Belmont Park Analysis
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All horses appear in post position order
1. 7f(T); $56,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
GREAT GRACIE DANE drops in class after finishing fourth in the Saratoga Dew Stakes last out. LADY’S LUNAR LUCK drops in class and stretches out for first start since June for new barn. KARAKORUM ELEKTRA tired badly in stakes on yielding turf in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Strategic Missile(L),114 | W Garcia | 3-7-3 | Feron | 15-1 |
| 2 Myrtle’s Gray(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-4-8 | Duggan | 15-1 |
| 3 Jitney(L),118 | J Velazquez | 1-1-9 | Hertler | 6-1 |
| 4 Lady’s Lunar Luck(L),121 | R Dominguez | 9-3-1 | Kimmel | 10-1 |
| 5 Paraiba(L),121 | J Lezcano | 3-3-6 | Donk | 8-1 |
| 6 Eden Is Burning(L),123 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-2-2 | Contessa | 3-1 |
| 7 Wholelottashakin(L),118 | J Castellano | 2-1-3 | Bush | 5-2 |
| 8 Lady Vi(L),121 | E Prado | 5-4-5 | Serpe | 20-1 |
| 9 Karakorum Elektra(L),121 | C Velasquez | 6-1-4 | Rice | 7-2 |
| 10 Great Gracie Dane(L),121 | R Dominguez | 4-7-3 | R Dutrow | 5-2 |
| 11 Full of Intent(L),118 | 1-6-6 | Levine | 4-1 | |
| 12 Fiftyfour Forever(L),118 | J Castellano | 2-2-3 | Quartarolo | 2-1 |
2. 6f; $28,000; mdn cl($20,000); 3up; (f&m)
APPEALETTA showed improved early speed and finished second while going longer while dropping to this level. INQUIRING comes in with a bullet work after finishing second this distance and level. OUTLAW CODY Z closed to be beaten two lengths versus cheaper this distance.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rachini(L),123 | M Studart | 11-11-x | D’Aloia | 50-1 |
| 2 Hooked On You(M),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Schettino | 4-1 |
| 3 Sheila’s Gold(L),120 | M Luzzi | 7-5-10 | Feron | 20-1 |
| 4 Fundsalo Jones(L),113 | W Garcia | 8-7-x | Ubillo | 5-1 |
| 5 Fly Cat(L),115 | O Hernandez | 7-2-6 | Aquilino | 15-1 |
| 6 Appealetta(L),120 | J Castellano | 2-9-12 | Bush | 2-1 |
| 7 Outlaw Cody Z(L),123 | J Espinoza | 4-6-5 | Morrison | 8-1 |
| 8 Inquiring(L),118 | J Ortiz | 2-5-7 | Antonucci | 5-1 |
| 9 Azasecret(L),120 | E Castro | 4-8-5 | H Jerkens | 5-1 |
3. 6f; $51,000; cl($35,000); 3up
HE’S SO CHIC closed to finish third as the favorite this distance versus cheaper at Saratoga and was claimed. FLAT BOLD cuts back in distance and drops in class after tiring in first start off the claim. TAKE DOWN TWO tired versus optional claimers this distance in first start off claim.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 He’s So Chic(L),121 | J Castellano | 3-5-4 | B Brown | 4-1 |
| 2 Megalith(L),121 | R Napravnik | 1-7-3 | Walder | 4-1 |
| 3 Flat Bold(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-10-1 | Schettino | 3-1 |
| 4 Marquet Cat(L),121 | R Dominguez | 4-2-2 | Jacobson | 8-5 |
| 5 Take Down Two(L),121 | C Velasquez | 5-1-1 | Galluscio | 5-1 |
| 6 Wishful Tomcat(L),121 | C Lopez | 10-8-4 | Granville | 20-1 |
4. 6f; $38,000; mdn cl($35,000); 2YO; (f)
RICE TO RICHES from excellent juvenile first-out barn and races with Lasix while coming in with a bullet work for career debut. TIZ AMORE was beaten two lengths versus cheaper going shorter at Monmouth Park in career debut. RUMBLE SEAT goes turf to dirt and drops in class for local debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Seven Dreams(L),115 | J Ortiz | 8-7-7 | Arroyo | 15-1 |
| 2 Regal Melody ,120 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Clement | 5-1 |
| 3 Colorme Kitten(L),120 | R Maragh | 5-x-x | Pompay | 3-1 |
| 4 Tiz Amore(L),120 | J Lezcano | 4-x-x | Servis | 4-1 |
| 5 Should Make It(L),115 | O Hernandez | 6-4-x | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 6 Rice to Riches(M),120 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Pletcher | 2-1 |
| 7 Rumble Seat(L),120 | C Lopez | 4-2-2 | Coletti | 8-1 |
5. 1m(T); $73,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
LASSO makes local and turf debut for new barn after finishing third at Santa Anita in route debut in January. CHOSEN HEIR working steadily for local and turf debut after finishing third at Gulfstream in February. RUTHLESS ALLEY set the pace and tired to fourth while going longer.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 In Speight Ofitall(L),123 | R Dominguez | 5-2-x | R Dutrow | 4-1 |
| 2 Chosen Heir(L),120 | E Trujillo | 3-9-x | Gray | 15-1 |
| 3 Ruthless Alley(L),113 | W Garcia | 4-5-2 | Ubillo | 12-1 |
| 4 Tricky Slam(L),120 | J Espinoza | 3-3-7 | Aquilino | 20-1 |
| 5 King’s Vision(M),120 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | R Dutrow | 10-1 |
| 6 Franky Nails(L),120 | E Castro | 4-6-x | Bush | 20-1 |
| 7 Lasso(L),120 | J Leparoux | 3-8-x | Clement | 3-1 |
| 8 Artistic Director(L),120 | R Napravnik | 5-x-x | Bush | 6-1 |
| 9 Input(L),120 | J Lezcano | 2-2-7 | Mott | 7-2 |
| 10 Maserati ,120 | J Castellano | 6-x-x | McPeek | 8-1 |
| 11 Anthem(M),120 | x-x-x | C Brown | 5-1 | |
| 12 Box Office(L),120 | R Dominguez | 3-5-x | R Dutrow | 4-1 |
| 13 Dattts Happy(L),120 | 7-7-4 | Hennig | 8-1 | |
| 14 Burned Bridges(L),120 | 9-5-11 | Persaud | 20-1 | |
| 15 Artist Colony(L),120 | C Velasquez | 8-2-9 | Englehart | 12-1 |
6. 6f(T); $52,000; mdn spcl wt; 2YO
SMOOTH BERT adds blinkers after closing to finish third in the slop going shorter when making career debut. GOODTOLOOK stalked the pace and finished second by a neck going shorter in turf debut. EVERYDOGHASHISDAY finished fourth as the favorite going shorter in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meeker Avenue(M),120 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Schettino | 6-1 |
| 2 Chrisandlorisposse ,120 | A Garcia | x-x-x | J Jerkens | 12-1 |
| 3 Harsh(M),120 | C Velasquez | x-x-x | Englehart | 15-1 |
| 4 One Smokin Cat(L),113 | W Garcia | 5-x-x | Gullo | 8-1 |
| 5 Everydoghashisday(L),120 | R Maragh | 4-2-8 | Contessa | 4-1 |
| 6 Retired ,115 | J Ortiz | x-x-x | B Brown | 15-1 |
| 7 Thingamajigger(L),120 | M Luzzi | 6-4-x | B Brown | 12-1 |
| 8 Zeddemore ,120 | J Castellano | 7-x-x | Lerman | 10-1 |
| 9 Goodtolook(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 2-4-x | Contessa | 8-5 |
| 10 Gulltopper ,120 | J Leparoux | x-x-x | J Jerkens | 12-1 |
| 11 Smooth Bert(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-x-x | Gyarmati | 7-2 |
| 12 Can’t Catch Me Now(L),120 | R Dominguez | 4-3-8 | Gullo | 3-1 |
| 13 Noosh’s Tale ,120 | J Espinoza | 8-x-x | P Kelly | 15-1 |
7. 6f; $30,000; cl($15,000); 3up
IRON LOU switches to Dominguez and drops in class after tiring versus state-breds while going longer last out. MADMAN DIARIES drops in class after finishing third as the favorite and being claimed in most recent. VERSAILLES ROAD switches to dirt and drops in class after being a beaten favorite in last two starts.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Flo’s Greatness(L),120 | C Montalvo | 6-7-7 | Iselin | 20-1 |
| 2 Runawayeightyfour(L),120 | R Napravnik | 9-2-1 | Galluscio | 6-1 |
| 3 Stylish Fella(L),120 | R Silvera | 12-5-4 | J Imperio | 30-1 |
| 4 Versailles Road(L),120 | A Garcia | 4-3-2 | Jacobson | 5-1 |
| 5 Madman Diaries(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-5-2 | Servis | 2-1 |
| 6 Orange Tree(L),120 | J Castellano | 8-2-3 | Ness | 12-1 |
| 7 Cure(L),120 | C Velasquez | 7-5-5 | Rice | 15-1 |
| 8 Iron Lou(L),120 | R Dominguez | 8-7-3 | Englehart | 6-1 |
| 9 Orsonian(L),115 | J Ortiz | 5-5-2 | Rodriguez | 7-2 |
| 10 Larry’s Vision(L),120 | E Prado | 7-3-10 | Nicks | 12-1 |
8. 6f; $45,000; cl($30,000); 3up
SOUTHBEACHSANDY cuts back in distance and drew the rail while dropping in class after tiring in recent starts. HEWITTS goes turf to dirt and drops in class after tiring in stakes at Monmouth. LITTLE DALE comes in with a bullet work after showing some closing ability on turf.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Southbeachsandy(L),120 | J Castellano | 5-5-8 | A Dutrow | 6-1 |
| 2 Buckeye Heart(L),117 | R Dominguez | 1-4-1 | Canani | 6-1 |
| 3 Martini Madness(L),117 | J Bravo | 1-4-2 | Farro | 8-1 |
| 4 Hewitts(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 8-2-4 | Contessa | 2-1 |
| 5 King Rock(L),115 | J Ortiz | 4-8-5 | Rodriguez | 6-1 |
| 6 Little Dale(L),117 | R Maragh | 6-6-1 | Romans | 20-1 |
| 7 Brother in Arms(L),120 | C Velasquez | 4-2-1 | Rice | 12-1 |
| 8 Bristol Dancer(L),117 | A Smith | 4-3-3 | Cesare | 20-1 |
| 9 Smokin Hero(L),120 | J Lezcano | 2-7-6 | Englehart | 7-2 |
9. 1 1/16m(T); $31,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
SOKITUMI SAMURAI drops in class after tiring when making turf debut and was third as the favorite in previous start. ACES UP showed some closing ability at Parx going shorter when dropped to this level. KING KEENE set the pace and tired this level when adding blinkers. BUNDESTAG closed to finish second by a head going longer.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Santonio d’Oro(L),120 | A Garcia | 3-4-4 | McPeek | 7-2 |
| 2 Hyarima(L),115 | J Ortiz | 7-6-7 | Maharaj | 30-1 |
| 3 Search Engine(L),120 | A Smith | 11-12-x | Nihei | 30-1 |
| 4 Meeting(L),120 | R Curatolo | 6-3-7 | Farro | 20-1 |
| 5 Bundestag(L),123 | C Velasquez | 2-3-3 | Day | 4-1 |
| 6 Griffin Rock(L),116 | W Garcia | 3-8-2 | Sedlacek | 10-1 |
| 7 Godric(L),123 | C Lopez | 8-8-x | Coletti | 20-1 |
| 8 Twigazuri Strait(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-6-3 | Nihei | 5-1 |
| 9 Hidden Vow(L),120 | E Prado | 2-3-6 | Quick | 6-1 |
| 10 Aces Up(L),120 | J Lezcano | 5-7-8 | Goldberg | 12-1 |
| 11 King Keene(L),120 | J Espinoza | 7-9-10 | Contessa | 15-1 |
| 12 Magnificent Moon(L),123 | R Napravnik | 9-4-5 | DeMola | 4-1 |
| 13 Secret Shifters(L),120 | J Castellano | 10-4-5 | R Dutrow | 6-1 |
| 14 Sokitumi Samurai(L),120 | J Castellano | 6-3-2 | Parisella | 2-1 |
| 15 Light of Truth(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 4-3-7 | Serpe | 6-1 |
