Belmont Park Analysis
Post Time: 1:05 p.m.
All horses appear in post position order
1. 6f(T); $72,000; alw; 3up
WHARTON cuts back to sprint for return to grass for top turf barn after finishing second in local return. ODEA drew the rail for open company and turf debut while seeking his third consecutive victory. ISN’TLOVEJUSTGRAND switches to journeyman for return to turf after finishing second in the mud.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Odea(L),122 | J Ortiz | 1-1-2 | J Jerkens | 5-2 |
| 2 Wharton(L),122 | J Castellano | 2-4-6 | C Brown | 7-2 |
| 3 Special Skills(L),116 | J Lezcano | 3-2-1 | Goldberg | 3-1 |
| 4 Superiority(L),122 | D Cohen | 1-2-3 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 5 Bernie the Jet(L),116 | L Saez | 3-3-6 | Contessa | 8-1 |
| 6 Isn’tlovejustgrand(L),122 | E Castro | 2-4-4 | Aquilino | 12-1 |
| 7 Thomas Hill(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-2-5 | Grusmark | 15-1 |
| 8 Joking(L),122 | J Alvarado | 5-3-1 | Albertrani | 4-1 |
2. 1m; $50,000; 3up
SACRED GROUND won at this distance last out and remains with same owner while moving to Levine barn while previous trainer D’Alessandro returns to Finger Lakes. METAURUS switches to Castellano after making a middle move to reach contention and tiring to third. DRINK WITH PRIDE finished fourth to top choice in most recent.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 a-Dynamic Host(L),121 | C Velasquez | 6-1-1 | Jacobson | 7-2 |
| 2 Metaurus(L),121 | J Castellano | 3-2-5 | Sciacca | 12-1 |
| 3 Drink With Pride(L),121 | L Saez | 4-3-1 | Gargan | 12-1 |
| 4 Sacred Ground(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-2-6 | Levine | 5-1 |
| 5 Itsagoodtendollars(L),121 | D Cohen | 1-3-4 | DiPrima | 6-1 |
| 6 Jimanator(L),121 | R Maragh | 1-3-3 | Trombetta | 5-2 |
| 7 Talk Therapy(L),121 | A Solis | 2-4-6 | Englehart | 20-1 |
| 1A a-Point Taken(L),121 | J Alvarado | 2-4-1 | Jacobson | 7-2 |
| 8 Magic Harbor(L),121 | J Ortiz | 2-3-1 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
3. 6f; $74,000; alw opt clm; 3up
CONSORTIUM cuts back in distance and drops in class after setting the pace and tiring in the Grade 1 Carter Handicap. HONORABLE DILLON winner of the Grade 2 Hutcheson faces older horses for the first time after running evenly in the Grade 3 Bay Shore. CAPETOWN DEVIL was a gate to wire winner at Gulfstream in seasonal debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Vexor(L),122 | D Cohen | 4-2-5 | Kimmel | 20-1 |
| 2 Consortium(L),122 | E Castro | 5-4-1 | McLaughlin | 1-1 |
| 3 Shock’emagain(L),122 | A Solis | 3-1-11 | Rodriguez | 6-1 |
| 4 In the Beat(L),122 | J Castellano | 1-5-7 | Galluscio | 10-1 |
| 5 Capetown Devil(L),122 | J Velazquez | 1-4-4 | Hess | 8-1 |
| 6 Honorable Dillon(L),116 | J Lezcano | 5-7-1 | Kenneally | 2-1 |
4. 1 1/16m(T); $49,000; mdn cl($65,000); 3YO
GRIDIRON GREAT makes local debut after closing to finish fourth this distance at Gulfstream when making turf debut and first start for a tag. MAKE IT GOLD adds blinkers and drops in class after tiring in first start off claim. INBMYFATHERSIMAGE drew rail and drops in class after running evenly in turf debut.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Inmyfathersimage(L),120 | J Chamafi | 6-4-2 | Contessa | 10-1 |
| 2 Muscles Marinara(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 4-5-3 | Badgett | 20-1 |
| 3 Horse Latitudes(L),120 | A Solis | 3-5-7 | Hertler | 10-1 |
| 4 The Culchie(L),120 | J Espinoza | 8-7-x | Antonucci | 30-1 |
| 5 Pass the Tap(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-2-10 | Kenneally | 7-2 |
| 6 Regular Business(L),120 | E Castro | 5-6-x | Violette | 8-1 |
| 7 Boogie Too(L),120 | J Ortiz | 5-2-2 | Zito | 6-1 |
| 8 Make It Gold(L),120 | J Castellano | 6-8-3 | Servis | 3-1 |
| 9 Gridiron Great(L),120 | L Saez | 4-7-x | Tagg | 5-2 |
5. 6f; $30,000; cl($15,000); 3up; (f&m)
ELUSIVE JOZI drops in class after running evenly to be third in starter handicap at this distance. FILE GUMBO gets a positive jockey switch after closing to fourth in starter handicap. DELIGHTFUL DAWN drops in class after tiring to fourth going longer in first start off the claim.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stellaluce(L),122 | J Alvarado | 2-3-3 | DiPrima | 10-1 |
| 2 First Penny(L),115 | P Tomas | 6-3-5 | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 3 File Gumbo(L),122 | D Cohen | 4-3-1 | Persaud | 7-2 |
| 4 Heathers Prayer(L),117 | K Coa | 1-2-3 | Toscano | 20-1 |
| 5 Night Brigade(L),122 | C Velasquez | 2-6-3 | Galluscio | 6-1 |
| 6 World Premier(L),122 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-4-3 | Levine | 4-1 |
| 7 Elusive Jozi(L),122 | R Maragh | 3-2-4 | Friedman | 5-2 |
| 8 Delightful Dawn(L),122 | L Saez | 4-2-4 | Canani | 5-1 |
| 9 Irish Lady(L),122 | J Lezcano | 4-3-1 | Englehart | 12-1 |
6. 1 1/16m(T); $50,000; 3up
PUNSTER stalked the pace and won by a head in return to turf while being claimed by sharp connections last out. CHAIRMAN NOW drew rail for return to turf after tiring in starter handicap. JULIUS GEEZER stalked the pace and won this distance when making local debut for new barn.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chairman Now(L),121 | J Ortiz | 6-1-3 | Englehart | 20-1 |
| 2 Anaphylaxis(L),121 | A Solis | 1-2-2 | Hizo | 30-1 |
| 3 Matt and Jesse(L),121 | J Espinoza | 5-1-7 | P Ortiz | 50-1 |
| 4 Rustler Hustler(L),121 | J Lezcano | 5-2-1 | Cibelli | 4-1 |
| 5 Kingofthebluegrass(L),121 | R Maragh | 2-4-5 | Trombetta | 6-1 |
| 6 J W Blue(L),121 | C Velasquez | 1-4-5 | Jacobson | 6-1 |
| 7 Tawaared(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-7-4 | Barbara | 5-1 |
| 8 Best Actor(L),121 | L Saez | 3-5-3 | Toscano | 15-1 |
| 9 Julius Geezer(L),121 | E Castro | 1-4-1 | Saville | 6-1 |
| 10 Punster(L),121 | J Alvarado | 1-4-1 | C Martin | 15-1 |
| 11 Major Marvel(L),121 | J Castellano | 4-1-1 | Maker | 5-2 |
| 12 Willy Elliot(L),121 | No Rider | 3-4-2 | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
| 13 Bail Out the Banks(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 2-1-9 | Canani | 7-2 |
7. 1 1/4m(T); $90,000; 4up; (f&m)
Owsley Stakes
LA CONQUERANTE Group placed filly from France has been working steadily for US debut for top turf barn. KYA ONE drew the rail and stretches out after finishing fourth in the Grade 3 Hillsborough at Tampa Bay. SUROOF was a gate to wire winner as the favorite going shorter at Gulfstream.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kya One(L),120 | R Maragh | 4-4-1 | C Brown | 5-1 |
| 2 La Conquerante ,118 | J Castellano | 3-3-1 | C Brown | 5-2 |
| 3 Suroof(L),120 | A Solis | 1-2-4 | Wolfson | 12-1 |
| 4 Adjacent(L),120 | J Alvarado | 1-8-1 | McGaughey III | 10-1 |
| 5 Julie’s Love(L),120 | A Garcia | 4-2-2 | Motion | 7-2 |
| 6 Tannery(L),120 | L Saez | 4-8-3 | Goldberg | 3-1 |
| 7 Dream Clover(L),120 | J Lezcano | 4-3-1 | Clement | 8-1 |
| 8 Minakshi ,120 | E Castro | 2-1-4 | Matz | 15-1 |
| 9 Harbor Mist(L),118 | No Rider | 3-3-7 | Serpe | 3-1 |
8. 1m; $81,000; alw opt clm; 4up
AWESOME VISION seeks fourth consecutive victory while returning to open company. He comes off a dead-heat win with Saginaw in the Compelling Word Stakes last out. SUMMER SUNSET has finished second at this distance in his last two starts. COLIZEO probable main speed of race drops in class after tiring badly in the Grade 3 Excelsior.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jaguar Paw(L),118 | J Castellano | 4-1-6 | C Brown | 8-1 |
| 2 Summer Sunset(L),118 | J Ortiz | 2-2-1 | Levine | 4-1 |
| 3 Colizeo(L),118 | J Lezcano | 6-1-6 | Rodriguez | 7-2 |
| 4 Awesome Vision(L),120 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-1-1 | Albertrani | 9-5 |
| 5 Smash(L),118 | L Saez | 4-5-5 | Baffert | 2-1 |
9. 1m(T); $29,000; mdn cl($20,000); 3up; (f&m)
BAY ROAD drops in class for local debut after tiring at Gulfstream while going longer. IVANOVNA closed to finish fourth this level while going longer. LITTLE GABBY GIRL makes turf debut after just missing by a head as the favorite. BACHELIERE finished third in an off the turf race.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lucky Vida(L),124 | J Ortiz | 8-x-x | Duggan | 10-1 |
| 2 Halo City Girl(L),117 | J Rivera | 7-10-8 | Adel | 50-1 |
| 3 Sweetest Peach(L),117 | P Tomas | 5-7-7 | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 4 Bacheliere(L),118 | D Cohen | 3-5-3 | Persaud | 8-1 |
| 5 Little Gabby Girl(L),118 | J Castellano | 2-3-5 | B Brown | 6-1 |
| 6 Bargaining Table(L),118 | J Chamafi | 3-5-2 | Toscano | 12-1 |
| 7 Threetimesacharm(L),118 | A Solis | 9-x-x | Wilson | 15-1 |
| 8 Ivanovna(L),118 | J Espinoza | 4-3-7 | Barker | 3-1 |
| 9 Bay Road(L),118 | J Alvarado | 10-2-x | Domino | 6-5 |
| 10 Underage(L),111 | M Franco | 10-x-x | Badgett | 30-1 |
