Belmont Park Analysis
Post Time: 12:50 p.m.
All horses appear in post position order
1. 1 1/16m(T); $60,000; str alw; 3up
KING TING finished second versus optional claimers at this distance when making local return. QUANTITY defeated conditioned claimers as the favorite at Gulfstream this distance and was claimed. ANNAWON set the pace and tired to second as the favorite at Tampa Bay.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Annawon(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-1-6 | Mott | 5-1 |
| 2 Hear the Word(L),116 | J Bravo | 3-1-8 | Higgins | 15-1 |
| 3 King Ting(L),121 | E Castro | 2-3-5 | Motion | 4-1 |
| 4 Imhotep(L),121 | J Velazquez | 1-12-6 | Pletcher | 4-1 |
| 5 Wildcatter(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-2-1 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 6 Quantity(L),121 | J Lezcano | 1-6-5 | C Brown | 5-2 |
| 7 Gunman(L),121 | R Napravnik | 1-8-3 | A Dutrow | 10-1 |
| 8 Majestic Hope(L),121 | R Dominguez | 5-1-3 | B Brown | 3-1 |
| 9 Crepe Au Sucre(L),121 | A Smith | 4-1-5 | P Kelly | 8-1 |
| 10 Tap Attack(L),121 | 6-6-6 | Persaud | 20-1 | |
| 11 Settle for Medal(L),121 | M Luzzi | 1-1-8 | Schosberg | 4-1 |
2. 5f; $70,000; mdn spcl wt; 2YO; (f)
MR HALL’S OPUS races with Lasix and shows a couple of bullet works at Palm Meadows while prepping for career debut. ANDELE by excellent first-out sire and shows steady works for career debut. CABS ARE HERE drew the rail after tiring when making career debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cabs Are Here(L),111 | J Ortiz | 6-x-x | Peebles | 20-1 |
| 2 Guyana Queen ,113 | S Camacho, Jr | x-x-x | Persaud | 15-1 |
| 3 Mr Hall’s Opus(M),118 | E Trujillo | x-x-x | Breen | 8-5 |
| 4 Heart of Rome(M),118 | M Franklin | x-x-x | Salzman | 5-1 |
| 5 Zip City Miss ,113 | O Hernandez | x-x-x | Badgett | 10-1 |
| 6 Andele ,118 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | McLaughlin | 6-5 |
3. 6 1/2f; $72,000; alw opt clm; 3YO; (f)
ORIENT MOON comes in with a bullet work for local debut after breaking maiden impressively at Gulfstream in career debut. ODE TO SAMI drew the rail after coming off the pace to win both starts since moving to Contessa barn. MCCARREN PARK was an impressive winner going shorter in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ode to Sami(L),117 | S Camacho, Jr | 1-1-2 | Contessa | 8-1 |
| 2 Double the Energy(L),118 | R Dominguez | 4-4-2 | Salzman | 15-1 |
| 3 McCarren Park(L),122 | C Velasquez | 1-4-4 | Asmussen | 7-2 |
| 4 Orient Moon(L),122 | J Velazquez | 1-x-x | Pletcher | 7-5 |
| 5 Better Lucky(L),118 | E Castro | 3-5-1 | Albertrani | 3-1 |
| 6 Wee Party(L),118 | J Alvarado | 6-4-1 | Mott | 6-1 |
4. 7f; $30,000; cl($20,000); 3up
OLD KIT BAG stretches out for return to turf after closing to finish second by a length last out. WARRIOR UP cuts back in distance and drops in class after tiring in first start since January. CREA’S LAW removes the blinkers and cuts back to sprint while switching to Velazquez.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Praying for Mike(L),122 | A Lezcano | 3-4-1 | H Jerkens | 4-1 |
| 2 Jazzbo(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 4-8-1 | J Ortiz | 20-1 |
| 3 Warrior Up(L),122 | S Husbands | 9-9-7 | Ubillo | 8-1 |
| 4 Freud’s Debut(L),122 | J Alvarado | 1-5-4 | Hennig | 3-1 |
| 5 Shoutout(L),115 | J Ortiz | 9-4-8 | DeMola | 20-1 |
| 6 Blue Punch(L),116 | C Velasquez | 6-1-7 | Rice | 7-2 |
| 7 Crea’s Law(L),122 | J Velazquez | 8-7-4 | L O’Brien | 6-1 |
| 8 Pavlov’s Dog(L),122 | J Espinoza | 7-4-8 | Fisher | 30-1 |
| 9 L L Flying Notes(L),117 | A Ayuso | 7-3-8 | Hinds | 12-1 |
| 10 Junior Officer(L),116 | E Castro | 6-4-1 | Weaver | 8-1 |
| 11 Old Kit Bag(L),117 | S Camacho, Jr | 2-5-6 | Ubillo | 15-1 |
| 12 Trinity Warrior(L),122 | 4-1-5 | Ubillo | 10-1 |
5. 1m; $29,000; cl($15,000); 3up
PAWLEYS PORCH goes turf to dirt while dropping in class. He finished second going shorter three back in last start this level. A CAT THAT FLIES drops in class after running evenly versus optional claimers and was claimed. PRIME PLAYER finished second going shorter this distance for new barn.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stonemill(L),124 | M Studart | 9-1-2 | Dunham | 15-1 |
| 2 Include Traci(L),124 | J Castellano | 1-2-3 | Parisella | 7-2 |
| 3 A Cat That Flies(L),116 | J Davis | 5-4-5 | Jacobson | 3-1 |
| 4 Raytessa(L),111 | S Camacho, Jr | 4-3-6 | Contessa | 15-1 |
| 5 Prime Player(L),122 | R Maragh | 2-4-6 | Baker | 5-1 |
| 6 Jackin My Style(L),111 | O Hernandez | 4-9-4 | Persaud | 15-1 |
| 7 Mr. Haywood(L),122 | C Velasquez | 3-2-11 | Zito | 6-1 |
| 8 Ess Shape(L),122 | J Espinoza | 7-2-7 | F Martin | 20-1 |
| 9 Gypsy Warrior(L),122 | A Lezcano | 5-6-3 | Odintz | 20-1 |
| 10 Plotter(L),116 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-5-1 | Schettino | 10-1 |
| 11 Pawleys Porch(L),122 | R Napravnik | 8-9-2 | Englehart | 8-1 |
6. 6f(T); $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
QUIET ENDING makes dirt debut after finishing fourth as the favorite when adding Lasix. FLIRTATIOUS SPRING working steadily for first start since tiring in career and turf debut in June. LADYWELL COURT cuts back to sprint for first start since September.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clear Pasaj(M),118 | M Luzzi | x-x-x | Levine | 20-1 |
| 2 First Face(L),118 | R Napravnik | 8-7-x | H Jerkens | 20-1 |
| 3 Thescreenisred(M),118 | J Castellano | x-x-x | C Brown | 4-1 |
| 4 Anchovy(L),118 | C Lopez | 4-x-x | Barbara | 12-1 |
| 5 Ladywell Court(L),118 | J Lezcano | 5-4-x | Serpe | 6-1 |
| 6 Loblolly Pine(M),113 | O Hernandez | 7-x-x | P Kelly | 20-1 |
| 7 Flirtatious Spring(L),124 | R Dominguez | 10-x-x | Rice | 4-1 |
| 8 Hey Little Girl(M),118 | J Davis | 7-x-x | Lostritto | 30-1 |
| 9 Fujiana(L),118 | E Castro | 2-3-x | Bush | 3-1 |
| 10 Hall of Flame(L),118 | J Alvarado | 8-4-6 | Ubillo | 8-1 |
| 11 Joy Rising(L),118 | C Velasquez | 10-8-x | Rice | 10-1 |
| 12 Billboard Hit(M),118 | J Bravo | x-x-x | Serpe | 15-1 |
| 13 White Glove(L),118 | A Garcia | 4-5-x | Kimmel | 7-2 |
| 14 Hypnotic Dancer(L),118 | J Alvarado | 2-7-10 | DiMauro | 15-1 |
| 15 Ancient Devil(M),119 | A Ayuso | 7-7-8 | Appel | 50-1 |
| 16 Quiet Ending(L),118 | 4-2-x | Clement | 5-2 |
7. 6f(T); $85,000; 3YO; (f)
Thirty Flags Stakes
LET’S GET MARRIED ships in from Keeneland and cuts back in distance for stakes and turf debut after winning both career starts. SWEET CAT comes in with a bullet work after winning as the favorite in return to sprint. SOFTLY LIT seeks third consecutive victory while making first start since October and working steadily for local debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beautiful But Blue(L),118 | J Alvarado | 1-1-1 | Bush | 12-1 |
| 3 Five Star Momma(L),118 | A Solis | 4-2-1 | Terranova | 5-1 |
| 4 Sweet Cat(L),118 | J Castellano | 1-5-3 | Pletcher | 8-5 |
| 1 a-Embracing Hearts(L),118 | M Franklin | 5-6-2 | Kobiskie | 6-1 |
| 5 Jazzy Idea(L),120 | J Lezcano | 1-2-4 | Merryman | 8-1 |
| 6 Let’s Get Married(L),118 | J Velazquez | 1-1-x | Motion | 3-1 |
| 7 Allwewantforxmas(L),118 | R Napravnik | 2-6-2 | Trombetta | 12-1 |
| 1A a-Softly Lit(L),120 | S Rook | 1-1-6 | Kobiskie | 6-1 |
| 8 Permanent Wave(L),118 | I Ortiz, Jr | 7-2-1 | Englehart | 20-1 |
8. 1 1/16m; $90,000; 3up; (f&m)
Heatherten Stakes
NEFERTINI stretches out for stakes debut and local return after coming off the pace to win last two starts. CASH FOR CLUNKERS comes in with a bullet work after impressive victories as the favorite in last two starts. R GYPSY GOLD finished second by a head at Tampa Bay when making seasonal debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Catch a Thief(L),124 | E Castro | 1-10-3 | Hills | 5-1 |
| 2 R Gypsy Gold(L),120 | J Velazquez | 2-6-1 | Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 3 North Freeway(L),120 | J Alvarado | 1-1-2 | A Dutrow | 10-1 |
| 4 Indian Burn(L),120 | C Lopez | 2-1-3 | Hertler | 12-1 |
| 5 Cash for Clunkers(L),120 | A Garcia | 1-1-2 | Violette | 2-1 |
| 6 The Underling(L),120 | R Maragh | 6-5-7 | Duggan | 20-1 |
| 7 Nefertini(L),120 | J Castellano | 1-1-2 | Goldberg | 3-1 |
9. 6f(T); $32,000; cl($20,000); 3up; (f&m)
MYSTICAL RHYTHMS returns to turf after tiring to fourth as the favorite and being claimed. CHICKABUNNY closed to finish second in last two starts on dirt while sprinting and for a tag. SMARTY BULL cuts back to sprint for return to turf after tiring as the favorite in starter handicap. SAY TOBA SANDY lost two-race winning streak when second on dirt and has been claimed in four of last five starts.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Scott’s Aly Cat(L),122 | M Luzzi | 1-5-4 | McLaughlin | 3-1 |
| 2 Eden Is Burning(L),122 | E Castro | 6-3-6 | Bush | 4-1 |
| 3 Jolienne(L),115 | J Ortiz | 7-1-3 | Guerrero | 20-1 |
| 4 Mystical Rhythms(L),122 | J Castellano | 4-4-1 | Schettino | 8-1 |
| 5 Chickabunny(L),122 | J Alvarado | 6-2-2 | Reed | 15-1 |
| 6 In Her Hey Day(L),122 | A Lezcano | 3-2-8 | F Martin | 20-1 |
| 7 Barbara’s Beauty(L),122 | R Napravnik | 4-1-1 | J Imperio | 12-1 |
| 8 Sasta Go Lucky(L),122 | C Velasquez | 6-1-3 | Signore | 15-1 |
| 9 Elusive Jozi(L),122 | R Maragh | 7-4-9 | Nicks | 7-2 |
| 10 Smarty Bull(L),122 | J Lezcano | 5-2-2 | Servis | 8-1 |
| 11 Say Toba Sandy(L),122 | J Davis | 3-1-1 | Clarke | 15-1 |
| 12 Cranberry Queen(L),122 | J Blake-Baeza | 5-7-10 | Giambanco | 50-1 |
| 13 Beautifulnightmare(L),117 | S Camacho, Jr | 5-1-4 | Friedman | 15-1 |
| 14 Melpomene(L),111 | O Hernandez | 4-5-5 | Terranova | 12-1 |
| 15 Reproduction(L),117 | O Hernandez | 8-9-7 | Lostritto | 30-1 |
| 16 Iberian Gate(L),122 | 4-1-6 | DeMola | 12-1 |
