Belmont At The Big A

17:40

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRYANT AND COOPER could respond well to first-time blinkers and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Sassetti and Leonora's Secret are also of interest.

Sassetti

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to Bourbon Thief (winner from 1m1f up to 1m3f); sire does get winners on the turf; others look more obvious on paper; requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Night Jasmine

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 065

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 10l into eighth) at Tampa Bay Downs in January in a maiden special weight; has had some time off; should not be far away given she was third (albeit some way back) two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	81/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	153/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	13 / 14	109/2	-

Leonora's Secret

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 559-

Comment: Yet to finish better than fifth in her three races; missed the frame (beaten 14l into ninth, Aqueduct, sloppy track) in December in a maiden special weight; returns from an absence here; her jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	57/2	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	32/5	-

Bryant And Cooper

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 45-

Comment: Was disappointing when fifth at 9-5 in November in a maiden special weight; from a respected yard and related to Stakes winner Marvelous Maude; first-time blinkers fitted; Chad Brown's runners are going great guns at the moment; in with a big shout as she should be more streetwise this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	9/5	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	29/10	-

On A Summer Day

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 59-20

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); behind Night Jasmine when last of ten (Saratoga) three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	87/10	-
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	109/5	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	47/2	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	97/2	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	14/5	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	117/5	-

The Gael

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: P0

Comment: Unable to land a blow in tenth at Gulfstream Park over 1m½f (maiden special weight) three months ago; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 11	411/10	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	P / 12	253/5	-

Amazing Gracer

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: James H Bond

Just One More

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Horacio De

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Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from DEVILISH GRIN. I Rest My Case, Neshika and Knowledge Is Good must be respected.

Neshika

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer gets plenty of debutant winners; related to 1m½f winner Kiss The Sky; sire capable of producing high class offspring; Twirling Candy gets winners on the turf; could be in the mix as some good aspects to her profile and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Rudy Up

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Rudy Rodriguez can ready one to strike at the first time of asking; sibling of Sterling Beauty (1m½f winner); requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Great Actress

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; pedigree suggests she may improve with time; would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Devilish Grin

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to 6f winner Candle; workouts somewhat dispel fitness concerns; a big player as some good aspects to her profile.

I Rest My Case

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sibling of Honorable Becky (5½f winner); yard can ready a newcomer; sire does get winners on the turf; should prove competitive with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her trainer is an obvious plus.

Vivienna

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: First time on the track for this daughter of Freud; might be one for another day; market may guide.

Knowledge Is Good

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to Saratoga Flash (winner from 6f up to 1m½f); respected coming from these quarters; workouts somewhat dispel fitness concerns; looks like a player.

Nacho Problem

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 2/8-2 F: 34

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate) at Saratoga over 5½f (maiden special weight) when failing to flourish in first-time blinkers three weeks ago; looks the part on breeding (by Waiting); others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	73/10	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 5	63/10	-

Blue Highway

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Our Super Nova (6½f-1m); been active in workouts; represents top stable.

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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: TUSCAN GOLD may have gone closer had he not encountered traffic problems last May and should find this easier than the Preakness. Hop Sing and Contrary Thinking also have claims.

Tuscan Gold

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 134-

Comment: Went close in a Grade 2 last March and represents a powerful trainer; finished fourth, beaten 8l, in the Grade 1 Preakness (Pimlico, muddy track) 407 days ago; has a long absence to overcome; strong claims in this lower-class event and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 11	56/5	-
31/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
04/11/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	53/5	-

Frizzante

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 21254

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fourth of ten at Saratoga three weeks ago (not far behind Waitlist) in an allowance optional claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	73/2	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	67/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/20	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	15/4	-

Hop Sing

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2/4-221

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and lightly raced for age; scored by a slim margin in a maiden special weight when opening his account at the fifth time of asking six weeks ago; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	7/4	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	5/4	-
02/12/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-

Waitlist

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 618223

Comment: Well beaten third at Saratoga when little between him and Frizzante (fourth) three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; been running well in defeat of late; often been there or thereabouts lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	89/10	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	93/5	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/4	-

Contrary Thinking

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 15-64

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); from a powerful yard; far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) at Aqueduct over 6f (allowance race) two months ago; Dylan Davis a notable jockey booking; capable if in the mood so has prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	59/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	69/20	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-
20/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-

Chileno

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 51-22

Comment: Beaten 11l into runner-up (1m1½f) last month (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; the stable is going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/20	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/4	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/20	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 13	37/5	-
29/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	9/4	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:05

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IT TAKES HEART has every chance with winning C&D form and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Pistol Liz Ablazen isn't out of it.

Pistol Liz Ablazen

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 12145

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 10-32 and better than this level in her pomp; not beaten too far when fifth here (split Luna Moth and Floge) five weeks ago on debut for this trainer in an optional claimer; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	103/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/10	-

It Takes Heart

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 219251

Comment: Good winner 16 days ago in a claimer; wins-runs record of 7-25; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/20	-
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	-

Whistler's Style

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 6-23441

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and all eight of her wins have come over this distance; narrow success in a claimer at Aqueduct in April (sluggish at the start), returning to winning ways; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/20	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	51/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/5	-
02/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	49/10	-

Luna Moth

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 68247

Comment: Was held in seventh in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga on first run for her current trainer 24 days ago; yet to win over 1m and may have reached limits of her ability; down in class now, dropping from a $50k tag; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/1	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	123/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/20	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	61/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	33/1	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-

Floge

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 2317

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; unable to land a blow in seventh in an optional claimer five weeks ago on debut for this trainer; now a lower claiming tag ($25k from $32k) so down in class; she can be taken on as this claiming level has been beyond her recently.

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	-

Majestic Creed

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 27-584

Comment: Successful seven times from 31 career runs but slumped a bit since winning an allowance optional claimer at Parx in September; finished last of four last month (Pimlico, broke in air at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; form of the trainer is a plus; drops to a $25k tag; others more persuasive as concerns about her getting away on terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	19/10	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	19/2	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	119/5	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-
19/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	24/5	-

Mursal

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-168

Comment: Finished just behind Luna Moth when eighth in an allowance optional claimer at Saratoga three weeks ago; has won here previously; she meets the required standard ability wise; hard to ignore if reproducing form of her win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	113/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	61/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
16/02/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	8/5	-
14/01/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/1	-
14/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	143/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

19:35

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMMANDER OF TRUTH looks a solid choice. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Rock Concert, Reteko and Hedge The Risk are also respected.

Mr R T

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut at Saratoga with blinkers applied at 40-1 three weeks ago; looks the part on breeding (by Medaglia d'Oro); first run in claiming company; will need to progress to get off the mark despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	153/4	-

Papa Golf

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 43-353

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; turned in a solid effort in defeat in April, when third at Gulfstream Park in a maiden special weight; should give it a bold bid if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	28/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	2/1	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	31/10	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	78/5	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-

Reteko

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-3446

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth at Saratoga 23 days ago in a maiden special weight; has shown signs of promise here and there and could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	187/10	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	57/5	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	11/10	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	15/2	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	41/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	99/10	-

Weekendsandwhiskey

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Held seventh of eight but was making his first appearance at Gulfstream Park (wearing blinkers) at 5-2 in April; Justify gets turf winners; he shouldn't be far away now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	5/2	-

Blast Furnace

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 83-36

Comment: Beaten 15l when sixth of seven (Churchill Downs, sloppy track) four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; although a maiden, he has shown ability and may still have more to offer with few miles on the clock; in for a $100k tag so up in class ($75k last time); excuses last time and one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	199/50	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	131/25	-
30/04/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	2447/100	-
30/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	127/20	-
19/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	77/20	-
13/05/23	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	53/10	-

Go Long

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-

Comment: Came home last over this trip on his debut at Saratoga at 40-1 in August; returns from a break here; claiming debut; will need to step up from his racecourse introduction despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	175/4	-

Laird Of Magnolia

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 37764

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (3l) a week ago in a maiden claimer; yet to open his account after 11 starts; deeper waters here (in for $100k here, $50k tag last time); couldn't be confident about him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	243/4	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	127/4	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	82/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	217/4	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	133/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	46/5	-

Hedge The Risk

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 37/9-

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 at Saratoga over 7f (maiden special weight) last July; hails from a good trainer; returns from a break today; needs considering now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he was third three runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	123/10	-
16/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	91/10	-
06/08/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	61/20	-

Rock Concert

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to Grade 1 winner Fighting Mad; sole newcomer in the field; Uncle Mo gets winners on the turf; betting is often informative with newcomers from this trainer; sire can produce useful types; likely to go well as some good aspects to his profile and the current stable form is another tick.

Commander Of Truth

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 38-5

Comment: Hails from a good yard; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) in April at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight; plenty of appeal as has bits and pieces of decent form and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	47/10	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	41/5	-
16/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	69/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:06

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MITOLE'S GIRL has shown she can get her head in front. Catchphrase and Valentine Gift could also have a role to play.

Amy's Light

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-4128

Comment: Behind Cara's Dreamweaver when last of eight two weeks ago in an allowance race; has been found wanting at this level before so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	91/5	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	219/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	99/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	151/4	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	221/4	-

Valentine Gift

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-5363

Comment: Has won at this track; not disgraced when third of seven in a claimer (muddy track) on first run for this trainer 37 days ago; one to consider despite this step up in class and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	201/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	79/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/2	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	97/4	-

Straca

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 51-5

Comment: Finished last of five in a stakes at Aqueduct five months ago; lightly raced (this just her fifth race); has had some time off; down in class this time but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	83/5	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	97/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	25/1	-

Cara's Dreamweaver

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 46296

Comment: Has a record of 1-13; beaten 9l in an allowance race two weeks ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	343/4	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	26/1	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	231/10	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	69/2	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	75/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	111/10	-

Lika Rolling Stone

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 21366

Comment: Has got her head in front twice this year; a winner over C&D; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 9l) in a claimer (dropped to 6f) ten days ago; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/4	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	209/4	-
15/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	87/2	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/4	-
19/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-

Catchphrase

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 146

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) in a starter allowance two weeks ago; has chalked up two wins from her last five; Joel Rosario a good booking; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	43/20	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	27/10	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	11/20	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	1/2	-

Mitole's Girl

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 71-3

Comment: Not had much racing - fourth outing here; not beaten far in an allowance race (Aqueduct) two months ago; every chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
02/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
28/01/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	91/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:38

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for BOSS TWEED. He has '1's in the formstring and a good pace up front will help him. Spun And Won and Amundson are also of interest.

Concorde Spirit

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Edward Delauro Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 631667

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of eight here over 1m (claimer) 42 days ago; has got his head in front multiple times this year; tag drops from $32k to $25k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	129/10	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/2	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	79/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	88/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	65/2	-

Forward Move

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-16147

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; this is his level; finished behind Lost In Rome over 6f at Saratoga (claimer) when beaten 8l in seventh three weeks ago; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	37/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/20	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	46/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	4/5	-

Lost In Rome

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 8/8-4 F: 676332

Comment: Beaten just under 2l in a claimer just ahead of Forward Move at Saratoga three weeks ago; has won at this course; could be at the extent of his ability; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	71/20	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	73/20	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	92/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/5	-

Neuschwanstein

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 243141

Comment: Had two of these in arrears when winning by 1l 16 days ago in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last three; should figure as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise and latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
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	-

Dads Good Runner

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Chetram Bhigroog Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 987334

Comment: Fair effort when just over 2l fourth to Neuschwanstein 16 days ago in a claimer; a course winner; higher claiming tag here so up in class; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	129/10	-
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	-

Joking Way

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 6358-4

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of six in a claimer last month on debut for this trainer; better than this level in his pomp and represents a powerful yard; should be thereabouts as has been on the scene in the recent past and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/10	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	31/2	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	99/5	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/5	-

Funny Joke

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 3532

Comment: Beaten narrowly here over 7f (claimer, muddy track) two weeks ago; string of consistent efforts of late and smart performer at one stage; higher claiming tag here so up in class; should not be far away if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	53/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	21/10	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/5	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	159/10	-

Boss Tweed

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1078-

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer at Aqueduct on first run for current trainer in December; has won previously at this course; represents top stable; returns from a break today; can make his presence felt as does have winning form and he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	51/20	-
31/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	111/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	141/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	18/5	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	51/20	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	91/10	-

Tetsu

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 25243

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and winner of eight starts (range of trips from 5½f to 1m½f); finished third when 10-11 over 6f here (claimer) two weeks ago, behind the reopposing Neuschwanstein; most recent speed figure last time suggests he can handle the higher tag so ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/20	-
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	-

Amundson

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 3221

Comment: Has chalked up four wins from his last seven; successful by just over 3l at Aqueduct two months ago in a claimer; hard to dismiss given his record when fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/20	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/4	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	67/20	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/4	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-

Spun And Won

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 313444

Comment: Beaten 11l in fourth in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) 14 days ago; very smart in his prime and can be a player at this level; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $50k) so down in class; more than capable if on song so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	71/10	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/5	-
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	32/5	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	107/4	-

Thrill Of It

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: -6564

Comment: Finished last of four (muddy track) last month in an allowance optional claimer; successful four times from 6f to 1m but could be at the extent of his ability; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	74/5	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/1	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	74/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	15/2	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	35/2	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	145/4	-

Hatch

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 666177

Comment: Last of seven here over 6f (claimer, sloppy track) two weeks ago; three-time course winner; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $40k) so down in class; unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	159/4	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/1	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	137/4	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	21/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	171/4	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	101/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:10

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOON CRY is a firm selection. She is always of interest at this distance and has rewarded supporters in the past. Sunday Girl is another to consider.

Golden Rocket

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 334522

Comment: Was a close second last week at Delaware Park in an allowance race; this C&D holds no fears; has been consistent of late; can be in the mix despite being up in class and her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	61/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	62/5	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	48/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-

Silver Skillet

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 438-42

Comment: Has won here before; stumbled at the start over 1m½f at Saratoga (stakes) where just ahead of Cara's Time when beaten 2½l to finish runner-up on debut outing for new trainer three weeks ago; should go close if building on last performance and her most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	26/5	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	63/20	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	13/4	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	1/1	-

Sugar Bee

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Milan Milosevic Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 9913

Comment: A respectable third of 11 at Delaware Park 22 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; successful three times in her last seven starts; a winner over C&D; more on her plate but likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	54/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	21/10	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	571/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	105/2	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	137/10	-

Sunday Girl

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 21-11

Comment: Narrow scorer in a stakes (Aqueduct) four months ago; bagged a hat-trick last time; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	32/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	47/10	-

Sinead

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 01-588

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; well held eighth when favourite for 12-runner event in an allowance race at Aqueduct (bobbled at the start) in April; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	17/10	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/10	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	357/10	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	61/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	46/5	-

Soloshot

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Lolita Shivmangal Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 41-60

Comment: Has scored over C&D; beaten 7l in tenth over 5½f at Saratoga (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; a lot on her plate as facing tougher company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	189/10	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	78/5	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	8/1	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	49/1	-
17/03/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	163/4	-

Loon Cry

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Miguel Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1155-4

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (seven from 17 to date); came up a bit short, beaten just over 1l when favourite, 44 days ago at Pimlico in a stakes; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	4 / 12	19/10	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	63/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	67/20	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	31/20	-
15/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-

Cara's Time

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-5546

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-17 but largely disappointing since successful in a stakes at Belmont At The Big A in October; close up behind Silver Skillet when sixth at Saratoga over 1m½f (stakes) 25 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	291/4	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	30/1	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	76/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	167/10	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	53/20	-

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Belmont At The Big A

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Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMPLITUDE can prove superior to his rivals. He bids for a second C&D success and he knows how to win. El de Larry and Miztertonic must be on the shortlist.

A Lister

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 166250

Comment: Has scored over C&D; 11th of 12 last month when behind two of these in an allowance race; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	383/4	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	77/10	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	28/1	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	129/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	93/2	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	227/10	-

Alan Turing

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 017

Comment: Not had much racing - fourth outing here; beaten 11l when seventh of 12 in an allowance race 42 days ago; definite chance as pleasing in workout last week and he won a maiden special weight two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	163/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	199/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	207/4	-

Vesuvio

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Emron Ibrahim Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-818

Comment: Last of eight over 7f here (claimer, sloppy track) two weeks ago; has found improvement of late; unlikely to make any impact with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	104/5	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	213/10	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/5	-
27/11/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
06/11/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	119/10	-
23/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	37/1	-

American Grant

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 564-3

Comment: Went close when third in a claimer last month; steps up in grade so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	69/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	37/1	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	22/1	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	109/10	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	49/2	-
30/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	86/5	-

First Pitch

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 09195

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fifth of six in a stakes (Saratoga, dropped to 7f) three weeks ago; this looks a big ask despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	50/1	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 9	151/2	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	201/4	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	311/4	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	75/1	-

Stormy Birthday

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Robert Ribaudo Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 604-01

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; belied odds of 40-1 when winning by just over 1l here over 6f (maiden special weight) five weeks ago; has to prove this longer trip is what he wants and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	147/4	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	29/1	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	45/1	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	48/1	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	49/2	-

Charles J

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Joseph Lee Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 641-4

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth last month (had Alan Turing (seventh) and A Lister (11th) behind) in an allowance race; has won previously at this course; has found improvement of late; likely player if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	56/5	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	67/20	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	32/5	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	87/5	-
06/06/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	38/5	-
26/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	69/10	-

El De Larry

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: W Bailes Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 12241

Comment: Has achieved seven wins from 25 career runs; scored by just over 1l in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) 35 days ago; has possibilities despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-

Magni

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 44621

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; came good at the eighth time of asking last month when winning by half a length in a maiden claimer; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	42/5	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	103/10	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	41/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	71/10	-

Miztertonic

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 38-1

Comment: Gained a just over 2l success in an optional claimer 43 days ago; on target twice in his last six outings; not many miles on the clock; this represents a step up in class but must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	69/20	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	47/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	31/2	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	137/10	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	38/5	-

Amplitude

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 217-

Comment: Comfortably beaten when seventh at 11-4 in an allowance race at Aqueduct in November; just his fourth outing so still early days; hails from a good stable; returns from a layoff here; the trainer is going well; can make his presence felt if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	27/10	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-

Just Licorice

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 165333

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; not disgraced when third over 1m1f here (allowance race) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	48/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	2/1	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-

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