Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SNOW FACE PRINCESS is fancied for this. She is worth a market check for a trainer that does well, while Prince Of Broadway and Vernon Valley should also be considered.

Snow Face Princess

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Represents a stable with a strong record here with their newcomers; has to be considered with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her trainer is an obvious plus.

Love You

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Makes first racecourse appearance; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; one to take seriously with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her stable is an obvious plus.

Looks To Kill

Jockey: Jorge Panaijo Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Held on her debut (wore blinkers) over C&D at 50-1 three weeks ago; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 5	187/4	-

Vernon Valley

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Been active in workouts; related to 6f winner Mitole's Girl; early foal; newcomer by Vekoma; entitled to respect as some good aspects to her profile and the current trainer form is another tick.

Prince Of Broadway

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Betting is often informative with newcomers from this stable; should get involved with signs of encouragement in profile and her sire is a speed influence.

Street Sue

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; trainer is operating at a respectable strike-rate; related to Von Hoff, winning form over 5½f-1m; could be better for the experience so probably best watched.

Kef

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to improve with age; February foal; requires market confidence to make her of interest.

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Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 1f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GREEN JOBS is a firm choice. She looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Queens Fable, Inesperee and Mendee can't be ruled out either.

Inesperee

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 282

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up over 1m1f at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden special weight) two months ago; goes on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	21/2	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	62/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	58/5	-

More For Sure

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Anthony Dutrow Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 63-242

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten just under 3l) when ahead of a couple of these on debut for this trainer 21 days ago in a maiden special weight; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; up in distance by an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	4/1	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	103/10	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	207/10	-

Mendee

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 223-3

Comment: Split More For Sure and Luckforyou over 1m here (maiden special weight) when beaten 3l to finish third three weeks ago; best form so far in last two starts; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	32/5	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	97/5	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	51/10	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	99/10	-
17/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
27/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-

Cailin Dana

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Neil Drysdale Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 643-53

Comment: Finished third when beaten just under 2l over 1m at Santa Anita (maiden special weight) 33 days ago; improved form the last twice but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; passed over with stamina to prove over this new distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	84/5	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	29/1	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	83/5	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	229/10	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	59/5	-

Magnum's Microbrst

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 752

Comment: Second of nine when sent off 25-1 in a maiden special weight four weeks ago at Aqueduct upped to 1m½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	103/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	83/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	163/4	-

Queens Fable

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33-3

Comment: From powerful trainer; fair third of nine over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden special weight) when dropped in distance in March; Dylan Davis booked; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	14/5	-
20/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
20/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	6/5	-
02/12/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	11/5	-

Green Jobs

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

Comment: Represents a powerful trainer and this daughter of Medaglia d'Oro looks the part on breeding; gave good account to finish third at Gulfstream Park over 1m½f (maiden special weight, bumped at the start) in January; returns from a break today; difficult to oppose as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	36/5	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	61/10	-

Dimensionality

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42-243

Comment: Improved form the last twice; close up behind Inesperee when third over 1m1f at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden special weight) two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	229/10	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	903/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	329/20	-

Unlimited Spending

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-8

Comment: Eighth beaten 10l at Gulfstream Park over 1m½f (maiden special weight) in March; has a nice pedigree (by Orfevre); she has a shout as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	22/5	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 11	29/5	-

Luckforyou

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 3-43447

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals over 1m here (maiden special weight) when beaten 8l three weeks ago; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; this looks a fair heat so no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	41/2	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	111/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	111/4	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	101/10	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	68/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-

Ragtime Sizzle

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Went close on her debut over 6f at Keeneland at 7-2 28 days ago; tackling an extra 3½f now; entitled to have come on for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	7/2	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:05

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 3f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BETTRLUCKYTHANGOOD can prove superior to his rivals. He might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and has won once at this venue previously. Bourbon Day, Palazzi and Starting Over should also be in the hunt.

Starting Over

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 37444

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a starter allowance at Churchill Downs in November; beaten 15l on his debut for this trainer 14 days ago (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	28/5	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	56/5	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	64/25	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	99/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	503/100	-

Classic Creation

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-49

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 in March at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer; subpar since successful in an optional claimer at Saratoga in July; makes limited appeal as best days now look to behind him.

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	-

Bettrluckythangood

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 43241-

Comment: Got home in front by a nose in an allowance optional claimer (Aqueduct) six months ago; successful three times in his last seven starts; has won previously at this course; returns from a layoff; big chance as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and he goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/4	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/4	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	51/10	-
20/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	58/5	-

Ocala Dream

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: -1636

Comment: Beaten 9l (sixth) at Gulfstream Park last month in an optional claimer; has won here; class riser as runs for a $50k tag here; makes limited appeal as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/2	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/5	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
03/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
11/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
17/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	91/10	-

St James The Great

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5626-

Comment: Fell in a stakes hurdle at Camden last time; last of six over 1m1f at Colonial Downs (allowance race) in August; back from an absence here; now back on the Flat; must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Middleburg / Allowance / H	-	8 / 9	-	-
17/11/24	Camden / Stakes / H	-	F / 5	-	-
27/10/24	Great Meadow / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	1 / 6	-	-
12/10/24	Middleburg / Stakes / H	-	U / 7	-	-
22/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	8/5	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-

Omni King

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Blake Kelly Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 9-75

Comment: Has managed three wins from 13 career runs; not beaten that far in fifth (3½l) over 1m at Gulfstream Park (allowance optional claimer) last month; this is competitive and he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	129/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	697/10	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	541/100	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	53/20	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/5	-
12/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	79/10	-

Palazzi

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 4438-4

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fourth of seven at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (allowance optional claimer) five weeks ago on debut for this trainer; six wins to his name - from 1m to 1m2f and went close in a stakes in September; calmer waters here (in for $50k, $100k tag last time); in with a shout as should be sharper for his recent return to action and he has won in classy company before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 13	77/20	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	69/20	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
29/06/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	17/5	-
01/06/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	131/20	-

Bourbon Day

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 171-36

Comment: Beaten 6l in sixth in a stakes (Turfway Park) three months ago; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 20 to date); entitled to respect given his record when fresh and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	359/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	297/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	149/50	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	339/100	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	77/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	7/5	-

Wild Banker

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Richard Metivier Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 44575

Comment: Last of five at Aqueduct over 1m1f (claimer) last month; hasn't won for a while and form could be levelling off; claiming value rises from $20k last time; may not be up to this given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	89/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	329/4	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	127/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	74/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	131/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	96/5	-

Waitlist

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -6182

Comment: Has won twice in his career; outran 9-1 odds when a close second 13 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; now tried over a longer trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	93/5	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/4	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	59/20	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	2/1	-

Smile Mon

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 41751

Comment: Yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; surprise 6-1 winner in a claimer at Aqueduct on debut for this handler last month; unchartered territory as he moves up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

First Trumpet

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Edward Delauro Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 24771

Comment: Searching for his third career win; surprise 16-1 winner over 1m here (claimer) two weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	33/2	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	36/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	261/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	22/5	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	137/4	-

Mikealicious

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Carlos Martin

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Belmont At The Big A

19:35

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOLD VICTORY is hard to look beyond. He is a regular winner at this trip and his last run caught the eye, while Tiberius Mercurius looks the biggest threat.

Commandperformance

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 72326

Comment: Perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and form has been a bit mixed lately; behind Khafre when sixth last month at Aqueduct in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/20	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	5/1	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	153/4	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	21/1	-

Bold Victory

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 23444

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 4½l) four weeks ago on his debut for this trainer at Aqueduct in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; now a lower claiming tag ($12.5k from $16k) so down in class; needs to be taken seriously as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and lots of promise in his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	119/10	-

Tiberius Mercurius

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 9/8-3 F: 3484

Comment: Winner of eight races from 1m to 1m2f and can be a player at this level; not disgraced in fourth at Churchill Downs over 1m (claimer) dropped back in distance last month; goes on the shortlist if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	67/20	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1721/100	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	879/100	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1249/100	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	557/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	2899/100	-

Tiz A Beast

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Jennifer Paragallo Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 666641

Comment: Returned to winning ways at Tampa Bay Downs when getting the job done by half a length last month in a claimer; claiming tag now upped from $8k; difficult to build a solid case for him despite that win at Tampa Bay Downs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	39/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	19/1	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	88/5	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	589/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	14/1	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	47/2	-

O P Firecracker

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 34-512

Comment: Fair form when 8l second in a claimer at Aqueduct behind Khafre four weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/4	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	59/20	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/20	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/1	-

Perfect Flight

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 325546

Comment: A long time since his last win and may not have any more improvement left; finished last of six over 6f at Aqueduct (claimer, sloppy track) last month; drops to a $12.5k tag from $16k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	59/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	32/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	36/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	47/20	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	91/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/20	-

Khafre

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 1-47631

Comment: Won in good style in a claimer beating O P Firecracker and Commandperformance at Aqueduct last month; managed two wins in his last six outings; smart performer at one stage; recent win points to him being able to handle class rise so can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/4	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	71/20	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	73/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	11/2	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:06

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VALENTINE GIFT is hard to look beyond. She has shown she can get her head in front and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims, while Despo's Dream and Scarborough Fair can't be ruled out either.

Scarborough Fair

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 11369

Comment: Finished last of nine here over 6f (optional claimer) three weeks ago; a two-time winner this year and this is her grade; best of her form suggests ability; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	2/1	-

Classy Lass

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Marcus Vitali Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-22421

Comment: Easy winner (just over 3l) last month at Turf Paradise in an allowance optional claimer; tries dirt for the first time; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
24/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/10	-

Valentine Gift

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 41-536

Comment: Has winning form at this track; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced when sixth in a claimer at Aqueduct 42 days ago; plenty of appeal as shown she can win fairly recently and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	201/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	79/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/2	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	97/4	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	83/2	-

She's Wicked Smart

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 22611

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer at Aqueduct last month; has found improvement of late and bidding for hat-trick; has to be taken seriously as despite being up in class she appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/4	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/20	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	7/5	-

Last Glory

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Marcelo Arenas Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5675

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of seven at Aqueduct last month in an allowance race; subpar since successful in a claimer at Aqueduct in November; a few rivals look in good form so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	38/1	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	105/4	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	18/1	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	87/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	28/1	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	58/1	-

Lady Sriracha

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Michael Moore Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-1163

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last four; fair effort three weeks ago (split Dashing Della and Despo's Dream) in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
16/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
18/11/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-

Despo's Dream

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 85152

Comment: Has maintained her consistent level of form; a respectable second of seven two weeks ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; claiming value now rises to $30k; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/20	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	82/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	9/10	-

Dashing Della

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Marcelo Arenas Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 332632

Comment: Had a couple of these behind her when runner-up here three weeks ago in a claimer; may not have any more improvement left and infrequent winner; not been able to get her head in front lately so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	123/10	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	69/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	91/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	101/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	33/20	-

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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: LOU is expected to get the job done. He is a winner and can't be faulted for consistency, while Frantic is another for the shortlist.

Just Clarity

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-1654

Comment: Shown all winning form at Aqueduct (two successes); beaten 10l just behind Shoot The Nickel and Tapwrits Temper in runner-up and third in an optional claimer (Aqueduct) 27 days ago; a lot on his plate here and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	44/5	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	221/10	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/2	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	63/10	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	119/4	-

Lou

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-5263

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; fair effort (beaten just under 4l) over 1m here (claimer) 15 days ago; claiming value now rises to $50k; leading claims if finding his best form and he reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	61/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	152/5	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	56/5	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-

Tapwrits Temper

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 242423

Comment: Generally consistent but achieved just the one win; split Shoot The Nickel and Just Clarity at Aqueduct over 6½f (optional claimer) when beaten 8l in third last month; not hard to turn elsewhere as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/5	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	52/5	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	34/5	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	139/10	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-

Cool Hand Rich

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 18

Comment: Beaten 8l (eighth) in an optional claimer three weeks ago; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	51/10	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	15/2	-

Social Hour

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 93-41

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; came good at the sixth time of asking in March at Aqueduct in a maiden claimer; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	61/20	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	37/20	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	68/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	61/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	39/10	-

Frantic

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 461

Comment: Successful by 2½l in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct last month when registering his first success at the third time of asking on debut for this trainer; this son of Into Mischief looks the part on breeding; first run on dirt; this looks tougher but likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	38/5	-

Consider It Done

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 941

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Spun To Run); registered first success at the third time of asking at Aqueduct over 7f (maiden claimer) on debut outing for new trainer when getting the job done by just over 1l last month; Move up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	63/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	57/2	-

Shoot The Nickel

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Adrianne Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: -2232

Comment: Runner-up, beaten 6l, at Aqueduct when ahead of a couple of these last month in an optional claimer; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/20	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	293/10	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:10

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SLIGHTLY BUSY looks to have claims of extending her winning run and sets the form standard based on her most recent effort. Sohana and Marco T. Can't be ruled out either.

Marco T.

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6225-4

Comment: Has scored over C&D; useful in this grade; far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) over 5f at Gulfstream Park (allowance optional claimer) five weeks ago; a likely player now upped in trip and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	9/2	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	11/2	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/20	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	53/10	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	27/20	-

Bam's Bliss Kiss

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 48-216

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last six; failed to land a blow when sixth of eight (muddy track) last month at Aqueduct in a stakes; drop back to claiming level so hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	19/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	12/1	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	109/4	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	107/10	-

Strictly Taboo

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 110-

Comment: Finished last of ten in an allowance optional claimer when behind two of these in September; has chalked up two wins from her last three; returns from a break today; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	16/5	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	57/20	-
06/06/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	37/10	-
26/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
03/07/23	Belmont Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	31/20	-
27/05/23	Belmont Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	13/2	-

Jackson's Dixie

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Carlos Figueroa Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 452302

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 8-32); not beaten far when second three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	183/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	57/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	68/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-

Sohana

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3142-9

Comment: Stumbled at the start at Aqueduct over 7f (allowance optional claimer) last month; she meets the required standard ability wise and represents a powerful trainer; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	12/5	-
17/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	13/20	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	69/10	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
03/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-

Latest Edition

Jockey: Dalton Brown Trainer: Norman Follett Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 22-94

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth in February (Aqueduct) in an optional claimer; a winner over C&D; this is competitive and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	54/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	125/4	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	335/4	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	15/4	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	88/5	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	106/5	-

Sugar Bee

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Milan Milosevic Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 0-991

Comment: A winner over C&D; winner of three of her six runs to date; got home in front by a head at Laurel Park last month on debut for new trainer in a claimer; this represents a step up in class but cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	21/10	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	571/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	105/2	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	137/10	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	226/5	-

Being Betty

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Philip Serpe Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 14-

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start when beaten 5l in October in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; she was in the money in a stakes last June; returns from an absence here; she has defied a similar absence before and no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	71/10	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	44/5	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	13/1	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	99/10	-
17/11/23	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	123/10	-
15/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	23/10	-

Kerry

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 10-80

Comment: Finished last of 11 in an allowance optional claimer in March at Gulfstream Park upped to 1m; this C&D holds no fears; others appeal more as latest efforts leave a lot to be desired.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	49/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	24/5	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 10	53/2	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/4	-
26/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	39/20	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-

Snowy Evening

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 763-

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten a neck, Aqueduct) in November in an allowance optional claimer; a previous winner here; returns from a break today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/2	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	28/1	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	69/2	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	53/10	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	43/5	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	41/5	-

Slightly Busy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 51-1

Comment: Won with something to spare in an allowance race dropped down to this trip last month at Aqueduct on debut for this trainer; nicely bred (by Munnings) and on a hat-trick after last win; runs in claiming company for the first time; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	12/1	-
31/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	23/10	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	39/20	-

La Banquera

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5-11115

Comment: Last of five when favourite at Aqueduct four weeks ago (stumbled at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; possesses winning form at this track; has chalked up four wins from her last five.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	9/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/4	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	97/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:43

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOP GUN ROCKET gets the vote. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Golden Symphony, Mad Banker and Houlton must be respected.

Top Gun Rocket

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 52-31

Comment: Has found improvement of late and from a powerful stable; scored by 2l, breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking on first run for this trainer three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; more on his plate but cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/20	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	303/100	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	177/50	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	319/50	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	2173/100	-

Devil's Cay

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 311651

Comment: Split Ragazzo Diabolico (runner-up) and Timaeus (last) in a starter allowance (sloppy track) when beaten 8l in fourth at Aqueduct (bumped at the start) last month on debut for new trainer upped to this trip; has hit the frame in several recent runs; has been found wanting at this level before so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/2	-
21/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	99/10	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	14/5	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	79/10	-

Warp Nine

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Harold Wyner Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 3-3213

Comment: Improved form the last twice; creditable third at Parx three weeks ago on debut for new trainer in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	137/100	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/10	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	17/5	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	559/100	-
08/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	859/50	-

Ragazzo Diabolico

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Lisa Lugovich Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-3452

Comment: Finished in front of two of these (sloppy track, Aqueduct) last month when a close runner-up in a starter allowance; has won here previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	105/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	30/1	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	78/5	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	111/4	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	217/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-

Timaeus

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: -44126

Comment: This is his grade; last of six in blinkers (sloppy track) 41 days ago at Aqueduct in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	47/10	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	67/20	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/20	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	31/5	-

Street View

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Steven Schauer Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 5-3112

Comment: Managed three wins in her last seven outings; close up second at Aqueduct last month on debut outing for new trainer in a starter allowance; the only filly in the race; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	49/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	193/10	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	31/5	-

Pineapple Man

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 37-41

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer at Aqueduct last month; successful twice in his last six starts; steps up in grade so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	9/2	-
12/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-
20/04/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	101/10	-
29/03/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/1	-

Houlton

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0-2531

Comment: Successful twice in his last six starts; narrow scorer in a claimer (Aqueduct) last month; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	9/2	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	54/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	13/1	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Mr. Papagiorgio

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 58-3

Comment: Suited by this C&D; not disgraced when third of five at Aqueduct over 7f (claimer, muddy track) last month; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	61/5	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	47/2	-
07/08/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/20	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	108/5	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	4/1	-

Golden Symphony

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox

Mad Banker

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jamie Ness

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

22:16

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIOTE is a strong fancy. He likes to stalk the early speed and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip, while Magic Beach should also be taken seriously.

Carlin Contention

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: James Ryerson Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 58

Comment: Last of eight in blinkers (muddy track) 19 days ago in a maiden special weight; runs in claiming company for the first time; down in class this time but no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	277/4	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	67/2	-

Free Dance

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-5245

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fifth of 12 at Aqueduct last month in a maiden special weight; likely player despite defeat last time as he was far from disgraced two runs ago.

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	-

Klimt Master

Jockey: Frank Gonzalez Villaobos Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 577556

Comment: Was held in sixth (sloppy track, bumped at the start) two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at eight; claiming tag rises from $20k last time; this looks a fair heat so no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	225/4	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/1	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	372/5	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	59/1	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	245/4	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	29/1	-

Kings And Queens

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 70

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 over 6f at Aqueduct (maiden special weight) 26 days ago; first run in a claimer; down in class this time but there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	71/20	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	57/5	-

Tiote

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 325

Comment: Flopped by finishing fifth when sent off evens in a maiden special weight three weeks ago; from a respected trainer and nicely bred (by Authentic); interesting that he was well backed last time and could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Rocked Out

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 506-2

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; creditable effort when 18-1 runner-up in a maiden claimer last month at Aqueduct on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	94/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	72/1	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	167/4	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	213/10	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	141/4	-
19/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	37/2	-

Runamor

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Adrianne Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-6222

Comment: Beaten only narrowly over 1m here (maiden claimer) on his first start for this trainer two weeks ago; shown recent signs of improvement; competitive shout if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Magic Beach

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

Comment: Good effort when just over 2l runner-up over 6f here (maiden claimer) 20 days ago; series of good efforts to his name; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so is capable of making an impact.

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	-

Omaha Pistol

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-642

Comment: Favourite and just beaten at Aqueduct, finished ahead of Capt Jax Parrow four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Capt Jax Parrow

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7243

Comment: Some promise; closest he has come to winning after four starts was a second; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Aqueduct (beaten 9l) in a maiden claimer (behind Omaha Pistol) last month; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	31/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite