Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 3f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NO SHOW SAMMY JO has an obvious shout. She will find this easier than the Gamely Stakes four weeks ago and has wins in her formline, while La Mehana is another to consider.

La Mehana

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1-3334

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; she was in the money in a Grade 3 in February; not disgraced when fourth of five two months ago in a Grade 3; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	16/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 12	9/2	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	49/10	-

Lady Firefoot

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 71

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); got the job done by just over 2l in an allowance optional claimer upped to this trip last month; despite that Belmont At The Big A success, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	51/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	107/2	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 12	476/5	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	87/2	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	59/1	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	52/1	-

Sacaya

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7/815-6

Comment: Last of six in a Grade 3 at Gulfstream Park in March when just behind La Mehana; successful three times from 13 starts in Germany, France and Italy, picking up plenty of prize-money in the process; might find this company a little easier but there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	11/1	-
11/08/24	Deauville / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 5	17/2	-
14/07/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	1 / 8	23/1	-
06/04/24	Lyon La Soie / Conditions / F	-	8 / 10	58/1	-
31/10/23	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	7 / 8	20/1	-
06/10/23	Compiegne / Listed / F	-	11 / 14	10/1	-

Immensitude

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 23-23

Comment: Unable to land a blow when third of seven over 1m4f at Keeneland (Grade 3, yielding) with Dazzlin' Dictator just behind two months ago; she was in the money in a Grade 3 in February and mostly consistent recently; could be dangerous.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	193/100	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	15/2	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	99/10	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	1097/100	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-

No Show Sammy Jo

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 112-76

Comment: Out of the money and beaten 10l in the Grade 1 Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita four weeks ago; has won at this track; placed in a Grade 3 in November; a big player as she knows how to get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	737/100	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 11	17/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
19/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-

Dazzlin' Dictator

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-1546

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-12); creditable effort to finish sixth, beaten just over 2l (Churchill Downs) last month in a stakes; easy enough to take on despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	833/50	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	1011/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	383/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	181/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	303/100	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	3307/100	-

Amanda's Folly

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 35-4

Comment: She meets the required standard ability wise; has won here previously; found life tough when 18l back in fourth at Saratoga over 1m1f (stakes) 23 days ago; longer trip presents a different challenge.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	19/2	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	41/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	3/5	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/1	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	23/10	-

Weigh The Risks

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 541-12

Comment: Shade disappointing to finish second when favourite in a stakes at Aqueduct in February; represents top yard and wins-runs record of 3-10; unchartered territory as she moves up in trip; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	2/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/20	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	63/10	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	56/25	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	161/50	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	53/25	-

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Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HIGHLAND FALLS is strongly fancied to come out on top. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has a good record of rewarding his backers. Full Screen and Strapped can give the selection something to think about.

Highland Falls

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 21219-

Comment: Well beaten in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar in November; almost victorious in a Grade 3 last July and has achieved five wins from ten career runs; returns from an absence here; Brad Cox's runners are going great guns at the moment; can have a big say as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and has won after a similar break previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 14	179/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	19/20	-
20/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	19/5	-
04/03/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-

Castle Chaos

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Robert Falcone Age/Wt: 7/8-4 F: 7-5255

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate, muddy track) at Saratoga when well beaten in the Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap 20 days ago; might find this company a little easier but there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 5	30/1	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	401/50	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	111/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	54/5	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/4	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-

General Banker

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 241246

Comment: In good form prior to backwards step last time out; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; beaten 22l in sixth at Saratoga 23 days ago in a stakes; down in class this time but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	56/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/1	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	51/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	179/10	-

Full Screen

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1-3433

Comment: Looking for a sixth career win; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Churchill Downs (beaten 6l) four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	354/25	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	221/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 14	689/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	49/4	-

Strapped

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

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m2f last month; likes this combination of C&D; managed four wins in his last seven outings; despite that Belmont At The Big A success, has questions to answer.

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	-

Reddington

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -50341

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 7-28); caused an upset when winning allowance optional claimer at 10-1 last month; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	101/10	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	64/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	23/2	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:05

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MERICA'S BACK is the recommendation. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Long Pour, Roofer and Chris's Song are more names to consider.

College Hunk

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 70

Comment: Comfortably beaten into tenth in a maiden special weight at Saratoga (sloppy track) three weeks ago; lightly raced (running for just the third time); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 11	253/4	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	43/1	-

Merica's Back

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4242

Comment: This just his fifth race; related to Stakes winner Apalachee Bay; a respectable runner-up of eight over 6½f here (maiden special weight, muddy track) two months ago; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	39/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	39/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	69/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	38/5	-

The Craftsman

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: First race for the son of Paynter; been active in workouts; must go on the shortlist with signs of encouragement in profile and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Anmolo

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Held on his debut (here, 6½f) at 25-1 last month; needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	24/1	-

Long Pour

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Attractively bred son of Tom's d'Etat; trainer well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; likely player with sire a rich source of sprint winners and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Roofer

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54524

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth in a maiden special weight last month; has displayed improved form on last two starts; has shown some ability on occasion and ought to be on the premises.

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	-

Sanzio

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5320

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; finished last of 11 over 7f at Saratoga (maiden special weight, sloppy track) 21 days ago when just behind College Hunk; others more appealing.

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	-

Chris's Song

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

Comment: Could not finish better than last on his debut (at Belmont At The Big A over 7f) at 10-1 in November; layoff to overcome; has a reasonable shout if finding progression from his early experience and he didn't get much luck in running when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	49/5	-

Late Night Boss

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Trainer can ready one; hard to ignore with signs of encouragement in profile and the flying form of the yard is an obvious plus.

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Belmont At The Big A

19:35

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: INTELLECTUAL is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is likely to have gained enough benefit from his debut to make a big impact and has fewer miles on the clock than some of his rivals. Kismeholdmethrlme and Patronage could also have a say.

Dancinginthepark

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

Comment: Behind several of these in blinkers, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw when beaten 10l (ninth of ten) in a maiden claimer last month; yet to manage better than seventh in his four races; makes limited appeal.

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

Kismeholdmethrlme

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 755642

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; beaten narrowly faring better than previously (muddy track) over 1m (maiden claimer) 12 days ago; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	66/1	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	81/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	141/4	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	173/4	-

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-4693

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; finished in front of Patronage and Blue Pill when third at 22-1 (beaten 4l) last month in a maiden claimer; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	221/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	103/4	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	87/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	221/10	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	127/4	-

Classic Martini

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

Comment: Came home eighth, beaten 9l, when separating a number of reopposing rivals five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; attempting to open his account at the fourth time of asking; others appeal more.

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

Intellectual

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

Comment: Beaten 20l to finish eighth on his debut at Aqueduct over 6½f at 9-2 four months ago; related to Stakes winner Orange Freeze; in first-time blinkers now; returns from a layoff; needs to be taken seriously.

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

Blue Pill

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0988

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 15l into eighth) in a maiden special weight at Saratoga 23 days ago; this is a step down in class but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	389/4	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	359/4	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	73/1	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	325/4	-

Patronage

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: /250-6

Comment: Split Powered By Coal and Blue Pill when sixth last month in a maiden claimer on debut for this trainer; remains far from exposed; needs considering as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	73/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	19/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	41/20	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	34/5	-
24/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	13/2	-

Brenchley

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

Comment: Held on his debut over 6f here at 14-1 last month; sire does get winners on the turf; potential to improve; now drops to basement level; entitled to be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	143/10	-

Joevia's First

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Gina Giglio Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-85

Comment: Beaten 7l in a maiden claimer splitting Kismeholdmethrlme, Classic Martini and Dancinginthepark last month upped to 1m½f; hard to see him involved.

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

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Belmont At The Big A

20:06

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHESALITTLE EDGY can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has been a winner over this C&D. Miss Lao and Brzina should also be in the mix.

Brzina

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 152551

Comment: Won by just over 2l (muddy track) last month in a claimer; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a ninth win); likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/4	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	25/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/20	-

Icy Reply

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 687164

Comment: A previous winner here; finished just behind Jackson's Dixie when third in a claimer in October; returning from a layoff here; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	71/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	112/5	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	129/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	22/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	113/4	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/10	-

Looks First

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Roshan Samsundar Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 766714

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of seven 15 days ago in a starter allowance; brings winning C&D form to the table; others appeal more given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	87/5	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/1	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/1	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/2	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	36/5	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	101/4	-

Killy Start

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Steven Schauer Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 2-2743

Comment: Smart performer at one stage; finished third, beaten 2½l to Brzina over 7f here (claimer, muddy track) 42 days ago; latest effort was encouraging so ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	79/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	103/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/20	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-

Echo In Eternity

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1439

Comment: Behind Jackson's Dixie when last of nine at Saratoga 21 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; claiming tag drops from $45k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	183/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	83/10	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	67/5	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	153/2	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/4	-

Gone And Forgotten

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 52524

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way over 1m here (allowance optional claimer, muddy track) on debut for new trainer six weeks ago; career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 12-42); class dropper as runs for a $25k tag here; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	108/5	-

Jackson's Dixie

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Carlos Figueroa Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 230225

Comment: Eight-time winner in her career (from 6f-1m½f); has won previously at this course; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Saratoga (beaten 8l) in an allowance optional claimer 21 days ago; now down in class (in for $25k from $45k); not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/2	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	77/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	183/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	57/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-

Miss Lao

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-69514

Comment: This is her grade and from powerful trainer; respectable effort in a claimer on her debut for this trainer a week ago; now a lower claiming tag ($25k from $40k) so down in class; the Brad Cox outfit is running hot currently; more than capable if on song so should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/20	-
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	-

Follow Your Arrow

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Gregory Charlerie Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-215

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 4l) in a starter allowance (Aqueduct) four months ago; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); not a particularly inspiring record when returning from a break so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	41/5	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/20	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	31/20	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/2	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	67/5	-

Altered Shot

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 7-18

Comment: Last of eight last month (stumbled at the start) on first outing for new trainer in an optional claimer; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a ninth career win) and better than this level in her prime; must go on the shortlist if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and she should benefit from return to this trip.

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	-

Shesalittle Edgy

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: R Rodriguez

Jackie The Joker

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: James Ferraro

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Belmont At The Big A

20:38

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DILLINGER is a confident pick. He has been consistent recently and ran with credit last time. Master Freud, Consider It Done and Typhoon Fury are also respected.

Consider It Done

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 94118

Comment: Beaten 19l when eighth of nine in an allowance race at Saratoga 19 days ago; managed two wins in his last three outings; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	48/5	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	57/10	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	63/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	57/2	-

Java Buzz

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-5566

Comment: One-time useful performer and he can be competitive at this level; fair effort when splitting two of these rivals two months ago in an optional claimer; reunited with Flavien Prat, the pair have built a good partnership; should be thereabouts as pleasing in workout last week and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	69/10	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/5	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	54/5	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	33/10	-

Dillinger

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 246-24

Comment: Fourth here but only beaten just under 2l last month in a claimer; this is his grade and produced a string of consistent efforts; first attempt on turf; he's worth a go if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	24/5	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	17/10	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	1/2	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	19/20	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	27/20	-

Muazarah

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: A Trites Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6426

Comment: All three wins have come over this trip; last of six in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) two weeks ago; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	93/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	101/10	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	24/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/5	-

On The Ledge

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 14-14

Comment: Has not had much racing; successful twice in his last four starts; solid run when fourth over 6½f here (claimer) 40 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	71/20	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/20	-
07/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	63/20	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
27/04/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	54/5	-
17/03/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-

Master Freud

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Robert Klesaris Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-43544

Comment: Has won over C&D; was a shade disappointing when fourth (13-8) in an optional claimer dropped down to this trip two weeks ago; not many of these impressed last time out so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	8/5	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	42/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	11/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	9/4	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-

I See You Lookin

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3143

Comment: Running consistently; finished ahead of two of these rivals when a close third two months ago in an optional claimer; has struggled returning from a break in the past and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	167/10	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	219/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/20	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	149/4	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	199/10	-

Korrongo

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Patrick Reynolds Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 40-3

Comment: Not disgraced when third 19 days ago at Monmouth Park in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	143/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	279/4	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	33/5	-
28/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-
31/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-

Typhoon Fury

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Gregory Charlerie Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8817-7

Comment: Didn't live up to market expectations at 2-1 when seventh in an optional claimer on first run for current trainer two months ago; managed two wins in his last six outings; can be a player at this level; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	39/20	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	79/2	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	69/5	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	31/2	-
02/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	66/5	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-

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Belmont At The Big A

21:10

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IRON MAX is the pick of these. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast and can confirm placings with G Five and Sweet Tone, who were behind him when last seen.

Smallchangegeep

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Ryerson Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 0

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut (here, 1m½f) at 50-1 four weeks ago; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 11	93/2	-

Solomini's Legacy

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 858644

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fourth of six (muddy track) 12 days ago in a maiden claimer; this looks a decent race so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	149/4	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	83/2	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	159/4	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	175/4	-

Big Brown Delivers

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 80-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Loki's Vengeance; finished tailed off at Saratoga upped to 1m½f in August in a maiden special weight; returns from an absence here; claiming debut; may have to settle for supporting role despite dropping in class.

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

Iron Max

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-42

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs and represents top stable; problems at the start (problems in the gate) over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) where he had two of these rivals behind when going down narrowly 33 days ago; Brad Cox's runners are going great guns at the moment; big player as showed promise in workout last week and his recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	27/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	18/5	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	77/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	71/20	-

Dominican Pirate

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-65455

Comment: Beaten 11l (fifth) in a maiden special weight two weeks ago; yet to get off the mark in seven attempts (fourth his best finish); first run in claiming company; might find this company a little easier but not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	19/1	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	157/4	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	47/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	77/2	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	99/2	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	439/4	-

Sweet Tone

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 70-60

Comment: Unable to land a blow in tenth over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) behind two of these last month; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 15; this looks a decent race so difficult to fancy.

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

Ataturk

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

Comment: Not far behind G Five two months ago when eighth at Aqueduct; looks the part on breeding (by Kantharos); should go well as he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and his pedigree offers room to progress.

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

G Five

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-75

Comment: Beaten 7l with blinkers tried last month in a maiden claimer; enters calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	139/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	41/5	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	59/1	-

Makeyourmoment

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 574-52

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; stumbled at the start here over 1m½f (maiden claimer) ahead of Viking Warrior when second last month; likely to go well as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1/1	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	77/20	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	13/10	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	137/10	-

Viking Warrior

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 06-3

Comment: Finished behind Makeyourmoment in a maiden claimer when well held third last month upped to 1m½f; should give it a bold bid.

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

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Belmont At The Big A

21:43

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for TOUCHY. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is a reliable sort. Train The Trainer isn't out of it.

My Mitole

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: -14033

Comment: Not beaten too far when third here when close behind Sand Devil over 1m (allowance optional claimer) five weeks ago; has been fairly consistent of late; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	123/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 10	89/2	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	237/10	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/20	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-

Vekoma Rides

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: John Kimmel Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 152-

Comment: A course winner; beaten half a length in a stakes in November; layoff to overcome; dropped in grade to claiming level so no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 9	53/5	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-

Georgia Magic

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-646

Comment: Last of six in April at Aqueduct (behind Uncle Jim, muddy track) in an allowance optional claimer; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	116/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/2	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	119/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	27/20	-

Sand Devil

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 11262

Comment: Winner of three of his six career runs and is a two-time winner this year; couldn't quite get the job done when 5-4 runner-up over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) with My Mitole just behind last month; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/4	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 10	53/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	29/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/20	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-

Uncle Jim

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3-5141

Comment: Three from six in his career so far; landed a narrow success in an optional claimer a week ago; poses a threat as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise and his latest performance on the clock offers hope he can cope with the tag rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/20	-
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	-

Train The Trainer

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 211

Comment: Aiming to complete a hat-trick and winner of two of his three career starts; won a stakes by just under 3l (Saratoga) three weeks ago; runs in claiming company for the first time; dropped in grade to claiming level so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	39/20	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	12/1	-

Pediatrician

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Marco Salazar Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 201

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Lane Way; had something to spare at the finish when winning in a maiden special weight at Laurel Park, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw three weeks ago; claiming debut; despite that Laurel Park success, others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	4/1	-
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	3737/100	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	62/5	-

Touchy

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 332

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and from respected stable; missed out by just under 2l over 6f at Pimlico (stakes) last month; first run in claiming company; the yard continues to be among winners recently; can make his presence felt as pleasing in workout a week ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	46/5	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	501/50	-
16/02/25	Sunland Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	63/100	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-

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Belmont At The Big A

22:16

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HONORARY AMERICAN looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and this is a step down from the Windsor Castle. Zakat and Volt also merit consideration.

Aerate

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4434

Comment: Fair effort six weeks ago splitting Battle Drum, Sounds Like Fun and Seeker's Hope in a maiden claimer; has found improvement of late; others more likely as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	73/10	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/1	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	479/50	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	443/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	216/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	4987/100	-

Make Me

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 76

Comment: Held when sixth beaten 20l in a maiden special weight (muddy track) last month; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	79/2	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	189/10	-

Honorary American

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 30-

Comment: Well beaten in the Listed race Windsor Castle at Ascot a year ago; from top stable; not seen for some time now but trainer is ticking along nicely; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so no surprise if he has a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/24	Ascot / Listed / F		1	24 / 27	50/1	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	1/1	-

Seeker's Hope

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-7565

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer when dropped down to this trip posting a respectable display to finish fifth last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	153/4	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	146/5	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	122/5	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	466/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	237/10	-

Stanley Cat

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 52663

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish third over 5f at Delaware Park (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	29/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	111/10	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/2	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	23/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-

Volt

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4296-5

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) in a maiden special weight (dropped to this distance) when fifth of ten (Oaklawn Park) in January; back from an absence here; should give it a bold bid as shown some ability on occasion and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	49/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	57/25	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	49/5	-
22/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-

Suspiciously Named

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 34-9

Comment: Had five of these rivals in front last month when beaten 8l (ninth of ten) in a maiden claimer; not yet off the mark in three attempts although has finished third; not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	29/1	-
26/08/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	14/5	-
12/08/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	29/2	-

Battle Drum

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-252

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; finished ahead of five of these in a maiden claimer when just denied six weeks ago; should prove competitive given there's a paucity of good recent form on offer in this contest and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/10	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	7/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	27/4	-

Tomorrow's Wish

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 44P-6

Comment: Held in sixth in a maiden special weight 54 days ago upped to 1m; best he's managed so far is fourth from five career starts; runs in claiming company for the first time; may have to settle for supporting role despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	97/2	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 5	77/10	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	31/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	84/5	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	87/10	-

Zakat

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

Comment: Related to 5½f winner Kamui; the only newcomer; is of interest with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.

Global Prosperity

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 35405

Comment: Seven-race maiden but has managed to finish third; not disgraced when fifth of ten over 5½f at Churchill Downs (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; claiming debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	99/5	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	5921/100	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	179/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	209/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	52/5	-
24/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	32/5	-

Sounds Like Fun

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 84237

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (11 on the bounce); unable to land a blow in seventh over 1m½f at Delaware Park (maiden special weight) 13 days ago; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	281/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	43/10	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/2	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	31/2	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	189/4	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	74/5	-

Henry's Hope

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6286

Comment: Good and bad recent runs found on his CV; came home sixth, beaten 25l, at Saratoga (sloppy track) 20 days ago in a maiden special weight; down in class to a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	161/4	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	233/10	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	62/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	63/2	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	251/4	-

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