Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 7f; $23,000; cl($15,000); 3up; (f&m)
PRIMED TO BE READY stretches out and switches to Dominguez after finishing second in open conditioned claiming company. WELL BABE drops in class after tiring versus open claimers and being claimed. PENALTY DUE was a gate to wire winner when going turf to dirt.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Special Effort(L),113 | A Lopez | 1-5-9 | Persaud | 6-1 |
| 2 | Well Babe(L),116 | D Cohen | 6-1-3 | Jacobson | 7-2 |
| 3 | Luck(L),120 | A Lezcano | 3-7-5 | RHernandez | 10-1 |
| 4 | Primed to Be Ready(L),116 | R Dominguez | 2-1-7 | Contessa | 5-2 |
| 5 | Lady Apple(L),116 | J Lezcano | 4-7-1 | Callejas | 8-1 |
| 6 | Penalty Due(L),116 | J Chavez | 1-10-1 | CMartin | 3-1 |
| 7 | Royal Valentine(L),120 | J Espinoza | 7-3-5 | Aquilino | 15-1 |
| 8 | Worth a Shot(L),113 | J Rodriguez | 5-10-7 | Corrao | 30-1 |
2. 1 1/16m(T); $34,000; mdn cl($65,000); 3YO
MARCHING TUNE removes the blinkers and faces maiden claimers for the first time for turf debut. SEA OF SEA set the pace and tired to second this distance and level last out. DON BALCAZIO adds blinkers after finishing third this distance and level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D’argento(L),120 | J Velazquez | 5-7-12 | Dutrow | 8-1 |
| 2 | Marching Tune(L),120 | J Castellano | 4-5-4 | Brown | 7-2 |
| 3 | Don Balcazio(L),120 | E Castro | 3-5-5 | Clement | 3-1 |
| 4 | Sea of Sea(L),120 | A Garcia | 2-4-4 | McLaughlin | 2-1 |
| 5 | Beijing Blues(L),120 | R Dominguez | 10-x-x | Donk | 9-2 |
| 6 | Joba,120 | V Santiago | 5-9-x | JJerkens | 12-1 |
3. 6 1/2f; $23,000; mdn cl($35,000); 3up
HE’S A SCROOGE drops in class after tiring to third as the favorite at Delaware Park. FRIENDLY WAGER drops in class after closing to finish fourth as the favorite in the mud. Entrymate ROTTEN TO THE CORE drops in class after finishing fourth in an off the turf race. STARR WEST drew rail after finishing second in both career starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Starr West(L),118 | D Cohen | 2-2-x | Jacobson | 5-2 |
| 3 | Maxahme(L),116 | A Garcia | 7-x-x | Ribaudo | 12-1 |
| 1 | a-Friendly Wager(L),123 | E Prado | 4-5-2 | FMartin | 2-1 |
| 4 | He’s a Scrooge(L),118 | R Dominguez | 3-5-2 | Asmussen | 4-1 |
| 1A | a-Rotten to the Core(L),118 | J Lezcano | 4-x-x | Serpe | 2-1 |
| 5 | Green Bananas(L),118 | C Hill | 8-4-x | Hushion | 5-1 |
| 6 | Make It Special(L),118 | C Velasquez | 6-5-7 | Zito | 8-1 |
4. 6f; $29,000; mdn cl($50,000); 3YO
WINNING TOKEN comes in with a bullet work and drops in class after tiring when making career debut. JUSTTAKEMYPICTURE goes turf to dirt and drops in class after tiring to fourth. WISE STOP shows steady works in first start since August for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merlin Bay(L),120 | J Lezcano | 5-x-x | Albertrani | 6-1 |
| 2 | October Dreams,113 | A Lopez | x-x-x | CJohnson | 15-1 |
| 3 | Who’s Willie Fitz,113 | J Rodriguez | 3-x-x | Corrao | 6-1 |
| 4 | Wise Stop(L),120 | J Castellano | 4-2-3 | Weaver | 5-2 |
| 5 | Audies Champ(L),120 | E Coa | 6-x-x | Galluscio | 12-1 |
| 6 | Justtakemypicture(L),120 | E Castro | 4-4-10 | Volk | 3-1 |
| 7 | Winning Token(L),120 | J Espinoza | 5-x-x | Bush | 9-2 |
| 8 | Closing Hour(L),120 | F Maysonett | 5-3-2 | TKelly | 20-1 |
5. 1m(T); $37,000; cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
DOUBLE DINGHY DAY adds blinkers and stretches out after closing to finish second by a head. HIGHER INCENTIVE drops in class and stretches out after closing to finish third in first off the claim. HANGINGONAPRAYER defeated cheaper by a neck while going shorter in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustang Fever(L),123 | E Coa | 6-1-3 | Parisella | 8-1 |
| 2 | Beboblues Art(L),123 | E Prado | 5-7-1 | Schosberg | 12-1 |
| 3 | Higher Incentive(L),123 | R Dominguez | 3-5-2 | Contessa | 3-1 |
| 4 | Paparazzi Charm(L),116 | A Lopez | 7-9-8 | Mena | 50-1 |
| 5 | Double Dinghy Day(L),123 | J Velazquez | 2-1-5 | Alexander | 5-2 |
| 6 | Hangingonaprayer(L),123 | J Lezcano | 1-3-5 | CMartin | 5-1 |
| 7 | Bobs Pinup Girl(L),123 | R Maragh | 4-3-4 | Schettino | 4-1 |
| 8 | East Coaster(L),123 | M Studart | 2-7-4 | Chatterpaul | 30-1 |
| 9 | Fourth Chapter(L),123 | C Velasquez | 6-5-5 | Iselin | 15-1 |
6. 6f(T); $22,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
MR. HADIF drew the rail after having the lead and tiring to second this distance and level in return to turf. SOMETHING GOLD had the lead and tired to second as the favorite. PEYTONS HEART finished third this distance and level in seasonal debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mr. Hadif(L),118 | K Desormeaux | 2-6-3 | Ice | 8-5 |
| 3 | Festivo(L),118 | M Luzzi | 6-6-11 | Demasi | 15-1 |
| 4 | Gypsy Gent(L),116 | W Corujo | 10-7-9 | Feron | 30-1 |
| 5 | Dixielore(L),123 | J Samyn | 5-5-7 | FMartin | 15-1 |
| 6 | Takedouble(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 8-7-7 | DeMola | 30-1 |
| 1 | a-Peytons Heart(L),116 | A Lopez | 3-6-9 | PKelly | 6-1 |
| 7 | King Prada(L),118 | E Prado | 9-6-10 | Ritvo | 10-1 |
| 8 | Targhee Pass(L),123 | C Velasquez | 9-7-x | AJerkens | 12-1 |
| 9 | Something Gold(L),123 | R Dominguez | 2-3-4 | Asmussen | 9-5 |
| 1A | a-Stone Turtle(L),116 | A Lopez | 8-3-10 | PKelly | 6-1 |
7. 7f(T); $100,000; 3YONew York Stallion Stakes
FRANNY FREUD multiple stakes winner versus state-breds and open company shows excellent works for turf debut. MAKE NOTE makes turf debut after closing to second in seasonal debut. LEATHERHEAD broke maiden in return to turf and will be an overlay after late scratches.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Mission(L),116 | C Velasquez | 1-x-x | Tagg | 10-1 |
| 2 | Eire’s Run(L),116 | D Cohen | 5-5-1 | Rice | 20-1 |
| 3 | Make Note(L),120 | E Prado | 2-1-3 | Weaver | 7-2 |
| 4 | In Te Domine(L),111 | R Dominguez | 5-1-2 | Rice | 10-1 |
| 5 | Strategic Missile(L),111 | A Garcia | 3-7-8 | Feron | 50-1 |
| 6 | Leatherhead(L),116 | M Studart | 1-4-7 | Ubillo | 30-1 |
| 7 | Hittin the Note(L),116 | R Maragh | 4-5-9 | Schosberg | 20-1 |
| 8 | Franny Freud(L),117 | G Gomez | 1-1-2 | Terranova | 3-5 |
| 9 | Game Token(L),116 | K Desormeaux | 3-3-2 | Contessa | 20-1 |
| 10 | Belongs to Sheila(L),116 | V Santiago | 1-4-2 | RHernandez | 30-1 |
8. 7f; $52,000; alw; 3up; (f&m)
BELLE OF THE HALL stretches out for local debut after breaking maiden in career debut at Gulfstream in April. MUHAAWARA broke maiden as the favorite this distance last out. VICTORIA LYNN drew the rail after tiring badly in first start since breaking maiden.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Lynn(L),119 | A Garcia | 6-1-2 | Friedman | 5-1 |
| 2 | Muhaawara(L),119 | J Velazquez | 1-2-3 | McLaughlin | 5-2 |
| 3 | Keep It a Secret(L),116 | C Velasquez | 6-3-5 | Alexander | 10-1 |
| 4 | Jersey Shore Girl(L),116 | R Maragh | 4-3-2 | Sacco | 6-1 |
| 5 | Belle of the Hall(L),119 | R Dominguez | 1-x-x | Albertrani | 6-5 |
| 6 | Spell Check(L),120 | J Castellano | 3-5-1 | Violette | 12-1 |
9. 1m(T); $23,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up
FU SAN adds blinkers and drops in class for local debut after running evenly this distance at Gulfstream. THE CUFF SHOOTER closed to finish second by a head while going longer. DEFLATIONARY FEARS drops in class after showing some closing ability at Gulfstream. SCORPER was a beaten favorite while going shorter.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Give It Back(L),118 | J Espinoza | 8-4-5 | Tannuzzo | 50-1 |
| 2 | Fu San(L),118 | R Maragh | 7-7-x | Kimmel | 2-1 |
| 3 | Deflationary Fears(L),118 | A Garcia | 7-5-6 | Violette | 5-1 |
| 4 | Scorper(L),123 | D Cohen | 5-2-3 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 5 | Unique Tune(L),118 | E Coa | 5-2-5 | Ritvo | 6-1 |
| 6 | High Prize(L),118 | M Luzzi | 4-6-x | Cannizzo | 30-1 |
| 7 | The Cuff Shooter(L),123 | R Dominguez | 2-3-3 | Serpe | 5-2 |
| 8 | Raven’s Choice(L),118 | C Hill | 2-5-10 | Wyatt | 12-1 |
| 9 | Storiesinthedark(L),118 | J Velazquez | 8-5-8 | Lostritto | 12-1 |
| 10 | Dangerous Monarch(L),118 | V Santiago | 7-x-x | Parisella | 20-1 |
