Belmont Park Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 6 1/2f; $20,000; cl($10,000); 3up
COACH GRAVY finished second as the favorite at this level going shorter. CITIZEN BAILEY won as favorite in first start versus conditioned claimers. ALWAYS ON THE MOVE tired this level going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunvegan(L),121 | C Velasquez | 4-4-1 | Rice | 6-1 |
| 2 | Citizen Balley(L),119 | D Cohen | 1-2-1 | Jacobson | 12-1 |
| 3 | Lion’s Lair(L),121 | M Luzzi | 4-7-8 | Galluscio | 20-1 |
| 4 | Dontquityourdayjob(L),121 | J Samyn | 5-8-5 | FMartin | 30-1 |
| 5 | Triple Glory(L),121 | R Maragh | 7-4-4 | Barbara | 15-1 |
| 6 | Coach Gravy(L),121 | E Prado | 2-3-6 | Rodriguez | 3-5 |
| 7 | Always On the Move(L),121 | J Chavez | 5-2-1 | Contessa | 5-1 |
| 8 | King Bo Bo(L),121 | V Santiago | 3-3-5 | POrtiz | 10-1 |
2. 1 1/16m(T); $24,000; mdn cl($35,000); 3up
OMMADON’S ANSWER adds blinkers after showing some closing ability in turf debut. Entrymate OMMADON’S REIGN comes in with a bullet work for debut. ROLLOFTHETUNDRA closed to finish second on dirt. WHITE THUNDER third in both career turf starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | White Thunder(L),118 | M Luzzi | 3-3-5 | Phillips | 12-1 |
| 3 | Writethatdown,118 | R Maragh | x-x-x | White | 6-1 |
| 4 | Rollofthetundra(L),118 | E Coa | 2-4-6 | Adel | 5-1 |
| 1 | a-Ommadon’s Answer(L),118 | J Velazquez | 6-6-3 | LO’Brien | 5-2 |
| 5 | Love and Havoc(L),123 | R Dominguez | 8-3-5 | Schosberg | 9-2 |
| 1A | a-Ommadon’s Reign,118 | M Studart | x-x-x | LO’Brien | 5-2 |
| 6 | Always Fishin(L),123 | J Espinoza | 7-2-6 | JImperio | 8-1 |
| 7 | Speciale Giorno(L),123 | V Santiago | 6-5-10 | Sciacca | 12-1 |
| 8 | Butterfield Road(L),118 | J Samyn | 4-4-6 | Hertler | 4-1 |
| 9 | One Turn Eddie(L),123 | J Castellano | 3-9-2 | Morrison | 5-1 |
| 10 | Slight Fever(L),116 | J Rodriguez | 5-3-2 | DeMola | 4-1 |
3. 6f; $18,000; mdn cl($16,000); 3up
MIND BOGGLING drops in class after just missing by a head this distance. VIRTUES UNDER FIRE was beaten two lengths as the favorite. LAST MISTAKE gets a positive jockey switch after second in last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Abit Sandy,118 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Barbara | 6-1 |
| 2 | Last Mistake(L),123 | R Maragh | 2-2-10 | JImperio | 5-2 |
| 3 | Virtues Under Fire(L),123 | E Coa | 4-6-2 | Hills | 7-2 |
| 4 | Little Traveller(L),118 | V Santiago | 6-x-x | Ritvo | 10-1 |
| 5 | Give It Back(L),111 | J Rodriguez | 9-8-4 | Tannuzzo | 50-1 |
| 6 | Karakorum Budman,118 | K Desormeaux | 6-3-x | Odintz | 5-1 |
| 7 | Brushed Off(L),118 | W Corujo | 6-3-5 | PKelly | 15-1 |
| 8 | Mind Boggling(L),123 | E Prado | 3-2-8 | Ferraro | 3-1 |
| 9 | River Smoke(L),118 | J Bermudez | 8-8-7 | Alvarez | 50-1 |
4. 1 1/16m; $53,000; alw; 3up
NEW MADRID returns to dirt after tiring when adding blinkers for turf debut. CHRISTMAS FOR LIAM was an impressive maiden winner as favorite in route dbeut. JOHANNESBURG SMILE was a gate to wire winner versus state-breds.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miner’s Reserve(L),117 | C Borel | 7-10-1 | Zito | 4-1 |
| 2 | Pretty Boy Freud(L),121 | J Velazquez | 1-2-3 | LO’Brien | 10-1 |
| 3 | New Madrid(L),117 | K Desormeaux | 5-6-1 | Ice | 6-1 |
| 4 | Most Happy Fella(L),117 | E Coa | 6-6-1 | Badgett | 12-1 |
| 5 | Ya Gotta Have Soul(L),123 | C Velasquez | 1-3-3 | Tagg | 15-1 |
| 6 | Johannesburg Smile(L),119 | J Castellano | 1-3-1 | Galluscio | 15-1 |
| 7 | Christmas for Liam(L),119 | D Cohen | 1-3-x | Pletcher | 9-5 |
| 8 | Biloxi(L),117 | R Dominguez | 1-2-x | RDutrow | 3-1 |
5. 7f; $54,000; alw opt clm; 3up
DRIVEN BY SUCCESS cuts back in distance after tiring to fourth when removing the blinkers. SPEIGHT OF HAND won off the turf race as the favorite at Gulfstream. JACK ON THE ROCKS finished second in last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speight of Hand(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-3-2 | Brown | 3-1 |
| 2 | Majestic Blue(L),120 | E Coa | 4-1-5 | McLaughlin | 4-1 |
| 3 | Retriever(L),120 | R Dominguez | 6-3-4 | Badgett | 15-1 |
| 4 | Driven by Success(L),120 | J Velazquez | 4-6-3 | Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 5 | Greenspirit(L),120 | C Velasquez | 3-2-1 | Asmussen | 6-1 |
| 6 | Jack On the Rocks(L),120 | D Cohen | 2-2-5 | Gullo | 7-2 |
6. 6f(T); $22,000; mdn cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)
VIVANT makes turf debut after being a beaten favorite at Penn National. MORDECAI JONES cuts back to sprint after tiring this level. PEGGY’S PRINCESS closed to finish fourth this distance and level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiss of Fire(L),119 | J Castellano | 5-8-x | Hennig | 8-1 |
| 2 | Dreamnote(L),119 | J Velazquez | 8-6-4 | Violette | 6-1 |
| 3 | Officer Flirt(L),123 | D Cohen | 6-5-9 | Contessa | 8-1 |
| 4 | Peggy’s Princess(L),119 | R Dominguez | 4-5-6 | Domino | 8-1 |
| 5 | Vivant(L),123 | M Luzzi | 2-3-4 | Cannizzo | 7-2 |
| 6 | Smarty Sister(L),119 | V Santiago | 6-9-x | Lobo | 12-1 |
| 7 | Auric Girl(L),123 | M Studart | 10-7-7 | Toscano | 20-1 |
| 8 | Rene’s Kisses(L),119 | C Hill | 6-x-x | Ryan | 4-1 |
| 9 | Mordecai Jones(L),119 | R Maragh | 5-4-3 | Ritvo | 3-1 |
7. 1 1/16m(T); $26,000; cl($25,000); 3up
EAGLE STRIKE was a gate to wire maiden winner when making first start off the claim. CHROMOSPERE closed to finish fourth this level going shorter. SMART SELECTION broke maiden by neck as favorite in an off the turf race.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Victory(L),121 | D Cohen | 5-3-5 | Giglio | 5-1 |
| 2 | Morethan Fourhours(L),123 | E Prado | 1-3-5 | Kimmel | 4-1 |
| 3 | Royal Lord(L),121 | C Hill | 7-2-5 | Quick | 20-1 |
| 4 | Millennium Jet(L),121 | S Husbands | 3-8-3 | Pringle | 8-1 |
| 5 | Relatively Ready(L),121 | J Velazquez | 8-3-5 | Donk | 6-1 |
| 6 | Kick Up Your Heels(L),121 | J Samyn | 5-7-5 | FMartin | 30-1 |
| 7 | Pavlov’s Dog(L),114 | J Rodriguez | 4-5-8 | Fisher | 30-1 |
| 8 | Smart Selection(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-2-3 | Weaver | 7-2 |
| 9 | Chromospere(L),121 | C Velasquez | 4-1-3 | Rodriguez | 3-1 |
| 10 | Interference(L),121 | V Santiago | 6-8-7 | Friedman | 50-1 |
| 11 | Eagle Strike(L),121 | . | 1-4-8 | RDutrow | 3-1 |
| 12 | Patrol Leader(L),117 | R Maragh | 5-4-1 | JJerkens | 5-2 |
| 13 | Hopeful Boy(L),117 | . | 3-2-1 | Zito | 5-1 |
8. 1 1/16m(T); $39,000; alw; 3up; (f&m)
JUSTIFY broke maiden impressively at this distance in local return. WILD AWAKE has been a beaten favorite in last five starts. CAP THE THUNDER closed to finish second most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glory in Motion(L),119 | J Velazquez | 4-1-6 | Benzel | 8-1 |
| 2 | Wild Awake(L),121 | J Castellano | 5-3-2 | Barclay Tagg | 7-2 |
| 3 | Allthesingleladys(L),117 | V Santiago | 7-1-3 | Giglio | 30-1 |
| 4 | A Word to the Wise(L),121 | J Chavez | 3-4-2 | Pringle | 12-1 |
| 5 | Justify(L),123 | R Maragh | 1-12-7 | Penna | 3-1 |
| 6 | Who Is Lady(L),121 | M Luzzi | 2-1-10 | Miceli | 5-1 |
| 7 | Cap the Thunder(L),121 | E Prado | 2-3-4 | Schosberg | 5-1 |
| 8 | Starjetta(L),117 | R Dominguez | 2-2-2 | Schettino | 6-1 |
| 9 | Sunny(L),123 | J Espinoza | 1-7-3 | Feron | 12-1 |
| 10 | Kaffiend(L),121 | J Espinoza | 6-10-9 | Morrison | 12-1 |
| 11 | Vicarious(L),121 | C Hill | 4-5-2 | AJerkens | 7-2 |
9. 1 1/8m(T); $150,000; 3YO; (f)Sands Point Stakes
ULTIMATE CLASS drew the rail and stretches out after a gate to wire victory. NEGLIGEE adds blinkers after finishing second as favorite in the Edgewood Stakes. CHECK THE LABEL won Grade 3 Appalachian in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultimate Class(L),117 | J Castellano | 1-8-7 | Weaver | 15-1 |
| 2 | More Is Better(L),117 | C Velasquez | 1-6-9 | Tagg | 12-1 |
| 3 | Hit It Rich(L),117 | K Desormeaux | 1-1-2 | McGaughey III | 4-1 |
| 4 | Check the Label(L),121 | R Dominguez | 1-4-2 | Motion | 7-2 |
| 5 | Khancord Kid(L),121 | R Maragh | 5-1-4 | Kimmel | 8-1 |
| 6 | Strike It Rich(L),117 | C Hill | 1-3-5 | Clement | 5-1 |
| 7 | Crescenda(L),117 | E Coa | 1-2-1 | McDonald | 6-1 |
| 8 | Negligee(L),117 | J Velazquez | 2-7-6 | Terranova | 3-1 |
10. 1m; $500,000; 3upMetropolitan Handicap
QUALITY ROAD working well for this spot and might be the most talented horse in training in North America. YOU AND I FOREVER won Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Handicap. TIZWAY won as favorite going shorter in seasonal debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Convocation(L),114 | K Desormeaux | 2-1-5 | JJerkens | 10-1 |
| 2 | Tizway(L),115 | R Maragh | 1-12-3 | Bond | 20-1 |
| 3 | Musket Man(L),117 | R Dominguez | 3-2-1 | Ryan | 5-1 |
| 4 | Warrior’s Reward(L),118 | C Borel | 2-1-1 | Wilkes | 9-2 |
| 5 | Kensei(L),116 | E Prado | 7-2-3 | Asmussen | 20-1 |
| 6 | You and I Forever(L),116 | J Castellano | 1-7-2 | Wolfson | 10-1 |
| 7 | Quality Road(L),124 | J Velazquez | 1-1-2 | Pletcher | 4-5 |
| 8 | Le Grand Cru(L),115 | C Velasquez | 1-10-5 | AJerkens | 15-1 |
11. 6f(T); $36,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
LISA JEAN makes local, seasonal and turf debut for new barn after finishing third by neck in career debut. RENNINA closed to finish third in career debut. STRATEGIC MISSILE tired to third in turf debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trust N Intuition(L),123 | M Studart | 8-11-8 | Morrison | 50-1 |
| 2 | Rennina(L),118 | R Maragh | 3-x-x | Bond | 9-2 |
| 3 | Lisa Jean(L),123 | R Dominguez | 3-x-x | Motion | 7-2 |
| 4 | Electra’s Ego,118 | J Chavez | x-x-x | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 5 | Eager Leader(L),118 | C Velasquez | 6-4-x | Rice | 5-1 |
| 6 | Foofs Melody(L),118 | J Castellano | 7-5-9 | Weaver | 12-1 |
| 7 | Triple Latte(L),118 | E Coa | 4-5-3 | Sciacca | 6-1 |
| 8 | Impossible Molly(L),111 | W Corujo | 6-10-5 | CO’Brien | 50-1 |
| 9 | Moonwalk Beauty(L),118 | J Velazquez | 4-6-4 | CMartin | 10-1 |
| 10 | Strategic Missile(L),118 | J Espinoza | 3-7-8 | Feron | 6-1 |
| 11 | Hookedon Karakorum(L),118 | K Desormeaux | 4-4-4 | Odintz | 15-1 |
| 12 | Hennessy Light(L),123 | E Prado | 4-5-6 | Schosberg | 15-1 |
