Belmont Park Analysis
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All horses appear in post position order
1. 6f; $56,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
EASY ENDING cuts back in distance and switches to Dominguez after finishing second at this level. PAPER PLANE closed to finish third in the Union Avenue Stakes at this distance. HOT SPLASH cuts back to sprint and goes turf to dirt while drawing rail after tiring most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hot Splash(L),118 | C Velasquez | 7-3-1 | Violette | 5-1 |
| 2 Guyana Princess(L),114 | W Garcia | 6-7-4 | Lalman | 20-1 |
| 3 Lady Gracenote(L),121 | J Castellano | 3-4-4 | Servis | 4-1 |
| 4 Lenders Way(L),118 | E Castro | 5-1-4 | Ryerson | 10-1 |
| 5 Easy Ending(L),121 | R Dominguez | 2-1-4 | Rodriguez | 2-1 |
| 6 Paper Plane(L),121 | J Lezcano | 3-1-1 | Kenneally | 5-2 |
| 7 Myrtle’s Gray(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-8-2 | Duggan | 8-1 |
2. 6f; $68,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
SLASH FIVE stretches out after setting the pace and getting beat by horse that had ground-saving trip and came up rail in the stretch drive. ALPHA ZUMBA cuts back to sprint for local debut after tiring to third in route debut at Monmouth. CURVE BALL comes in with a bullet work after a wide trip and finishing third in first start off the claim.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Distorted Dream(L),120 | R Maragh | 7-5-x | Mareina | 8-1 |
| 2 Slash Five(L),120 | J Velazquez | 2-5-x | Pletcher | 2-1 |
| 3 Alpha Zumba(L),120 | J Rosario | 3-2-4 | Sacco | 10-1 |
| 4 Lake Superior(M),120 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | McLaughlin | 3-1 |
| 5 Bernie’s Best ,120 | J Leparoux | x-x-x | Hennig | 15-1 |
| 6 Demon’s Deputy(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 4-3-2 | Gyarmati | 6-1 |
| 7 Rapacious(L),120 | C Velasquez | 12-x-x | Arnold | 12-1 |
| 8 Curve Ball(L),120 | J Castellano | 3-3-x | Galluscio | 4-1 |
3. 6f; $53,000; Soc($50,000); 3up
SAGE VALLEY cuts back in distance and switches back to Dominguez after closing to finish third last out. MINESCAPE finished third by a neck versus claimers going longer and was claimed. KING HENRY closed to finish second at Monmouth versus optional claimers.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Photon(L),118 | A Garcia | 2-3-5 | R Dutrow | 7-2 |
| 2 Backdown(L),121 | R Maragh | 1-5-7 | Terranova | 6-1 |
| 3 Classic R and B(L),111 | W Garcia | 1-5-7 | Gullo | 5-1 |
| 4 Shankopotamus(L),121 | C Velasquez | 1-3-6 | Rice | 6-1 |
| 5 Sage Valley(L),118 | R Dominguez | 3-3-3 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
| 6 Minescape(L),118 | J Rosario | 3-6-4 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 7 King Henry(L),121 | J Lezcano | 2-4-2 | Alexander | 5-1 |
| 8 Original Art(L),118 | J Castellano | 1-3-10 | Maker | 12-1 |
4. 1 1/16m(T); $31,000; cl($20,000); 3up; (f&m)
LITTLE RED RIDER drew the rail and switches to Dominguez after closing to finish third this distance and level. SHE GETS IT came off pace to break maiden when returning to route. ONTHEKISSER finished third versus cheaper this distance in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Little Red Rider(L),121 | R Dominguez | 3-4-10 | Parisella | 5-2 |
| 2 Billboard Hit(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-6-5 | Serpe | 12-1 |
| 3 Onthekisser(L),121 | R Maragh | 3-4-3 | Mareina | 12-1 |
| 4 La Billos(L),118 | E Castro | 2-9-2 | Lakeman | 8-1 |
| 5 Bakin’ With Cindy(L),118 | C Velasquez | 7-3-1 | Rodriguez | 5-1 |
| 6 Gold Love(L),121 | J Castellano | 8-3-3 | Englehart | 5-1 |
| 7 Some Legend(L),114 | W Garcia | 6-8-12 | Persaud | 50-1 |
| 8 Sheerflakesofgold(L),118 | J Rosario | 5-2-1 | Duggan | 5-1 |
| 9 Proud Siren(L),118 | J Pezua | 10-4-6 | Granville | 50-1 |
| 10 Dattts Appealing(L),121 | J Lezcano | 4-3-2 | Signore | 8-1 |
| 11 House On Toilsome(L),121 | J Espinoza | 6-7-11 | Turner | 30-1 |
| 12 She Gets It(L),120 | C Montalvo | 1-7-11 | Contessa | 15-1 |
5. 6f(T): $42,000; mdn cl($50,000); 2YO
BIG FOOT BEN switches to Leparoux for turf debut after finishing third when making career debut. HARD ENOUGH races with Lasix and shows steady works at Laurel for career debut. HUGGY BOY removes blinkers and switches to Ramon for turf debut after tiring this level in career debut and being claimed.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Candy Raider ,115 | J Ortiz | 4-x-x | Toscano | 6-1 |
| 2 Jeb’s Brew ,115 | O Hernandez | x-x-x | Pecoraro | 12-1 |
| 3 Huggy Boy(L),120 | R Dominguez | 6-x-x | Reynolds | 5-1 |
| 4 Lasting Impact(M),120 | R Maragh | x-x-x | Hennig | 10-1 |
| 5 Smiling Bob(L),115 | W Garcia | 7-6-x | Pompay | 10-1 |
| 6 Hard Enough(M),120 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Trombetta | 7-2 |
| 7 Bajan Rhythm(L),120 | R Napravnik | 7-x-x | Weaver | 9-2 |
| 8 Denn Piper(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-10-8 | Arroyo | 20-1 |
| 9 Big Foot Ben(L),120 | J Leparoux | 3-x-x | Asmussen | 3-1 |
6. 1m; $57,000; mdn spcl wt; 2YO
SANDY’Z SLEW makes route debut after he was hard used throughout and finished second in career debut. TEN ED had a troubled start and ran evenly going shorter when making career debut. JAMES JINGLE adds Lasix after chasing the pace and tiring in career debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 No Nukes(L),120 | R Maragh | 2-6-x | Badgett | 10-1 |
| 2 James Jingle(M),120 | E Prado | 6-x-x | P Kelly | 12-1 |
| 3 Ten Ed(L),120 | J Castellano | 5-x-x | Hennig | 5-1 |
| 4 Leilani’s Ticket(L),120 | R Napravnik | 4-x-x | Galluscio | 6-1 |
| 5 Sandy’z Slew(L),120 | J Velazquez | 2-x-x | Schosberg | 4-5 |
| 6 Lightning Stone ,120 | A Lezcano | x-x-x | Allyn | 30-1 |
| 7 Song of Aspen(L),113 | W Garcia | 6-6-2 | Persaud | 20-1 |
| 8 Hooked Forever(L),120 | E Castro | 5-x-x | Ryerson | 6-1 |
7. 7f(T): $70,000; alw opt clm; 3up
NEXT QUESTION stretches out after a troubled trip at Saratoga when switching to Dominguez. COCKTAILS WITH DAN cuts back in distance for local and turf debut after tiring in an off the turf race at Monmouth. BECKY’S KITTEN cuts back in distance after finishing third in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 New Yawker(L),121 | M Luzzi | 2-7-2 | Weaver | 9-2 |
| 2 Becky’s Kitten(L),121 | C Velasquez | 3-4-2 | DiPrima | 5-1 |
| 3 Thomas Hill(L),118 | A Lezcano | 8-4-3 | Grusmark | 15-1 |
| 4 Tazered(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 7-2-3 | Quick | 12-1 |
| 5 Next Question(L),121 | R Dominguez | 5-4-2 | Trombetta | 4-1 |
| 6 Wishful Tomcat(L),121 | C Lopez | 8-4-1 | Granville | 20-1 |
| 7 Fizzano(L),121 | R Napravnik | 7-10-3 | Bond | 6-1 |
| 8 Ziptronic(L),121 | J Leparoux | 2-6-2 | Contessa | 8-1 |
| 9 Isn’tlovejustgrand(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-6-4 | Toscano | 8-1 |
| 10 Commitment Letter(L),113 | J Ortiz | 4-7-3 | Shivmangal | 30-1 |
| 11 Ivanho(L),121 | J Rosario | 4-2-4 | Mott | 6-1 |
| 12 Cocktails With Dan(L),118 | J Lezcano | 4-1-8 | Cibelli | 20-1 |
| 13 Rein King(L),121 | J Rosario | 2-7-6 | Terranova | 2-1 |
8. 6f(T); $80,000; 3YO; (f)
Smart N Fancy Stakes
ANNA SOPHIA cuts back in distance for first start since winning as the favorite in June. KISS IN THE FOREST set the pace and finished second in the Coronation Cup at Saratoga. HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT adds blinkers and comes in with a bullet work after finishing fourth.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Quick Flip(L),119 | J Lezcano | 8-7-5 | Kenneally | 20-1 |
| 2 Anna Sophia(L),117 | J Leparoux | 1-4-3 | Mott | 5-1 |
| 3 Somasach(L),119 | A Garcia | 3-3-1 | Delacour | 12-1 |
| 4 Madame Giry(L),119 | E Castro | 1-1-1 | Gambolati | 5-1 |
| 5 Heaven Knows What(L),122 | R Dominguez | 4-1-5 | Trombetta | 5-1 |
| 6 Sweet Cat(L),117 | J Castellano | 6-2-1 | Pletcher | 7-2 |
| 7 Kiss in the Forest(L),117 | J Rosario | 2-3-5 | Levine | 3-1 |
| 8 Dear Lavinia(L),122 | J Velazquez | 6-5-14 | Pletcher | 8-1 |
| 9 Delightful Quality(L),117 | J Castellano | 2-1-2 | Albertrani | 6-5 |
9. 7f(T); $38,000; cl($20,000); 3up
ALL CLASS was a gate to wire winner at this price while going shorter three back. HOOLIGAN’S DELIGHT drops in class after tiring in state-bred allowance last out. SR. HENRY stalked the pace and finished third this level in return to turf. VERSAILLES ROAD finished third as the favorite going longer and was claimed.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Captain Nightcap(L),118 | A Serpa | 7-4-8 | Farro | 20-1 |
| 3 Alcomatch(L),116 | O Hernandez | 9-4-4 | Toscano | 20-1 |
| 4 Runaway Jim(L),121 | R Maragh | 3-9-6 | Hills | 5-1 |
| 5 Hooligan’s Delight(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 7-5-4 | Barbara | 8-1 |
| 6 Chernobyl’s Hero(L),121 | C Velasquez | 2-8-12 | Rice | 5-1 |
| 7 Sr. Henry(L),116 | J Ortiz | 3-4-5 | Rodriguez | 7-2 |
| 8 Pin(L),121 | R Dominguez | 8-2-7 | Bond | 10-1 |
| 9 Fastest Magician(L),114 | W Garcia | 10-7-8 | Quartarolo | 20-1 |
| 10 Coronation Day(L),121 | E Castro | 7-6-9 | Weaver | 15-1 |
| 11 Onzain(L),121 | R Silvera | 11-6-3 | J Imperio | 30-1 |
| 12 Versailles Road(L),121 | A Garcia | 3-2-4 | Jacobson | 3-1 |
| 13 Quick Recovery(L),121 | M Luzzi | 8-6-2 | C Martin | 15-1 |
| 1 a-All Class(L),121 | J Rosario | 8-8-1 | Englehart | 15-1 |
| 14 Catalan(L),116 | J Ortiz | 5-5-1 | Rodriguez | 7-5 |
| 15 Runawayeightyfour(L),121 | R Napravnik | 9-2-1 | Galluscio | 2-1 |
| 1A a-Iron Lou(L),121 | 8-7-3 | Englehart | 15-1 |
