Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAKES SENSE is strongly fancied to come out on top. He was behind Stars And Stripes latest but can now overturn placings and wears blinkers for the first time.

The Hero Code

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: A Trites Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 73/9

Comment: Finished ninth, beaten a fair way here over 1m1½f (maiden special weight) with blinkers applied last month on debut for this trainer; three-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; first run on dirt; easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	50/1	-
24/12/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	23/10	-
24/11/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	56/5	-

Last Man Standing

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 262

Comment: Respectable effort to finish runner-up in a maiden special weight (bumped at the start) at Pimlico 29 days ago; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	117/25	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-

Into Inspiration

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-75

Comment: Still searching for first win after six tries; last of five last month in a maiden special weight; has to prove this longer trip is what he wants and this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	141/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	173/4	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	11163/100	-
31/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	43/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	18/1	-
17/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	69/25	-

Makes Sense

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -25

Comment: Behind Stars And Stripes in a maiden special weight when beaten 11l (fifth of eight) four weeks ago; blinkers fitted for the first time; warrants plenty of respect as finished second in March and he has a bit of experience under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	13/5	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	5/1	-

Stars And Stripes

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -3

Comment: Solid effort on his debut when third over 1m here in front of Makes Sense at 33-1 last month; related to Grade 3 winner Waves Of Mischief; warrants respect if replicating initial run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	31/1	-

Name It

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: James Toner Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4

Comment: Fair debut effort at Keeneland at 8-1 two months ago; must make above-average progress to figure as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 9	204/25	-

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Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CREDITWORTHY is expected to get the job done. He likes to stalk the early speed, while Tiz Dashing, After Taxes and Cigarette Boat could run well too.

Hilarious Affair

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 415

Comment: A winner over this C&D; successful twice in his last six starts; fair effort when beaten just over 2l at Keeneland two months ago in an allowance race; meeting some horses in good form and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	91/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	403/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	32/5	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	291/100	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	51/10	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	33/10	-

Cigarette Boat

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: -2214

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 1½l) last month in an allowance optional claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/10	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	43/10	-

Spun And Won

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci

Creditworthy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 21-3

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); from powerful trainer; just denied when second favourite (Keeneland) two months ago in an allowance race; first attempt at a claimer; Irad Ortiz a noteworthy booking; needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	197/100	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-

Tiz Dashing

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-536

Comment: A C&D winner; sixth 50 days ago, only beaten less than a length, at Aqueduct in a stakes; poses a threat as shown he can win fairly recently and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	14/5	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	27/20	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

After Taxes

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-2163

Comment: Solid third over 5½f at Churchill Downs (allowance race, bumped at the start) last month; represents top trainer; claiming debut; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	9/1	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	1239/100	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	9/4	-
19/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	79/20	-

Charlie's Express

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 86-2

Comment: Looking for a third career win; ran well when beaten half a length last month in a claimer; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/5	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/2	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	12/5	-
05/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
08/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
13/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	36/5	-

Antonio Of Venice

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 32

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win) and has maintained his consistent level of form; beaten narrowly in an allowance race at Aqueduct in March; first run in claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	73/20	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	77/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	69/20	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	5/4	-
17/03/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	21/20	-

Muazarah

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: A Trites Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1642

Comment: Is a multiple winner at this distance (all wins at this trip) and produced a string of consistent efforts; went close at 10-1 36 days ago in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	101/10	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	24/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/5	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	89/10	-

Heaven Street

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 973-4

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l, muddy track) on debut outing for new trainer last month in an allowance optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	167/10	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	59/10	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/2	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	13/10	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	17/20	-
27/05/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	27/5	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:05

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAGIC BEACH looks a solid choice. He should be able to confirm placings with Nine N Four and ran with credit last time.

Kimball Union

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

Comment: Sire gets a fair share of winners over this distance; trainer not renowned for debutant winners and this one is best watched.

Nyikos

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-

Comment: Beaten 13l when seventh on his debut (here, 6½f) at 10-1 in October; returns from a layoff here; tag has been dropped to $30k; will need to step up from his racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 10	51/5	-

Nine N Four

Jockey: Frank Gonzalez Villaobos Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 493634

Comment: Behind Magic Beach six weeks ago when beaten 10l in a maiden claimer; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	53/20	-

All Apaulogies

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: This son of Leofric makes debut; would be a surprise to see this one figure against runners with experience.

No Problem

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 50

Comment: Tenth of 12 in a maiden special weight last month; lightly raced with this just his third appearance; has a nice pedigree (by Improbable); fitted with blinkers for the first time; likely to go well as his experience should be an asset and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	39/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	31/5	-

Army Proud

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 5353-5

Comment: Improved form the last twice; not disgraced in fifth in a maiden claimer five weeks ago; eased in class with tag standing at $30k here; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	16/5	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	49/10	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	28/5	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	77/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-

Free Dance

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5245

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 7l, at Aqueduct 51 days ago in a maiden special weight; needs to be respected as plenty to like about workout last Friday and he posted a decent effort two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	97/4	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	-	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	129/10	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	61/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-

Magic Beach

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 72322

Comment: Went down by just over 2l when second with Nine N Four just behind last month in a maiden claimer; has to be feared if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	47/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	5/1	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	5/2	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/5	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:35

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PRESIDENT Z can prove superior to his rivals. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and his latest run has been franked, while Divine Leader looks the biggest threat.

Bold Victory

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 34444

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth over 1m1f here (claimer, muddy track) last month; a previous winner here; has won five times from 7f up to 1m1f; up in class (in for $16k here, $12.5k tag last time); prospects as shown some ability on occasion and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	71/20	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	26/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/1	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	32/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/20	-

Funny Joke

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez

High Tide

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 31336

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 9-44) and operating at a lower level than at his peak; not disgraced when sixth of eight last month (not far behind Suerte) in a claimer; certainly not out of it as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/1	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	127/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	18/5	-

Suerte

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Robert Johnston Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-65724

Comment: Finished fourth beaten just under 5l over 1m here (claimer) last month on debut for this trainer; a long time since his last win; claiming tag drops from $20k; his best looks to be behind him and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/4	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	99/10	-
13/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	14/5	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/20	-

Wine Responsibly

Jockey: Prem Chandra Trainer: Chetram Bhigroog Age/Wt: 4/8-1 F: 51-88

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; last of eight over 1m at Aqueduct (claimer) in February; returns from a break here; he can be taken on as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	93/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	91/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	104/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	7/5	-

Honorary Degree

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 355238

Comment: Not beaten too far when eighth at Saratoga in a claimer last Sunday; has got his head in front multiple times this year; a previous winner here; eased in class with tag standing at $16k here; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	37/2	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	139/4	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/20	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	99/4	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	181/10	-

Divine Leader

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Chad Summers Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 8-8516

Comment: Operating at a lower level than at his peak and useful in this grade; sixth, not beaten that far (16-1) in a claimer on debut outing for new trainer 22 days ago; calmer waters here (in for $16k, $32k tag last time); likely to be a threat as showed promise in workout a week ago and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	31/2	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	58/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	20/1	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/2	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-

President Z

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -1463

Comment: Out of the frame when third in an allowance optional claimer at Monmouth Park last month; admirable career strike-rate (four from 16 to date); plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	113/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	67/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	369/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	699/100	-

Beachwalker

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 866551

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer 28 days ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; easy to oppose despite that win at Belmont At The Big A.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	153/4	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	67/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	21/2	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

20:06

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MOVE TO GOLD can bounce back from a modest run when last seen and has proved he can get his head in front. Deuteronomy, Taraj and Jurisprudence are more names to consider.

Ramblin' Wreck

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 42-57

Comment: Close up behind Classic Creation when seventh in an allowance optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) in January upped to 1m3f; returns from a break today; hard to dismiss as should benefit from return to this trip and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	42/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	17/5	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	47/20	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	10/1	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	9/2	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	23/5	-

Deuteronomy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-12

Comment: Successful twice in his last three starts; couldn't quite get the job done when 6-4 runner-up in an allowance optional claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) four months ago; Irad Ortiz booked; jockey does well from inside draws here so might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	27/10	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	1/2	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	21/10	-
20/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-

Fuerteventura

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 93-39

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win) but form has been a bit mixed lately; finished ninth of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1m1f (allowance optional claimer) last month; drops to a $50k tag; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	2507/100	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	239/25	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	79/20	-
29/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	227/50	-

Jurisprudence

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown

Unlimitedpotential

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4-64240

Comment: No longer appears to be improving but has won three times from 5f to 1m2f; last of ten in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga on debut outing for new trainer last Friday; competes from same tag here ($50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	87/2	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/10	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/20	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	83/10	-

Classic Creation

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 49

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 in March at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer; slumped a bit since winning an optional claimer at Saratoga last July; his best looks to be behind him and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	46/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	9/1	-
31/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	113/4	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	77/5	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	139/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	93/10	-

Taraj

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1/30-

Comment: Well held in the Group 3 Hampton Court (Ascot) a year ago; on target one in five attempts overseas; returns from a layoff here; first run in a claimer; capable of making an impact as in capable hands for his first try in this jurisdiction and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	10 / 12	20/1	103
12/05/24	Leopardstown / Group 3 / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
24/11/23	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 12	11/8	-
24/09/23	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	2 / 10	10/3	-
26/08/23	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	4 / 12	20/1	-

Summer In Adriane

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7151

Comment: Sprang a shock when scoring at 50-1 over 1m at Keeneland (allowance race) in April; successful twice in his last three starts; probably unlikely to trouble the principals despite that win at Keeneland.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	2339/50	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	47/25	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/25	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	42/5	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	192/25	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	187/10	-

Landman Friday

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 91

Comment: Gained a first success at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight (Gulfstream Park) in April; first attempt at a claimer; others more appealing despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 11	197/10	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	23/5	-

Costa Terra

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci

Margin Of Air

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 7-314

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 12th career win); gave it a good shot when a close fourth over 1m here (claimer) four weeks ago; moves up into an allowance race; claiming tag rises from $32k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/4	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-

Smile Mon

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 17513

Comment: Was held in third in an allowance optional claimer 23 days ago (muddy track) upped to 1m2f; successful twice in his last five starts; has winning form at this track; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/10	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	59/10	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	74/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-

Move To Gold

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1/323-

Comment: Problems early (bumped) when winning on his racecourse bow over 1m at Laurel Park by a head at 7-2 50 days ago; represents a powerful trainer; first run in a claimer; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
01/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
28/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
31/08/23	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	579/100	-

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Belmont At The Big A

20:38

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ATATURK is strongly fancied to prevail. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can reverse last time's placings with Kismeholdmethrlme.

Big Brown Delivers

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 80-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Loki's Vengeance; finished out the back in a maiden special weight (Saratoga) upped to this trip in August; first attempt at a claimer; returns from a layoff here; others have more pressing claims despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	155/4	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	151/10	-

Uncle Barrie

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Richard Metivier Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-6754

Comment: Appeared to be out of form prior to better effort last month posting a respectable display to finish fourth in a maiden claimer; still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); $50k claiming tag this time (up from $30k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/2	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	251/4	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	261/4	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	133/2	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	169/4	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	135/2	-

Solomini's Legacy

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 85864

Comment: Stumbled at the start in a maiden special weight when beaten 14l last month; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	149/4	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	83/2	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	159/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	175/4	-

Joevia's First

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Gina Giglio Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-85

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth upped to this trip splitting Viking Warrior, Kismeholdmethrlme and Classic Martini three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; a lot on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	51/1	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	145/2	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	27/1	-

Sweet Tone

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 870-60

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 15; held when tenth of 11 last month in a maiden claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	177/4	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	129/2	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	125/4	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	139/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	141/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	51/5	-

Classic Martini

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 598

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer when beaten 9l (eighth of ten) last month; still looking to open his account after three runs; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	225/4	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	115/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-

Sebastianthe First

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Jose Delgado Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-3535

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden special weight) when beaten 11l (fifth of seven) in April; grade looks suitable and has found improvement of late; is a player despite defeat last time as was third two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	153/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	14/5	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	51/5	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	66/5	-

Unity Dreams

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Well behind the third, Eighty Gold, (wearing blinkers, here, 6f) when sixth of nine on his debut last month (broke in air); Unified gets turf winners; cannot be ignored now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	29/2	-

Kismeholdmethrlme

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 075564

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month on first run for his current trainer when beaten just over 5l (fourth of ten) in a maiden claimer; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	66/1	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	81/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	141/4	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	173/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	311/4	-

Ataturk

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Not far behind Kismeholdmethrlme 51 days ago when eighth at Aqueduct; has a nice pedigree (by Kantharos); a major contender as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	37/5	-

Intellectual

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Held eighth of ten but was making his first appearance at Aqueduct over 6½f at 9-2 in February; related to Stakes winner Orange Freeze; returns from an absence here; in first-time blinkers; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	43/10	-

Dancinginthepark

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 9-979

Comment: Yet to manage better than seventh in his four races; got across to lead early from a wide draw in a maiden claimer when he was behind several of these rivals three weeks ago in blinkers for the first time; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	97/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	49/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	43/5	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	71/10	-

Viking Warrior

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 606-3

Comment: Finished ahead of four of these last month upped to this distance when well held third in a maiden claimer; competes from same tag here ($50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	73/20	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	221/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	39/10	-

Eighty Gold

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 730

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Geno and three-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; finished 11th of 12 last month in a maiden special weight; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	107/4	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	167/4	-

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Belmont At The Big A

21:10

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MEURSAULT is the recommendation. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Danzit and Alidade must be respected.

Danzit

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-

Comment: Third but beaten only 5l on her debut at Gulfstream Park at 9-4 last April; long absence to overcome; entitled to respect if reproducing initial effort and has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	23/10	-

Stone Cold Kelly

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -2223

Comment: Seemed to find it tough last month when third of seven at Laurel Park in a maiden special weight; not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished second; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	97/5	-

Reality Star

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Solid effort on her debut when third at Tampa Bay Downs at 11-2 in March; likely to go well if confirming promise shown first time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	27/5	-

Meursault

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 342

Comment: Close up second in a maiden special weight (muddy track) four weeks ago; from a respected stable and has a nice pedigree (by Tapit); trainer going well a plus; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	189/50	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-

Wake Up Lauren

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 76275

Comment: No impression when fifth of ten in a maiden claimer at Monmouth Park a week ago; yet to open her account after 14 starts; this represents a step up in class so makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	14/5	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	225/4	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	109/10	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	35/1	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	376/25	-
08/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1601/100	-

Shirl's Delight

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 3-32224

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 5l, sloppy track) dropped back in distance last month in a maiden special weight; has found improvement of late but still winless and defeats stacking up (15 on the bounce); regularly been coming up a bit short lately so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	71/20	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	22/5	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 4	18/5	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	51/10	-

Medici Road

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire capable of getting smart offspring; first competitive racecourse experience; faces fairly tall order so market could reveal prospects.

Alidade

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Tapit); sire capable of producing high class offspring; Todd Pletcher team does well at Belmont At The Big A with debutants; related to Grade 3 winner Iron Fist; has had some encouraging workouts and ought to be on the premises.

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Belmont At The Big A

21:43

Runners: 15 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COGNOSCENTI has shown a liking for this course and distance and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Doomed can give the selection most to think about.

Gene And Jude

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 31-7

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Chicago Style and nicely bred (by Kitten's Joy); last of seven in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park five months ago; returns from a break today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	27/10	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8/727-4

Comment: A while since his last success; couldn't land a blow when fourth of nine in an optional claimer behind Brigade Commander, 29 days ago; Katie Davis a notable jockey booking; this looks a decent race so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	99/4	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	87/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/20	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	56/1	-
18/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	347/4	-
04/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	25/2	-

Brigade Commander

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 428-32

Comment: Beaten narrowly in an optional claimer with Register just behind last month; on the shortlist if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	77/20	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	23/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	63/20	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	57/20	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-

Devilsgotacause

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5U-34

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) in a claimer at Gulfstream Park in January; subpar record of 1-12; returns from a layoff; been struggling to get his head in front recently so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	69/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	U / 12	131/10	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	81/20	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	13/4	-

Cognoscenti

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-541

Comment: Recorded a comfortable success when opening his account at the fourth time of asking five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; arguably the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	129/5	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	343/10	-

Doomed

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-1

Comment: From top trainer; narrow winner of a maiden claimer at Aqueduct when registering his first success at the second time of asking upped to this distance 53 days ago; has to be respected despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 12	5/2	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	81/5	-

American Grant

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7564-3

Comment: Not beaten far 21 days ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	69/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	37/1	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	22/1	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	109/10	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	49/2	-
30/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	86/5	-

Willintoriskitall

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-32483

Comment: Finished a decent third of nine when close behind Mr Flowers in an optional claimer 29 days ago; some claims if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	25/2	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	97/5	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	43/5	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	57/10	-

Mr Flowers

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 331-2

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; shown recent signs of improvement; was on the premises (second, beaten just over 2l) in an optional claimer on first run for this trainer last month; form of the trainer is a plus; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/20	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	63/5	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/2	-
27/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	42/5	-
06/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/5	-

Bernie Goes Boom

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: R Rodriguez

Sky Masterson

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 146453

Comment: Finished third, beaten 12l, in an allowance optional claimer at Delaware Park (sloppy track) 18 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	145/4	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/1	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	448/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	68/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	27/10	-

E Z Bourbon

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8712

Comment: Was thereabouts (runner-up of seven, 25-1); closely matched with Bernie Goes Boom on that running at Aqueduct in April in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/2	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	83/10	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	179/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	37/1	-

Patrick's Promise

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-825

Comment: Finished last of five in an allowance race at Gulfstream Park five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	29/10	-
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	46/5	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	41/10	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-

Tiote

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3251

Comment: Scored narrowly in a maiden claimer when opening his account at the fourth time of asking (muddy track) last month; related to Grade 2 winner Run Away; takes a step up in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	21/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	71/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	36/5	-

Mr. Mendelssohn

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-3833

Comment: Finished last of eight in a claimer last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/20	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	58/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	74/1	-

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Belmont At The Big A

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Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

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EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UPON A STAR looks set for a big run. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front. My Divine Spirit and Tater Tot must be on the shortlist.

Laughing Lady

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Anthony Dutrow Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 585-

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (just under 5l) in a maiden special weight (Saratoga) in August upped to 1m½f; returns from a layoff; headgear will need to have dramatic effect so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	8/1	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	52/5	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-

Upon A Star

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 244-

Comment: From a respected trainer; not disgraced when fourth at Churchill Downs in November in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; a major contender as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	119/50	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	41/100	-
01/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-

Hidden Agenda

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Robert Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Finished well behind the runner-up, Sugar Run when held on her debut over C&D at 25-1 last month; looks the part on breeding (by Munnings); hard to make her a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	99/4	-

Silent Dreamer

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-

Comment: Held on her debut over C&D at 10-1 in September; nicely bred (by Into Mischief); returns from a layoff; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	48/5	-

Fast Market

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-3026

Comment: Held when sixth beaten 11l at Keeneland over 1m (Grade 2) in April; has raised her game the last twice; hard to dismiss now down in grade and finished second two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	1997/25	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	5/1	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	38/5	-

My Divine Spirit

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; stable has a good record with newcomers here; has a nice pedigree (by Bated Breath); has to be taken seriously with signs of encouragement in profile and the yard is hot at the moment.

Sugar Run

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Missed out by a head on her debut over C&D (closely matched with Hidden Agenda on that running) at 13-1 35 days ago; if backing up initial run can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	27/2	-

Home Wrecker

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-63

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Imprimis; Quality Road gets turf winners; beaten into third when evens over 5f at Finger Lakes (maiden special weight) five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	21/20	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	22/5	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	37/5	-

Tater Tot

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Beaten 10l on her debut into third at Gulfstream Park over this distance at 7-2 in April; related to Grade 1 winner Street Band; looks likely to be involved now that she knows a little more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	18/5	-

So Darn Pretty

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 59-

Comment: Out of the frame when ninth in October in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Saddle Up Jessie and has a nice pedigree (by Too Darn Hot); back from an absence here; should prove competitive as she should benefit from that experience and has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	43/5	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 11	8/1	-

Sonja Henie

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Thomas Proctor Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 88-

Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner Ocean Club and nicely bred (by Curlin); beaten a fair way when eighth six months ago at Gulfstream Park in a maiden special weight; returns from a break here; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	17/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	571/100	-

Gellhorn

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Danny Gargan Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to Grit And Curiosity (winner from 5f up to 1m); sire gets a fair share of winners over this distance; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so best watched unless the market says otherwise.

Practical Lov

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-725

Comment: Four-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; solid run when fifth over 5½f at Keeneland (maiden special weight) two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	689/100	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	87/10	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	25/1	-
14/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	106/5	-

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