 | Everett | 15-1 |
| 1 | a-Whisked Away(L),119 | K Desormeaux | 1-7-7 | Mott | 8-1 |
| 2 | b-Tempest Storm(L),120 | R Maragh | 8-4-1 | Contessa | 4-1 |
| 2B | b-Nedjma(L),120 | J Castellano | 1-5-3 | Contessa | 4-1 |
| 5 | Mary’s Song(L),116 | J Velazquez | 1-4-3 | Brown | 12-1 |
| 6 | Granted Tiger(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-1-4 | AJerkens | 5-2 |
| 7 | McVictory(L),116 | C Velasquez | 1-9-5 | Barbara | 10-1 |
| 8 | More to the Story(L),116 | A Garcia | 7-1-6 | McLaughlin | 5-1 |
| 3 | c-Wild Poppy(L),119 | R Dominguez | 1-4-2 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 1A | a-Unrivaled Belle(L),116 | 1-2-x | Mott | 8-1 | |
| 3X | c-Powder Princess(L),116 | 5-1-x | Clement | 3-1 |
2. 6f; $19,000; mdn cl($25,000); 2YO; (f)
CUVETTE from excellent first-out barn and shows good works at Monmouth Park for career debut. BOOTLESS adds blinkers and Lasix while dropping in class after running evenly in career debut. ARTISTIC ABILITY tired to fourth in slop this level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchid Bowl,119 | R Fuentes | x-x-x | AJerkens | 8-1 |
| 2 | Simone Veil,112 | J Medina | x-x-x | Pletcher | 5-1 |
| 3 | Bootless,119 | R Dominguez | 8-x-x | Lukas | 7-2 |
| 4 | Mama Said,109 | J Gracia | x-x-x | Mott | 6-1 |
| 5 | Lucy N Thunder(L),119 | M Luzzi | 7-3-3 | Contessa | 9-2 |
| 6 | Cuvette,119 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Ward | 3-1 |
| 7 | Artistic Ability(L),119 | J Lezcano | 4-7-x | Kimmel | 4-1 |
3. 1m; $44,000; str alw; 3up
BIRDRUN set the pace and finished second going longer in allowance in first start since breaking maiden. WOODACRE stretches out after closing to third in first start off the claim. RUFFINO defeated state-bred optional claimers in last three starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budget(L),116 | J Castellano | 2-6-5 | Domino | 12-1 |
| 2 | Woodacre(L),116 | J Velazquez | 3-5-2 | Callejas | 10-1 |
| 3 | Banking Holiday(L),120 | R Dominguez | 4-5-1 | Maker | 9-2 |
| 4 | Mr. Universe(L),120 | J Espinoza | 6-8-2 | JJerkens | 12-1 |
| 5 | Nemo Landing(L),116 | J Lezcano | 5-12-6 | Peitz | 20-1 |
| 6 | Dream Again(L),120 | C Velasquez | 3-1-3 | Penna | 5-1 |
| 7 | Birdrun(L),116 | K Desormeaux | 2-1-7 | Mott | 5-2 |
| 8 | Ruffino(L),120 | R Maragh | 1-1-1 | Bond | 2-1 |
4. 7 1/2f; $15,000; cl($10,000); 3up
SMART TOMCAT cuts back in distance and drops in class while switching to Dominguez after being a beaten favorite. MUNITION closed to finish third in the mud in state-bred allowance in last dirt start. DEB’S ROOF drew rail after finishing fourth at Monmouth.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deb’s Roof(L),120 | J Castellano | 4-2-4 | Contessa | 9-2 |
| 2 | He Aint Easy(L),120 | J Velazquez | 5-1-6 | Donk | 5-1 |
| 3 | Jaystone(L),109 | J Medina | 6-9-5 | Persaud | 12-1 |
| 4 | Top Leader(L),120 | A Garcia | 4-7-3 | Ryerson | 6-1 |
| 5 | Wonderous Day(L),120 | M Studart | 6-10-9 | Terracciano | 30-1 |
| 6 | One Lucky Date(L),116 | M Luzzi | 8-8-1 | Sedlacek | 15-1 |
| 7 | Smart Tomcat(L),116 | R Dominguez | 6-4-6 | Maker | 4-1 |
| 8 | Cross the Atlantic(L),120 | K Castillo | 6-8-6 | Iadisernia | 10-1 |
| 9 | Munition(L),120 | S Morales | 3-8-4 | Jacobson | 3-1 |
| 10 | Mitchell Park(L),116 | J Espinoza | 6-8-4 | Ronen | 15-1 |
5. 6f(T); $25,000; cl($25,000); 3up
WINTHROP HOUSE drew the rail and stretches out after winning by a nose last out. WEKIVA WACHEE closed to finish second by a length in the slop at Monmouth. SYDNEY ROAD showed some closing ability in last start on grass.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Winthrop House(L),117 | A Garcia | 1-5-4 | McLaughlin | 5-2 |
| 1 | a-Karakorum Tornado(L),120 | M Studart | 8-6-7 | Odintz | 30-1 |
| 3 | Lyke a Hurricane(L),120 | E Prado | 2-5-7 | Duggan | 4-1 |
| 4 | Remarkable Storm(L),116 | R Dominguez | 8-6-7 | Parisella | 6-1 |
| 5 | Golden Caesar(L),120 | J Espinoza | 4-7-7 | PKelly | 30-1 |
| 6 | Chief Tashmo(L),120 | R Rodriguez | 9-7-6 | CJohnson | 50-1 |
| 7 | Psychotic Summer(L),120 | R Fuentes | 5-6-3 | Toscano | 30-1 |
| 8 | J T Moore(L),116 | J Chavez | 7-8-5 | Brown | 20-1 |
| 9 | Skyebay(L),120 | C Velasquez | 7-7-1 | Tesher | 15-1 |
| 10 | Sydney Road(L),116 | R Maragh | 7-7-1 | Tannuzzo | 4-1 |
| 11 | Client Eight(L),116 | M Luzzi | 10-11-1 | Hushion | 8-1 |
| 12 | Missile(L),116 | J Castellano | 6-9-1 | Galluscio | 10-1 |
| 13 | Wekiva Wachee(L),120 | J Castellano | 2-7-8 | Fawkes | 3-1 |
| 14 | Headache(L),116 | 1-3-1 | Jacobson | 4-1 | |
| 1A | a-Karakorum On Black(L),116 | S Morales | 4-5-8 | Odintz | 30-1 |
6. 7f(T); $19,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
PEACEFIELDS set the pace and tired while going longer in last start on turf. NATIVE MAMBO drew the rail after finishing second by a neck while going shorter. CHOSEN EMPIRE chased the pace and tired in first start for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Native Mambo(L),119 | J Espinoza | 2-3-5 | Peitz | 5-2 |
| 2 | Ancient Sunlight(L),119 | J Samyn | 6-2-2 | Turner | 4-1 |
| 3 | Franklin Delano(L),119 | R Dominguez | 9-5-4 | Campo | 12-1 |
| 4 | Shareholder Dues(L),119 | J Velazquez | 4-3-2 | Callejas | 6-1 |
| 5 | We Get It(L),119 | J Bermudez | 5-5-4 | Gullo | 20-1 |
| 6 | Cantonic(L),119 | S Morales | 6-10-x | DiSanto | 30-1 |
| 7 | Vamel(L),119 | J Chavez | 8-5-7 | Ribaudo | 20-1 |
| 8 | Smarteralex(L),122 | M Studart | 8-4-7 | Cedano | 30-1 |
| 9 | Eddie’s Point(L),119 | R Fuentes | 5-5-6 | Lotruglio | 30-1 |
| 10 | Peacefields(L),119 | K Desormeaux | 2-5-5 | Mott | 3-1 |
| 11 | Chosen Empire(L),122 | M Luzzi | 5-11-6 | Gray | 10-1 |
| 12 | Macho Mambo(L),119 | C Velasquez | 10-8-6 | Tesher | 20-1 |
| 13 | Delta Miner(L),122 | R Maragh | 4-4-2 | Goldberg | 8-1 |
7. 1 1/8m(T); $46,000; alw; 3up; (f&m)
MINISHIFT has worked well after breaking maiden as the favorite at this distance. LIFE AT TEN has finished second in her last three starts. CHANGING SKIES Group placed filly races with Lasix for US debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lisa B(L),120 | R Maragh | 7-8-3 | PKelly | 15-1 |
| 3 | Changing Skies,120 | K Desormeaux | 4-3-5 | Mott | 3-1 |
| 4 | Gran Appeal(L),116 | J Castellano | 5-2-2 | Benzel | 5-1 |
| 5 | Shine Softly(L),119 | R Dominguez | 1-3-x | Toner | 7-2 |
| 1 | a-Minishaft(L),119 | A Garcia | 1-3-2 | McLaughlin | 6-1 |
| 6 | Life At Ten(L),120 | J Velazquez | 2-2-2 | Pletcher | 8-1 |
| 7 | Proud Lisa(L),116 | E Prado | 3-4-5 | Orseno | 15-1 |
| 8 | Classical Fashion(L),123 | M Luzzi | 1-2-1 | Contessa | 6-1 |
| 9 | One in a Romp(L),120 | J Lezcano | 1-6-8 | Callejas | 10-1 |
| 10 | Ain’t Love Grand(L),116 | 4-4-1 | RDutrow | 7-2 | |
| 1A | a-Starship Angel(L),116 | 2-1-1 | McLaughlin | 6-1 |
8. 1 1/16m; $65,000; 3upMr. Right Stakes
RISING MOON switches to Dominguez for return to dirt. He closed to finish third in Grade 2 stakes in last two dirt starts. COAL PLAY chased the pace and tired as favorite in slop in Grade 2 Iselin. HONOUR DEVIL adds Lasix and drew the rail for US debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honour Devil,121 | R Maragh | 2-3-1 | McLaughlin | 7-2 |
| 2 | Tizbig(L),120 | J Lezcano | 6-3-2 | AJerkens | 15-1 |
| 3 | Rising Moon(L),121 | R Dominguez | 8-3-3 | RDutrow | 3-1 |
| 4 | Mint Lane(L),121 | J Velazquez | 8-6-1 | JJerkens | 8-1 |
| 5 | Hunting(L),121 | A Garcia | 3-5-8 | McGaughey III | 8-1 |
| 6 | Timber Reserve(L),121 | K Desormeaux | 7-6-3 | Kimmel | 10-1 |
| 7 | Famous Patriot(L),121 | J Castellano | 4-3-3 | Hills | 10-1 |
| 8 | Coal Play(L),123 | C Velasquez | 4-1-1 | Zito | 2-1 |
9. 6f(T); $22,000; cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
PRIVATE BATTLE drew rail and stretches out after finishing third. IMANDRA was an impressive maiden winner on the dirt two back. STAYAWAYSTELLA drops in class and stretches out after showing some closing ability last out. LADY WYNNE drops in class after finishing well in turf debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Private Battle(L),121 | R Maragh | 3-7-7 | Levine | 3-1 |
| 2 | Naughty Kitty(L),117 | J Lezcano | 2-1-2 | SKlesaris | 8-1 |
| 3 | Sinister Deance(L),121 | S Morales | 8-6-8 | Reiff | 50-1 |
| 4 | Judge’s Pride(L),121 | R Rodriguez | 7-7-3 | DiPrima | 12-1 |
| 5 | Mocha Shake(L),117 | R Fuentes | 6-9-8 | Lotruglio | 50-1 |
| 6 | Stayawaystella(L),117 | R Dominguez | 6-5-4 | Hennig | 5-1 |
| 7 | Hello Gold(L),121 | J Chavez | 8-8-4 | D’Amelio | 12-1 |
| 8 | Lady Wynne(L),117 | M Studart | 5-6-3 | Galluscio | 8-1 |
| 9 | Hier Encore(L),117 | A Garcia | 9-5-4 | Nieminski | 6-1 |
| 10 | Justinline(L),121 | J Samyn | 7-5-3 | Cedano | 8-1 |
| 11 | Belonged to Sy(L),117 | M Luzzi | 11-1-x | Morrison | 10-1 |
| 12 | Im a Mosaic Rocker(L),117 | C Velasquez | 6-5-7 | Miceli | 12-1 |
| 13 | Roger’s Julie(L),117 | R Maragh | 9-3-1 | Allard | 10-1 |
| 14 | Imandra(L),117 | M Luzzi | 9-1-2 | Badgett | 5-2 |
| 15 | Worth a Shot(L),121 | R Fuentes | 9-4-1 | Corrao | 20-1 |
| 16 | Vaughndidit(L),117 | 1-7-7 | RDutrow | 7-2 |
