Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BEIRA is strongly fancied to come out on top. She should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run, while Rodeo Star and Yo Leven must be on the shortlist.

Rodeo Star

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Robert Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 6-2312

Comment: Beaten three-quarters of a length last month (Aqueduct) in a claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; can give it a good shot as she's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/20	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	111/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	67/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	77/20	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	101/5	-

Brooklyn Dantz

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Marcelo Arenas Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-36566

Comment: Finished last of six at Aqueduct two weeks ago in a starter allowance; has scored over C&D; good and bad recent runs found on her CV; others appeal more with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	181/4	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	67/2	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	27/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	89/10	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	8/1	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	161/4	-

Toxic Girl

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 8-1553

Comment: Not disgraced in third (Aqueduct) last month in a claimer; $30k claiming tag this time (up from $25k); she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/2	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/1	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	153/4	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	143/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	72/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	187/4	-

Yo Leven

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-2314

Comment: Beaten 14l when fourth of five in a starter allowance at Aqueduct on her debut for this trainer 40 days ago; has proven competitive in a race of this nature and has kicked on in her last couple of races; has to be taken seriously if replicating the best of her form and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	83/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
11/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	49/25	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	303/100	-

Beira

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -3223

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Aqueduct (beaten 6l) in a claimer last month; tag has been dropped to $30k; it's a bonus she's stepping back up to 1m has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/20	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	79/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	181/10	-

Welcome Back Babe

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0U39-1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; shed maiden status at the seventh time of asking when in front by 2½l at Aqueduct last month in a maiden claimer; despite that Aqueduct success, makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/5	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	9/2	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/4	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 8	118/5	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	221/4	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	189/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CELESTIAL MOON is the pick of these. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has a healthy career record, while Peek is also respected.

Uninvited Guest

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 2666-6

Comment: Held when fifth of six at Aqueduct six weeks ago in a claimer; wins-runs record of 4-19; claiming tag drops from $32k; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/20	-
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	109/10	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	71/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-

Sundaeswithsandy

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: P5-17

Comment: One-time useful performer and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-27; beaten 24l (seventh) over 1m at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; covers an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	169/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	171/10	-
17/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 6	23/5	-
17/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	31/5	-
26/11/23	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-

Peek

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 19-124

Comment: Held in fourth last month (Aqueduct) in an allowance optional claimer; successful three times in his last seven starts; one to take seriously as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and recent run should have blown away any cobwebs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	69/20	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/1	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	49/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	47/2	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	463/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	4273/100	-

Castle Island

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-2316

Comment: Finished just behind Celestial Moon when last in a claimer (Aqueduct) 41 days ago; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-13; calmer waters here (in for $25k, $32k tag last time); should get involved given he won a claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5/1	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/20	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-
08/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-

The King Cheek

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Juan Guerrero Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 16-194

Comment: Has achieved 12 wins from 49 career runs; far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) at Aqueduct six weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $25k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	53/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	18/1	-
13/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	24/5	-
20/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
21/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
10/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-

Life And Light

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Edmund Pringle Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 5-665

Comment: Finished last of five 34 days ago (Aqueduct) in a starter allowance; not won for some time now; unlikely to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	141/4	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	101/4	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/2	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	105/4	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	121/4	-

Celestial Moon

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COUNTER MOVE is hard to look beyond. Vitalize and Mozambique can give the selection something to think about.

Palace Boss

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 25-362

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; well held when second 27 days ago finished just ahead of Dominican Pirate at Aqueduct upped to this distance in a maiden special weight; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	61/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	67/20	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	87/10	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	51/10	-
13/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	169/10	-
18/01/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	53/5	-

Counter Move

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32

Comment: Favourite when second at Aqueduct 49 days ago (bumped at the start) in a maiden special weight; lightly raced (running for just the third time); related to Stakes winner Mrs. Orb; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	7/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 11	56/5	-

Have A Cigar

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6P-248

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden special weight (Aqueduct) six weeks ago upped to 1m1f; has shown glimpses of ability recently and ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	41/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	24/5	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	27/5	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 12	25/2	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	51/10	-

Undisputed

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9

Comment: Held when ninth (beaten 14l) on his debut despite blinkers over 6½f at Aqueduct at 40-1 34 days ago; related to Listed winner Midnight Disguise; could improve from his debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	83/2	-

Mozambique

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 72-

Comment: Not had much racing - third outing here; related to Stakes winner Bank On Anna; problems in the gate at the start in November when on the premises, finishing runner-up in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff here; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	33/5	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	46/5	-

Vitalize

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-323

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; fair third of 12 at Aqueduct last week in a maiden special weight; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	77/20	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	51/5	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	23/2	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	51/20	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	103/5	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	4/1	-

Dominican Pirate

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: P0-654

Comment: Finished behind Palace Boss in a maiden special weight at Aqueduct when beaten 20l four weeks ago; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:28

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MY LIFE STORY is top of the list. He is taken to confirm the placings with Java Buzz and a good pace up front will help him.

Your Mission

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 0067-

Comment: Has won here; has struggled to factor since winning a maiden claimer at Belmont At The Big A last June; last of seven at Aqueduct over 1m (claimer, sloppy track) over Christmas; returns from an absence here; $40k claiming tag this time (up from $16k); workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	92/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	237/2	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	76/1	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	76/1	-
14/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	91/5	-

Cool Hand Rich

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1

Comment: Well on top on his debut over this trip at Aqueduct at 15-2 three months ago; sire does get winners on the turf; this demands more than last time so will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	15/2	-

Carcone

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 0-2153

Comment: Not beaten too far when third at Gulfstream Park in an optional claimer last month; on target twice in his last six outings; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	15/2	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/5	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	158/5	-
08/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	5/4	-

I See You Lookin

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 8314

Comment: Wins-runs record of 3-14; respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten 3l) at Aqueduct over 7f (starter allowance, muddy track) last month; his recent speed figures are down on several rivals here so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	219/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/20	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	149/4	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	199/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	76/5	-

King Covee

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Phil Schoenthal Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4638-

Comment: Finished last of eight at Laurel Park over Christmas in an allowance race; generally struggled with a record of 1-16; returns from a layoff here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	309/10	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	126/5	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	3/1	-

Java Buzz

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-556

Comment: A few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Saratoga in July; last of six over 5½f at Laurel Park (claimer, sloppy track) last month; recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	69/10	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/5	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	54/5	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	33/10	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-

Musical Maestro

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-147

Comment: Beaten a fair way when seventh at Keeneland last month in a starter allowance; useful at this level; entitled to respect if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	339/50	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	57/50	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	291/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	142/25	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	10/1	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	21/10	-

Vinsanity

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 26425

Comment: An infrequent winner; finished last of five in a starter allowance at Aqueduct last Wednesday, behind two of these; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	87/10	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	6/1	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	105/4	-

My Life Story

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 57414-

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth in October just ahead of Java Buzz in an optional claimer; improved form the last twice and useful in this grade; has had some time off; difficult to oppose if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	15/1	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	31/10	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	34/5	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	4/1	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	8/5	-

Transactional

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Lawrence Smith Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 8-24

Comment: Not had much racing; not beaten too far when fourth of seven over 1m½f at Sam Houston (claimer) in February; in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	6/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	19/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	19/20	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/20	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	23/20	-

Typhoon Fury

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Gregory Charlerie Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 18817-

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 8l, in a stakes in October; a winner over C&D; useful in this grade; layoff to overcome; must go on the shortlist as plenty to like about workout a week ago and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	79/2	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	69/5	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	31/2	-
02/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	66/5	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
27/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	18/5	-

Muazarah

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: A Trites Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4164

Comment: Useful at this level and this trip evidently suits with all three wins over this distance; split Silo Ridge and Vinsanity when fourth last week at Aqueduct in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	24/5	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/5	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	89/10	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/2	-

Silo Ridge

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 4-0212

Comment: Missed out by just over 1l at Aqueduct last Wednesday on his first start for this trainer (had Muazarah and Vinsanity behind) in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	33/20	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/20	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	5/1	-
10/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
13/01/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RACHEL'S ROCK gets a firm vote. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is bidding for her second course success. Willow Bend is another to consider.

Willow Bend

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 13-652

Comment: Fair effort when behind the reopposing Pistol Liz Ablazen at Aqueduct 14 days ago in a claimer; managed two wins in her last six outings; often been there or thereabouts lately; tag has been raised to $40k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	49/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	109/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	49/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	15/2	-

Pistol Liz Ablazen

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1-121

Comment: Has managed ten wins from 30 career runs and one-time useful performer; had Equus, La Vita Sofia and Our Liberty Belle in arrears scoring narrowly at Aqueduct last month in a claimer; recent win points to her being able to handle class rise so shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	26/5	-

Our Liberty Belle

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: -4154

Comment: Has achieved six wins from 23 career runs; fourth, beaten 5l by Pistol Liz Ablazen in a claimer at Aqueduct last month; claiming tag now upped to $40k; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	43/20	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	37/20	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	67/20	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

Shezanarcticqueen

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 17343

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-29) and has been fairly consistent this year; third at Aqueduct but only beaten half a length in a claimer 13 days ago; now moved up in the grades (in for $40k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	41/10	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	193/10	-
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/20	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	88/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-

Rachel's Rock

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 6-235

Comment: Last of five at Aqueduct two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has won at this course; useful in this grade; eased in class with tag standing at $40k here; strong contender if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/20	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	46/1	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	229/10	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/5	-

I'm Buzzy

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 6-426

Comment: Not far behind Our Liberty Belle when sixth at Aqueduct five weeks ago in a starter allowance; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a tenth career win); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	77/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/4	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/1	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	149/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/5	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	87/10	-

Equus

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 3-72

Comment: Missed out by 1½l in a claimer at Aqueduct behind Pistol Liz Ablazen two weeks ago; $40k claiming tag this time (up from $32k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	26/1	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	177/100	-
20/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
05/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
23/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/5	-

La Vita Sofia

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:28

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SANDY'S GARDEN is hard to look beyond. She was behind Jackson's Dixie last time but can now reverse placings and is proven at the trip.

Jackson's Dixie

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Carlos Figueroa Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 145230

Comment: Finished last of ten at Aqueduct over 7f (allowance optional claimer) last month; can boast winning form over this C&D; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as has a lot on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	183/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	57/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	68/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/2	-

Sandy's Garden

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Joseph Lee Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4/13-

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing third of seven last May (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-15); returns from a layoff here; can make a decent bid as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and has previously gone well fresh off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
26/01/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
29/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	28/5	-
14/11/23	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
24/09/23	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	27/10	-
02/09/23	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	22/5	-

Short Shift

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 34211

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-12) and out to complete a hat-trick; scored by 2l in an allowance race at Aqueduct five weeks ago on debut for this trainer; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	63/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/20	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/4	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/20	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/20	-

Echo In Eternity

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-14

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 13-1) to finish fourth in a claimer at Aqueduct (problems in the gate at the start) last month; she can be competitive at this level; up in class (in for $45k); Eric Cancel a notable jockey booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	67/5	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	153/2	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/4	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/10	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	103/5	-

Snappin Buttons

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 9-1653

Comment: Not disgraced when third at 33-1 in an allowance optional claimer last month at Aqueduct (had two of these rivals behind); all her winning form has come at Aqueduct (two successes); should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	137/4	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	5 / 8	43/5	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	32/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	71/10	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	51/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/20	-

Ariana Rye

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Robert Falcone Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: -2216

Comment: Beaten sixth of ten over 7f at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer) last month; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win); likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	66/5	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	51/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	61/20	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	59/10	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	119/10	-

A Maize Zing Dotie

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6-845

Comment: Has winning C&D form to her name; has struggled to factor since winning an allowance race at Belmont At The Big A in September; split Snappin Buttons and Ariana Rye at Aqueduct when beaten 10l (fifth of ten) last month in an allowance optional claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	75/2	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	103/4	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	25/2	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/20	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

22:08

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SUMMER WHIRL is strongly fancied to prevail. She should be able to confirm placings with Roagna and has been running consistently well.

Bertrille

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3148-

Comment: Split Red Burgundy (second) and Tongue Twister (last) in an allowance race at Aqueduct when beaten 8l in November; can boast winning form over this C&D; this is competitive and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	121/4	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	185/4	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	273/4	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	44/5	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	177/4	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	453/4	-

Firsttimeinforever

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2624-

Comment: Admirably consistent; ran a bit below expectations (sent off 7-5) when fourth in an allowance race in July at Saratoga (had two of these rivals behind); capable if in the mood so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	29/20	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	6/5	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	19/20	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
09/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	9/5	-
18/02/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-

Summer Whirl

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 452-

Comment: Consistent lately; finishing runner-up was a good effort when ahead of Roagna in October in an allowance race; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	47/20	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	53/20	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	49/20	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	21/10	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	3/2	-
06/06/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	22/5	-

Tongue Twister

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 10-12

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park 49 days ago; a winner over C&D; on target three times in her last six outings; the stable is going well; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	29/5	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/2	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	59/10	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/1	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/2	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	41/10	-

Bunny Honey

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 190-

Comment: Suited by this C&D; had three of these ahead of her in September when last of 12 (bumped at the start) in an allowance race; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	71/5	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	219/10	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
19/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	74/5	-
20/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	15/1	-

Galley Head

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James Begg Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 3-8341

Comment: Narrow scorer in an optional claimer at Gulfstream Park five weeks ago; now up to allowance level so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	32/5	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	121/10	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	15/2	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-

Roagna

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7243-

Comment: Third, beaten just over 4l, when close behind Summer Whirl in an allowance race six months ago; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	22/5	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	34/5	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	63/10	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	67/20	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	71/20	-

Red Burgundy

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2229-

Comment: Finished last of nine (Aqueduct) in December in an allowance race; brings winning C&D form to the table; can be a player at this level; should go well as she finished second in November.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	29/5	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	29/20	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	21/10	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	51/10	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	54/5	-
27/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	125/4	-

Trail Of Gold

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 41444-

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in October in a stakes; makes limited appeal despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	65/2	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	139/4	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	54/5	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	71/20	-
17/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	83/5	-

Spool

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 71-

Comment: Gained a first success at the second time of asking when in front by 2½l upped to this distance over Christmas at Tampa Bay Downs in a maiden special weight; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	4/1	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	53/10	-

Power And Glory

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Glenn Thompson Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 249-

Comment: Last of nine over 1m1f here (stakes) in September; down in class this time but hard to imagine her winning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	289/4	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	179/4	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	353/10	-
19/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	289/5	-
03/07/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
25/06/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	167/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

22:37

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CONSUMER SENTIMENT is fancied for this. She has vital experience and will have learnt from her debut experience. Key Actress, Sota Summers and Mendee also merit consideration.

Key Actress

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -

Comment: Newcomer by Mo Town; related to Epione, winning form over 6f-1m; sire does get winners on the turf; yard capable of preparing a newcomer to win; has a chance with signs of encouragement in profile and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Luckforyou

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Jesus Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-4344

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; yet to open her account after nine starts; fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fourth of six in a maiden special weight at Aqueduct two weeks ago; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	111/4	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	111/4	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	101/10	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	68/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	25/1	-

Pionus

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 47-7

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fourth her best finish); behind Luckforyou in a maiden special weight (Aqueduct) when beaten 24l (seventh of eight) in January; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	33/2	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	111/2	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	171/2	-

Sota Summers

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Represents a stable with a strong record here with newcomers; this daughter of Omaha Beach looks the part on breeding; sire gets turf winners; from the same family as Glyne Beach, a winner over 6f; should go close with signs of encouragement in profile and the current yard form is another tick.

Candy Is Dandy

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 6

Comment: Beaten 15l when sixth on her debut over 7f at Aqueduct at 14-1 last month; Twirling Candy gets turf winners; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	68/5	-

Delaware Devil

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 56

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start at Aqueduct when beaten 15l (sixth of eight) three months ago in a maiden special weight; sire gets turf winners; related to Grade 2 winner Have At It; warrants respect as she should benefit from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	77/10	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	113/10	-

More For Sure

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Anthony Dutrow Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 63-24

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth at Gulfstream Park over 1m1f (maiden special weight) in March; has shown some ability on occasion and one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	103/10	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	207/10	-

Mendee

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5223-

Comment: Solid run when third at 20-1 in November at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; returns from a break today; has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	97/5	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	51/10	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	99/10	-
17/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
27/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
04/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	293/10	-

Paraiba Blue

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 706-5

Comment: Was fifth of six, beaten 22l, (dwelt at the start) at Aqueduct in February in a maiden claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, hard to see her doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	67/1	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	195/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	427/4	-

Consumer Sentiment

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Fair debut effort over 6f at Aqueduct at 7-5 six weeks ago; from a powerful trainer and has a nice pedigree (by Speightstown); arguably the one to beat as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Speightstown and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	7/5	-

Leslie's Star

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: William Mott

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4	Beach Bomb Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: H Motion	SP
5	La Mehana Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Christophe Clement	SP
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