Belmont At The Big A

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Good

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LEAN MUSIC MACHINE only just missed out at Keeneland three weeks ago and remains unexposed with potential for more to come. Ranger Battalion is one to take seriously.

1st	7. Ranger Battalion Fav	1/1
2nd	4. Lean Music Machine 2nd Fav	2/1
3rd	6. Aerate	4/1

Favourite

1/1

Ranger Battalion

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-664

1/1

Comment: This son of Omaha Beach looks the part on breeding and related to Stakes winner Full Nelson; not beaten too far when fourth at Gulfstream Park in a maiden claimer upped to 1m½f six weeks ago; claiming tag rises to $50k here; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	207/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	3/1	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	147/10	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Lean Music Machine

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-46352

2/1

Comment: A narrow second at 9-10 in a maiden claimer at Keeneland three weeks ago; has shown some recent improvement and detectable promise, knocking on the door on occasions; respected as recent effort was encouraging and latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/25	-
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	159/10	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-

Aerate

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-744

4/1

Comment: Solid run when fourth at Keeneland three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; is not ruled out as he's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	479/50	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	443/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	216/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	4987/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	649/20	-

Natural Hunk

Jockey: Heman Harkie Trainer: Robert Johnston Age/Wt: 4/8-12

10/1

Comment: Related to Appointed, winning form over 5f-1m½f; this son of Greatness looks the part on breeding; whether he'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Midnight Musume

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-12

25/1

Comment: From the same family as Miss Mavis, a winner over 6f; this son of Yoshida is running for the first time; market confidence needed to make him of interest as he has his work cut out against experienced rivals.

Henry's Hope

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 30-62

Comment: Went down by 1½l (Aqueduct) last month in a maiden claimer; claiming tag now upped to $50k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	62/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	63/2	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	251/4	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	101/10	-

Party With Smarty

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Jaime Herrera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5-544

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 4l at Aqueduct dropped down to 6f four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; still winless and defeats stacking up (18 on the bounce).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	163/10	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	123/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	23/1	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	293/4	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	165/2	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	127/2	-

Belmont At The Big A

18:41 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OUTSOURCE can rebound from a below-par latest run and will be suited by this distance. Flat On and King Phoenix should also be taken seriously.

1st	2. First Trumpet	10/1
2nd	4. Gametime Gladiator Fav	6/4
3rd	6. Macaw 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

6/4

Gametime Gladiator

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2338-

6/4

Comment: Not disgraced in eighth over 1m½f at Ellis Park (claimer) in August; the Jamie Ness outfit is running hot currently; layoff to overcome; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	1463/100	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/20	-
05/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	86/25	-
15/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	371/50	-
01/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	279/50	-
16/03/24	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	14/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Macaw

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 25P-1

11/4

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; came out on top by 2½l in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct when registering his first success at the fifth time of asking last month; up in class but is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 8	21/20	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	143/50	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	251/100	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	269/100	-

Outsource

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 6-3316

10/3

Comment: Sixth of eight beaten 11l last month (Aqueduct) in an allowance optional claimer; has displayed improved form on last two starts; much respected as plenty to like about workout last Thursday and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	37/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	11/4	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	11/1	-

Unbroken Chain

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 71

9/2

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Unified); emphatic winner at Aqueduct over 6f (maiden claimer) when opening his account at the second time of asking two months ago; jockey does well from inside draws here so definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 6	9/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	117/2	-

First Trumpet

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Edward Delauro Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 52477

10/1

Comment: Finished last of seven when dropped down to 7f at Aqueduct last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	36/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	261/4	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	22/5	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	137/4	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	51/10	-

King Phoenix

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 6-415

Comment: Beaten 19l into fifth over 6½f at Aqueduct (claimer) 46 days ago; just his fifth outing so still early days; should not be far away as lower claiming tag should make this easier and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/20	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	61/20	-

Flat On

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 244-5

Comment: No impression when fifth of six on his debut for this trainer (sloppy track) last month at Aqueduct in a starter allowance; can be a player at this level and poor effort last time out a possible blip; shown he can get his head in front so is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/4	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	249/100	-
17/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	279/100	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	121/50	-
26/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/50	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:12 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HE'SMYHONEYBADGER has been a winner at this track and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Bramito is another for the shortlist.

1st	6. Graywing	8/1
2nd	2. Bramito Fav	4/5
3rd	4. Dot's Dollar 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

4/5

Bramito

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 7-415

4/5

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) at Aqueduct over 7f (allowance optional claimer) on his debut for this trainer last month; track has proven suitable before; now down in class (in for $32k from $62.5k); likely player if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/20	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/10	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/1	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	11/4	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Dot's Dollar

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: -7412

3/1

Comment: Finished in front of Bad Larry and Graywing six weeks ago at Aqueduct when only just held in a starter allowance; brings winning C&D form to the table; is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	77/20	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/5	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-

Spun And Won

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 4-8313

5/1

Comment: Has winning track form; solid run when third at Aqueduct 21 days ago in a claimer; this is the only ride on the card for Silvestre Gonzalez; easy enough to take on as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	33/5	-
21/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-

Graywing

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 2-13114

8/1

Comment: Came home fourth, beaten 10l, at Aqueduct six weeks ago in a starter allowance; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a ninth career win); deserves respect as plenty to like about workout on Friday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	23/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	53/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	9/4	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-

Concorde Spirit

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Edward Delauro

16/1

Bad Larry

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 5/7-10 F: 52436

33/1

Comment: Has won over C&D; behind He'smyhoneybadger when last 28 days ago at Aqueduct in a claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	131/4	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	103/4	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/5	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-

Quiet Wisdom

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Edward Delauro Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 116-71

Comment: Beaten a long way (sloppy track) last month (Aqueduct) in an allowance optional claimer; shown all winning form at Aqueduct (three successes); good record under Eric Cancel (partnership reunited here); a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	7/4	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	9/4	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	57/10	-
21/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
14/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
11/02/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	9/5	-

He'smyhoneybadger

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 44-561

Comment: Won a claimer by 4l at Aqueduct last month; has chalked up two wins from his last six; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/2	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	101/10	-
01/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	4/5	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	42/5	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:43 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LOU has been consistent recently and has proved he can get his head in front. Have You Heard and Blame It On Daddy are also respected.

1st	1. Have You Heard	4/1
2nd	6. Narciso Dali	3/1
3rd	3. Lou Fav	9/4

Favourite

9/4

Lou

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15-526

9/4

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; respectable effort (beaten 5l) in an optional claimer at Aqueduct last month; moves down to an easier grade (in for $30k); has to be feared as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	61/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	152/5	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	56/5	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Glint

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2-117

11/4

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; useful in this grade; last of seven over 1m1f at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer, muddy track) last month; in with a shout as should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	7/4	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	73/20	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/4	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	35/2	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	52/1	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	40/1	-

Narciso Dali

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: -425

3/1

Comment: Finished last of five at Aqueduct over 6½f (claimer, muddy track, problems in the gate at the start) 32 days ago; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); in for a $30k tag so down in class ($35k last time); may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/10	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	61/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/2	-
04/04/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/20	-
10/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
10/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	77/10	-

Have You Heard

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 365-4

4/1

Comment: Can be a player at this level; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of seven over 6½f at Aqueduct (claimer) four months ago; drops to a $30k tag from $50k; likely player; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	24/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	53/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	67/20	-
13/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	26/5	-

Blame It On Daddy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 17753

12/1

Comment: Admirably consistent; finishing third was a good effort at Aqueduct 12 days ago in a claimer; claiming value now rises to $30k; likely player as it's a positive he's dropping back to 1m.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	21/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	27/5	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	37/10	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	67/5	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	313/4	-

Arcadian

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: -11550

14/1

Comment: Going for a third win this year but shown all winning form at Aqueduct (two successes); last of ten in a stakes (Laurel Park) 19 days ago upped to 1m1f; this is a step down in class but looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	302/5	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	109/4	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/20	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/2	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/4	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-

Clever Forever

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2168-5

33/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) when beaten 22l (Aqueduct) in February on his first start for this trainer in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $30k); probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	153/10	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	43/5	-
26/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	34/5	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
29/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
04/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-

Torpedo Run

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jr Michael Catalano, Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 212-41

Comment: Managed two wins in his last four outings; this C&D holds no fears; got home in front by half a length over 7f at Aqueduct (claimer) last month; claiming tag now upped from $25k; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/20	-
12/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	15/4	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:14 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OBSERVER is a firm selection. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Silent Sandy is another for the shortlist.

1st	3. Sunset Park 2nd Fav	2/1
2nd	5. Observer Fav	5/4
3rd	6. Sounds Of Summer	12/1

Favourite

5/4

Observer

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-532

5/4

Comment: Went down by just over 3l when runner-up (muddy track) at Aqueduct three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; nicely bred (by Lookin At Lucky); big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/1	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	33/2	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	86/5	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Sunset Park

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-734

2/1

Comment: Winless in four starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; not disgraced when fourth over 6f at Aqueduct (maiden claimer, close behind Observer, muddy track) three weeks ago; should go close.

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

Malibu's Dynamite

Jockey: Favinho Pino Villa Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 58-5

7/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of eight in a maiden optional claimer (muddy track, Aqueduct) last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	30/1	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	45/1	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	34/1	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	63/2	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	28/1	-
20/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	241/4	-

Silent Sandy

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 759-

15/2

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fifth her best finish); held when ninth beaten 28l in a maiden claimer (sloppy track) at Aqueduct in November; now down in class (in for $30k from $40k); returns from a layoff; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	41/5	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	257/4	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	27/1	-

Our Lil Surfergirl

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-6

10/1

Comment: Sole debutant in the line up; from the same family as Wisconsin Night, a winner over 6f; trainer gets plenty of debutant winners; one to watch out for.

Sounds Of Summer

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 38

12/1

Comment: Finished behind Malibu's Dynamite over 7f at Aqueduct (maiden optional claimer, muddy track) when finishing last of eight four weeks ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	71/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	193/10	-

Gracie Girl

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 49

25/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when ninth of ten (Aqueduct) 40 days ago in a maiden claimer; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	67/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 9	11/2	-

Dynamitendiamonds

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Angel Pinero Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 64-565

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) over 1m½f at Parx (maiden claimer) 50 days ago; yet to finish better than third in her seven races; tag has been raised to $30k; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/2	-
03/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3/1	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	104/5	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	67/1	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	57/2	-

Belmont At The Big A

20:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OCTANE has an encouraging career strike-rate and there were mitigating factors for the defeat last time (bled). Nelson Avenue and Rotknee are also of interest.

1st	1. Twenty Four Mamba	7/2
2nd	3. Rotknee	7/2
3rd	6. Nova Rags	10/1

Favourite

5/2

Octane

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 17176-

5/2

Comment: Tailed off at 8-13 at Gulfstream Park in October upped to 1m in a handicap; has achieved nine wins from 22 career runs and cut above this level in his prime; returns from a break here; clear chance given his record when fresh and he has won in classy company before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap, Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	3/5	-
06/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	13/10	-
25/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
20/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 11	73/10	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	11/2	-
20/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Nelson Avenue

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 81-643

11/4

Comment: Not disgraced when third of seven at Aqueduct over 1m (allowance optional claimer) last month; possesses winning form at this track; stable going well a plus; capable if in the mood so deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	77/10	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	93/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 10	209/4	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	37/5	-

Twenty Four Mamba

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 47-421

7/2

Comment: Back to winning ways at Aqueduct five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $100k); he can be taken on as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	61/20	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	163/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	127/4	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	159/4	-

Rotknee

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 4613-3

7/2

Comment: Has won here; on target twice in his last six outings; out of the frame (beaten 6l in third) at Aqueduct over 6f (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) 26 days ago; should be in the mix given recent reappearance at Aqueduct will have blown away the cobwebs and his most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
23/09/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	21/20	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	7/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	83/10	-
02/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-

Ridgewood Runner

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Carlos Martin Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 3-2165

9/1

Comment: Finished last of five when close behind Rotknee 26 days ago at Aqueduct (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; likes this combination of C&D; passed over with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	207/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	179/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	93/5	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/10	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	61/10	-

Nova Rags

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 5322-

10/1

Comment: Not disgraced when runner-up over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) last May; producing consistent form and excellent in his prime; has had some time off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	21/5	-
07/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	63/20	-
09/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	39/20	-
12/01/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-
15/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/20	-
17/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-

Belmont At The Big A

21:16 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HUSH OF A STORM is top of the list. He is a one-time winner at this track and can't be faulted for consistency. Donegal Momentum, Sherlock's Jewel and Big Everest should also be in the mix.

1st	6. Sherlock's Jewel	11/2
2nd	1. Donegal Momentum Fav	5/6
3rd	7. Son Of A Birch	16/1

Favourite

5/6

Donegal Momentum

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 113-15

5/6

Comment: Successful three times in his last five starts; placed in a Grade 1 in November; finished fifth in the Grade 2 Carter Handicap (Aqueduct) last month; is a player as he has worked well and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	51/10	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 11	33/10	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 5	36/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Big Everest

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 3142-

3/1

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and better than this level in his prime; beaten narrowly in November in a stakes; returns from a layoff here; definite chance as he can go well fresh.

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

Hush Of A Storm

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 143-23

9/2

Comment: Smart performer in his prime and producing consistent form; comfortably beaten finishing third 47 days ago at Turfway Park in a Grade 3; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; in with a big shout as he has worked well and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	77/10	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	113/50	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	783/100	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	37/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	13/4	-
12/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-

Sherlock's Jewel

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1289-1

11/2

Comment: Caused a 20-1 surprise when landing Gulfstream Park allowance optional claimer 40 days ago; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-13; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	98/5	-
26/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	51/10	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	141/10	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
20/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
15/12/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/2	-

Son Of A Birch

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 3465-6

16/1

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten just over 5l, over 5½f at Fair Grounds (allowance optional claimer) 50 days ago; has struggled to factor since winning an allowance optional claimer at Monmouth Park last May; facing a testing assignment and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	83/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	53/2	-
04/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/10	-
26/05/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	5/2	-

Ruse

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Timothy Hills Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 59-360

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; last of 11 (Gulfstream Park) 40 days ago in a stakes; now drops in class but has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	11 / 11	429/10	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	141/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	209/10	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	9 / 9	611/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	165/4	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	7/2	-

Wonderful Justice

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 9-080

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 last month at Keeneland in an allowance race; has won here before; has struggled to factor since winning an allowance optional claimer at Belmont At The Big A in October; this looks a fair heat so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	4777/100	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	71/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	38/5	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	2407/100	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	339/25	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	123/10	-

Unbridled Bomber

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 86-4

Comment: A course winner; may have reached limits of his ability; beaten 11l in fourth (sloppy track) in February at Aqueduct in a claimer; class hike now; into allowance company; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	167/10	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	117/5	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	113/5	-
09/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/5	-
18/03/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	24/5	-

Magnolia Midnight

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1423

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; producing consistent form; solid effort when beaten 1½l to finish third in an allowance optional claimer, managing to get across to lead from stall seven at Aqueduct three weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

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

Belmont At The Big A

21:48 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PANDEMIC HERO could find improvement and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Orie and Cousin Ed should also be taken seriously.

1st	13. Hard Par	5/1
2nd	6. Cousin Ed	3/1
3rd	3. Pandemic Hero	6/1

Favourite

2/1

Orie

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 453-

2/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing third in a maiden special weight (dropped back to this trip) in October; returns from a break today; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	103/10	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	5/2	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	171/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Army Proud

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5353-

11/4

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing third in a maiden special weight six months ago; first-time blinkers fitted; layoff to overcome; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	49/10	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	28/5	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	77/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	107/10	-

Cousin Ed

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 33-83

3/1

Comment: Finished third, beaten 8l, in a maiden special weight two months ago at Gulfstream Park dropped back in distance on debut for this trainer; has found improvement of late; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	11/1	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	28/1	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	11/1	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	9/5	-

Hard Par

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Raymond Handal Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 35-90

5/1

Comment: Hasn't been able to quite get his neck in front but he meets the required standard ability wise; held in tenth upped to 1m½f in February at Fair Grounds in a maiden special weight; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	279/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	37/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	99/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/10	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	15/4	-

Pandemic Hero

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 96-22

6/1

Comment: Finished a decent runner-up of eight in a maiden special weight at Aqueduct 19 days ago; this son of Munnings looks the part on breeding and he has been competitive despite being a maiden; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-
10/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	79/20	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	49/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	48/5	-

Ragtime Prankster

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Mark Hennig Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 86-605

20/1

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) at Aqueduct when fifth of nine upped to 1m six weeks ago in a maiden claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $50k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	6/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	73/1	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	44/1	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	107/10	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	101/10	-

Oat Coutour

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

50/1

Comment: Finished fourth of six on his debut with blinkers applied at Aqueduct at 7-1 two months ago; Tourist gets turf winners; in for a $50k tag so up in class ($30k last time); hard to make him a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	71/10	-

Joevia's First

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

100/1

Comment: Could not finish better than ninth on his debut with blinkers applied (5½f, Saratoga) at 28-1 in August; has had some time off; claiming debut; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	27/1	-

Premier Cru

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Angel Pinero Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 495-35

Comment: No impression when fifth of seven over 1m at Aqueduct (maiden claimer) 48 days ago; has raised his game the last twice; now moved up in the grades (in for $50k); unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	98/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/5	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	187/2	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	325/4	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	63/2	-
04/11/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	627/10	-

Perfect Shephard

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

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut at Aqueduct with blinkers tried at 10-1 47 days ago; sire does get winners on the turf; tag has been raised to $50k; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 10	99/10	-

Joker On Fire

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 455-74

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth over 6½f at Aqueduct (maiden claimer) 48 days ago; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	104/5	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	71/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	73/20	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	39/5	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	71/20	-

Wind Dancer

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 754-34

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth in a maiden claimer (Aqueduct, bobbled at the start) in January; he can be competitive at this level but still winless and defeats stacking up (ten on the bounce); claiming tag rises from $30k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	33/5	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	19/2	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	73/10	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	47/10	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	101/4	-

Unity Dreams

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Unified gets winners on the turf; yard is operating at a respectable strike-rate; recent workouts point to readiness; the only newcomer in the field.

Alzero

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: James H Bond Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 66

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work over 6½f at Aqueduct (maiden special weight) when beaten 11l (sixth of 12) six weeks ago; first run in claiming company; could find this level easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	43/1	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	55/2	-

Magni

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -4462

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; good effort when 2l runner-up (Aqueduct) three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	45/2	-

Omaha Pistol

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-642

Comment: Was a close runner-up last month at Aqueduct in a maiden claimer; claiming value now rises to $50k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/4	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	46/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	9/10	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	67/20	-