Today’s analysis.
1. 5 1/2f; $24,000; cl($15,000); 3YO
MAPLES DONUT drops in claiming price after breaking maiden at Delaware while going longer in career debut. DEPUTY HONOUR cuts back in distance after showing some closing ability this level. EL FLACO makes first start since winning state-bred stakes in November.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantastic Deal(L),117 | J Hampshire | 6-2-1 | Dunn | 8-1 |
| 2 | Mobil Forum(L),117 | A Mariano | 3-2-8 | Adamo | 9-2 |
| 3 | Acopandproudofit(L),117 | V Molina | 3-1-9 | Shavelson | 6-1 |
| 4 | El Flaco(L),117 | F Pennington | 1-3-4 | Rojas | 5-2 |
| 5 | Summiting(L),116 | N Mangalee | 1-8-2 | Goldberg | 4-1 |
| 6 | Maples Donut(L),117 | J Arce | 1-x-x | Lake | 7-2 |
| 7 | Deputy Honour(L),117 | C Cedeno | 5-4-4 | Velazquez | 8-1 |
2. 7f; $25,000; mdn cl($25,000); 4up; (f&m)
STAR ORCHID cuts back to sprint and faces maiden claimers for the first time in local debut. SKIPPIN N AJUMPIN finished second at this distance and level last out. AINTNOOILPAINTIN finished second versus cheaper as favorite while going longer two back.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lily Luna(L),122 | F Pennington | 3-4-10 | Tzortzakis | 4-1 |
| 3 | Soft Shoe Lukie(L),120 | J Blake-Baeza | 11-x-x | Collazo | 20-1 |
| 1 | a-Loves to Glance,122 | K Carmouche | x-x-x | Allard | 5-1 |
| 4 | Aintnooilpaintin(L),122 | H Vega | 6-2-3 | Riviezzo | 7-2 |
| 5 | Goldie Is a Lady(L),122 | E Rivera | 7-3-5 | Kinchen | 15-1 |
| 6 | Skippin N Ajumpin(L),122 | M Pino | 2-4-4 | Miller | 9-2 |
| 7 | Evil Money(L),115 | J Jennings | 7-7-2 | Hedus | 12-1 |
| 8 | Star Orchid(L),122 | S Elliott | 4-4-7 | Asmussen | 5-2 |
| 1A | a-Wolfie’s Ghost(L),122 | A Black | 5-3-5 | Allard | 5-1 |
3. 6 1/2f; $18,000; cl($5,000); 4up
LIGER returns to level of claim after closing to finish third in first start off the claim. FAVALORA finished third by a neck as the favorite in starter handicap. DEBATING drops in class for new barn after closing to finish fourth.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backus(L),122 | S Elliott | 6-4-4 | Brennan | 8-1 |
| 2 | Favalora(L),122 | A Arroyo | 3-6-3 | Lynch | 5-2 |
| 3 | Liger(L),122 | N Petro | 3-5-5 | Petro | 5-1 |
| 4 | Lakeville Rush(L),122 | E Rivera | 8-2-4 | Ripley | 12-1 |
| 5 | Satan’s Posse(L),122 | A Mariano | 5-2-4 | Estrada | 12-1 |
| 6 | Starship Dancer(L),112 | F Reyes | 5-6-10 | Taylor | 20-1 |
| 7 | Chase My Blues(L),115 | A Peralta | 4-5-8 | Tzortzakis | 12-1 |
| 8 | Be Realistic(L),117 | P Hndz Otga | 9-4-5 | Aristone | 12-1 |
| 9 | Tranquilo(L),122 | R Frazier | 3-6-9 | Levine | 12-1 |
| 10 | Homer the Brave(L),122 | T Hole | 12-5-10 | Goldenberg | 20-1 |
| 11 | Monarch’s Mystery(L),115 | G Wales | 6-6-7 | Menarde | 12-1 |
| 12 | Debating(L),122 | K Carmouche | 4-5-7 | Lake | 7-2 |
4. 6f; $29,000; cl($18,000); 4up; (f&m)
VICTORIOUS HALO finished third at this distance when making first start off the claim. CAT’S GOT LEGS tired to fourth in the mud versus optional claimers at Laurel. BLITZENSFOXYVIXSIN drew the rail for local return for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blitzensfoxyvixsin(L),118 | C Cedeno | 4-6-1 | Velazquez | 6-1 |
| 2 | Quiet Dancer(L),106 | F Reyes | 2-2-6 | Serey | 12-1 |
| 3 | Chiseling Nickie(L),118 | D Cora | 5-1-9 | Kunes | 10-1 |
| 4 | Excitable Miss(L),116 | N Mangalee | 6-4-3 | Seewald | 9-2 |
| 5 | Angel in Heaven(L),116 | F Pennington | 5-1-1 | Radosevich | 8-1 |
| 6 | Cat’s Got Legs(L),118 | K Carmouche | 4-1-4 | Lake | 2-1 |
| 7 | Victorious Halo(L),113 | A Serpa | 3-4-4 | Demasi | 3-1 |
5. 6f; $41,000; mdn spcl wt; 4up; (f&m)
WEEKEND FANTASY set the pace and tired to second this distance and level in local debut for new barn. FORTESCUE closed to finish second this distance when making dirt debut at Aqueduct. DEBTCOLLECTOR has finished third in both starts off the claim.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Belle,122 | A Rodriguez | x-x-x | Milne | 12-1 |
| 2 | Seychelles(L),122 | J Arce | 4-2-4 | Le Vine | 8-1 |
| 3 | Pantano(L),112 | G Garcia | 7-x-x | McCarthy | 12-1 |
| 4 | Fortescue(L),122 | K Carmouche | 2-5-x | Benzel | 2-1 |
| 5 | Debtcollector(L),122 | A Arroyo | 3-3-5 | Whylie | 8-1 |
| 6 | Weekend Fantasy(L),122 | S Elliott | 2-6-x | Demasi | 7-2 |
| 7 | Tell Some Fibs(L),122 | V Molina | 5-3-x | Woolley | 6-1 |
| 8 | Pretty Betty B(L),122 | J Hampshire | x-x-x | Dandy | 5-1 |
6. 6f; $25,000; cl($16,000); 4up
PIRATE KING cuts back in distance after setting the pace and tiring to third at Laurel. OPENING PAGE steps up in class while seeking his third consecutive victory. DOOMER had the lead and finished second by head this level while going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Wrap(L),122 | A Rodriguez | 4-5-3 | Mosco | 8-1 |
| 2 | Dark Cheetah(L),122 | M Studart | 8-1-6 | Vitiello | 15-1 |
| 3 | Rolled Up(L),122 | A Black | 4-7-2 | Simon | 12-1 |
| 4 | Opening Page(L),117 | A Serpa | 1-1-2 | Demasi | 9-2 |
| 5 | Lemons of Love(L),122 | M Pino | 8-2-1 | ADutrow | 3-1 |
| 6 | Pirate King(L),122 | N Petro | 3-3-2 | Petro | 9-2 |
| 7 | Doomer(L),122 | C Cruz | 2-1-3 | GPreciado | 2-1 |
| 8 | Distortedamusement(L),122 | J Shepherd | 11-5-8 | Shuman | 10-1 |
7. 6f; $26,000; cl($20,000); 4up; (f&m)
NORTHERNSTARAGLOW drops in class after setting the pace and tiring to fourth as the favorite while going longer. SWING LANE finished fourth as the favorite versus state-bred optional claimers at Finger Lakes. SPEECHIFYING drops in class after closing to finish second while going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wriggle(L),118 | J Rocco | 6-4-5 | Martin | 15-1 |
| 2 | Six Pack Sammy(L),118 | D Mello | 2-5-1 | Fairlie | 9-2 |
| 3 | Serenity Girl(L),114 | J Arce | 4-4-1 | Lake | 6-1 |
| 4 | Big Easy(L),118 | A Mariano | 3-2-8 | Adamo | 8-1 |
| 5 | Speechifying(L),118 | A Rodriguez | 2-3-4 | Velazquez | 6-1 |
| 6 | Swing Lane(L),118 | J Hampshire | 4-1-2 | LeCesse | 10-1 |
| 7 | Northernstaraglow(L),120 | F Pennington | 4-1-5 | Reid | 5-2 |
| 8 | Lucayan Secret(L),120 | S Arias | 1-4-1 | LeBarron | 7-2 |
| 9 | Snow Way(L),118 | V Molina | 3-3-2 | Thompson | 12-1 |
8. 6 1/2f; $28,000; cl($25,000); 4up
WINK AT THE GIRLS finished third by a length while going longer in starter allowance while making local debut. OCEAN CRACKER closed to finish third by a neck in the mud last out. SOUTHERN ARCH stretches out for local debut after winning most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salty Cheeks(L),118 | J Rocco | 2-3-7 | Curry | 5-1 |
| 2 | Bohemia Street(L),116 | J Caraballo | 2-1-6 | Aristone | 10-1 |
| 3 | Southern Arch(L),120 | S Elliott | 1-3-6 | Lehman | 7-2 |
| 4 | Wink At the Girls(L),118 | F Pennington | 3-2-3 | Fairlie | 3-1 |
| 5 | Ocean Cracker(L),118 | M Pino | 3-2-7 | ADutrow | 2-1 |
| 6 | Rule of Motion(L),118 | K Carmouche | 5-3-4 | Servis | 8-1 |
9. 7f; $23,000; str alw; 4up
BABY KING drew the rail after winning by a neck at this distance and level as the favorite. BOUNDTOBEFOUND was an impressive winner as the favorite versus conditioned claimers. TOUGH JODI chased the pace and tired while being claimed in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby King(L),120 | F Pennington | 1-2-2 | Auwarter | 3-1 |
| 2 | Tough Jodi(L),118 | J Rocco | 7-1-1 | Kasperski | 9-2 |
| 3 | Boundtobefound(L),118 | C Cruz | 1-3-8 | GPreciado | 5-2 |
| 4 | Rather Clever(L),118 | S Elliott | 6-1-1 | Behrens | 10-1 |
| 5 | Just a Lion(L),120 | E Rivera | 10-7-1 | Serey | 20-1 |
| 6 | Sir Dynamite(L),111 | J Burke | 2-6-4 | Auwarter | 5-1 |
| 7 | Digital Dreams(L),120 | K Carmouche | 1-6-4 | Aristone | 8-1 |
| 8 | Drowning Bear(L),120 | C Cedeno | 4-1-3 | Velazquez | 10-1 |
10. 1m&70y; $18,000; cl($5,000); 4up
ANDY L drops in class after setting the pace and tiring at this distance. DEMITRIA EXPRESS drops in class after closing to finish third in most recent. A.P. EDDIE finished fourth in the mud at this distance and level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Cat(L),115 | S Bermudez | 8-7-6 | Farro | 20-1 |
| 2 | True Competitor(L),115 | J Jennings | 6-3-4 | Aristone | 12-1 |
| 3 | Andy L(L),122 | E Rivera | 5-8-4 | Marrotta | 8-1 |
| 4 | Deacon Dan(L),122 | C Cedeno | 2-3-4 | Velazquez | 8-1 |
| 5 | Demitria Express(L),122 | A Rodriguez | 3-4-5 | Rodriguez | 5-2 |
| 6 | Chief Day(L),122 | C Lopez | 7-9-3 | Linder | 20-1 |
| 7 | Lawful Step(L),115 | J Burke | 6-3-6 | Smylie | 12-1 |
| 8 | El Ruller(L),122 | V Molina | 11-5-3 | Shavelson | 30-1 |
| 9 | Call the Marines(L),122 | D Mello | 10-3-4 | Shaw | 15-1 |
| 10 | Blitzenskissinqpid(L),122 | K Carmouche | 2-8-5 | Ness | 7-2 |
| 11 | Twice Onabet(L),117 | A Serpa | 10-9-5 | Martin | 20-1 |
| 12 | A. P. Eddie(L),122 | J Vega | 4-6-6 | Lake | 9-2 |
