Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GEEZ ELOISE looks the one to back. She knows how to get her head in front and is of interest if excusing her most recent run. Toned Up and Beira also warrant respect.

Warrior's Ransom

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-34

Comment: Often been there or thereabouts lately; not won for some time now; not disgraced when fourth in an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park (sloppy track) last month; trainer is ticking along nicely; claiming tag drops to $50k (from $55k); workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/2	-
07/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	147/10	-
25/05/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/5	-
22/04/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	29/5	-
30/03/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	67/5	-
13/03/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	97/10	-

Power And Glory

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Glenn Thompson Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 9-756

Comment: Poor strike-rate; not disgraced when sixth of 12 over 1m½f at Laurel Park (claimer) two weeks ago; up in class (in for $50k here, $16k tag last time); unlikely to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	117/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	39/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	121/2	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	289/4	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	179/4	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	353/10	-

Geez Eloise

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 45-116

Comment: Beaten 12l in sixth two months ago at Oaklawn Park in an allowance optional claimer; successful twice in her last three starts; claiming tag drops to $50k (from $200k); should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	221/10	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	6/5	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	257/50	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	687/100	-

I'm Buzzy

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 42633

Comment: Winner of nine races (6f-1m½f); solid effort in defeat to finish third after going off 25-1 in an optional claimer last month; others are preferred as best days now look to behind her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/1	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	149/10	-

Toned Up

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 2334

Comment: Fourth of five beaten 20l on first outing for new trainer last month (muddy track) in an allowance optional claimer; useful at this level; by no means ruled out if enjoying better luck than last time and she has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	25/2	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/10	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	5/2	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	217/10	-

Beira

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 32231

Comment: Won a claimer by just over 3l last month upped to this trip; now moved up in the grades (in for $50k); must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/20	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	79/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: YOLO is hard to look beyond. Stirred Up and Kyle's Mom are also respected.

Last Of My Kind

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Michael Miceli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

Comment: Never landed a blow on her debut when last of 12 over 6f here at 80-1 last month; related to Stakes winner Doc Sullivan; claiming debut; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	309/4	-

Snide

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Linda Rice team does well at Belmont At The Big A with debutants; related to 1m½f winner California Sober; she can make a bold bid as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Kyle's Mom

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32

Comment: Beaten half a length in a maiden claimer upped to 1m at Aqueduct in April; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	2/1	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 6	51/10	-

Stirred Up

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 43/32

Comment: Just touched off over 6f here (maiden claimer, muddy track) last month on debut for this trainer; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $50k) so down in class; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/4	-
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	-

Yolo

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-520

Comment: Tenth of 12 when second favourite in a maiden claimer last month; from respected trainer and has arguably shown improved form the last twice; drops to a $20k tag; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	29/10	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	6/1	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	6/1	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	57/10	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	191/10	-

Contract Law

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Philip Serpe Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 906-5

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of seven in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct (sloppy track) in April; looks the part on breeding (by Global Campaign); in for a $20k tag so down in class ($30k last time); can only watch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/1	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/2	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	107/1	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	62/1	-

La Dinamita

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-0222

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement and has been fairly consistent this year; went close when second (Monmouth Park) last month in a maiden claimer; hard to ignore if replicating most recent run and lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	81/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	23/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	24/5	-
27/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
28/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	15/2	-

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2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:05

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MACAW is bidding to land a second win over this C&D and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Sunday Gilt and Arcadian could also have a say.

Arcadian

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 15505

Comment: Is a multiple winner this year; not disgraced when fifth 44 days ago in a claimer; in first-time blinkers now; in for a $17.5k tag so down in class ($30k last time); could have a say as he knows how to get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	104/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	302/5	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	109/4	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/20	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/4	-

King Moonracer

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Joseph Parker Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 5-5658

Comment: Finished last of eight last month in an allowance optional claimer; possible that there's no more in the locker and hasn't won for a while; could be an uphill struggle as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	111/2	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	175/4	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/2	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	119/4	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	102/5	-

Aint No Joke

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-117

Comment: Split Sin Nombre and Masterwork when failing to live up to market expectations 28 days ago in a claimer; on target twice in his last three outings; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	11/10	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	13/20	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/20	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	237/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	23/4	-
25/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	217/10	-

Sunday Gilt

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-1441

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; scored by a slim margin in a claimer on his debut for this trainer four weeks ago; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/2	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	89/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	119/4	-

Masterwork

Jockey: Dalton Brown Trainer: Norman Follett Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 278458

Comment: Comfortably beaten into eighth in a claimer four weeks ago; no longer appears to be improving and struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Aqueduct in January; not hard to look elsewhere with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	60/1	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/1	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	99/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	219/4	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	99/10	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	187/4	-

Sin Nombre

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 554563

Comment: Suited by this C&D; finished in front of two of these last month when third at 25-1 (beaten 2½l) in a claimer; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	25/1	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	38/5	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/5	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	54/5	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/5	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/2	-

Macaw

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: P-131

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; won a claimer by just over 3l (sloppy track) a week ago; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/20	-
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	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:35

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SPIRITUAL LADY can prove superior to her rivals. She has been running consistently well of late and the likely strong pace up front is a plus.

Shezanarcticqueen

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 343654

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking an eighth win); creditable fourth, beaten just over 3l, of six over 6f at Monmouth Park (optional claimer) three weeks ago; calmer waters here (in for $12.5k, $16k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	199/5	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	189/4	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	117/2	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	41/10	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	193/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-

Talkin In Cursive

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 128626

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-15) and string of consistent efforts of late; not far behind Shezanarcticqueen when last over 6f at Monmouth Park (optional claimer) three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/5	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/5	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	348/25	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	267/100	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	417/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	77/50	-

Goldcrest

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 161485

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 12l into fifth) upped to 1m last week in a claimer; going for a third win this year and successful six times from 23 career runs; claiming value now rises to $12.5k; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/5	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	47/5	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/20	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	43/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/20	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

Scarborough Fair

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 136941

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer (sloppy track) a week ago; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win); must go on the shortlist as the lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off given her effort last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/20	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/20	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	29/5	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	29/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/20	-

Maggie T

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Steven Schauer Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 81563

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; split a number of these rivals when beaten just under 5l to finish third last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	113/10	-
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	-

Spiritual Lady

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 577635

Comment: Useful in this grade and has been fairly consistent this year; finished just behind Irish Jackson when fifth over 7f here (claimer) last month; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $12.5k); the yard continues to be among winners recently; holds leading claims if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	51/10	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	133/10	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	51/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	19/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	117/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	19/2	-

Irish Jackson

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3-144

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and wins-runs record of 3-12; solid effort last month; closely matched with Maggie T on that running (muddy track) in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $12.5k, $25k tag last time); she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
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	-

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2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:06

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WALLEY WORLD looks a solid choice. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Four Top latest.

Laurel Valley

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 583-

Comment: All his winning form has come at Saratoga (two successes); ridden positively to get across to lead from stall nine at Aqueduct in November when beaten 1½l to finish third in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a layoff; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	41/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	76/5	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	9/1	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	11/2	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	47/20	-
20/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	71/10	-

Four Top

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-1235

Comment: Was a shade disappointing when fifth (7-4, Gulfstream Park) two months ago in a starter allowance; all his winning form has come at Gulfstream Park (two successes) but useful in this grade; has '1s' by his name and looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	17/10	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	103/10	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	57/10	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	351/25	-

Just For Luck

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 223-

Comment: Solid third (Woodbine) in October in an optional claimer; all his winning form has come at Gulfstream Park (two successes); returns from a break today; has hinted at some aptitude in the past; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/1	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	77/10	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	29/10	-
11/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-

Freedom Trail

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 94-5

Comment: A disappointing result (went off favourite) when beaten 2l 28 days ago in an optional claimer; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/20	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	747/100	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	37/10	-
18/11/23	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 9	39/5	-
21/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
15/07/23	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	3/2	-

Primed To Go

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jorge Duarte Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-21

Comment: Looking for a third career win; successful twice in his last five starts; landed a narrow success in a claimer (Monmouth Park) 13 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	18/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/10	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	91/10	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	37/2	-

Best Bet

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 80-692

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start when only just held 34 days ago in a claimer; switching to turf for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	28/5	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	32/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	31/10	-
12/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	91/10	-

Walley World

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 237-12

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just over 1l to finish runner-up in a starter allowance at Gulfstream Park in March; a C&D winner; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	39/10	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	93/10	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
09/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
19/11/23	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	18/5	-

Life And Light

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-6656

Comment: Last of six over 1m1f here (claimer) last month; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); unlikely to pose a threat as absence is a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	169/4	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	141/4	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	101/4	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/2	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	105/4	-

War Officer

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-52112

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; had a couple of these behind him when runner-up here last month in an optional claimer; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	17/10	-
10/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-

Nostalgic One

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 17-4

Comment: Lightly raced for age and useful at this level; split War Officer and Freedom Trail over 1m1f here (optional claimer) last month; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	57/10	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	403/50	-
04/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	24/5	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	33/20	-
16/11/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	147/10	-
03/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	57/5	-

Catch The Smoke

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 35212

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; smart performer at one stage; went close when runner-up last month (Monmouth Park) in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/4	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	23/5	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
14/01/25	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	5/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:38

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SOONTOBEKING looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has rewarded supporters in the past. I'm Due and River Of Time also merit consideration.

River Of Time

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Chad Summers Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-37153

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last six; not beaten far at Gulfstream Park two months ago in an optional claimer; one to note despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	44/5	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	71/10	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
12/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/10	-

Sunshine Dancer

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Held when sixth (beaten 9l) on his debut last month over C&D; could improve but still hard to see him winning here as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	111/5	-

I'm Due

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-13136

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 8l, in a stakes at Gulfstream Park last month; on target twice in his last five outings; he was in the money in a stakes in March; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	54/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	11/5	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	12/5	-
15/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	183/5	-

Strobe Light

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9

Comment: Was ninth of 12 on his debut last month (close behind Sunshine Dancer) over C&D; faces a tougher assignment this time so must step up if he is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	365/4	-

Friend Ofthe Devil

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 916-1

Comment: Successful in clear-cut style at Aqueduct two months ago in an allowance race; successful twice in his last three starts; a winner over C&D; needs to be respected despite being up in class and he goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	41/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/10	-
31/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	93/10	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	49/20	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	63/10	-

Soontobeking

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-13122

Comment: Good effort when just under 3l second at Saratoga two weeks ago in a stakes; has managed three wins from 13 career runs and won a stakes in March; now running on turf for the first time; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	43/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	63/10	-

Dancing Bear

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 617-0

Comment: Finished last of 12 in an allowance race last month; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); has winning C&D form to his name; this represents a step up in class so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	51/5	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	9/1	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	87/10	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	163/10	-

Ducky Medwick

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Chad Summers Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 15

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (6l) 34 days ago in an allowance race; just his third outing so still early days; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F		-	5 / 7	163/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	109/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOSCANO rates a strong recommendation. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and will be suited by this distance.

Jaa Mode

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3354

Comment: Missed out by just under 2l at Saratoga over 1m1f (allowance race, sloppy track) when ahead of Bad Larry and Toscano last July; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); has had some time off; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	101/5	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	92/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	15/2	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	62/5	-

Bad Larry

Jockey: Frank Gonzalez Villaobos Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 36588

Comment: Out of the frame when eighth (Saratoga) two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has won at this track; couldn't be confident about him with previous efforts in this company suggesting he could struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	107/2	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	61/2	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	171/4	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	131/4	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	103/4	-

Toscano

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-2314

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; solid effort over 1m½f at Saratoga (allowance race) two weeks ago; much respected if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	11/2	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
23/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/2	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-
08/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/5	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	33/20	-

Cumberland Blues

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 93345

Comment: Has won over C&D; form has been a bit up and down of late; no impression when fifth of six over 1m1f here (allowance race, not far behind Corvus) last month; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	83/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	62/5	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	107/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	11/2	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	58/5	-

Corvus

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 27532

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up at 18-1 just ahead of Cumberland Blues last month in an allowance race; boasts winning form over C&D; could be in the mix with return to this trip a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	93/5	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	64/5	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	60/1	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	113/2	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/1	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	39/5	-

Dear Chairman

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Juan Guerrero Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 5-27316

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; out of the frame when sixth last month at Monmouth Park in a stakes; now drops in class but may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	423/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	6/1	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	62/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	33/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	64/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	79/10	-

Three Captains

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Claudio Gonzalez

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:43

Runners: 16 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RIVER TAY is hard to look beyond. She appeals based on the strength of her latest effort and is a reliable sort, while Enigmatic, Duboff and Queen Atlas are also respected.

Queen Atlas

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 160-0

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 in blinkers last month on debut for this trainer in an allowance race; claiming debut; more than capable if on song so has a competitive shout.

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

Dream On Cara

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-14424

Comment: Disappointed backers when fourth four weeks ago in a claimer; she can be competitive at this level; hard to dismiss if duplicating the form of her most recent win and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/4	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	139/10	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	24/5	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/5	-

Silent Melody

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 47778-

Comment: Been a while since she managed only win; comfortably beaten into eighth in a claimer at Gulfstream Park six months ago; back from an absence here; yard is ticking along nicely; has to be respected as has bits and pieces of decent form and latest speed figure suggests she can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	91/5	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	77/10	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-

Miss Spitfire

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 69-14

Comment: Tailed off in a stakes (sloppy track) at Aqueduct in April; should figure if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and she won a maiden claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	39/2	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	219/5	-
21/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	359/10	-
25/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	38/1	-

Enigmatic

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 36-637

Comment: Low strike-rate of 1-14 but useful in this grade; was seventh of nine, beaten 17l, in an optional claimer (muddy track) last week on debut for this trainer; third, albeit some way off the winner, two starts back and no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	43/20	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/20	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	6/5	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	57/20	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	9/4	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-

Lucky And Gorgeous

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 221876

Comment: Last of six last month (behind Toxic Girl) in a claimer; Omar Hernandez Moreno a good booking; shown nothing recently so best left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/5	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	103/5	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/20	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	57/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	79/20	-

River Tay

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4542-

Comment: Not beaten far when second at Laurel Park in November in a claimer; has been fairly consistent this year; returns from a break today; has strong claims as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/1	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	113/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	149/10	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	79/10	-
12/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
07/04/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	81/10	-

Duboff

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-

Comment: Last of eight in a stakes in November; claiming debut; returns from a break today; looks likely to go well if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	183/4	-
20/09/24	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	202/5	-

Bella Voce

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 67-5

Comment: Behind Margaux Treasure in a claimer when last of five last month; struggled a bit since winning a maiden special weight at Finger Lakes 12 months ago; others more likely as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	27/5	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	71/10	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	47/5	-
25/06/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	5/4	-
28/05/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-

Eastern Star

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 515648

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just under 5l to finish eighth here over 6f (claimer, muddy track) 37 days ago; not really built on success in a maiden claimer four months ago at Aqueduct; running on turf for the first time; claiming value now rises to $35k; meeting some horses in good form and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	93/2	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	19/2	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	213/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	67/5	-

Freud's Fancy

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-3331

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; came good at the sixth time of asking last month in a maiden claimer; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/4	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/20	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	26/1	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	111/4	-

Toxic Girl

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 155333

Comment: Was third of six, beaten 12l, (stumbled at the start) with Lucky And Gorgeous just behind last month in a claimer; knows how to win so poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	149/10	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/2	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/1	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	153/4	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	143/10	-

Runway Lights

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 18345

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 7l over 5½f at Monmouth Park (claimer) last month; now a lower claiming tag ($35k from $40k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	67/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	727/10	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	247/10	-

Celestial Express

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Douglas Seyler Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 79-51

Comment: Surprise winner (20-1) by just over 2l over 1m½f at Gulfstream Park (maiden claimer) when off the mark last month; has kicked on in her last couple of races; claiming value rises from $12.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	98/5	-
08/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	637/10	-
25/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	149/10	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	147/4	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	137/4	-
01/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	626/5	-

Margaux Treasure

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-3612

Comment: Good effort when close up over 7f here (claimer) with Bella Voce just behind last month; improved form the last twice; tried over an additional 1f now; claiming value now rises to $35k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	26/5	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/20	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	33/10	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	57/10	-
21/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
03/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	187/10	-

Rock Harbor

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 9213

Comment: Ran a bit below expectations (sent off 1-5) when third last Thursday in a claimer; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; claiming tag now upped to $35k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/5	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	87/50	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	89/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	7/2	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	1263/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

22:14

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OMAHA PISTOL looks a solid choice. He is a leading player based on the strength of his most recent run and a good pace up front will help him.

Kings And Queens

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 704

Comment: Split Omaha Pistol and Runamor in a maiden claimer (muddy track) posting a respectable effort to finish fourth four weeks ago; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	99/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	71/20	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	57/5	-

Pistol Hip Sam

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 70

Comment: Tailed off in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct when failing to flourish in first-time blinkers two months ago; tag has been dropped to $30k; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	11 / 12	26/1	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	36/5	-

Monomoys Partner

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 92P630

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce) and form has an up and down look to it; beaten a long way in a maiden claimer last month; eased in class with tag standing at $30k here; his claims aren't overly compelling.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	87/1	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	169/4	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	247/4	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 7	7/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	135/4	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	63/2	-

Runamor

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Adrianne Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 6-62228

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals last month when last here (muddy track) in a maiden claimer; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; ought to be competitive despite defeat last time as finished second two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	38/5	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/20	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/4	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	7/1	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	69/10	-

Nine N Four

Jockey: Frank Gonzalez Villaobos Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 936344

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fourth of seven in a maiden claimer (muddy track) on Sunday; has possibilities as has bits and pieces of decent form and he didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	135/4	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	113/10	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	47/20	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	13/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	28/1	-

Daytona Moonshine

Jockey: Dalton Brown Trainer: Norman Follett Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-36P80

Comment: Behind Gorzo when tailed off 27 days ago in a maiden claimer; not yet off the mark in seven attempts although has finished third; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $30k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	78/1	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	183/10	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 7	30/1	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	51/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	22/5	-

Dark Magic

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 95-6

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (fifth his best finish so far); comfortably beaten into sixth (Saratoga) two weeks ago (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	151/10	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	98/5	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	91/10	-

Gorzo

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9346

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 7l, last month in a maiden claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $50k tag; not ruled out as shown promise on occasion and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	15/1	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/5	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	29/2	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	57/10	-

Omaha Pistol

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-6423

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; finished in front of two of these over 6½f here (maiden claimer) 29 days ago (muddy track) on debut for this trainer; strong contender as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/20	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/4	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	46/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	9/10	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	67/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

22:45

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ANNASCAUL has got a win to her name and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Running Rio and Miss Bourbon must be respected.

I'm Kidding

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 55271

Comment: Behind Perugia and Miss Bourbon (runner-up and third) here in an allowance race when last of 12 last month; best form so far in last two starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	44/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	24/5	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	137/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	229/10	-

Second Chance

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 180-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Foolish Ghost; finished last of 12 in a Grade 3 (dropped to this distance) in October; returns from a break today; others appeal more despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	12 / 12	175/4	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	189/10	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	47/10	-

Perugia

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4-12

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Amundson and looks the part on breeding (by Frosted); had a couple of these behind her when second here last month in an allowance race; easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	27/10	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	27/20	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	71/20	-

Blossoming Erudite

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 9-47310

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; held when tenth beaten 11l over 1m at Monmouth Park (allowance race) three weeks ago; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; this is competitive and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	15/1	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/2	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/5	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	121/2	-

Miss Bourbon

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 274-53

Comment: Not beaten far in an allowance race 28 days ago; has possibilities if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	48/5	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	38/1	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	61/2	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	19/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	24/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	61/2	-

Splashy

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 46246

Comment: No impression when sixth of seven over 6½f here (allowance race) last month; a few rivals look in good form so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	227/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	33/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	21/2	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	31/5	-

Mulkey

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Edward Barker Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 23-19

Comment: Finished just behind Miss Bourbon when ninth in an allowance race at Aqueduct on her first start for this trainer two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	193/4	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	5/4	-
13/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-

Running Rio

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-43

Comment: Tried in blinkers at Gulfstream Park over 5f (allowance optional claimer) when well held third in April; in the mix if reproducing form of her win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	73/5	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
31/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	69/10	-

Annascaul

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 162-4

Comment: Placed in a stakes in November; good effort when beaten into fourth by less than a length last month in a stakes; strong contender in this lower-class event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 11	39/10	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/4	-

Long Legged Queen

Jockey: Danny Sheehy Trainer: James Doyle Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 7-251

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; broke her duck at the seventh attempt when winning by three-quarters of a length in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) six weeks ago; is passed over despite that win at Belmont At The Big A.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	19/20	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	9/10	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	39/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	26/5	-

City Blocks

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Edward Barker Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 252-71

Comment: Useful performance to win here by 10l four weeks ago in a claimer; is two from 17 in her career; class hike now; into allowance company; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	41/10	-
20/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
22/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
09/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	21/20	-
24/09/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/4	-

Moonlit Weekend

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: R Rodriguez

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

23:16

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOURBON MILK PUNCH is fancied for this. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast. Uncommon, Virtual and Leslie's Star should also be taken seriously.

The Taco Lady

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23

Comment: Not disgraced when third of four in a maiden special weight four weeks ago (muddy track) on her debut for this trainer upped to 1m1½f; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 4	31/20	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	7/2	-

Ocean Rain

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 60

Comment: Behind three of these rivals when 11th of 12 in a maiden claimer 34 days ago; others have more pressing claims as the headgear needs to prompt improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	11 / 12	45/1	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	99/4	-

Leslie's Star

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-6

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth over 1m here (maiden special weight, muddy track) five weeks ago; looks the part on breeding (by Mendelssohn); on the shortlist as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Mendelssohn and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	44/5	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	567/100	-

Classic Cara

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: -66

Comment: Yet to open her account after nine starts; split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer when beaten 6l (sixth of 12) five weeks ago; others have more pressing claims as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	62/1	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	87/2	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	114/5	-
02/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	137/2	-
20/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	237/4	-
08/03/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	109/10	-

Paraiba Blue

Jockey: Jorge Panaijo Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 06-59

Comment: Failed to land a blow when ninth of ten here over 1m (maiden special weight, close behind Candy Is Dandy) last month; attempting to get off the mark at the sixth time of asking (fifth her best finish so far); might find this company a little easier but couldn't be confident about her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	169/2	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	67/1	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	195/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	427/4	-

Uncommon

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 69

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 (sent off 11-4) over 1m1f at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden special weight) in March; related to Grade 2 winner Fast Boat; interesting that she was well backed last time and looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	27/10	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	31/10	-

Lady Gunner

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-9544

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 4½l) in a maiden claimer upped to this distance 34 days ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	321/4	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	71/10	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	597/10	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	135/4	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	101/4	-

Day Away

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 230-3

Comment: Decent effort when 66-1 third five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; seems to be improving based on last two runs but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 13.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	131/2	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	271/4	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	103/5	-
05/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	73/10	-
07/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	117/5	-
03/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	264/5	-

Candy Is Dandy

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 68

Comment: Eighth of ten beaten 8l last month in a maiden special weight; her sights are now lowered to a maiden claimer; in first-time blinkers.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	87/5	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	68/5	-

Diamondinthesand

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 6

Comment: Beaten on her debut at Tampa Bay Downs at 9-1 two months ago; in for a $50k tag so up in class ($16k last time); will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 8	44/5	-

Bourbon Milk Punch

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24-46

Comment: Bobbled at the start at Saratoga on her first start for this trainer upped to this trip 16 days ago when beaten 10l (sixth of eight) in a maiden special weight; has a nice pedigree (by Uncle Mo); strong contender as shown some ability on occasion and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	11/2	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	29/20	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	57/5	-

Virtual

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 256-

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 15l, when dropped down to 7½f (Delaware Park) in September in a maiden special weight; has had some time off; enters calculations despite defeat last time as ran well at Delaware Park three runs back and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	111/10	-
14/08/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-
31/05/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	47/10	-
21/04/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	109/10	-

Bengalese

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 4

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut (over 6f here) sporting blinkers at 22-1 five weeks ago; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 7	117/5	-

Ragtime Sizzle

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice

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