Belmont At The Big A

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TWO BY TWO BY TWO is hard to look beyond. My Blue Line looks the biggest threat.

1st	1. Miss Call	7/2
2nd	3. Salt Princess	7/2
3rd	9. River Empress	13/2

Two by Two by Two

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 73

15/8

Comment: From top trainer; far from disgraced (beaten 4½l) in a maiden optional claimer at Saratoga upped to 7f last month; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	5/1	-
03/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 9	59/10	-

Miss Call

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

7/2

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3l) on her debut over 5½f (40-1) two weeks ago at Saratoga; closely matched with American Mink on that result; should go close as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and there was a lot to like about her initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	147/4	-

Salt Princess

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 527

7/2

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of 11 at Saratoga last month in a maiden special weight; sire gets turf winners; has to be respected now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she ran well in defeat two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	79/10	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	101/10	-
03/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	151/10	-

River Empress

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

13/2

Comment: Creditable debut third over 7f at Saratoga (11-1) 24 days ago; not much between her and Smiling Rosie (seventh) on that result; if stepping up from first effort should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	109/10	-

Karey

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

9/1

Comment: Beaten on her debut over 6½f at Saratoga at 50-1 last month; first attempt in claiming company; might find this company a little easier but will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 7	103/2	-

American Mink

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

10/1

Comment: Beaten 5l to finish sixth on debut at Saratoga (close behind Miss Call) at 12-1 18 days ago; she should go close if enjoying better luck than last time and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	123/10	-

Smiling Rosie

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

12/1

Comment: Some way behind the third, River Empress, at Saratoga when beaten 25l on her debut at 14-1 last month; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	69/5	-

Probable Choice

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 97

25/1

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start when beaten 10l at Saratoga last month in a maiden special weight; first run in claiming company; this is a step down in class but not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 8	83/2	-
03/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	9 / 9	229/4	-

My Blue Line (GB)

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sole newcomer in the field; from the same family as Next Chapter, a winner over 7f; stable can ready one; looks the part on breeding (by Blue Point); sire can produce useful types; ought to give it a shot as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.

Belmont At The Big A

18:37 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FANCY LIGHTS is expected to get the job done. She can put her experience to good use and will have learnt from her debut effort. Too B Wed and Atenea are also respected.

1st	4. Dancingwithdestiny	3/1
2nd	3. Fancy Lights	5/2
3rd	5. Atenea	5/2

Fancy Lights

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

5/2

Comment: Beaten just over 5l into third running for the first time over 5½f at Saratoga at 11-2 last month; looks the part on breeding (by Galilean); can make a decent bid as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 8	57/10	-

Atenea

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 52

5/2

Comment: Went down by half a length five weeks ago at Saratoga in a maiden special weight; looks the part on breeding (by Beau Liam); stable is ticking along nicely; some appeal on breeding and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 8	18/5	-
19/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 7	14/5	-

Dancingwithdestiny

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

3/1

Comment: Finished just behind Atenea last month when third at Saratoga; if building on initial effort one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 8	64/5	-

Ticket to Ride

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 538

7/2

Comment: Made no impression, finishing eighth, despite being sent off favourite (behind Hot Currency) at Saratoga 25 days ago (sloppy track) on her first start for this trainer in a maiden special weight; must be respected despite defeat last time as was third two runs back and market vibes last time suggest she is capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	11/5	-
17/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	68/5	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	94/5	-

Dancing Miracle

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

12/1

Comment: Making her racecourse bow; bred to get better with time; faces a demanding debut and she could be one for another day.

Too B Wed

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Related to 7f winner Get Off My Tail; could well make a two-year-old on pedigree; trainer can ready one; has claims with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Angie's Angel

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

40/1

Comment: Bred to improve with age; related to Alicia's Way (winner from 6½f up to 1m½f); whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so probably best watched.

Tiza Smokeshow

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Problems early (off slowly) at Parx when beaten just over 9l to come home third on her debut at 4-1 three weeks ago; Frankie Pennington having only ride on the card; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Parx / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 6	19/5	-

Hot Currency

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Creditable debut runner-up (11-4) three weeks ago at Saratoga; not much between her and Ticket To Ride (eighth) on that result; should benefit for having a run under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 10	27/10	-

Great Happenings

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to improve with age; yard not renowned for getting debutant winners; she may need this initial experience so could be one for another day.

Belmont At The Big A

19:05 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FREEDOM MAKER is a strong pick. He looks one of the most open to improvement. Grey Ace and Leading Role should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Leading Role	6/4
2nd	5. Seeker's Hope	11/2
3rd	2. Nice Try Riley	10/1

Leading Role

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 8-526

6/4

Comment: Beaten 10l when sixth of seven over 5½f at Saratoga (maiden special weight) four weeks ago; related to Grade 2 winner Red Carpet Ready; he can make a bold bid despite defeat last time as was second two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	423/50	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	179/25	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	59/5	-

Freedom Maker

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-2655

11/4

Comment: Bobbled at the start when beaten 18l (fifth of seven) two months ago (Saratoga) in a maiden claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $50k) so down in class; leading claims as pleasing in workout last Friday and he's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	496/25	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	583/100	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 11	287/50	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 12	408/25	-

Grey Ace

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 424-37

3/1

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; creditable seventh at Saratoga over 6f (maiden claimer) 52 days ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $20k); recent effort was creditable so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	41/10	-
26/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	123/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	173/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	91/2	-

Seeker's Hope

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 756564

11/2

Comment: Creditable fourth, beaten 5l, of eight at Saratoga over 7f (claiming maiden, sloppy track) last month; ought to give it a shot if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	14/1	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	153/4	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	153/4	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	146/5	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	122/5	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	466/5	-

Nice Try Riley

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 706

10/1

Comment: Not had much racing - fourth outing here; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Saratoga (beaten 7l, sloppy track) 31 days ago on debut for this handler in a claiming maiden; first attempt on dirt; not hard to look beyond him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	109/10	-
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 11	279/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	301/10	-

Remember the Chief

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 06-334

25/1

Comment: Beaten 13l behind Grey Ace, in June in a maiden claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); in for a $20k tag so down in class ($35k last time); unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	8/1	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	93/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	73/10	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:35 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from WHISKEY DECISION. She can confirm superiority with Edict and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	4. Whiskey Decision	11/8
2nd	1. Edict (ARG)	10/1
3rd	8. Awesome Czech	5/2

Whiskey Decision

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 665-14

11/8

Comment: Managed three wins in her last seven outings; a winner of a Grade 3 in June; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 3l) over 1m½f at Saratoga (Grade 2) finished just ahead of Edict last month; strong contender with drop in class a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 8	44/5	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	3/1	-
18/08/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	13/10	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/5	-

Awesome Czech

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-2311

5/2

Comment: On a hat-trick after last win and hit the bar in a stakes in June; narrow success in a bumper at Saratoga (stumbled at the start) when accounting for two of these 23 days ago; one to note despite having more on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	1 / 10	57/10	-
04/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	59/20	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	9/4	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-

Spinning Colors

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-17123

9/2

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win); creditable effort behind Awesome Czech over 1m½f at Saratoga (bumper) when only just held last month; more on her plate this time but could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	3 / 10	69/20	-
10/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	87/10	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	71/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	257/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	79/5	-

Moonage Daydream

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3111-2

9/2

Comment: Behind Awesome Czech over 1m½f at Saratoga (bumper) when just denied last month; likes this combination of C&D; looks likely to be involved despite this step up in class and recent run should have blown away any cobwebs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	2 / 10	9/4	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	53/20	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	49/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Handicap / F	-	1 / 8	27/2	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	49/5	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	7/2	-

Edict (ARG)

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-2665

10/1

Comment: Held when fifth of seven at Saratoga last month (behind Whiskey Decision) in a Grade 2; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth win); passed over despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	49/2	-
10/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	61/2	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	27/1	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	48/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	78/5	-

Lady Firefoot

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 87165

40/1

Comment: Tailed off at Saratoga over 1m4f (Grade 2) 49 days ago; possesses winning form at this track; wins have come at a lower level; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	24/1	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	14/1	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	51/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	107/2	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 12	476/5	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	87/2	-

Dreaming of Abba

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 231653

40/1

Comment: Respectable effort finishing third (beaten just under 2l) over 1m½f at Monmouth Park (bumper) last month; wins have come at a lower level; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	3 / 6	73/5	-
21/08/25	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	15/2	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	227/10	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	38/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	79/10	-

Flowers for Me

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 261/82

50/1

Comment: Well held when second 28 days ago (Saratoga) in an allowance optional claimer; lightly raced for age; managed two wins in her last six outings; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	137/10	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	181/4	-
17/11/23	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
27/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	22/1	-
30/09/23	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	86/5	-
17/08/23	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	67/5	-

Amanda's Folly

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 4

Comment: Has won previously at this course; useful in this grade; beaten 18l in a stakes at Saratoga in June; an easier task than her previous race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	19/2	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	41/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	3/5	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/1	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	23/10	-

Midtown Lights

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 63-391

Comment: Got across to lead from a wide draw scoring narrowly 15 days ago at Saratoga upped to 1m in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form at this track; all her wins achieved at a lower level; covers an extra 1f here; up in class to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	38/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	111/4	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	143/4	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
21/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-

Just Music

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 635

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; has done all her winning at a lower level; not beaten that far in fifth (7l) in an allowance optional claimer (Saratoga, sloppy track) two months ago; up in class to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	191/10	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	53/20	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	159/10	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:05 - RESULT

Runners: 12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LAUNCH CONTROL is a strong fancy. He finished ahead of King Puck and Price Is Truth when last seen and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	4. Alan Turing	5/1
2nd	6. Stormy Birthday	14/1
3rd	7. Master Freud	8/1

Launch Control

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 55/31-

7/4

Comment: Accounted for King Puck and Price Is Truth when winning with a bit to spare last June in a maiden special weight, getting off the mark at the seventh attempt; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; long absence to overcome; holds leading claims as he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	39/20	-
26/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 11	43/5	-
29/05/23	Belmont Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 11	39/10	-
05/05/23	Belmont Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	9/2	-
07/04/23	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	23/20	-
24/02/23	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	9/10	-

Not for Hire

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-8240

4/1

Comment: Beaten by a several of these last month at Saratoga when tailed off in an allowance race; has winning C&D form to his name; capable if in the mood so rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	31/10	-
19/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	49/20	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	17/5	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	73/20	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	77/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 11	13/5	-

Alan Turing

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 017662

5/1

Comment: Finished ahead of four of these over 5½f at Saratoga (allowance race) when dropped in distance last month; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	51/2	-
20/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/1	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	9/1	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	163/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	199/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 11	207/4	-

Van Vollenhoven

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-56126

11/2

Comment: Got across to lead from a wide draw over 1m½f at Saratoga (allowance race) when beaten 6l (sixth of ten) last month; more than capable if on song so poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	61/2	-
13/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	46/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	6/1	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	29/20	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	63/20	-

Master Freud

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 435445

8/1

Comment: Beaten 6l in an optional claimer (problems in the gate at the start) in June; has won over C&D; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/10	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	8/5	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	42/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	11/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	9/4	-

Stormy Birthday

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4-01954

14/1

Comment: Has winning C&D form to his name; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (5l) over 5½f at Saratoga (allowance race) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month; meeting some horses in good form and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	139/4	-
19/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	51/2	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	66/5	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	147/4	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	12 / 12	29/1	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 11	45/1	-

Sir Kartrite

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 12-676

14/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals at Saratoga over 5½f (allowance race) when beaten 8l last month; his best form stacks up so looks interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	9/1	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	37/5	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	27/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	4/1	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-

Richard Ave

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4-51826

16/1

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; respectable effort to finish sixth, beaten 2½l (Saratoga) last month in a claimer; others more persuasive with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	239/10	-
13/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	43/10	-
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	17/5	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-

Scaramanga

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 549217

20/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh (Saratoga) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in an allowance race; this is competitive and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	147/4	-
16/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	19/20	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	113/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	123/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	68/5	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	35/2	-

Pandemic Hero

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 223301

25/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; got the job done by just under 3l, breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking last month at Saratoga in a claiming maiden; may find this tougher stepping up from maiden claiming level not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	63/20	-
14/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	90/1	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	59/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	79/20	-

Price Is Truth

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 551233

50/1

Comment: Running consistently; third but only beaten three-quarters of a length at Finger Lakes last month in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	47/20	-
05/08/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
23/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
02/07/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	921/100	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	1039/50	-

Skyler's Starship

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-2238

50/1

Comment: Eighth beaten 9l upped to 1m½f five weeks ago at Saratoga in an allowance race; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; no surprise to see him go well if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	32/1	-
16/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	11/10	-
02/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
02/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	9/20	-
20/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	5/4	-
23/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/20	-

King Puck

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 227-21

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; won by 3l over 5½f at Saratoga (maiden special weight) when getting off the mark at the fifth time of asking 53 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	5/4	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	9/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	7/10	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-

Roofer

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 524146

Comment: Finished last of six (stumbled at the start) last month (Saratoga) in an allowance race; winning form over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	51/5	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	52/5	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	32/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 12	36/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	2/1	-

Uncle George

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 142721

Comment: Is six from 33 in his career; gained a 3l success in an allowance race at Finger Lakes 32 days ago; the Chris Englehart outfit is running hot currently and jockey booking is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	51/5	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	48/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	27/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:37 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CAPANAPARO shaped nicely when runner-up on his first outing and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Escape Hall is another to consider.

1st	1. Capanaparo	11/4
2nd	3. Bod Beach	10/3
3rd	6. Fort Griffin	9/1

Escape Hall

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

5/6

Comment: Went down by just over 2l when third at the first time of asking over this trip at Saratoga at 13-5 last month; looks the part on breeding (by Independence Hall); capable of making an impact as he drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 8	13/5	-

Capanaparo

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

11/4

Comment: Didn't run too badly on his debut (5½f, Saratoga) at 8-1 last month; should be involved if finding progression from his early experience and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 9	81/10	-

Bod Beach

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 322

10/3

Comment: Finished in front of two of these (Saratoga) last month when only just held in a maiden special weight; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
13/07/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	39/10	-

Fort Griffin

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: Sibling of Michelle (6f winner); stable well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; cannot be ignored with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is hot at the moment.

Hoosick Falls

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 67

33/1

Comment: Beaten 23l (seventh) in a maiden special weight at Saratoga when behind two of these five weeks ago; first run in claiming company; readily passed over despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 8	119/10	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 7	49/10	-

State of Attack

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Market signals often informative with debutants from this trainer; related to B Dawk (winner from 7f up to 1m½f); that said, the betting may be the best guide given the lack of experience - others more persuasive.

Belmont At The Big A

21:09 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRYANT AND COOPER is expected to get the job done. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can reverse last time's placings with Island Fox.

1st	8. Bryant and Cooper	4/1
2nd	1. Lotus Petal	12/1
3rd	3. Silent Melody	10/3

Dancin Jane

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 25-31

11/4

Comment: Opened account at the fourth time of asking when running away with the race last month at Saratoga in a maiden claimer; has possibilities as she has worked well and lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	37/20	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	11/20	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	15/2	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	79/10	-

Silent Melody

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 78-345

10/3

Comment: Achieved only a sole win; found life tough when 6l back in fifth at Saratoga (close behind Proud Mary) last month in a claimer; needs to be respected as jockey does well from inside draws here and she's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/5	-
16/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	23/5	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	5/1	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	21/5	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	12/1	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	93/10	-

Bryant and Cooper

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 45-17

4/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 7l into seventh) when close behind Island Fox at Saratoga 50 days ago in an allowance race; lightly raced (this just her fifth race); related to Stakes winner Marvelous Maude; first run in claiming company; a major contender if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	41/5	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	9/5	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	29/10	-

Proud Mary

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 453632

15/2

Comment: Second of nine when sent off 16-1 in a claimer; closely matched with Silent Melody on that running (Saratoga) last month upped to 1m; recent efforts have generally been solid; low strike-rate of 1-18.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/1	-
27/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	123/4	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
20/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	119/10	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/5	-

Queen Atlas

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 160-02

15/2

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when second of 11 in a claimer three months ago upped to 1m; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	111/4	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	241/2	-
11/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-
22/10/24	Finger Lakes / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	53/2	-

Twirly

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 650126

8/1

Comment: Was sixth of eight, beaten 10l, in an optional claimer at Saratoga 44 days ago; knows how to win so she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	63/10	-
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	59/20	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 12	97/10	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	13/4	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 11	27/5	-

Island Fox

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 96-669

9/1

Comment: Ninth beaten 10l in an allowance race at Saratoga 13 days ago; has scored over C&D; first run in claiming company; her best form stacks up so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	223/4	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	17/1	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	17/2	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	53/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	77/20	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	73/5	-

Lotus Petal

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-8617

12/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; could not manage better than seventh two weeks ago at Saratoga in an optional claimer; meeting some horses in good form and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	30/1	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	69/10	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	47/1	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 12	7953/100	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	228/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	506/25	-

Saucy Six

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 546298

50/1

Comment: Just the one win to her name; last of eight in an optional claimer at Saratoga (behind Twirly) last month; moves down to an easier grade (in for $35k); recently has been finding this claiming level too hot so tricky to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	115/2	-
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	221/4	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	149/4	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	333/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/1	-

Spirit of Esther

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 285250

Comment: Finished out the back in an allowance race at Saratoga upped to this trip on first run for her current trainer last month; managed just one success in her career to date but grade looks suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	103/2	-
13/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/20	-
31/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	33/2	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	34/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	93/10	-

She's Complicated

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 35156

Comment: Finished last of six over 7f at Saratoga (claimer) on her debut for new trainer last month; now a lower claiming tag ($35k from $50k) so down in class; takes a step into the unknown as she moves up in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	26/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	37/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	31/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 4	59/20	-

Belmont At The Big A

21:42 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CATCHPHRASE rates a strong recommendation. She enjoyed a good run last time. Moon Gate and Always Practical should also be taken seriously.

1st	7. Always Practical	2/1
2nd	1. I'm Buzzy	10/3
3rd	2. Melle Mel	7/2

Always Practical

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 132735

2/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of eight over 1m at Saratoga (optional claimer, muddy track) 45 days ago; hard to ignore as return to this trip should be in her favour and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/10	-
11/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/20	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	453/100	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	177/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	1793/100	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	117/50	-

Spun Size

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 213613

5/2

Comment: Successful twice in her last five starts; fair effort at Saratoga last month in an optional claimer; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
27/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/4	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	56/5	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	97/4	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	33/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	43/20	-

I'm Buzzy

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 263335

10/3

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (6l, Saratoga) five weeks ago back down to 6f in a claimer; many recent course efforts have been encouraging and has won nine times from 6f to 1m½f; up in class (in for $50k here, $40k tag last time); now looks to be past her prime and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	39/20	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	53/2	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	72/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	77/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/4	-

Melle Mel

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 148341

7/2

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer at Saratoga last month; has chalked up two wins from her last six; in for a $50k tag here, up from $17.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
20/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	667/50	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	339/10	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Moon Gate

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 441415

12/1

Comment: Managed two wins in her last four outings; last of five over 5½f at Saratoga (optional claimer, muddy track) on first outing for new trainer 45 days ago; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-
03/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/2	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	8/5	-
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	3/2	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	47/10	-

Amy's Light

Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5-41287

14/1

Comment: Behind Catchphrase in an allowance race when last of seven in June; passed over as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	71/20	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	91/5	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	219/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	99/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	151/4	-

Catchphrase

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 146282

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw in a claimer at Saratoga when involved in the finish last month; difficult to oppose as her latest performance on the clock offers hope she can mix it in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/20	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	173/10	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	47/20	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	43/20	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/4	-

Belmont At The Big A

22:14 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PENS STREET likes to stalk the early speed and is proven at the trip. Spring Magic and Speak Softly also merit consideration.

1st	1. Pens Street	9/4
2nd	9. Whistler's Style	10/3
3rd	3. Lika Rolling Stone	10/1

Pens Street

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 2-2276

9/4

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of nine in a claimer at Ellis Park in July on debut for this trainer; has won seven times from 6f to 1m½f; eased in class with tag standing at $16k here; a big player as finished second at Keeneland in April and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	339/100	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	211/100	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	769/100	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	73/50	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	551/100	-

Spring Magic

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 383264

11/4

Comment: Brings good recent course form to the table and produced a string of consistent efforts; solid run when fourth at Saratoga 51 days ago in a claimer; has a reasonable shout as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and her latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/4	-
10/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	33/2	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	181/10	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	111/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	77/2	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-

Whistler's Style

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 412422

10/3

Comment: Finished a decent runner-up of ten at Saratoga over 7f (claimer) last month; all eight wins around this trip and better than this level in her pomp; claiming value now rises to $16k; should not be far away as likely to benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-
06/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
27/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	67/20	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	47/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/20	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-

Roman Goddess

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-72173

13/2

Comment: Beaten 11l in third in a claimer (Saratoga) when ahead of Shezanarcticqueen in July upped to 1m1f; track has proven suitable before; claiming tag rises from $12.5k last time; warrants respect as should benefit from return to this trip and she was a winner three starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	43/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/4	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	38/5	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	137/10	-

Lika Rolling Stone

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 666536

10/1

Comment: A course winner; grade looks suitable; held in sixth at Monmouth Park over 6f (allowance optional claimer) two weeks ago; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $16k); tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
31/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	149/5	-
06/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	175/4	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	99/10	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/4	-

Speak Softly

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-151P

10/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied in a starter allowance on her first start for this trainer (Saratoga) 44 days ago; admirable career strike-rate (five from 19 to date); poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	P / 6	67/10	-
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	27/2	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
17/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
20/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-

Shezanarcticqueen

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 456255

16/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of ten in a claimer (not far behind Whistler's Style) at Saratoga last month; winner of seven races from 5½f to 1m½f; claiming value rises from $12.5k last time; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	253/4	-
27/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	187/4	-
13/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/1	-
03/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/1	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/4	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	199/5	-

Dolce Sera

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 442267

20/1

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer (sloppy track) at Saratoga 49 days ago; form could be levelling off and not a frequent winner; eased in class with tag standing at $16k here; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	107/10	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	41/10	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	28/5	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	61/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/1	-

Fast Kimmie

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 531-61

Comment: Won in easy fashion four months ago in a claimer; managed two wins in her last three outings; claiming tag drops from $17.5k; despite that Belmont At The Big A success, there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	71/10	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	68/5	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	23/5	-
27/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
19/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/10	-
15/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-