Monmouth Park

17:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TURF ROCKET can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front. Unbounded Movement, Southampton Dock and Authenticate Now should also be taken seriously.

Miss Rummikub

Jockey: Dexter Haddock Trainer: Leandro Barban Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1875

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth in an optional claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) last month; others have more pressing claims with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	1561/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	533/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/1	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	4527/50	-
06/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	629/10	-

Saucy Six

Jockey: Emily Ellingwood Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 4-34546

Comment: Beaten 6l when sixth of nine three weeks ago upped to this trip (Belmont At The Big A) in an optional claimer; only once has she got into the winners' enclosure; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	333/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/1	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	45/2	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/1	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/2	-

Neon City

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Cesareo Marquez Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 7307-

Comment: Been a while since she managed only win; not beaten that far in seventh (just under 5l) over 1m at Laurel Park (claimer) in October; in for a $30k tag here, up from $16k last time; returns from a layoff here; meeting some horses in good form and hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	669/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	753/10	-
20/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	106/5	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	456/5	-
24/08/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	631/10	-
08/07/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	391/10	-

Unbounded Movement

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Jorge Delgado Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 6-2412

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; beaten narrowly over 1m at Gulfstream Park (optional claimer) last month; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
22/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/5	-
28/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	129/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	29/2	-

Victory Girl

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: John Pimental Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-24140

Comment: Last of ten in an allowance race at Tampa Bay Downs (bumped at the start) last month; facing a testing assignment and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	284/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	399/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	18/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	34/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
22/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	8/5	-

Authenticate Now

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-6031

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; opened account at the sixth attempt when winning by three-quarters of a length at Tampa Bay Downs, managing to get across to lead from stall seven in a maiden claimer 24 days ago; in for a $40k tag so up in class ($32k last time); despite that Tampa Bay Downs success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	67/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	131/5	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	37/5	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	14/1	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	41/10	-
04/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-

Southampton Dock

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jr Louis Linder, Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 37-633

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when third of nine last month (Laurel Park) in a claimer; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	29/5	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	113/5	-
25/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	67/10	-
29/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	97/2	-

Turf Rocket

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 4324-8

Comment: Beaten 7l into eighth in an allowance race (Laurel Park) 28 days ago; notable rider booked; can make her presence felt as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and she is certainly not devoid of ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	81/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	29/10	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	19/10	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/5	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	77/5	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-

Stress Reliever

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 5-542

Comment: Well held when second over 7f at Parx (optional claimer) last week; covers an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	2/1	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	41/10	-
07/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/20	-
07/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

18:21

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: THEARCHERORTHEPREY is expected to get the job done. Subway Susie and Maria Says So are also respected.

Looking For Water

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Faith Wilson Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 22-245

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into fifth) in February at Laurel Park in a claimer; not a frequent winner and perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; in for a $7.5k tag so down in class ($10k last time); may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/2	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	89/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
17/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-

Thearcherortheprey

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 23225

Comment: Does not win very often but she meets the required standard ability wise; last of five at Parx 33 days ago in an allowance race; has to be feared despite defeat last time as finished second two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	71/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
25/03/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	73/10	-
11/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
03/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	7/2	-

Special Affair

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: E Hernandez Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 322584

Comment: Not a frequent winner and possible that there's no more in the locker; problems at the start (stumbled, Tampa Bay Downs) five weeks ago when beaten 8l in fourth in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $7.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	106/5	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	111/10	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	89/5	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	51/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-

Armonia

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Juan Avila Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 78-75

Comment: Not really built on success in a claimer in August at Monmouth Park; unable to land a blow when fifth of six at Tampa Bay Downs 45 days ago in a claimer; could be telling that she is in for a lower tag so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	87/2	-
11/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	51/10	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	39/10	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	261/10	-
23/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	15/2	-

Maria Says So

Jockey: Julio Correa Trainer: Irving Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-6477

Comment: Held in seventh at Parx three months ago in a claimer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; should prove competitive if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/10	-
11/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	108/5	-
03/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	89/5	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	159/10	-
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
29/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	37/5	-

Subway Susie

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Harold Wyner Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 9-3522

Comment: Missed out by a short head in a claimer at Parx four weeks ago; has been fairly consistent of late; brings winning C&D form to the table; in for the same $7.5k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
07/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	39/5	-
24/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	21/2	-
03/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	139/2	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	351/10	-

Shining Skye

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: E Hernandez Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-6276

Comment: Finished just behind Special Affair when sixth at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (claimer) on first outing for new trainer 38 days ago; down in class now, dropping from a $8k tag; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	59/10	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	12/1	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	61/10	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

18:51

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAERDAMA could cash in if the leaders go too fast and is unexposed. Jersey Joyce and My Grey Humor should also be taken seriously.

Aunt Nona

Jockey: Joe Bravo Trainer: John Kimmel Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4068-

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the fifth time of asking; last of eight at Aqueduct five months ago in a maiden claimer; returns from an absence here; should be on the premises based on the pick of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	53/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	117/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	147/10	-
28/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	175/4	-

Jersey Joyce

Jockey: Melissa Iorio Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 43/

Comment: Finished a decent third of eight over 5f here (maiden special weight) in 2023; returns from a lengthy absence; might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/23	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	47/10	-
07/07/23	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	11/1	-

Backseat Romance

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2-3222

Comment: Missed out by half a length in a maiden claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) two months ago; has raised her game the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; tag has been raised to $30k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	29/10	-
16/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	24/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	3/2	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	17/2	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	31/2	-

My Grey Humor

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 72-

Comment: Fair form when 3½l runner-up upped to this trip in November (Laurel Park) in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; ought to be competitive now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	15/1	-
23/08/24	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	19/5	-

Midnightloveaffair

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 85-

Comment: Held when fifth of eight over 7f at Aqueduct (maiden optional claimer, sloppy track) over Christmas; in for a $40k tag so down in class ($50k last time); returns from a break today; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

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

Gold Stamp

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 42022

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish runner-up at Tampa Bay Downs with Signature Cocktail just behind last month in a maiden special weight; has taken a step forward the last twice; should not be far away if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	37/2	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	331/10	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/10	-

Khozanall

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Teresa Pompay Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; a watching brief the best policy as she may not be a match for those with experience.

Maerdama

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 8/22

Comment: She has shown ability despite no wins on the CV; runner-up at Colonial Downs when 2-5 in March in a maiden special weight; needs to be taken seriously as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
11/06/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	1/2	-
16/03/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	101/10	-

Signature Cocktail

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Teresa Pompay Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 445

Comment: Not far behind Gold Stamp when fifth in a maiden special weight (Tampa Bay Downs) last month; sire does get winners on the turf; still searching for first win after three tries; might find this company a little easier but can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	87/10	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	16/5	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

19:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DIAMOND HEIST has to be the first name on the shortlist. He has winning C&D form to his name and is no stranger to the winners' enclosure. Feast and Hot Rod Rumble also warrant respect.

Granted Success

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-3334

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 4l (Tampa Bay Downs) last month in a claimer; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); claiming value now drops to $5k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	57/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-
27/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/10	-

Lemon Creek Louie

Jockey: Melissa Iorio Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 5623-

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat in November, when third at Remington Park in a claimer; last won over C&D in 2022; has had some time off; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	18/5	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
30/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	13/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	118/5	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/10	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-

Diamond Heist

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 51168-

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; held when eighth beaten 17l at Churchill Downs in November in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag; returns from a break today; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	219/50	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/25	-
01/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	81/5	-
18/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	59/10	-
07/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/1	-
22/03/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	119/10	-

Noble Fish

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Diane Morici Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -4037

Comment: Yet to win over 6f; beaten 17l into seventh in a claimer at Laurel Park (sloppy track) last month; others more persuasive as vastly reduced claiming tag raises a question mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	39/2	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	54/5	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	42/5	-
17/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	253/10	-
29/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-

Hot Rod Rumble

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Juan Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -0534

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and all three wins have come over this trip; finished fourth beaten 5½l in a claimer last Saturday; down in class now, dropping from a $10k tag; encouraging jockey booking; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/1	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	77/20	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	37/5	-
04/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-

Always Charming

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Faith Wilson Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 677-68

Comment: Recent form nothing to write home about and hasn't won for a while; beaten 12l in eighth four months ago (Aqueduct) in a claimer; the class drop is a red flag so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	201/10	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	109/4	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	57/2	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/10	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/5	-
30/11/23	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	69/20	-

Feast

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jose Delgado Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 615-24

Comment: Consistent lately and some way off his best these days; solid run when fourth in a claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) last month; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/10	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/10	-
20/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	16/5	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	38/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

19:50

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PRETTY THING can prove superior to her rivals. She can confirm superiority with Wild Princess and her last run caught the eye.

Lil Miss Lollipop

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 67

Comment: Came home seventh, beaten 25l, with blinkers tried 21 days ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a maiden claimer (behind Wild Princess) upped to 1m; claiming value now rises to $14k; hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	15/2	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	39/10	-

Eddie's Angel

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 58-4

Comment: Bobbled at the start (Parx) when fourth beaten 3½l last month in a maiden claimer; sire gets turf winners; deeper waters here (in for $16k here, $15k tag last time); now over an extra 2½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-
22/10/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	23/2	-
09/09/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	7/1	-

Nouveau

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -745

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 3½l in fifth, Tampa Bay Downs) last month in a maiden claimer; attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (fourth her best finish so far); drops to a $16k tag; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	53/5	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	217/10	-

Pretty Thing

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland Trainer: Jorge Delgado Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8-6372

Comment: Went close when runner-up at Tampa Bay Downs 36 days ago with Wild Princess just behind in a maiden claimer; seems to be improving based on last two runs; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	16/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	63/10	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
04/07/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	5	8 / 8	5/1	-
19/06/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 8	7/1	-

Hop For Helga

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Jennifer Truehart Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6

Comment: Was last of six on her debut (6f, Parx) in first-time blinkers at 11-1 two weeks ago; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	111/10	-

Wild Princess

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 9382

Comment: Good effort when just under 3l second; closely matched with Lil Miss Lollipop on that running at Tampa Bay Downs 21 days ago in a maiden claimer; claiming value now rises to $14k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/10	-
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	79/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	141/10	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	127/10	-

Michaela

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Teresa Pompay Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 258462

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; just denied when favourite three weeks ago, finished ahead of Bird Dance at Tampa Bay Downs in a maiden claimer; recent display was promising so could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/5	-
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	196/5	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	11/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	61/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	41/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	57/10	-

Bird Dance

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Well behind the second, Michaela, over 1m when held on her debut at Tampa Bay Downs at 8-1 three weeks ago; related to Listed winner Lady Alexandra; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	41/5	-

C C Girl

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Timothy Hills Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 86522

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort last month at Gulfstream Park in a maiden claimer; claiming value now rises to $16k; has to be taken seriously as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	5/1	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/2	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	603/10	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	31/1	-

Miss World Peace

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -6257

Comment: Some promise; closest she has come to winning after five starts was a second; last of seven over 1m at Oaklawn Park (maiden special weight, sloppy track) 22 days ago; her sights are now lowered to a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	144/5	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	59/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	23/5	-
03/12/23	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	77/10	-

Lady Catalina

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Sergio Rabadan Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 76045-

Comment: Yet to finish better than fourth in her six races; tried in blinkers over 6f at Laurel Park (maiden claimer) when beaten 20l dropped back in distance in October; deeper waters here (in for $14k here, $12.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/5	-
04/10/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
08/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	323/10	-
17/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	363/5	-
04/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	427/10	-
16/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	127/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

20:21

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BALANTYNE can prove superior to his rivals. He is bidding for his second course success and can rebound from a modest last run, while Venezuelan Triumph and Mr Matuschek are more names to consider.

Gambling Tzar

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Diane Morici Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 4-5334

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fourth of eight in a claimer at Laurel Park two months ago; produced several respectable runs lately; now down in class (in for $6.3k from $7.5k); not a particularly inspiring record when returning from a break so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	53/10	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/5	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	209/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-

Venezuelan Triumph

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Juan Avila Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 427528

Comment: Last of eight 14 days ago in a claimer; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and can be a player at this level; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $6.3k); second, albeit some way off the winner, two starts back and entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	113/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	44/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	26/5	-

Allaboutthemoney

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Juan Bernardini Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 36675

Comment: Held when fifth of seven over 1m1f at Aqueduct (claimer) last month; he can be competitive at this level and successful six times from 6f to 1m½f; drops to a $6.3k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/1	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	59/2	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	119/4	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/2	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/1	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Battle Of Bastogne

Jockey: Pedro Jr Cotto Trainer: Melvin Ovando Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 566565

Comment: Has struggled to factor since winning a claimer at Charles Town six months ago; comfortably beaten into fifth three weeks ago (Mountaineer Park) in a starter allowance; not hard to look beyond him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	323/10	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	269/5	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	19/2	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	338/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-

Balantyne

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 59535

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth at Parx three weeks ago in a claimer; has won here previously; this is his level; claiming value now drops from $10k; leading contender if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/1	-
08/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/2	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	82/5	-
26/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	21/2	-
28/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	13/2	-
08/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/1	-

Bryce Canyon

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 216971

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 11th career win); won by just under 3l on debut for this handler at Tampa Bay Downs 21 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag rises to $6.3k here; may have to settle for supporting role as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/5	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/2	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	124/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	31/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	33/10	-

Mr Matuschek

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Diane Morici Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 448-5

Comment: Quality operator at his peak; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) last month; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag; first attempt on dirt; ought to give it a shot as shown some signs of promise - should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	17/2	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	103/10	-
28/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	77/10	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	18/1	-
28/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	87/10	-

Dance A Dini

Jockey: Anthony Salgado Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 56583

Comment: Put a couple of moderate efforts behind him in a claimer posting a creditable effort to finish third at Penn National seven days ago; could be at the extent of his ability; claiming tag rises to $6.3k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	83/10	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	2/1	-
14/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	6/1	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	153/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

20:53

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PEONY could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has proved she can get her head in front. Cheese, Lil Sally and Bolt Of Paradise also have claims.

Giant's Audible

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 84331

Comment: Has raised her game the last twice; scored by a slim margin in a maiden claimer last Sunday, getting off the mark at the eighth attempt; deeper waters here (in for $14k here, $10k tag last time); makes limited appeal as this step up from a maiden claimer looks tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	43/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	133/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	57/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	33/20	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	13/2	-

Cheese

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Elliot Sullivan Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 21-804

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth over 1m½f at Gulfstream Park (claimer) in March; should be on the premises as lower claiming tag should make this easier and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	64/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	233/10	-
26/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
10/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-

Melittlefrostgirl

Jockey: Dexter Haddock Trainer: Jacinto Solis Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 545451

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; scored by a slim margin in a maiden claimer when off the mark at Parx 12 days ago; form of the trainer is a plus; claiming tag rises to $16k here; others more persuasive despite that win at Parx.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
21/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
31/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	28/5	-
12/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	93/10	-
03/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	14/5	-

Bolt Of Paradise

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-487

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw in a claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) when beaten 8l three months ago; frequent visitor to this track; grade looks suitable; by no means ruled out if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and she reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	77/5	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	29/5	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	109/10	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	39/5	-
12/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	33/10	-
21/09/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-

My Cara Mia Mine

Jockey: Joey Martinez Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 05-8

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer (Aqueduct) 50 days ago; now eased in the grades (in for $15k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	115/4	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/1	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	101/1	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	36/1	-
19/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-
23/07/23	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	36/1	-

Peony

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 160-77

Comment: Held when seventh beaten 7l 30 days ago (Aqueduct) in an allowance race; first run in a claimer; difficult to oppose if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	99/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	157/10	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	99/10	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	49/10	-
06/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	39/20	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	27/20	-

Nobody's Zapper

Jockey: Johan Rosado Trainer: Daniel Siculietano Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: -2417

Comment: Respectable seventh in an optional claimer (Penn National) last month; should prove competitive as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	71/10	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
17/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	2/1	-

Beautiful Bolt

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Scott Lake Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 355-6

Comment: Last of six over 1m at Laurel Park (claimer) in February; claiming tag drops to $16k (from $25k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/2	-
18/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/1	-
13/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	53/10	-
19/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	10/1	-
30/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	131/25	-
23/02/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	377/100	-

Lil Sally

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 433164

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth in a claimer at Parx two weeks ago; claiming value now rises to $16k; could go well if reproducing form of her win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/1	-
31/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
26/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	52/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
14/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	99/5	-

Violets Smile

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Derek Ryan Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 2344-4

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of six at Tampa Bay Downs over 7f (claimer) four months ago; has won here previously; she meets the required standard ability wise; has had some time off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/10	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
20/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	73/10	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
27/09/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	121/10	-

Jody's Ruby

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 4736-5

Comment: A while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) but this is her level; not disgraced when fifth of six in an optional claimer at Parx in February; now tackles shorter distance; first attempt on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	187/10	-
18/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	307/5	-
18/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	307/10	-
21/05/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	89/10	-
06/05/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	77/10	-
18/03/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	48/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

21:23

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED HEAD ITALIAN looks the one to back. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast and will be suited by this distance, while She's A Bombshell and Howler should also be taken seriously.

Emily Reward

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Edmund Davis Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 86-5

Comment: Hasn't really fired since her success in a maiden claimer at Finger Lakes in July; finished last of five (Finger Lakes, sloppy track) three weeks ago in an allowance race; meeting some horses in good form and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	97/10	-
20/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	57/2	-
13/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	443/10	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	411/10	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/1	-
30/07/24	Finger Lakes / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/20	-

She's A Bombshell

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 41-

Comment: Got across to lead from a wide draw over 5½f here (maiden special weight) when registering her first success at the second time of asking in September; ought to be competitive as pleasing in workout last Saturday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 13	14/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	13/10	-

Allison Park

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6723-1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; got the job done in a maiden special weight by a short head when opening her account at the fifth time of asking 14 days ago; despite that Monmouth Park success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	17/5	-
07/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	171/10	-
21/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	171/10	-
06/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-

Let Her Run

Jockey: Johan Rosado Trainer: Eddie Owens Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 6/3160-

Comment: Last of 11 in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park over Christmas; easy enough to take on as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	643/10	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Handicap / F	-	6 / 7	163/10	-
06/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	59/10	-
16/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	33/10	-
03/09/23	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	104/5	-
20/05/23	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	263/10	-

Cool Spite

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 15-

Comment: Creditable fifth, beaten just over 2l, of nine at Laurel Park in October in an allowance optional claimer; track has proven suitable before; lightly raced with this just her third appearance; shown she can get her head in front so needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 9	82/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	5/2	-

Little Lia

Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr Trainer: Ramon Martin Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 05108-

Comment: Winning form over C&D; first-time blinkers didn't work in an allowance race (Penn National) when last of eight six months ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	227/10	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	56/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	39/10	-
09/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	27/5	-
16/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	61/10	-
18/05/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-

Red Head Italian

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 7/319-2

Comment: From a powerful stable; finished runner-up in January (beaten 6l) at Laurel Park in a claimer; the trainer is going well; difficult to oppose despite having more on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	13/10	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	3/2	-
17/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
12/10/24	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-
18/10/23	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	33/5	-
27/08/23	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	13/5	-

Howler

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1-

Comment: Belied odds of 11-1 on her debut when winning by just under 3l (5f, here) in July; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	113/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

21:51

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FOREVER SOUPER can prove superior to his rivals. He was behind Otago latest but can now overturn placings and he knows how to get his head in front.

Signator

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: -11

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win) and on a hat-trick; got the job done in a stakes by half a length (Laurel Park) 35 days ago; competitive shout as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	9/2	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	129/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/20	-
27/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	12/1	-

Highestdistinction

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 2-49

Comment: Found life tough when 17l back in ninth in a Grade 3 at Turfway Park two months ago; winning form over C&D; a while since his last success; makes limited appeal despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	47/2	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	233/25	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	189/10	-
03/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	33/5	-

There Are No Words

Jockey: Frankie Pennington Trainer: Chuck Spina Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 22632-

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort at Laurel Park in October in an allowance optional claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; all his wins have been at a lower level; returns from a layoff; hard enough to fancy as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
03/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Handicap / F	-	6 / 8	7/5	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	49/5	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	22/5	-

Belouni

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 2217-1

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); gained narrow success in an allowance optional claimer at Tampa Bay Downs last month; easy enough to take on as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	33/5	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/10	-
19/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	122/25	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	149/5	-

Forever Souper

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 114-25

Comment: Not far behind Otago when fifth over 1m at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; ran well in a stakes two months ago and he can be competitive at this level; a major contender despite being up in class and he knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	4/5	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	7/10	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-
20/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
12/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
14/07/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-

Offaly Cool

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Jacinto Solis Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1-223

Comment: Almost victorious in a stakes in February and has been fairly consistent this year; finished third 45 days ago albeit only beaten just over 3l at Parx in an allowance optional claimer; more on his plate this time but must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
18/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	53/10	-
30/01/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
23/12/23	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-

Otago

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Kelsey Danner Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 185-92

Comment: Successful four times from 15 career runs; not disgraced when runner-up at 16-1 21 days ago at Laurel Park in an allowance optional claimer; faces a tougher assignment this time so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	161/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	138/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	24/1	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	757/100	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
25/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	21/10	-

He'spuregold

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 3135-

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 10l, at Belmont At The Big A in November in a stakes; won a stakes in September here; a winner over C&D; encouraging jockey booking; returns from a break today; this is competitive and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	97/4	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	11/2	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
25/05/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-

Fulmineo

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 67-3

Comment: Gave good account to finish third in a stakes at Laurel Park last month, behind the reopposing Signator; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-13; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	56/5	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 6	109/10	-
13/07/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
18/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
19/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/10	-

Speedyness

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-4132

Comment: Won a stakes three months ago and produced a string of consistent efforts; on the premises when second of five upped to 1m1f (muddy track) at Laurel Park last month in a stakes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	11/10	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	29/10	-

Otello

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 64-31

Comment: Came out on top by 2l at Aqueduct last month in an allowance optional claimer; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	49/20	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	39/2	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 10	679/100	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-

Hades

Trainer: Joseph Orseno Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 2329-

Comment: Last of nine at Churchill Downs over 1m1f (Grade 3) six months ago; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-10 but all his winning form has come at Gulfstream Park (three successes); down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 9	241/10	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	179/50	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	5/1	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	503/100	-

Surface To Air

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 8144-

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-19) and normally pretty consistent; creditable fourth in a stakes (Parx) five months ago (muddy track), behind the reopposing Offaly Cool; returns from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	29/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	213/50	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1203/50	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	293/10	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	223/10	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	41/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

22:22

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HE'S IN CHARGE is top of the list. He finished ahead of Face Abarrio and Justinspeightofit when last seen and takes the eye from a recent form perspective.

Justinspeightofit

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 10/8-10 F: 161214

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth, finishing well behind reopposing He's In Charge two weeks ago in an optional claimer; a C&D winner; successful three times in his last six starts; others are preferred with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	169/10	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
24/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
19/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	76/5	-
26/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	43/5	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/10	-

Pylon

Jockey: Julio Correa Trainer: Irving Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 03656

Comment: Finished last of six (Parx) last Saturday in a claimer; successful ten times from 68 career outings (5½f-1m½f); has been found wanting at this level before so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	102/5	-
11/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/10	-

Face Abarrio

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Jose Delgado Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 1-2333

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; has winning C&D form to his name; finished third, beaten 2½l to He's In Charge in an optional claimer when not beaten too far 14 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	86/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
04/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
13/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-

Elusive D'oro

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 1-63225

Comment: Winner of six races from 5½f to 7½f and normally pretty consistent; fair effort when beaten 2½l in a claimer (sloppy track) at Oaklawn Park 22 days ago; likely player as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	47/10	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	31/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	51/10	-
15/02/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	81/5	-
09/01/25	Delta Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	59/10	-
20/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-

Lloyd

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 384-3

Comment: Close up behind He's In Charge when third in an optional claimer at Penn National four months ago; a winner over C&D; has had some time off; knows how to win so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
05/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	603/100	-
01/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	49/10	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
28/07/24	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-

Hushion

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Clarence King Age/Wt: 9/8-2 F: 57-8P5

Comment: Three-time C&D winner but slumped a bit since winning a starter allowance at Monmouth Park in August; could not manage better than fifth last week in an allowance optional claimer; his claims aren't overly compelling as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/2	-
15/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 9	799/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	267/10	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	87/5	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	126/5	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	73/5	-

B B Bad

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Howard Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 3-4033

Comment: Producing fairly consistent form; successful seven times from 52 career outings (5½f-1m½f); finished third but only beaten 3½l in an optional claimer at Parx two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	168/5	-
26/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	71/5	-
30/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	77/5	-
26/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	10/1	-
04/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	209/10	-

He's In Charge

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 3-211

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win two weeks ago when successful by 2½l; unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; aiming to complete a hat-trick; Jamie Ness's runners are going great guns at the moment; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
08/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	49/20	-
20/11/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-

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