Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FINAL DENILE is top of the list. He is a distance winner and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while Az U Chase Me and Glint are also shortlisted.

Steel Vengeance

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 6157

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh over 1m1f here (optional claimer) on debut for this handler last month; managed two wins in his last five outings; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	28/1	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	68/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	57/20	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	30/1	-

Final Denile

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -1485

Comment: A course winner; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced when fifth of ten at Aqueduct in April in an allowance race; respected as shown he can win fairly recently and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	38/1	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	109/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	159/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	15/4	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	2/1	-

Glint

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-1174

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; he can be competitive at this level; not beaten too far when fourth here six weeks ago in a claimer; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/20	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	7/4	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	73/20	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/4	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	35/2	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	52/1	-

Az U Chase Me

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-1532

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; ran well when beaten 1l in a claimer at Aqueduct in April; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/20	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	87/5	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	103/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	59/5	-
11/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	32/5	-

First Trumpet

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Edward Delauro Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 47716

Comment: Last of six in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) upped to 1m2f 27 days ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $30k); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/5	-
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	-

Solo Empire

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 627150

Comment: Finished last of 12 last month in an allowance race; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	213/2	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	44/1	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	43/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	86/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	183/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KING PUCK rates a strong recommendation. He has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Also of interest is Identity Crisis.

King Puck

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 227-

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start when a disappointing seventh in September in a maiden special weight; returning from a layoff here; strong claims as he finished second last July.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	9/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	7/10	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-

Annexperience

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-2

Comment: Finished in front of two of these when on the premises, finishing second three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; lightly raced with this just his third appearance; related to Stakes winner Vote No; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	67/20	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	63/20	-

Askingforafriend

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-

Comment: Came home last over this trip on his debut at Aqueduct at 40-1 six months ago; sire gets turf winners; returning from a layoff here; shown nothing in trackwork so far and will need to step up from his racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	179/4	-

Rhyton

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

Comment: Kantharos gets winners on the turf; sire has produced lots of sprint winners; others look more obvious on paper; would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Identity Crisis

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3

Comment: Ran well to finish third on his debut (5-1) three weeks ago over C&D; if stepping up from first effort can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	49/10	-

Light Fantastic

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Peter Pugh Age/Wt: 4/8-7

Comment: Related to 6f winner Eloquent Speaker; City Of Light gets winners on the turf; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise with others looking more obvious on paper.

Roofer

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 554524

Comment: Finished fourth of 12 (just behind Annexperience and Identity Crisis) three weeks ago when beaten 6l in a maiden special weight; best form so far in last two starts; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and some hopes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	32/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	36/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	2/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	161/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	11/2	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-

Klimt Master

Jockey: Jhovany Paredes Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 775567

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; found life tough when 11l back in seventh (muddy track) last month in a maiden claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	167/2	-
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	-

The Craftsman

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: First race for the son of Paynter; may need the run being from this trainer; he may need this initial experience so could be one for another day.

Sanzio

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 65320

Comment: Finished last of 11 (sloppy track) at Saratoga 13 days ago in a maiden special weight; has displayed improved form on last two starts; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	34/1	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	53/20	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	109/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	99/2	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	153/4	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:04

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BLUE EYED SCOUT is expected to get the job done. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and can confirm superiority with Bussia and Last Mango who were behind her when last seen.

Majulu

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 25-142

Comment: Finished in front of Bussia and Last Mango (muddy track) last month when just denied in a claimer; from a top yard; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	9/4	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	51/20	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	21/5	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	11/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	17/1	-

Sunset Park

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-7341

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; won by 3½l six weeks ago when opening her account at the fifth time of asking in a maiden claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $17.5k here; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	26/5	-
15/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	37/2	-

Last Mango

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 515

Comment: This just her fourth race; related to Grade 3 winner Causeforcommotion; beaten just over 3l just behind Blue Eyed Scout and Bussia in runner-up and third here over 6f (claimer, muddy track) last month; shown she can get her head in front so rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	97/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	43/10	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-

Dat Dares Right

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 63544

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; sole victory becoming a distant memory; first-time blinkers had no impact when beaten 13l (fourth of five) last month in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $17.5k, $30k tag last time); found this claiming level has been beyond her recently so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	28/1	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/2	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	149/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	119/4	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	117/4	-

Bussia

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Kevin Bond Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: -863

Comment: Went off 50-1 when good third five weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	201/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	49/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	259/4	-
20/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	63/5	-
17/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	25/1	-
07/12/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	59/10	-

Shock

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-7419

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 over 6f here (allowance race) four weeks ago; stepped up on her last two starts; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	135/2	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	51/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	77/5	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	83/10	-
14/10/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	7/2	-

Lookin To Rock

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16683

Comment: Unable to land a blow when third of seven three weeks ago in a claimer; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	51/2	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	74/1	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	10/1	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	66/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	47/5	-

Blue Eyed Scout

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox

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Belmont At The Big A

19:32

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 3f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MENDEE looks the one to back. Our Prosperity, Abundant Love and Inesperee can't be ruled out either.

Inesperee

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

Comment: Finished a decent second of 12 over 1m1f at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden special weight) three months ago; her jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so has a chance.

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	-

Mendee

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 23-3

Comment: Improved form the last twice; a respectable third of ten last month in a maiden special weight; clear chance as jockey does well from inner gates here and her recent effort was encouraging.

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	-

Abundant Love

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-225

Comment: Fifth beaten 8l at Pimlico (bobbled at the start) five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; failed to impress last time, although was second in February and could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 13	38/5	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-
09/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	49/5	-
02/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-

Lotus Petal

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 665-8

Comment: Not beaten that far in eighth (5l) at Churchill Downs last month in a maiden special weight; some promise; closest she has come to winning after five starts was a third; passed over stepping into the unknown over new trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	7953/100	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	228/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	506/25	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	37/20	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	31/2	-

Cailin Dana

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Neil Drysdale Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 43-53

Comment: Sound effort when 16-1 third (Santa Anita) two months ago in a maiden special weight; best form so far in last two starts but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at ten; others have more pressing claims stepping into the unknown over new trip.

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	-

Our Prosperity

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-2

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when second at Gulfstream Park in a maiden special weight; might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	23/2	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	30/1	-

Lady Meis

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 63-63

Comment: Hard to crab her most recent performance (third of nine) over 1m½f at Monmouth Park (maiden special weight) last month; improved form the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (11 on the bounce); notable jockey booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	71/5	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	316/25	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	2031/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	703/50	-
21/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	44/5	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	52/5	-

Unlimited Spending

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-84

Comment: Finished last of four (muddy track) last month in a maiden special weight; has a nice pedigree (by Orfevre); up in distance by an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	29/20	-
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	-

Autumn's Turn

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Ricardo Ramirez Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 346

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (18 on the bounce) and has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win; sixth beaten 16l in a handicap two weeks ago at Monmouth Park upped to 1m; could have less on her plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Handicap, Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	262/5	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-
06/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
20/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	2/1	-

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Belmont At The Big A

20:03

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UNCLE JIM can prove superior to his rivals. He is going for another success at this trip and he knows how to win, while Social Hour is one to take seriously.

E Z Bourbon

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 8712

Comment: Second of seven when sent off 25-1 at Aqueduct over 1m (optional claimer) in April; this just his fifth race; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

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

Lou

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-52634

Comment: Admirably consistent; not far behind Social Hour when fourth in an optional claimer on debut outing for new trainer (muddy track) last month; should go well if building on promise shown last time and the step up in trip is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/20	-
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	-

Uncle Jim

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3-514

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of six over 1m at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer) on his debut for this trainer (muddy track) in April; successful twice in his last five starts; warrants plenty of respect as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	53/10	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	-	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	63/50	-

Tiote

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 32514

Comment: First-time blinkers no help (muddy track) on first run for this trainer when beaten 15l on Sunday in an optional claimer; has found improvement of late; has won previously at this course; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/4	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	21/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	71/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	36/5	-

Social Hour

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3-413

Comment: A respectable third of eight in an optional claimer (muddy track) four weeks ago on debut for this trainer; has found improvement of late; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
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	-

Hot Spun

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Chetram Bhigroog Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2-75310

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; has won at this track; finished last of ten (sloppy track) at Saratoga 12 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	87/2	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	93/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	289/4	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	20/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	53/2	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	89/5	-

Tarpaulin

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 14

Comment: Just his third outing so still early days; represents a powerful yard; not beaten that far in fourth (6l) six weeks ago in a starter allowance; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; capable if in the mood so no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F		-	4 / 6	41/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 10	5/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:34

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS LAO is a leading player from a recent form standpoint (scored last month) and has won over this C&D. Always Angels and Willow Bend are also of interest.

Lika Rolling Stone

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 12136

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last five; track has proven suitable before; comfortably beaten finishing sixth over 1m1f at Saratoga (stakes) 15 days ago; might find this company a little easier but unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	209/4	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	87/2	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/4	-
19/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-

Equus

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 728

Comment: Last of eight over 1m here (claimer) last month, behind Willow Bend; wins-runs record of 3-10; hard enough to fancy with this looking like a hot contest.

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

Will Be Famous

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1212

Comment: Encouraging effort when runner-up (Aqueduct) two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; admirable career strike-rate (six from 29 to date); tag drops from $45k to $40k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	15/2	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	89/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	47/20	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	83/5	-

Altered Shot

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 67-18

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) over 1m here (optional claimer) when last of eight three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; better than this level in her prime and wins-runs record of 8-33; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/2	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	207/100	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	307/25	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	2313/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	777/25	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	2003/100	-

Willow Bend

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 65223

Comment: Has won here; was thereabouts (third of eight, 16-1) over 6½f at Saratoga (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) 12 days ago; lower claiming tag should make this easier and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	167/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	71/20	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	49/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	109/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	49/10	-

Always Angels

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 409936

Comment: Finished last of six in a claimer at Churchill Downs (sloppy track) last month; one-time useful operator and grade looks suitable; lower claiming tag should make this easier and could be in the shake up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/20	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	139/50	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	2417/100	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	28/1	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	281/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/2	-

Kitten's Appeal

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4-14

Comment: Managed three wins in her last seven outings; respectable fourth three months ago at Laurel Park in an allowance optional claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/1	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-
24/08/24	Timonium / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	4/1	-
20/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-

Miss Lao

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-6951

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer dropped down to this trip last month; from a respected yard; class riser as runs for a $40k tag here; the stable is going well; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/20	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	143/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	77/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	38/5	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/5	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:05

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CUGINO looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is proven at the trip. Forever Souper, Exact Estimate and Big Everest can't be ruled out either.

Big Everest

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 142-4

Comment: Grade looks suitable and very smart performer at his peak; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 3l) over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) last month; Joel Rosario a noteworthy booking; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	59/20	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
17/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	59/20	-
30/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	9/2	-

Cugino

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 41021-

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; got the job done in a stakes by a head at Gulfstream Park six months ago; returns from a layoff; strong claims as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	17/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	12 / 12	31/10	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	267/100	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 14	753/100	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 12	523/100	-

Noted

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 088-61

Comment: Has achieved four wins from 12 career runs; narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) last month; despite that Belmont At The Big A success, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	47/20	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	851/50	-
23/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	119/10	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 14	3489/100	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 10	47/4	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	13/10	-

Strong Quality

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 4-26

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-23); tailed off (Keeneland, sloppy track) in April in an allowance race; now looks to be past his prime and unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	281/100	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 6	47/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	45/2	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	551/100	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 13	29/10	-

Forever Souper

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 14-253

Comment: Found two too strong when beaten half a length last month at Monmouth Park in a stakes; admirable career strike-rate (nine from 22 to date); competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
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	-

Exact Estimate

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 17-92

Comment: From a powerful stable and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; near miss at evens at Tampa Bay Downs in April in an allowance optional claimer; trainer going well a plus; he has won after a similar break previously and ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	9 / 11	123/10	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	7 / 9	29/10	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
27/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	31/10	-
12/11/23	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	61/10	-

Dataman

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 44-18

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); last of eight three weeks ago at Woodbine in a Grade 2; notable rider booked; this is a step down in class but has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 8	16/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 11	519/50	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Handicap / F	-	4 / 9	13/5	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	67/10	-
25/05/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-

Master Piece

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 39-4

Comment: Ran well in a Grade 2 in September; track has proven suitable before; finished fourth, beaten 12l, in a Grade 2 back down to 1m1f last month; dropping in class but not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 9	5/1	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 11	83/10	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
29/07/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 9	49/10	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-

Strapped

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6-11331

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m2f last month; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-20; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	9/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	157/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	15/2	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	153/10	-

Magnolia Midnight

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 3

Comment: Has winning form at this track; has been fairly consistent this year; managed to get on the lead from his wide berth over 1m at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer) when not beaten too far in April; up in class (in for $100k here, $62.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/20	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	111/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:36

Runners: 16 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GATTATIZ is hard to look beyond. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Artistic Success and Endless Vow could run well too.

Endless Vow

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 703-5

Comment: Was fifth of eight, beaten 9l, in a maiden claimer (Aqueduct) in January; has taken a step forward the last twice; layoff to overcome; up in class (in for $50k); one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	36/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	107/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	11/1	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-

Argentiera

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Kevin Bond Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-9

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 over 1m at Aqueduct (maiden special weight) on her debut for new trainer two months ago; first run in a claimer; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	331/4	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	103/4	-

Gracie Girl

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 495

Comment: Still looking to open her account after three runs; couldn't land a blow when fifth of seven six weeks ago in a maiden claimer; class riser as runs for a $50k tag here; needs new headgear to galvanise her and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	34/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/2	-

Froghollowsummer

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 60-

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden special weight in October; first attempt at a claimer; returns from an absence here; is passed over despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	147/4	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	41/1	-

Aperitif

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Elizabeth Merryman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut 53 days ago at Aqueduct; Vino Rosso gets turf winners; her sights are now lowered to a maiden claimer; first run in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	93/2	-

Tizn't Anymore

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8005

Comment: Finished last of five when dropped down to this distance last month in a maiden claimer; may have to settle for supporting role given lifeless performances of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	151/10	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	63/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	14 / 14	133/2	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	49/5	-

Inflammabelle

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 349-6

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth in a maiden claimer last month when just behind Good Mission; winless in seven starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; chance if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	39/5	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	99/10	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	42/5	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	42/5	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	215/4	-

Gattatiz

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 475-

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fourth her best finish); beaten 8l in fifth in a maiden special weight with blinkers added in October; has had some time off; a major contender now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she has shown signs of promise in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	73/2	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	12/1	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	29/2	-

Good Mission

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2423

Comment: Showing consistent form and has raised her game the last twice; comfortably beaten despite finishing third when little between her and Inflammabelle (sixth) last month in a maiden claimer; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	79/20	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	73/20	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	49/20	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/4	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/5	-

Antiguan Rumrunner

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-1

Comment: Related to Sport Model (winner from 6f up to 1m); interesting to see how she figures in the betting as doesn't impress on workout history.

Gallipoli Girl

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: First public outing; newcomers from this trainer are often capable of winning; would be a surprise to see this one figure against horses with experience.

Artistic Success

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 62-

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up at Aqueduct in November in a maiden claimer; returns from a layoff; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	67/10	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 12	38/1	-

Graceful Warrior

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 740-0

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fourth her best finish so far); finished 11th of 12 when close behind Stormy Disco 25 days ago in a maiden special weight; runs in claiming company for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	99/2	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	31/1	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	12/1	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	42/5	-

Stormy Disco

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9440

Comment: Some promise; closest she has come to winning after seven starts was a second; finished tenth of 12 in a maiden special weight when dropped back to this trip last month; now drops to a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	183/10	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	5/1	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	7/5	-
09/12/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	39/10	-
15/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	11/1	-

Blue For You

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 66

Comment: Beaten 14l when sixth of 11 over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 11	71/10	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	76/1	-

My Gorgeous

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 9-80

Comment: Finished behind Blue For You in a maiden claimer when tailed off three weeks ago; still winless and defeats stacking up (12 on the bounce) and been out of sorts of late; tag unaltered from last time ($50k); down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	183/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	57/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	89/1	-
02/03/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/2	-
30/04/23	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/2	-
24/03/23	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	229/10	-

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