Belmont At The Big A

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GRAYOSH gets a firm vote. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast, while Eternal Silence and Rhiannon should also be considered.

1st	4. Rhiannon 2nd Fav	13/8
2nd	2. Scarlet Poppy	9/2
3rd	3. Poca Mucha	20/1

Favourite

6/4

Grayosh

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 215-4

6/4

Comment: Won a Grade 2 in August and from a powerful trainer; finished fourth but only beaten 2½l here over 1m½f (Grade 3) last month; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	236/25	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	39/5	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/4	-
27/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	37/5	-
20/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-

2nd Favourite

13/8

Rhiannon

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 15/1-

13/8

Comment: A good winner in an allowance race at Aqueduct in November; winner of two of her four career runs and from powerful stable; returns from a layoff here; jockey does well from inside draws here so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
11/11/23	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	29/20	-
16/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	71/20	-
18/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	11/5	-

Scarlet Poppy

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 11-11

9/2

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer last month; continued her winning run on latest start and hails from a good yard; trainer is ticking along nicely; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	169/100	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	11/5	-

Eternal Silence

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-45

11/2

Comment: Finished tailed off at Keeneland over 1m4f (Grade 3, yielding) 49 days ago; has scored over C&D; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; poses a threat as won't mind the drop in trip and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	173/50	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 9	13/1	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
27/10/23	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	2011/100	-
19/07/23	Killarney / Listed / F	-	4 / 11	6/4	96
28/06/23	Naas / Unknown / F	-	1 / 11	4/9	96

Poca Mucha

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 8/15-

20/1

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start in a Grade 3 posting a respectable effort in September; a winner of a stakes last July; back from an absence here; a big ask as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	113/5	-
31/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	103/10	-
30/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	121/5	-
07/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	21/5	-
11/08/23	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	7/2	-
13/07/23	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/2	-

Just Music

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 21451

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into third) in March at Aqueduct in an allowance optional claimer; possesses winning form at this track; successful twice in her last five starts; Jose Lezcano a notable jockey booking; tried over an additional 1f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	58/5	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/4	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-

Malu

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice

Belmont At The Big A

18:37 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: POCKET QUEENS is strongly fancied to come out on top. She is a proven winner. Grace Reformed and Ah Ca Ira should also be in the hunt.

1st	1. Walk With Me 2nd Fav	4/1
2nd	5. Grace Reformed	5/1
3rd	3. Ah Ca Ira	11/2

Favourite

11/10

Pocket Queens

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 92-113

11/10

Comment: On target twice in her last three outings; solid effort at Aqueduct two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/4	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	57/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	13/1	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Walk With Me

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -3438

4/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten into eighth last month in an allowance race; she can be competitive at this level; she shouldn't be far away as finished third 48 days ago and her latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	69/2	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	5/4	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-
07/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-

Grace Reformed

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Juan Guerrero Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-225

5/1

Comment: Has achieved five wins from 19 career runs; not beaten too far when fifth of seven over 1m here (allowance race, muddy track) 29 days ago; she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	43/20	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
19/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	93/10	-
23/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
09/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-

Ah Ca Ira

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32221

11/2

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; broke her duck at the sixth attempt when landing a maiden claimer over this distance by 5l at Aqueduct 49 days ago; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/20	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/20	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	69/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	23/2	-

Photo Finish

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-33321

15/2

Comment: Wins-runs record of 5-17; scored narrowly in a claimer (Parx), managing to get across to lead from stall seven four weeks ago; the stable is going well; now up to allowance level so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
09/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
26/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	79/10	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	77/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-

Purpose

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: -15

14/1

Comment: Held when fifth of six at Aqueduct over 1m (allowance race) in March; signs of improvement on last two runs; Javier Castellano a good booking; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	83/10	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/4	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-
15/07/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	169/10	-
21/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	61/10	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:05 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TOGA DAN is strongly fancied to come out on top. Coco Sun and Ark Royal also have claims.

1st	4. Toga Dan Fav	1/1
2nd	6. Kaz Oil Changer	11/2
3rd	5. Solo Dancing	10/1

Favourite

1/1

Toga Dan

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 804

1/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth in a maiden special weight (Aqueduct) 47 days ago; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	141/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	173/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	183/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Executive Style

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

5/2

Comment: Held seventh of eight but was making his first appearance over 6½f at 25-1 six weeks ago; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	26/1	-

Kaz Oil Changer

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 3/8-6

11/2

Comment: Racing education begins here for this son of Name Changer; whether he'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so market could reveal prospects.

Solo Dancing

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

10/1

Comment: This son of Solomini is making his debut; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - watch the market.

Coco Sun

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 20

12/1

Comment: Was tailed off at Aqueduct 49 days ago on debut for this trainer in a maiden special weight; in first-time blinkers now; in the mix as has bits and pieces of decent form and he has a bit of experience under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	161/4	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	97/10	-

Dominican Pirate

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-6545

12/1

Comment: Last of five six weeks ago in a maiden special weight; best he's managed so far is fourth from six career starts; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 10	45/2	-

Ark Royal

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Barclay Tagg Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -93

Comment: Was thereabouts (third of eight, 40-1) upped to 1m at Aqueduct two months ago in a maiden claimer; more on his plate but should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	149/4	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	37/1	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:35 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TAZARA is strongly fancied to prevail. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast, while Risk Threshold and Gala Brand could also have a say.

1st	6. Risk Threshold	10/3
2nd	4. Tazara Fav	10/11
3rd	2. Golden Canary 2nd Fav	10/3

Favourite

10/11

Tazara

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 0012-2

10/11

Comment: Second when 8-15 in an allowance optional claimer on first run for current trainer last month; on target twice in nine runs in France and Britain, earning decent prize-money; a major contender as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/20	-
26/10/24	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	2 / 12	71/10	-
03/10/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	1 / 9	14/1	-
04/08/24	Deauville / Listed / F	-	11 / 12	18/1	-
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	13 / 28	28/1	94
02/05/24	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	2 / 11	20/1	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Golden Canary

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 219-43

10/3

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and admirable career strike-rate (three from 11 to date); not disgraced when third last month dropped down to this trip (not far behind Tazara) in an allowance optional claimer; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/5	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/5	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	71/10	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/20	-
15/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	31/20	-
09/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	9/2	-

Risk Threshold

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-03

10/3

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 2l to finish third in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park upped to 7½f two months ago; represents a powerful trainer and hit the bar in a stakes in November; Absence is no concern; has gone well after a break before and capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	3/1	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	149/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	27/20	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	11/5	-
28/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	9/4	-

Simply Stated

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 52537

10/1

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing seventh of 12 over 5f at Pimlico (stakes) last month; others more appealing despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	43/5	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	113/2	-
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-
29/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/10	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	35/2	-

Gala Brand

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 0/587-

16/1

Comment: Shown all winning form at Saratoga (two successes); beaten 7l in August at Saratoga in a Grade 2; returning from a layoff here; can be in the thick of things as from low numbers over this C&D her jockey has an impressive record and she has won in classy company before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	109/4	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 10	93/5	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	11/2	-
03/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	13 / 14	20/1	-
04/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 11	13/5	-
31/08/23	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-

All Class

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-42

25/1

Comment: Has achieved four wins from ten career runs; scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) last month; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite that win at Belmont At The Big A.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	49/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	61/20	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	67/10	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	24/5	-

Caress

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6-81

Comment: Big price (12-1) when winning Aqueduct allowance optional claimer 49 days ago, returning to winning ways; boasts winning form over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	62/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	23/2	-
29/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	21/1	-
12/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 10	165/4	-
14/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-
15/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	57/5	-

Golden Degree

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice

Belmont At The Big A

20:06 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DANCIN JANE is strongly fancied to come out on top. She should be forgiven a modest latest run, while Broken Zipper, Addagirl Addie and Fauve should also be in the mix.

1st	3. Widdershins	25/1
2nd	9. Saipan 2nd Fav	15/2
3rd	7. Dancin Jane Fav	4/6

Favourite

4/6

Dancin Jane

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 25-

4/6

Comment: Held when fifth of ten in September in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; a major contender despite defeat last time as finished second two runs back and her pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	15/2	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	79/10	-

2nd Favourite

15/2

Saipan

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

15/2

Comment: Held seventh of nine but was making her first appearance running here over 6f at 17-2 last month; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	17/2	-

Addagirl Addie

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0678-

8/1

Comment: Winless after ten races but she can be competitive at this level; no impression when eighth of ten dropped down to 7f (Aqueduct) in November in a maiden claimer; claiming tag rises to $50k here; returns from a break today; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	199/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	131/2	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	71/2	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	247/4	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	237/4	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	239/10	-

Fauve

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

8/1

Comment: Munnings gets winners on the turf; sole debutant in the line up; sibling of Sainte Chapelle (1m½f winner); definite chance as some good aspects to her profile.

Mischievous Trick

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 646-

12/1

Comment: Was held in sixth in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct in December; attempting to open her account at the fifth time of asking; $50k claiming tag this time (up from $40k); returns from a layoff; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	141/4	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	51/10	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	107/2	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	28/1	-

Lucy Playa

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: James Ryerson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: /-79

12/1

Comment: Last of nine over 6f here (maiden claimer) when behind two of these four weeks ago; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	159/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	109/10	-

Broken Zipper

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: -35542

14/1

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a maiden claimer last month upped to this distance; stepped up on her last two starts; cannot be ignored if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/20	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	60/1	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	121/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-

Fifi La Fume

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-07552

20/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing runner-up in a maiden claimer last month (had two of these rivals behind); has arguably shown improved form the last twice but yet to open her account after eight starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	193/4	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	59/2	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	243/4	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	213/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	107/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	169/10	-

Widdershins

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Amira Chichakly Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 947

25/1

Comment: Still searching for first win after three tries; finished seventh, beaten 14l, here over 1m½f (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	37/1	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	123/4	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	113/2	-

Ashdale

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Kevin Bond Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0-3

Comment: Close up behind Broken Zipper when third in a maiden claimer 20 days ago on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 6	57/20	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 11	255/4	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:38 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: IT TAKES HEART is a strong fancy. She has a healthy career strike-rate and can rebound from a modest last run. Poseidon's Mist isn't out of it.

1st	8. It Takes Heart 2nd Fav	2/1
2nd	1. Coquito Fav	11/8
3rd	6. April Antics	9/1

Favourite

11/8

Coquito

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 16-152

11/8

Comment: Behind Trade Secret in April when on the premises, finishing second at Aqueduct in a claimer; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-11); should be on the premises as she has defied a similar absence in the past and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	57/20	-
18/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	1/20	-
06/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	19/20	-
09/09/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

It Takes Heart

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 121925

2/1

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start four weeks ago (muddy track) when beaten 13l (fifth of six) in a claimer; has got her head in front multiple times this year and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-24; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	101/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	16/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/20	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/20	-

Trade Secret

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 35167

15/2

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of eight over 6f here (claimer) on first run for this trainer last month; claiming value now drops from $16k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	211/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/2	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	24/5	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-

Goldcrest

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 516148

15/2

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-22; last of eight when close behind Trade Secret over 6f (claimer) last month on debut for this trainer; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	47/5	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/20	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	43/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/20	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/4	-

April Antics

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 5433

9/1

Comment: Respectable effort to finish third, beaten 2½l in a claimer (Aqueduct) in April, a race won by the reopposing Trade Secret; has won at this course; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; been struggling to get her head in front recently so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	179/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	74/5	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/20	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/20	-

Halo City

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 66443

10/1

Comment: Came home third last month in race won by Floge (sloppy track) in a claimer; producing fairly consistent form; could be at the extent of her ability; now looks to be past her prime and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/2	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	57/20	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	33/5	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	121/4	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/20	-

Poseidon's Mist

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5331

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; got home in front by a short head in a claimer at Aqueduct when dropped to 6f two months ago; claiming value now drops from $16k; she shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	13/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	219/10	-

Floge

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 22317

Comment: A winner over this C&D; this is her grade; out of the frame when seventh in an optional claimer on debut for this handler two weeks ago; now a lower claiming tag ($10k from $32k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	91/2	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	28/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	12/5	-
14/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/1	-

Belmont At The Big A

21:10 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NEUSCHWANSTEIN is hard to look beyond. He has got a win to his name and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front, while Jake Rocks is one to take seriously.

1st	2. Neuschwanstein 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	3. Scaramanga	12/1
3rd	5. Tetsu Fav	11/8

Favourite

11/8

Tetsu

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: -2524

11/8

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and has won eight times from 5½f up to 1m½f; far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l, muddy track) with Prince Of Joy just behind 28 days ago in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $10k; should be on the premises as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
19/04/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	61/20	-
30/03/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	201/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Neuschwanstein

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-24314

9/4

Comment: Useful at this level; not disgraced when fourth at Aqueduct over 7f (claimer) two months ago; now down in class (in for $10k from $20k); major player if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/20	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	71/20	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-

Jake Rocks

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 522365

15/2

Comment: Quality operator in his prime; split Dads Good Runner (third) and Gun Maestro (sixth) last month when fifth of seven in a claimer; enters calculations as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and he has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/5	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-

Abadin

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 51476

8/1

Comment: Last of six at Aqueduct over 7f (claimer) when behind two of these two months ago; grade looks suitable; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $10k); more than capable if on song so deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	57/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	9/5	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	33/20	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/20	-

Scaramanga

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 4-6549

12/1

Comment: Finished out the back in March behind Dads Good Runner, at Aqueduct in a starter allowance; not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Saratoga last July; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	123/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	68/5	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	35/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/2	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/10	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/20	-

Whenlovetakesover

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-7521

12/1

Comment: Narrow scorer in a claimer at Aqueduct (sloppy track) two months ago; claiming value now drops to $10k; despite that Aqueduct success, he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	57/5	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	129/4	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	117/2	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	112/5	-

Dads Good Runner

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Chetram Bhigroog Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 98733

12/1

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten 4½l) over 7f here (claimer, had Jake Rocks (fifth) and Gun Maestro (sixth) behind) four weeks ago; has winning C&D form to his name; infrequent winner; claiming tag drops from $12.5k; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	68/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	104/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/2	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	179/2	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	17/1	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	217/10	-

Prince Of Joy

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Ricardo Legall Age/Wt: 7/8-4 F: 654617

25/1

Comment: Last of seven (muddy track) last month behind Tetsu, in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; now down in class (in for $10k from $25k); hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	147/4	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	76/5	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/1	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	223/4	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	77/2	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	26/5	-

Gun Maestro

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 487276

25/1

Comment: Behind Dads Good Runner and Jake Rocks (third and fifth) here in a claimer when beaten 13l last month; course specialist (three wins from six) but possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag; not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	115/4	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/2	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	167/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	153/4	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	28/1	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	163/10	-

Belmont At The Big A

21:43 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BABY YODA has a fine record at this trip. Light Man and Top Gunner should also be on the premises.

1st	6. Baby Yoda 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	1. War Stride	9/1
3rd	7. Light Man	9/2

Favourite

5/2

Twenty Four Mamba

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 7-4211

5/2

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a ninth win) and aiming to complete a hat-trick; came out on top by 2½l here over 7f (allowance optional claimer) on first run for this trainer five weeks ago; now looks to be past his prime and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	61/20	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	163/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	127/4	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Baby Yoda

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 14645-

10/3

Comment: A winner on nine occasions from 6f to 1m and some way off his best these days; not disgraced in sixth in November at Aqueduct in a stakes; returns from a break here; has strong claims based on the pick of his form and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	59/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	46/5	-
03/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	86/5	-

Top Gunner

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 4-1317

9/2

Comment: Last of seven in an allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs last month; better than this level in his prime and from a respected trainer; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	31/10	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	33/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/20	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	82/5	-

Light Man

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 13316-

9/2

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; a stakes winner in October at this track; not disgraced when sixth over 7f at Aqueduct (stakes, muddy track) in November; returns from a break here; chance as he has defied a similar absence in the past and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
17/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/5	-

Repo Rocks

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 42452

7/1

Comment: Successful ten times from 6f to 1m; ran well when beaten half a length over 7f at Parx (allowance optional claimer) four weeks ago; trainer is ticking along nicely; he can be taken on as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	151/10	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/20	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	2 / 3	5/1	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	23/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-

War Stride

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5-12521

9/1

Comment: Successful four times from 13 career runs; won an allowance optional claimer by 3l last month; John Velazquez having only ride on the card.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	12/5	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	77/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/1	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	93/10	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	137/10	-

Sheriff Bianco

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 4315

9/1

Comment: Beaten fifth of seven over 1m at Aqueduct (stakes, muddy track) two months ago; grade looks suitable and a stakes winner in February; definitely of interest as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and he should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	91/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	42/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	19/1	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/1	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	81/5	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

22:16 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BACKCHECK will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast. Kissed By Karma, Syl's Pleasure and Otherpeoplesmoney can give the selection something to think about.

1st	6. Backcheck 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	2. Princess Summer	3/1
3rd	8. Catholic Edition	13/2

Favourite

11/4

Purest Performance

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 83

11/4

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (16 on the bounce) but seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; displayed a fair level of form when just over 3l third last month in a maiden claimer; runs off the same tag as last time ($50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	22/5	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	69/2	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	69/2	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	48/1	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	197/10	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	93/10	-

Princess Summer

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 779-

3/1

Comment: Still searching for first win after three tries; first-time blinkers had no impact when beaten 6l (ninth of 11) on first run for this trainer last July at Saratoga in a maiden special weight; returns from an absence here; rates a likely contender given there's a paucity of good recent form on offer in this contest and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	117/10	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	44/5	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	108/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Backcheck

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-7

7/2

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh in a maiden special weight upped to 1m½f six weeks ago; much respected as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	33/5	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	11/2	-

Catholic Edition

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

13/2

Comment: Stable capable of preparing a newcomer to win; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so watch the market.

Otherpeoplesmoney

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: U4

8/1

Comment: Central Banker gets turf winners; came home fourth, beaten 12l, in a maiden claimer on debut for this handler last month; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 9	19/1	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	U / 7	95/2	-

Kissed By Karma

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 88-

9/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when eighth of 12 in November in a maiden special weight; returning from a layoff here; no surprise to see her go well now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	141/2	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	267/4	-

Syl's Pleasure

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24736

10/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; not beaten too far when sixth at Aqueduct in a maiden claimer 48 days ago; deeper waters here (in for $50k here, $30k tag last time); looks likely to be involved given that not many of these impressed last time out and she's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	123/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	71/20	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	36/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	57/20	-

Secret Fire

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Chetram Bhigroog Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8758

25/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; this now her fifth attempt to get off the mark; tried in blinkers two weeks ago when last of eight in a maiden claimer; up in class (in for $50k); stepping up in trip and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	287/4	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	44/1	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	283/4	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	259/4	-

The Splendid One

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 554275

25/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of six last month in a maiden claimer; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 26 and may have reached limits of her ability; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	73/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	99/2	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	111/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/1	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/1	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	103/10	-

Down In Dixie

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: James Ryerson Age/Wt: 3/8-6

25/1

Comment: Related to Gem Mint Ten (winner from 6f up to 1m½f); others look more obvious on paper; requires market confidence to make her of interest.