Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 6f; $20,000; cl($7,500); 3up; (f&m)
AEGEAN BREEZE speedster drops in class for hot barn after tiring this distance last out. MIGHTY IRISH came off the pace to defeat conditioned claimers while going longer. TRILLIAN drops in class after tiring in local return for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kissmycheeks(L),110 | J Gracia | 4-4-6 | Ruiz | 15-1 |
| 2 | Aegean Breeze(L),113 | A Lopez | 5-1-9 | Rodriguez | 2-1 |
| 3 | Catchuptothesun(L),115 | A Serpa | 6-7-5 | Campo | 12-1 |
| 4 | Trillian(L),120 | D Cohen | 5-6-9 | Badgett | 4-1 |
| 5 | Seven in a Row(L),120 | M Studart | 4-8-10 | Lostritto | 8-1 |
| 6 | Decorated Court(L),120 | J Espinoza | 3-4-7 | Persaud | 10-1 |
| 7 | Mighty Irish(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-2-7 | Contessa | 9-5 |
2. 6f; $50,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
MONSIGNOR cuts back to sprint after being hard used early and tiring in seasonal debut. SOUPER SPECTACULAR by excellent first-out sire and adds Lasix while working steadily for career debut. DAIMON’S TALE comes in with a bullet work after tiring to third as the favorite this distance.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a-Humilarity(L),123 | C Velasquez | 11-x-x | Zito | 6-1 |
| 2 | b-Monsignor(L),118 | A Garcia | 5-7-x | Albertrani | 3-1 |
| 3 | Daimon’s Tale(L),118 | J Velazquez | 3-2-x | Parisella | 8-5 |
| 1A | a-Equestrio,118 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Zito | 6-1 |
| 4 | Souper Spectacular,118 | R Maragh | x-x-x | Benzel | 2-1 |
| 2B | b-Bellhouse(L),118 | C Hill | 4-7-x | Albertrani | 3-1 |
| 5 | Artie’s Chapter(L),118 | R Dominguez | 3-5-x | Barbara | 10-1 |
3. 6f; $27,000; cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
SUGAR TRADE is the only horse in race that doesn’t qualify under the non-winners of three lifetime condition. She was an impressive winner this price two back. ZIPPY LARRY drops in class for local debut after tiring in seasonal debut for new barn. MISS DARTMOUTH cuts back to sprint after running evenly versus optional claimers.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taza(L),120 | D Cohen | 1-1-2 | Zito | 7-2 |
| 2 | Pleasant Sister(L),118 | J Lezcano | 6-1-2 | Barbara | 5-1 |
| 3 | Rosie’s Promises(L),118 | M Luzzi | 3-6-1 | Levine | 3-1 |
| 4 | Zippy Larry(L),114 | R Dominguez | 6-5-10 | Parisella | 8-1 |
| 5 | Miss Dartmouth(L),118 | A Garcia | 5-3-3 | Violette | 2-1 |
| 6 | Sugar Trade(L),114 | R Maragh | 4-1-1 | JJerkens | 6-1 |
4. 6f; $25,000; cl($25,000); 3up
RAPIDE ONE drew the rail and goes turf to dirt after tiring in allowance in recent starts. SCORCH THE TORCH finished a well beaten third at this level while going longer two back. STRATEGIC MOVE set the pace and tired to second this level when adding blinkers.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapide One(L),117 | R Maragh | 9-9-4 | Ritvo | 9-2 |
| 2 | Strategic Move(L),117 | J Lezcano | 2-8-3 | CMartin | 9-5 |
| 3 | Game Token(L),117 | J Velazquez | 3-6-3 | Contessa | 2-1 |
| 4 | Tympanic(L),116 | A Serpa | 9-7-7 | DeMola | 30-1 |
| 5 | Juicy Jacklyn(L),110 | J Rodriguez | 5-10-9 | Cedano | 15-1 |
| 6 | Lagniappe(L),116 | J Bermudez | 2-6-5 | Smith | 8-1 |
| 7 | Scorch the Torch(L),121 | R Dominguez | 7-3-2 | RHernandez | 5-1 |
5. 1m; $19,000; mdn cl($16,000); 3up
RUNWEISER closed to finish second at this distance and level when making career debut. SLIGHT FEVER stalked the pace and finished third this distance and level. VIRTUES UNDER FIRE set the pace and tired to second this level while going shorter.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D’argento(L),118 | V Santiago | 2-6-5 | Dutrow | 5-2 |
| 2 | Ommadon’s Reign,108 | J Gracia | 8-x-x | LO’Brien | 15-1 |
| 3 | Slight Fever(L),123 | J Chavez | 3-5-3 | DeMola | 6-1 |
| 4 | Runweiser(L),118 | R Maragh | 2-x-x | Duggan | 3-1 |
| 5 | Rappaport(L),118 | C Velasquez | 6-x-x | Rice | 5-1 |
| 6 | Pull the Chocks,118 | A Lezcano | 8-8-9 | RHernandez | 30-1 |
| 7 | Centripital(L),111 | J Rodriguez | 8-9-6 | Corrao | 30-1 |
| 8 | Virtues Under Fire(L),123 | E Coa | 2-4-6 | Hills | 7-2 |
6. 7f(T); $36,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
HOLY EGO stretches out after being beaten two lengths when making seasonal debut. WESTERN CONNECTION had the lead at the top of the stretch but tired to third this distance and level. LEFT TEE has finished third in all of his career starts on turf.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butterfield Road(L),118 | C Velasquez | 4-4-4 | Hertler | 6-1 |
| 2 | Western Connection(L),123 | M Studart | 3-5-5 | Morrison | 4-1 |
| 3 | Holy Ego(L),118 | J Velazquez | 5-5-7 | Contessa | 2-1 |
| 4 | Crescent Moon Dr(L),118 | V Santiago | 8-5-4 | Sciacca | 15-1 |
| 5 | Left Tee(L),123 | J Samyn | 3-3-3 | Pantaleo | 9-2 |
| 6 | Roaring Conquest,118 | C Hill | x-x-x | Reinacher | 12-1 |
| 7 | All Zipped Up(L),118 | R Maragh | 4-4-x | Serpe | 3-1 |
| 8 | Spicy Steve(L),118 | . | 4-4-5 | Donk | 6-1 |
| 9 | Raffinator(L),118 | . | 3-3-8 | Ryerson | 4-1 |
| 10 | Who’s Willie Fitz,111 | J Rodriguez | 4-3-x | Corrao | 8-1 |
| 11 | Winning Token(L),118 | . | 2-5-x | Bush | 8-5 |
| 12 | Jello Shot(L),123 | M Luzzi | 2-12-9 | PKelly | 15-1 |
7. 6f(T); $25,000; cl($20,000); 3up
SLY has closed to finish second at this distance and level in his last two starts. DRAGON FI closed to finish second on dirt versus cheaper this distance and was claimed. PRINCE WOODMAN has finished third as the favorite in his last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Straight Romance(L),123 | C Velasquez | 7-6-6 | Ferraro | 15-1 |
| 3 | Prince Woodman(L),123 | D Cohen | 3-3-11 | Jacobson | 7-2 |
| 4 | Dragon Fi(L),123 | R Maragh | 2-6-7 | Levine | 9-2 |
| 5 | Sly(L),123 | R Dominguez | 2-2-5 | ADutrow | 2-1 |
| 1 | a-Lemon Shore(L),118 | A Serpa | 3-3-7 | Persaud | 8-1 |
| 1A | a-Can’t Refuse(L),118 | A Serpa | 2-5-8 | Persaud | 8-1 |
| 6 | Bullara(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 7-6-10 | Arroyo | 30-1 |
| 7 | Five Towns(L),123 | A Garcia | 3-3-2 | Clement | 3-1 |
8. 6f(T); $52,000; alw; 3up; (f&m)
LOST WITHOUT YOU stalked the pace and finished second at this distance and level two back. CITIFIESTA stalked the pace and finished third in last start on turf. ROYAL FORTUNE drew the rail after tiring as the favorite going longer in local debut for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Fortune(L),120 | R Dominguez | 5-4-2 | RDutrow | 3-1 |
| 2 | Spiritual Tune(L),116 | J Chavez | 1-1-8 | Barker | 15-1 |
| 3 | Souma(L),116 | D Cohen | 3-9-1 | Zito | 15-1 |
| 4 | Ready to Sing(L),116 | G Gomez | 1-2-2 | Stidham | 5-2 |
| 5 | Lost Without You(L),120 | C Hill | 8-2-6 | Pugh | 4-1 |
| 6 | Atrea(L),116 | K Desormeaux | 10-1-4 | Mott | 9-2 |
| 7 | Spina(L),120 | J Lezcano | 4-3-3 | Friedman | 15-1 |
| 8 | Citifiesta(L),120 | J Samyn | 3-5-1 | Hertler | 6-1 |
| 9 | Sorority Sister(L),120 | R Dominguez | 7-5-4 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
| 10 | Zonga Zing(L),116 | J Castellano | 8-1-x | Terranova | 7-2 |
9. 6f(T); $22,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
MONTANA KNIGHT drew the rail after finishing second as the favorite this distance and level. BLUE HORSESHOE drops in class for first start since tiring in career and turf debut in August. POLITICAL AGENDA cuts back to sprint while facing maiden claimers for the first time. JERICO RULES finished fifth this distance in last start for a tag.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Knight(L),118 | R Dominguez | 2-4-2 | Hushion | 8-5 |
| 2 | Something Gold(L),123 | C Velasquez | 4-2-3 | Asmussen | 5-2 |
| 3 | Political Agenda(L),118 | J Castellano | 9-9-10 | McGaughey III | 4-1 |
| 4 | Mystic Era(L),111 | J Rodriguez | 2-9-6 | Toscano | 20-1 |
| 5 | Jerico Rules(L),108 | J Gracia | 7-5-7 | LO’Brien | 20-1 |
| 6 | Fire the Bullet(L),118 | J Bermudez | 4-3-2 | Gullo | 15-1 |
| 7 | River Smoke(L),118 | A Lezcano | 8-8-8 | Alvarez | 50-1 |
| 8 | La Festa E Domani(L),118 | V Santiago | 11-x-x | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 9 | Terrox(L),111 | A Lopez | 6-6-x | Parker | 30-1 |
| 10 | Blue Horseshoe(L),118 | M Luzzi | 5-x-x | CMartin | 6-1 |
