1. 5 1/2 fur; $80,000; md sp wt; 2YO;
A TOUCH OF POETRY Zito colt showed promise of good things to come in debut. Ran 3rd in at 6 panels and shortens up in opener. MISCHIEVIOUSLY begins his racing career for Phipps/Mcgaughey. Has worked quick 4 furlongs last two. HAVANA loads the gate 1st time for Pletcher/Velazquez and gets rail. Last 3 works have been at 5 fur.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Havana(M),119 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Pletcher | 2-1 |
| 2 Chomsky(M),119 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Hennig | 5-1 |
| 3 Kowboy King(M),119 | C Velasquez | x-x-x | Trombetta | 10-1 |
| 4 Mischieviously ,119 | J Rocco, Jr | x-x-x | McGaughey III | 15-1 |
| 5 Kendall’s Boy(M),119 | R Napravnik | x-x-x | Amoss | 3-1 |
| 6 A Touch of Poetry(L),119 | M Smith | 3-x-x | Zito | 8-1 |
| 7 Financial Mogul(L),119 | S Bridgmohan | 4-x-x | Violette | 6-1 |
| 8 Ferlin Husky ,119 | J Alvarado | x-x-x | Mott | 12-1 |
| 9 Roberto Gato(L),119 | L Saez | 7-x-x | Lukas | 20-1 |
2. 6 1/2 fur; $100,000; Chowder’s First Stakes; 3up
NF’S DESTINY has hit the board an incredible 10 of 11 and is always the one to catch. May turn the tables on NIGHT MANEUVER who collared him by a neck two back. This gelding also ran away by 6 at Spa with this brand in latest. Posted triple digit speed fig. SOCIALSAUL has run at this condition last 3 but at distances greater than todays.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 a-Socialsaul(L),118 | D Cohen | 5-2-9 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 2 N. F.’s Destiny(L),118 | J Ortiz | 2-2-4 | Rice | 6-1 |
| 3 The Lumber Guy(L),120 | J Velazquez | 7-7-2 | Hushion | 4-5 |
| 4 Even Got Quiet(L),118 | A Lezcano | 1-3-4 | Metivier | 20-1 |
| 5 Night Maneuver(L),118 | R Maragh | 1-1-5 | Contessa | 2-1 |
| 1 a-Spa City Fever(L),118 | J Alvarado | 4-1-4 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 6 Palace(L),118 | C Velasquez | 4-1-2 | Rice | 12-1 |
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3. 6 fur; $74,000; alw op cl; 3up;
CRACKERJACK JONES Smarty Jones 3YO has been impressive. Two wins and a 2nd over three starts. Raises the bar slightly with these. GROUND FORCE moves to a height he should find more comfortable. Ran well early in the Corma Ray before retiring late. PRETENSION has been busy traveling. Laurel, Pimlico and Delaware in last 3. Tries Toga today. Moves lower but has not won sprinting.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crackerjack Jones(L),117 | J Rocco, Jr | 1-1-2 | Hushion | 3-1 |
| 2 Dehere of the Cat(L),121 | C Velasquez | 6-2-1 | Trombetta | 6-1 |
| 3 Driven by Solar(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-1-5 | Toscano | 6-1 |
| 4 Writingonthewall(L),121 | J Rosario | 3-5-4 | Jacobson | 4-1 |
| 5 Ground Force(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-4-1 | Servis | 7-2 |
| 6 Pretension(L),121 | L Saez | 5-3-5 | Heffner | 12-1 |
| 7 Coaltown Legend(L),121 | J Castellano | 4-1-4 | Levine | 5-1 |
4. 1 mile(T); $42,000; cl($25,000); 3up;
YO BLUE continues his successful 3YO campaign. Has won 4 of 6 with better brand. UNBRIDLED LOGIC returned to turf placing 2nd with richer in last. Drops and has been part of result board 4 in a row. BALLERINO broke maiden 2 back and ran up the track against winners in latest. Shortens to todays distance where he missed by a neck at Tampa.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hamme Dancer(L),121 | A Lezcano | 7-3-5 | H Jerkens | 20-1 |
| 3 Ballerino(L),121 | E Prado | 7-1-2 | Lerman | 12-1 |
| 4 Bashful Bandit(L),117 | I Ortiz, Jr | 6-5-1 | Englehart | 10-1 |
| 5 Song of Aspen(L),117 | S Bridgmohan | 5-4-4 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 6 Nelson Avenue(L),121 | J Ortiz | 8-7-8 | Quartarolo | 30-1 |
| 7 Unbridled Logic(L),117 | R Maragh | 2-3-1 | Levine | 7-2 |
| 8 Pyro City(L),121 | J Velazquez | 2-4-3 | Voss | 6-1 |
| 1 a-Yo Blue(L),119 | J Castellano | 4-1-2 | Maker | 6-5 |
| 9 Coach A. J.(L),117 | C Velasquez | 7-5-7 | Rice | 5-1 |
| 10 Drum Roll(L),117 | J Velazquez | 1-6-5 | Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 1 a-Thingamajigger(L),117 | J Castellano | 1-4-5 | Maker | 6-5 |
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5. 5 1/2 fur(T); $70,000; md sp wt; 2YO;
ZIGGY THE GREAT had been working mornings at Laurel in July. Did manage to get 1 work in here at Spa before debuting today. Castellano rides son of Michele The Great. PETES FLEET Breezed the turf course here last week. Sired by Afleet Alex. PUSH UPS is appropriately named. has been working out since May 10 for big day. Most recently at Parx.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Maybrys Challenge ,119 | J Rocco, Jr | x-x-x | Weaver | 7-2 |
| 2 Momma’s Mark(L),119 | J Lezcano | 6-x-x | Ryerson | 6-1 |
| 3 Ziggy the Great(M),119 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Capuano | 3-1 |
| 4 Harbor King ,119 | S Jimenez | x-x-x | Allyn | 30-1 |
| 5 Push Ups ,119 | R Montanez | x-x-x | Aro | 12-1 |
| 6 Pete’s Fleet(M),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Aquilino | 12-1 |
| 7 Ainteasybeinggreen(L),116 | J Ortiz | 6-x-x | Ward | 8-5 |
| 8 Metropolitan Storm(L),119 | A Lezcano | 5-7-x | Persaud | 15-1 |
| 9 Junger(L),119 | P Teator | 7-x-x | Hertler | 12-1 |
6. 7 fur; $37,000; md cl($20,000); 3up;
EL DREAMER held lead deep stretch before giving way late in last. Rider change to Cohen to try and snap 0 for 41 spell. JOEY N has had 2 close calls both at 7 furlongs. Placed 2nd over sloppy track in last. SPINTASTIC finished a head behind top pick in last.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Streets of Fire(L),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-8-5 | Antonucci | 12-1 |
| 3 Spintastic(L),123 | R Napravnik | 4-6-5 | Wilkes | 5-1 |
| 4 Lutesifer(L),119 | J Velazquez | 5-5-x | Pletcher | 7-2 |
| 5 Acro’s Game(L),119 | A Lezcano | 8-5-8 | Persaud | 50-1 |
| 1 a-Volatile Markets(L),119 | J Ortiz | 12-7-4 | Violette | 5-2 |
| 6 Optionality(L),123 | J Rosario | 4-3-4 | Maker | 6-1 |
| 7 Seriously Sharp(L),123 | E Prado | 4-7-11 | Tarrant | 15-1 |
| 8 Joey N(L),119 | J Alvarado | 2-11-4 | Magee | 4-1 |
| 1 a-Herd Mentality(L),119 | J Castellano | 6-7-3 | Pompay | 5-2 |
| 9 El Dreamer(L),123 | D Cohen | 2-3-4 | DiSanto | 10-1 |
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7. 1 1/16 mi(T); $38,000; cl($20,000); 3up(f&m);
MELODY LIN has won 2 of last 3 at this level and distance. Linda Rice stays the course for another win. Runs as a team with SANDS OF HUMOR who faces winners first time after beating this brand at Belmont last month. BUSTLE beat claimers three back and is facing even cheaper today. Has not performed well turfing at this distance.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bonnie Rose(L),117 | R Napravnik | 10-3-1 | Stall | 10-1 |
| 1 a-Melody Lin(L),119 | C Velasquez | 1-3-1 | Rice | 3-1 |
| 3 Queenie’s Gold(L),117 | R Albarado | 4-1-3 | Rivelli | 8-1 |
| 4 Silver Silence(L),117 | A Solis | 6-6-2 | Farrell | 20-1 |
| 5 Group Therapy(L),117 | J Velazquez | 6-1-2 | Kimmel | 12-1 |
| 6 Casual Elegance(L),117 | J Rosario | 9-2-2 | Hennig | 6-1 |
| 7 Sheerflakesofgold(L),121 | J Ortiz | 2-3-4 | Duggan | 6-1 |
| 8 Bustle(L),117 | L Saez | 7-6-1 | Matz | 4-1 |
| 9 Alwaysinmycircle(L),121 | J Castellano | 5-4-9 | Schettino | 6-1 |
| 1 a-Sands of Humor(L),123 | J Alvarado | 1-4-3 | Rice | 3-1 |
| 10 Julesco(L),117 | I Ortiz, Jr | 12-8-1 | Clement | 15-1 |
| 11 Another Page(L),117 | R Maragh | 5-5-1 | Hennig | 5-2 |
| 12 Rock Show(L),117 | unknown | 9-1-4 | Terranova | 5-1 |
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8. 5 1/2 fur(T); $74,000; alw op cl; 3up(f&m);
SUBTLE brings modest 2 race win streak. Speedy mare proved photogenic beating strong allowance field in last. BARREL OF JOY made strong middle move and flattened out trying this condition in latest. Has speed and may try to go with Subtle. JITNEY has not been on turf since October. But last win came here last August on Spa green. Tough to figure.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 La Bella Valeria(L),121 | E Prado | 3-6-7 | Barrera | 20-1 |
| 2 Nice Stuff(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 2-3-9 | Serpe | 5-1 |
| 3 Double the Energy(L),121 | C Velasquez | 8-6-1 | Rice | 7-2 |
| 4 Rakin’ Gold(L),121 | L Saez | 7-1-3 | Schettino | 15-1 |
| 5 Elusive Rumour(L),121 | J Lezcano | 3-3-7 | Pletcher | 3-1 |
| 6 Barrel of Joy(L),121 | J Rosario | 2-4-4 | Hertler | 12-1 |
| 7 Jitney(L),121 | S Bridgmohan | 5-3-2 | Hertler | 10-1 |
| 8 Subtle(L),121 | J Castellano | 1-1-8 | Servis | 4-1 |
| 9 Karakorum Elektra(L),123 | D Cohen | 1-1-4 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 10 Pegasus Diamond(L),121 | A Solis | 3-5-1 | Englehart | 20-1 |
| 11 Ah Gaga(L),117 | M Smith | 1-1-6 | Gyarmati | 20-1 |
| 12 Sentimental Lass(L),121 | unknown | 6-1-5 | Bond | 4-1 |
| 13 Lenders Way(L),121 | unknown | 6-3-2 | Ryerson | 12-1 |
| 14 Fiftyfour Forever(L),121 | unknown | 2-4-6 | Quartarolo | 6-1 |
| 15 Bird House(L),121 | unknown | 1-8-4 | Gullo | 7-2 |
9. 7 fur; $500,000; Ballerina Stakes; 3up(f&m);
DANCE TO BRISTOL brings 6 race winning streak to the grade 1 Ballerina. Made it a little too exciting in last. Got there by a neck. One more? STARSHIP TRUFFLES bagged grade 1 win in no-doubt-about-it fashion in Princess Rooney at Calder. Won by 10 two back. VILLANESCA does not resume top 2 have but got up to win Magnolia Jackson in latest.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dance to Bristol(L),119 | X Perez | 1-1-1 | Figgins | 3-1 |
| 2 Villanesca(L),115 | J Velazquez | 1-1-4 | McLaughlin | 12-1 |
| 3 Classic Point(L),115 | A Solis | 2-1-1 | H Jerkens | 8-1 |
| 4 Street Girl(L),111 | I Ortiz, Jr | 5-3-6 | Azpurua | 30-1 |
| 5 Book Review(L),119 | R Bejarano | 1-2-2 | Baffert | 5-2 |
| 6 Starship Truffles(L),122 | L Saez | 1-1-6 | Wolfson | 6-1 |
| 7 Moment in Dixie(L),115 | M Smith | 1-2-4 | Toner | 15-1 |
| 8 Judy the Beauty(L),115 | J Rosario | 2-2-1 | Ward | 5-1 |
| 9 Glorious View(L),119 | J Alvarado | 7-1-1 | Mott | 20-1 |
| 10 Fantasy of Flight(L),115 | C Velasquez | 2-2-2 | Nevin | 15-1 |
| 11 Sure Route(L),115 | J Castellano | 5-4-2 | Gargan | 30-1 |
10. 1 1/8 mi(T); $85,000; md sp wt; 3up;
MARINE PATROL When is maiden not a maiden? Colt won at Arlington Park in July and was DQd. Faces better field here and Castellano picks up ride. MR JENNEY ran evenly and finished 3rd going longer. Which was few lengths behind PARNELLI who held lead all the way until shadow of wire. Should be on lead again.
| PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ella’s Kitten(L),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-3-5 | Guillot | 20-1 |
| 2 Secretive(L),119 | J Velazquez | 3-6-4 | McGaughey III | 5-1 |
| 3 Parnelli(L),119 | L Saez | 2-3-2 | McLaughlin | 4-1 |
| 4 In Rocky’s Honor(L),119 | C Velasquez | 5-5-5 | Ryerson | 30-1 |
| 5 Doc Cebu(L),119 | R Bejarano | 2-3-10 | Pletcher | 6-1 |
| 6 Inchcape(L),119 | R Maragh | 2-7-3 | Contessa | 20-1 |
| 7 Brilliant Command(L),119 | J Ortiz | 2-x-x | B Brown | 15-1 |
| 8 Mr. Jenney(L),119 | J Rosario | 3-6-2 | Clement | 12-1 |
| 9 Invincible Me(L),119 | R Napravnik | 6-x-x | Amoss | 15-1 |
| 10 Grand Giant(L),119 | A Garcia | 2-4-5 | Maker | 8-1 |
| 11 Marine Patrol(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-x-x | Catalano | 7-2 |
| 12 King of Broadway(L),119 | M Smith | 2-5-x | Mott | 6-1 |
| 13 Sampson County(L),119 | J Castellano | 4-4-5 | Lawrence | 30-1 |
| 14 Won’tualwayswonder(L),119 | R Albarado | 2-3-12 | Morse | 30-1 |
| 15 Town Extension(L),119 | unknown | 4-4-6 | Tagg | 5-1 |
| 16 Howie’s Tiz(L),119 | unknown | 5-7-2 | Levine | 4-1 |
