Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TRADE IMBALANCE could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has proved he can get his head in front. Macaw and Accidental Bid are interesting.

Macaw

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5P-13

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; far from disgraced (beaten 4l) in a claimer eight days ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $17.5k); more than capable if on song so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	67/20	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 8	21/20	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	143/50	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	251/100	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	269/100	-

Trade Imbalance

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1/8

Comment: Came home eighth, beaten 22l, at Keeneland over 7f (claimer) last month; just his third outing so still early days; from a respected stable; calmer waters here (in for $17.5k, $80k tag last time); a major contender as shown he can get his head in front and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	273/50	-
05/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	11/10	-

Accidental Bid

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 21P3

Comment: Unable to land a blow when third of six at Aqueduct over 6f (claimer) 23 days ago on debut for this trainer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; shown he can get his head in front so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	P / 8	7/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/20	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1/1	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	9/4	-

Twirling Vine

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Lisa Lugovich Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 94-914

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of seven at Aqueduct over 7f (claimer) five weeks ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts; tag drops from $25k to $17.5k here; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	151/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	16/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	101/2	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	113/4	-
26/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	25/1	-
21/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-

D Day Sky

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 3-344

Comment: Has largely been consistent of late; one win to his name was achieved a fair way back; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) in a claimer at Aqueduct; closely matched with Accidental Bid on that running in March; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; this looks a fair heat so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/10	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	39/20	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/20	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	43/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
14/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-

Broderick

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 224138

Comment: Unable to land a blow when eighth of nine in an optional claimer at Aqueduct last month; now down in class (in for $17.5k from $40k); he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	119/4	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	38/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	59/10	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	53/20	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-

Golden Purchase

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 2-23523

Comment: Not beaten far when third 15 days ago in a claimer; low strike-rate of 1-49 and could be at the extent of his ability; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	67/20	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	15/2	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/20	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/5	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	87/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

18:48

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 3f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CATCH A WAVE is a confident pick. He has been a winner once over this C&D. Atlast and The Ginger Wizard should also be considered.

Rungius

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 133-83

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten just over 3l) at Aqueduct over 1m1½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); first attempt at turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	47/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/1	-
05/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 13	31/10	-
30/03/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	21/20	-
01/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/5	-
02/02/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	53/10	-

Masqueparade

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 96-35

Comment: Winner of five races from 1m½f to 1m4f but form has an uneven look to it; was fifth of ten, beaten 16l, 49 days ago (Oaklawn Park) upped to 1m4f in a stakes; concern he might not be fully tuned up so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	9/2	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/1	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	147/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 4	219/10	-
04/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	21/2	-

Atlast

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 50-409

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Cagnes-sur-Mer (beaten 3l) four months ago in a Listed race; has proved to be something of a money spinner in France, winning twice from eight runs; this represents an easier task than his previous race; likely to be involved as in capable hands for his first try in this jurisdiction and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Saint-Cloud / Listed / F	-	9 / 9	19/1	-
23/02/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Listed / F	-	10 / 13	9/2	-
25/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Listed / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
02/06/24	Chantilly / Group 1 / F	-	14 / 14	35/1	-
11/05/24	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 5	9/10	-
07/04/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 6	57/10	-

Catch A Wave

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1341-

Comment: Got the job done in an allowance race by a head in July; hails from a good trainer and winner of two of his four career starts; first run in claiming company; returns from a layoff; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	37/20	-
27/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
26/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	93/50	-
10/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-

The Ginger Wizard

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 194-91

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer (Turfway Park) 48 days ago; could be dangerous.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	21/5	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	23/5	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	67/10	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	149/50	-
17/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / F	-	1 / 9	9/4	76
15/07/24	Killarney / Unknown / F	-	2 / 11	4/1	-

Cyber Ninja

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jack Fisher Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 837-2

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing runner-up over 1m½f at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) last month on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	81/10	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	593/50	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	1033/25	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	131/10	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
24/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	51/25	-

Leading Contender

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 2225-6

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Aqueduct (beaten 6l) last month in an allowance optional claimer; represents top trainer and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; takes a step up in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/20	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	47/20	-
28/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
01/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
03/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/20	-
30/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-

Strapped

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 6-1133

Comment: Respectable effort to finish third, beaten just under 3l 12 days ago when back to 1m in an allowance optional claimer; has maintained his consistent level of form; a previous winner here; up in distance by an extra 3f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	157/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	15/2	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	153/10	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for BRZINA. She has shown in the past that she is able to get the job done and has some strong recent form. Equus is also respected.

Spring Magic

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1-2383

Comment: Solid run when third at 22-1 in a claimer 15 days ago; found this claiming level has been beyond her recently so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/20	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-

Brzina

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 2-642

Comment: Near miss at 4-9 at Aqueduct last month in a claimer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-33 and normally pretty consistent; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; a leading contender as jockey does well from inner gates here and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/20	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-

Irish Jackson

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-14

Comment: Wins-runs record of 3-11; close up behind Spring Magic when fourth in a claimer two weeks ago; by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	23/5	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-
30/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-

Maggie T

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Steven Schauer Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6815

Comment: Creditable fifth over 6½f at Aqueduct (claimer) last month; managed two wins in her last six outings; can be a player at this level; tag has been raised to $25k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	48/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	87/10	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	59/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-

It Takes Heart

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5-12192

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat last week, when second in a claimer (sloppy track) upped to 1m; career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-23); warrants respect 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
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	16/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/20	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/20	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	31/20	-

Equus

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 3-728

Comment: Finished last of eight 14 days ago in a claimer; successful three times from ten career runs; class dropper as runs for a $20k tag here; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	33/5	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	26/1	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	177/100	-
20/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
05/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-

Killy Start

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 42-274

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) 48 days ago when beaten 8l in fourth at Aqueduct in a starter allowance; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	79/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	103/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/20	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	53/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:53

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MATERIAL GIRL is hard to look beyond. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is taken to confirm the placings after she had Farm House behind latest.

Farm House

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 232

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Bank Frenzy; second when 1-4 at Aqueduct 49 days ago in a maiden optional claimer; shouldn't be too far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	67/20	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-

Our Preferred Pal

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-2632

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; good effort when close up at Aqueduct over 7f (maiden optional claimer, muddy track) last month; facing a tougher assignment than last time, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	151/10	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	69/10	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	159/4	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	189/4	-

Material Girl

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 432-2

Comment: From a respected trainer and she was in the money in a stakes in December; finished second when 1-2 (Aqueduct) with Farm House just behind in February in a maiden special weight; Chad Brown's runners are going great guns at the moment; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	67/5	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	13/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	9/2	-

Full Pour

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 53

Comment: Third, not beaten that far (15-2) in a maiden special weight at Aqueduct when not far behind Eagle Rising last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 5	15/2	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	35/2	-

Eagle Rising

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 52

Comment: Beaten 1l when runner-up four weeks ago at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 5	9/20	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	15/1	-

Patience N Grace

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Fair debut effort at Aqueduct at 40-1 48 days ago; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 14	163/4	-

Jackpot Julie

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 3-

Comment: Never landed a blow on her debut when third of five over this distance at Saratoga sporting blinkers at 7-1 in July; has had some time off; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 5	7/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:25

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KUNSHAN BRIDGE is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is bidding for his second course success. Tetsu and Brew Pub could also have a role to play.

Scaramanga

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 4-6549

Comment: Hasn't really fired since his success in a claimer at Saratoga in July; was tailed off at Aqueduct over 6f (starter allowance) 48 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/2	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/10	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/20	-

Tetsu

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 9/8-6 F: -252

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (second of six, beaten 2½l) at Aqueduct last month in a claimer; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
19/04/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	61/20	-
30/03/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	201/10	-
19/02/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-

Brew Pub

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 24332

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort in a claimer (Aqueduct) on his first start for this trainer last month; normally pretty consistent and four-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m½f); the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; cannot be ignored if building on last performance and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	15/4	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/20	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/2	-

Screaming Uncle

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Chetram Bhigroog Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-7881

Comment: Has won at this course; snapped losing streak 23 days ago (Aqueduct) when springing a surprise to win at 50-1 in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $20k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	93/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	151/4	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	48/5	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	87/2	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	189/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	14/1	-

Prince Of Joy

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Ricardo Legall Age/Wt: 7/8-1 F: 265461

Comment: Halted losing run in a claimer when dropped down to 6f two weeks ago; claiming value now rises to $25k; despite that Belmont At The Big A success, he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	76/5	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/1	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	223/4	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	77/2	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	26/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	64/5	-

Thank You Jon

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 431546

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth over 6f at Aqueduct (allowance race) 19 days ago on debut for this trainer; a previous winner here; this is competitive and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	209/10	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/5	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/20	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-

Lost In Rome

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: -26763

Comment: Smart performer at his pomp and successful nine times from 61 career starts (6f-1m1f); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Aqueduct (beaten 6l) last month in a claimer; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	92/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	42/5	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	28/5	-

Kunshan Bridge

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 881-3

Comment: Has won at this track; one-time useful performer; creditable effort (went off 13-1) to finish third over 6f here (claimer) two weeks ago; has to be feared as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	131/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	11/4	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	103/4	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	40/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:57

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SEAT AT THE TABLE is hard to look beyond. She knows how to get her head in front, while Midnight Concerto and Three Priests are interesting.

Anileate

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 3486-9

Comment: Has won at this course; not really built on success in a starter allowance last June at Belmont At The Big A; tailed off over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) 13 days ago; this looks a fair heat so she's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	301/4	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	123/4	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	341/4	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	325/4	-
21/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	155/2	-

Midnight Concerto

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 311-7

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing seventh in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park two months ago; has won here previously; useful in this grade; goes well fresh and cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	99/10	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	69/20	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	17/5	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	19/1	-
18/02/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	183/4	-

Mystifying

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 72-2

Comment: Lightly raced with this just her fifth appearance; found one too strong when beaten a head at Keeneland last month in an allowance race; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	197/100	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	119/10	-
15/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	23/5	-
14/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	71/10	-

Can't Fool Me

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 12137-

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate) at Aqueduct in November when beaten 12l in an allowance race; can be a player at this level and ran well in a stakes in September; back from an absence here; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	53/5	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	49/10	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/5	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	49/10	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	113/10	-

Luna Moth

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-3682

Comment: Has won four races (6½f-1m½f); produced a good effort to finish runner-up at Aqueduct over 1m (claimer) 49 days ago; deeper waters here (in for $50k here, $35k tag last time); now upped in trip and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/20	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	61/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	33/1	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	59/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/1	-

Seat At The Table

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-115

Comment: Solid run when fifth over 1m½f at Tampa Bay Downs (stakes) 47 days ago; has chalked up four wins from her last six; dropped in grade to claiming level so rates a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	9/2	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	169/10	-
04/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
09/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/10	-
29/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	161/10	-

Three Priests

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 384-3

Comment: Couldn't quite get the job done when 2-1 third in February at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer; sole victory becoming a distant memory; must go on the shortlist if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	84/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	67/10	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	161/10	-
23/06/24	Pontefract / Listed / F	1	4 / 11	66/1	93
09/06/24	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	5 / 5	50/1	93

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:29

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EMBRACEABLE GAL rates a strong recommendation. She has an encouraging career strike-rate, while Valtellina should also be taken seriously.

Embraceable Gal

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 32331

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-24); scored narrowly in an allowance race (Aqueduct) last month; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	49/20	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	39/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	59/20	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	99/4	-

Brown Suga Babe

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-7533

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Aqueduct (beaten 8l) in an allowance optional claimer four weeks ago - split Racing Colors and Mommasgottagun; C&D has proven suitable before; needs considering if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/20	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	53/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	7/1	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/20	-

Mommasgottagun

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 14-514

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Aqueduct last month when not far behind Racing Colors (second) and Brown Suga Babe (third) in an allowance optional claimer; on target twice in her last five outings; this C&D holds no fears; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/20	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	69/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	59/10	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	47/10	-
16/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-
13/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-

Clover Street

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 43-428

Comment: Found life tough when 15l back in eighth in an allowance optional claimer (Aqueduct) last month; a while since her last success and shown all winning form at Aqueduct (two successes); this looks a fair heat so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	43/2	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	151/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	151/4	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	147/10	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	79/5	-

Valtellina

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 56-731

Comment: Ended losing run when winning by 2½l at Aqueduct last month upped to this trip in an allowance optional claimer; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/2	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	179/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	201/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	127/10	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	8/1	-

Fast And Frisky

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-337

Comment: Achieved each of her two career wins at Aqueduct but grade looks suitable; failed to land a blow when seventh of ten at Aqueduct last month in an allowance optional claimer; the stable is going well; should be on the premises as return to this trip should be in favour and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	79/10	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	123/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	149/4	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	51/10	-

Racing Colors

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Norman Follett Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 35642

Comment: Finished in front of two of these at Aqueduct when second at 25-1 (beaten 7l) last month in an allowance optional claimer; an infrequent winner and form could be levelling off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	25/1	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	34/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	89/5	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	177/10	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	111/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

22:01

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HANDS OF TIME could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has proved he can get his head in front. Into Diamonds and Pookie can give the selection something to think about.

Pookie

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 416-

Comment: Off the mark at the fifth time of asking last month at Laurel Park when a 3½l winner in a maiden special weight; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; first attempt at a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	25/2	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	73/10	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	15/1	-

Tracking Error

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: -2313

Comment: From a respected trainer and shown recent signs of improvement; not far behind On The Mount when third over 1m at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer, muddy track) six weeks ago; should get involved if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	19/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	31/10	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	217/10	-

Hands Of Time

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4331-4

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; best form so far in last two starts; fair effort when beaten just over 2l in an allowance race, managing to get across to lead from stall seven (Gulfstream Park) last month; first attempt in claiming company; shown he can get his head in front so should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	77/20	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	33/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	19/5	-

A. P. Kid

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: -61

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Honor A. P.); came out on top by 2½l when opening his account at the second time of asking at Gulfstream Park two months ago in a maiden special weight; runs in claiming company for the first time; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 12	14/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	23/5	-

Into Diamonds

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-34

Comment: Nicely bred (by Into Mischief) and almost victorious in a stakes in July; not beaten that far in fourth (3½l) over 1m at Gulfstream Park (allowance optional claimer) three months ago; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-
09/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	331/50	-

Ardagh Red

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Neville Henry Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 21-

Comment: Got the job done by 1l in a maiden at Dundalk when opening his account at the second time of asking in December; excellent winning ratio in Ireland - on target once in two runs; market might reveal clues to his prospects on this first try in this jurisdiction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F		-	1 / 11	5/4	-
20/11/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F		-	2 / 10	22/1	-

Steel Vengeance

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 5-1615

Comment: Fifth behind Jerry's Out last month (Aqueduct) in an optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last four; class riser as runs for a $100k tag here; not an obvious one as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	68/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	57/20	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	30/1	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	1266/25	-

On The Mount

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 712

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close second over 1m at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer, muddy track) last month; from a top stable and looks the part on breeding (by Thousand Words); encouraging jockey booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	46/5	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	103/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	51/5	-

Jerry's Out

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 13-321

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; gained a just over 3l success in an optional claimer five weeks ago (Aqueduct) upped to 1m; moves up into an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/20	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/4	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	52/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	75/2	-

Griffin's Wharf

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Thomas Morley

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Belmont At The Big A

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Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

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EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MUN MUN CAN RUN might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Dangherecomesshang and Silver Pearls are among the dangers.

Midnightloveaffair

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 85-

Comment: Beaten 13l (fifth) at Aqueduct over 7f (maiden optional claimer, sloppy track) over Christmas; returns from a layoff; in the mix with a bit more luck as excuses last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	9/1	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	297/4	-

Dangherecomesshang

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut (5f, Horseshoe Indianapolis) despite blinkers at 3-1 a year ago; related to Stakes winner Matloob and represents a powerful stable; returns from a break today; likely player as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and the flying form of the trainer is an obvious plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	3/1	-

Silver Pearls

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 67

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) over 5½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden special weight) despite first-time blinkers when beaten 13l (seventh of 12) four weeks ago; nicely bred (by Constitution); she has a shout as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Constitution and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	17/5	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	24/1	-

Mun Mun Can Run

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Inthewinnerscircle and has a nice pedigree (by Munnings); went down by a head in a maiden special weight at Laurel Park in September; returns from a layoff; a major contender now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and her breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	19/5	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	36/5	-

Improbable Friend

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 59

Comment: Behind Katerina Ristova over 6½f at Aqueduct (maiden claimer) when beaten a long way three months ago with blinkers fitted on debut for this trainer; nicely bred (by Improbable) and related to Grade 3 winner Solidify; now moved up in the grades (in for $50k); breeding catches the eye and has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	77/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 6	37/20	-

Aerialist

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 67-65

Comment: Tailed off in a maiden claimer last month at Aqueduct upped to 1m; tag has been raised to $50k; hard to see her taking this given lifeless performances of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	177/10	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	137/4	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/4	-

Katerina Ristova

Jockey: Jorge Panaijo Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-7549

Comment: Yet to open her account after 12 starts; beaten a long way (Aqueduct) last month upped to 1m½f in a maiden special weight; hard to make a case for her despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	151/2	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	95/2	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/1	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	221/10	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	44/1	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	101/4	-

Bengalese

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 3/7-13

Comment: Racing education begins here for this daughter of Tom's d'Etat; sire suggests she might be a speedy type; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so easy enough to oppose.

Tight Line

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Jorge Duarte Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers; sire does get winners on the turf; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive with inexperience a possible drawback.

Purest Performance

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 50-8

Comment: Beaten eighth of 11 in a maiden special weight upped to 1m½f 13 days ago; still winless and defeats stacking up (15 on the bounce); now drops to basement level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	69/2	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	69/2	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	48/1	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	197/10	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	93/10	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	361/4	-

Stirred Up

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 43/3

Comment: Was held in third over 7f at Keeneland (maiden claimer) last month; tries dirt for the first time; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	103/50	-
31/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	51/25	-
07/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	187/50	-

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