Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 6f; $45,000; str alw; 3up
HAVE YOU EVER moves to starter allowance after a gate to wire victory versus optional claimers when cutting back to sprint. From the hottest barn on the grounds, WEST COAST FLIER seeks his second consecutive victory. MORE THAN A REASON closed to finish second at this distance two back.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vicarian(L),120 | J Lezcano | 5-5-6 | Servis | 10-1 |
| 2 | West Coast Flier(L),120 | C Velasquez | 1-2-7 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
| 3 | Sawtooth Mountain(L),120 | C DeCarlo | 5-4-7 | DeRosa | 12-1 |
| 4 | Sound Chaser(L),116 | V Santiago | 8-4-2 | Callejas | 30-1 |
| 5 | More Than a Reason(L),121 | R Maragh | 7-2-4 | Persaud | 2-1 |
| 6 | Have You Ever(L),121 | D Cohen | 1-3-3 | Jacobson | 5-2 |
| 7 | My Golden Opinion(L),120 | R Dominguez | 4-5-2 | Dutrow | 6-1 |
2. 1 1/16m(T); $37,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
SO SCOTT had the lead and tired to second as the favorite on yielding turf when making grass debut. BLACK MINOTAUR races with Lasix and shows steady works while prepping for career debut. SLIGHT FEVER made a middle move to reach contention before tiring to third on dirt.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adirondack Warrior(L),118 | C Velasquez | 3-5-7 | Ubillo | 4-1 |
| 2 | Ponte Vecchio(L),123 | F Jara | 2-3-3 | Weaver | 7-2 |
| 3 | Central Red Raider(L),118 | E Prado | 4-5-5 | Gyarmati | 10-1 |
| 4 | So Scott(L),118 | R Dominguez | 2-4-x | Hushion | 5-2 |
| 5 | Storiesinthedark(L),118 | J Velazquez | 5-8-6 | Lostritto | 8-1 |
| 6 | Black Minotaur,118 | E Coa | x-x-x | Brown | 5-1 |
| 7 | Perspective Light(L),116 | A Lopez | 7-11-9 | Fisher | 50-1 |
| 8 | Thundering Roar(L),118 | J Castellano | 7-8-3 | Hennig | 10-1 |
| 9 | Felice Di Notte(L),118 | R Maragh | 4-9-3 | Sciacca | 15-1 |
| 10 | Slight Fever(L),123 | E Coa | 3-2-2 | DeMola | 7-2 |
| 11 | Titletown Tiger(L),113 | J Gracia | 3-3-4 | LO’Brien | 10-1 |
| 12 | Whateverittakes(L),118 | R Dominguez | 4-2-2 | Schosberg | 2-1 |
3. 6f; $29,000; mdn cl($50,000); 3up
FRIENDLY WAGER cuts back in distance while returning to face maiden claimers. He was second in only career start this level. STARR WEST finished second versus cheaper in career debut and was claimed. RENEWED HOPE adds blinkers and drops in class after showing some closing ability.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make It Special(L),118 | C Hill | 5-7-7 | Zito | 15-1 |
| 2 | Artie’s Chapter,118 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Barbara | 5-1 |
| 3 | Friendly Wager(L),123 | E Prado | 5-2-2 | FMartin | 5-2 |
| 4 | Renewed Hope(L),118 | J Espinoza | 5-2-x | Contessa | 3-1 |
| 5 | Dangerous Monarch,118 | E Coa | x-x-x | Parisella | 6-1 |
| 6 | Starr West(L),116 | D Cohen | 2-x-x | Jacobson | 4-1 |
| 7 | Splendid Behavior,118 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Brown | 5-1 |
4. 5 1/2f; $36,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
GERARD LOVES BEER drew the rail and cuts back in distance after setting the pace and tiring to third. RODERICK adds blinkers and Lasix after pressing the pace and tiring in career debut. FIDDLER’S CHAPARITO had the lead and tired to second while going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Loves Beer(L),118 | R Dominguez | 3-3-9 | Giglio | 5-2 |
| 2 | Gasper C.,118 | E Coa | x-x-x | Rossi | 15-1 |
| 3 | Fiddler’s Chaparito(L),118 | J Castellano | 2-5-2 | Weaver | 3-1 |
| 4 | Fight for V L T’s,118 | C Velasquez | x-x-x | Rice | 6-1 |
| 5 | Samurai Moon(L),123 | R Maragh | 7-5-4 | Schosberg | 12-1 |
| 6 | Gotta Go Round(L),118 | E Prado | 5-3-x | Ubillo | 6-1 |
| 7 | Roderick,118 | J Velazquez | 5-x-x | Levine | 5-1 |
| 8 | Vose the Host,118 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Barbara | 10-1 |
5. 1m; $21,000; cl($10,000); 3up
BARCOLA drops in class for first start since tiring to third at Philadelphia Park in seasonal debut. RUN WITH THE LARK closed to finish second versus state-breds last out. OLD MAN BUCK drops in class for return to dirt. Entrymate UNDOCUMENTED drops in class after tiring versus state-bred optional claimers.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Benlayla(L),116 | A Lopez | 6-4-5 | Henriques | 20-1 |
| 4 | Run With the Lark(L),123 | R Maragh | 2-4-2 | Schosberg | 3-1 |
| 1 | a-Old Man Buck(L),123 | D Cohen | 5-4-5 | Jacobson | 4-1 |
| 5 | Barcola(L),123 | E Coa | 3-6-4 | Kazamias | 7-2 |
| 2 | b-Bullara(L),123 | M Luzzi | 9-2-4 | Arroyo | 6-1 |
| 2B | b-Golden Man(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 4-3-2 | Arroyo | 6-1 |
| 6 | Ferentz(L),123 | J Bridgmohan | 6-6-6 | Baker | 15-1 |
| 7 | Commissioner Chris(L),123 | M Studart | 7-5-3 | Persaud | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Undocumented(L),123 | D Cohen | 7-8-5 | Jacobson | 4-1 |
| 8 | Call Tiger(L),123 | J Lezcano | 2-7-2 | SHernandez | 8-1 |
| 9 | He Aint Easy(L),123 | J Velazquez | 7-7-6 | Donk | 10-1 |
| 10 | Pink Viper(L),116 | W Corujo | 3-5-6 | JImperio | 15-1 |
6. 6f(T); $22,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
SOMETHING GOLD drops in class for turf debut after setting the pace and tiring to third in first start for a tag. DANCE FLOOR MANIAC tired to third versus cheaper on dirt and was claimed last out. CITY WHISPER from excellent turf sprint barn and races with Lasix for career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peytons Heart(L),118 | A Serpa | 6-9-5 | PKelly | 20-1 |
| 2 | Something Gold(L),123 | R Dominguez | 3-4-4 | Asmussen | 3-1 |
| 3 | City Whisper,118 | A Garcia | x-x-x | Rice | 4-1 |
| 4 | In the Ocean(L),118 | R Maragh | 5-6-x | Dickey | 7-2 |
| 5 | Augusta Dude(L),123 | E Coa | 7-6-3 | Kazamias | 6-1 |
| 6 | Smarteralex(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 4-7-3 | Cedano | 30-1 |
| 7 | Close Range(L),123 | C Velasquez | 9-6-6 | AJerkens | 10-1 |
| 8 | Dance Floor Maniac(L),118 | D Cohen | 3-2-5 | Jacobson | 6-1 |
| 9 | My Man Jake(L),118 | J Castellano | 5-x-x | Badgett | 15-1 |
| 10 | Buffalo Tsunami(L),123 | C Hill | 5-5-2 | Bush | 12-1 |
7. 1m(T); $37,000; cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
DOUBLE DINGHY DAY cuts back in distance for local return after coming off the pace to win at this level. PLATINUMPLUS ran evenly versus optional claimers at this distance. DANA’S BELL drops in class after tiring in turf debut and first off the claim.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gin Tango(L),123 | V Santiago | 5-1-3 | Giglio | 20-1 |
| 2 | Bobs Pinup Girl(L),123 | J Castellano | 3-4-2 | Schettino | 8-1 |
| 3 | Double Dinghy Day(L),123 | J Velazquez | 1-5-5 | Alexander | 7-2 |
| 4 | Platinumplus(L),123 | C Velasquez | 6-1-6 | Turner | 8-5 |
| 5 | Bombilla,123 | S Husbands | 1-5-3 | Pringle | 30-1 |
| 6 | Fourth Chapter(L),123 | R Maragh | 5-5-4 | Iselin | 12-1 |
| 7 | It’s Not for Love(L),123 | E Coa | 2-4-8 | Hills | 6-1 |
| 8 | Paparazzi Charm(L),123 | E Lopez | 9-8-6 | Mena | 50-1 |
| 9 | Dana’s Bell(L),123 | D Cohen | 5-3-4 | Balsamo | 12-1 |
| 10 | Mollyisintheclouds(L),123 | J Lezcano | 8-4-2 | Sacco | 8-1 |
| 11 | Hurricanette(L),119 | . | 3-1-2 | RDutrow | 2-1 |
8. 6 1/2f; $59,000; alw opt clm; 3up; (f&m)
D’WILD RIDE drew the rail for local return after finishing second as the favorite in the Harmony Lodge Stakes. SAARLIGHT working well for first start since a gate to wire victory as the favorite in December. SAPPHIRE SKY stalked pace and won state-bred stakes by a nose while going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D’wild Ride(L),121 | J Castellano | 2-1-6 | Orseno | 5-2 |
| 2 | East Breaks(L),121 | J Lezcano | 6-1-13 | Shuman | 12-1 |
| 3 | Bright Halo(L),121 | M Studart | 4-5-7 | Lobo | 30-1 |
| 4 | My Dinah(L),119 | J Espinoza | 3-5-6 | Feron | 10-1 |
| 5 | R Betty Graybull(L),117 | C Marquez | 4-1-8 | White | 8-1 |
| 6 | Saarlight(L),119 | A Garcia | 1-8-2 | McLaughlin | 8-5 |
| 7 | Sapphire Sky(L),123 | J Velazquez | 1-2-2 | Donk | 3-1 |
9. 6f(T); $25,000; cl($20,000); 3up
SLY returns to turf for first start since showing some closing ability in February. Entrymate AMERICAN CRUISER finished second going shorter in last two starts. AQUINO finished third this distance and level on dirt in first start since January. PRINCE WOODMAN drops in class for return to sprint and seasonal debut. TAHOE WARRIOR cuts back in distance and drew rail after tiring in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tahoe Warrior(L),123 | A Garcia | 8-8-5 | Rice | 5-1 |
| 1 | a-Port Royal(L),123 | D Cohen | 4-6-3 | Jacobson | 8-1 |
| 4 | Lemon Shore(L),123 | M Luzzi | 2-5-4 | Persaud | 10-1 |
| 5 | Noble King(L),123 | J Bermudez | 6-7-8 | Mena | 50-1 |
| 6 | Eldoktori(L),123 | E Coa | 3-8-9 | Giglio | 8-1 |
| 7 | Kingsdale Ocean(L),123 | J Chavez | 4-10-6 | Wright | 20-1 |
| 8 | Blow Up(L),123 | M Studart | 10-6-4 | Toscano | 50-1 |
| 9 | Matt’s a Giant(L),123 | O Figueroa | 4-7-7 | Farro | 12-1 |
| 10 | Prince Woodman(L),123 | R Maragh | 11-1-2 | Levine | 7-2 |
| 1A | a-Fujita(L),123 | D Cohen | 4-3-5 | Jacobson | 8-1 |
| 2 | b-Sly(L),123 | R Dominguez | 5-4-3 | ADutrow | 8-5 |
| 2B | b-American Cruiser(L),123 | R Dominguez | 2-2-1 | ADutrow | 8-5 |
| 11 | Aquino(L),123 | A Garcia | 3-6-6 | Violette | 3-1 |
| 12 | First Degree(L),123 | P Fragoso | 7-6-5 | DiPrima | 12-1 |
| 13 | Ferocious Won(L),123 | . | 3-2-3 | Sciacca | 8-1 |
| 14 | Air Lord(L),116 | A Lopez | 3-2-2 | Sedlacek | 6-1 |
