Belmont At The Big A

18:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIOTE looks the one to back. He should be able to confirm placings with Detail Oriented.

Poppy's Ticket

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Mainstream Sellout (5f-1m½f); from a trainer with a solid record with newcomers; should go close as some good aspects to his profile and the current yard form is another tick.

Anmolo

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: This son of Snow Trouble is having his first race; market may be informative on his prospects.

Tiote

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32

Comment: From respected yard and has a nice pedigree (by Authentic); finished runner-up of 12 five weeks ago with Detail Oriented just behind (Aqueduct) in a maiden special weight; the trainer is going well; respected as appeals from a breeding angle and he has a bit of experience under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	71/20	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	36/5	-

College Hunk

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

Comment: Makes competitive race debut; yard not renowned for sending out winning newcomers; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise.

Detail Oriented

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Gary Sciacca Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 86

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth last month at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	87/10	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	67/2	-

Terminal Velocity

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

Comment: Sibling of Raining Candy (1m½f winner); has a nice pedigree (by Unified); has plenty of trackwork under his belt; looks like a player.

Don Luis

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Marisa Monserrate Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 47-

Comment: Last of seven at Finger Lakes in October in a stakes; related to Stakes winner Sky Flower; layoff to overcome; now drops in class but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F		-	7 / 7	343/4	-
23/09/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F		-	4 / 8	271/4	-

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2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

18:37

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FILM STAR gets the vote. He is a frequent winner over this distance and knows how to win, while Otello and Bendoog are also shortlisted.

Otello

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 964-31

Comment: Came out on top by 2l in an allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct 31 days ago; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	49/20	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	39/2	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 10	679/100	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-

General Banker

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-2412

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up over 1m at Aqueduct (stakes, muddy track) last month; a previous winner here; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/1	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	51/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	179/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-

Repo Rocks

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 3-424

Comment: Has managed ten wins from 48 career runs; recent efforts have generally been solid; not disgraced when fourth of seven over 1m at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer) 30 days ago; now looks to be past his prime and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/20	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	2 / 3	5/1	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	23/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	227/4	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	21/2	-

Classic Catch

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 5-232

Comment: Solid run when second at 12-1 (Aqueduct) last month in a stakes; a long time since his last win; yard is ticking along nicely; down in class this time but hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	59/5	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	29/10	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	69/20	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/20	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	27/5	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-

Film Star

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: -34

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 11l, last month (muddy track) at Laurel Park in a stakes; managed two wins in his last six outings; a stakes winner four months ago; can make his presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	43/10	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	3/5	-

Bendoog

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 22-22

Comment: Missed out by a head at Oaklawn Park five weeks ago in a stakes; produced a string of consistent efforts and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); no surprise to see him go well if building on last performance and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/20	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/25	-
24/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:04

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DONTLOOKBACKATALL gets a firm vote. She is fancied to reverse the placings with Love Appeals from their last meeting and has been a winner over this C&D.

Weehawken

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 154-3

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 3l) in an optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) two months ago; consistent lately but yet to win a race of this value; this demands more than last time so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	23/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/10	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	27/10	-
01/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
11/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/20	-

Buttercream Babe

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 63-7

Comment: Seventh of 12 beaten 6l (yielding, Keeneland) last Friday in an allowance race; went close in a Grade 2 in October; jockey booking heightens interest; should be thereabouts despite moving up in class and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	31/5	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	223/25	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 12	323/100	-
02/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	53/10	-
13/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	13/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	91/10	-

Love Appeals

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3219-

Comment: Ninth of 12 in a stakes at Turfway Park in December; a winner of a stakes in November and wins-runs record of 5-14; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	427/50	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	71/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	21/10	-
11/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
19/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Hollywood Walk

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1338-

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 3l, finishing eighth of ten at Gulfstream Park over 1m (Grade 3) in December; admirable career strike-rate (five from 23 to date) but all her wins have been at a lower level; might find this company a little easier but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 10	161/5	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	61/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	115/4	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	13/2	-
14/07/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	46/5	-

Dontlookbackatall

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1206-

Comment: Could not compete with Love Appeals when sixth six months ago at Aqueduct in a stakes; this is her grade and hit the bar in a Grade 2 in August; should have every chance if replicating her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	47/20	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 12	797/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	663/100	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	43/5	-
24/06/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	1/5	-
05/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	27/20	-

Time To Dazzle

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 76144-

Comment: On target twice in her last six outings; a winner of a Grade 3 in July; finished last of four in a stakes in October.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	19/10	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	67/10	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 12	227/20	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	143/10	-
06/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	67/10	-
15/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

On Command

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 310-31

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer (Aqueduct) dropped back in distance 43 days ago; managed two wins in her last four outings; this represents a step up in class so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	57/10	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	131/10	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	26/5	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	71/25	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	81/10	-

Save Us Melania

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 141

Comment: Has won here; has chalked up three wins from her last seven; won a starter allowance by just over 2l at Aqueduct 36 days ago; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	43/20	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	13/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	63/20	-

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2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:31

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UNCATALYZED is fancied for this. He made a promising start to his career when runner-up and made a good fist of his first run, while Noble Confessor, Reteko and Freedom Glider are also shortlisted.

Freedom Glider

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Jorge Duarte Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32-

Comment: Not beaten far in a maiden special weight in October; related to Stakes winner Prince Abu Dhabi; back from an absence here; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	93/10	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	26/5	-

Uncatalyzed

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Minor honours on his debut when favourite over 1m½f at Tampa Bay Downs at evens 51 days ago; from powerful trainer and related to Grade 3 winner Umm Kulthum; leading contender as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and his first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	1/1	-

Tomorrow's Wish

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 544P-

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied over 6f at Aqueduct (maiden special weight) over Christmas; best he's managed so far is fourth from four career starts; has had some time off; he's hard to fancy.

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

King Lee

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Completely tailed off on his debut at Aqueduct at 50-1 last month; related to Grade 3 winner Regal Realm; will need to step up from his racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	47/1	-

Reteko

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 253-34

Comment: Admirably consistent and signs of improvement on last two runs; fourth, beaten less than a length, when favourite (Fair Grounds) 51 days ago in a maiden optional claimer; in the mix despite moving up in class and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	11/10	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	15/2	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	41/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	99/10	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	73/20	-
21/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	38/5	-

Noble Confessor

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3526-

Comment: This son of Quality Road looks the part on breeding and among the places in a Grade 2 in September; not far away, finishing sixth in the Breeders' Cup Juv Turf at Del Mar in October; returns from a layoff here; form of the stable is a plus; drop in class is a positive and has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 12	59/2	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	34/5	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	8/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	23/5	-

Spun

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Robert Ribaudo Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: There's hope from the sire that he has some ability; looks the part on breeding (by Twirling Candy); faces a demanding debut and the betting may be the best guide.

Kulapat

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 856

Comment: Bernardini gets turf winners; still searching for first win after three tries; was behind two of these rivals six weeks ago when last at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	49/2	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	237/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	31/5	-

Grand Commander

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Bruce Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2445

Comment: Split Summit Ridge and Kulapat when fifth six weeks ago (bobbled at the start) at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight; sire gets turf winners; should not be far away as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	113/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	47/20	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-

Just Bernie

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Adrianne Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Celtic Striker (6f-1m½f); sire gets turf winners; overlooked unless the market says otherwise against runners with experience.

Summit Ridge

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 33

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Constitution) and from a top trainer; had a couple of these behind him when third at Aqueduct in a maiden special weight 43 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	19/10	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	79/10	-

Aerate

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 04-744

Comment: Solid run when fourth (Keeneland) last month in a maiden claimer; up in distance by an extra 2f here.

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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

19:59

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GENERAL PARTNER has winning form in his record and has won over this trip before. Drake's Passage and Holiday Pay should also be considered.

Drake's Passage

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1368-

Comment: Out of the frame when eighth in a stakes six months ago; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); has had some time off; deserves respect as he has defied a similar absence in the past and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	57/20	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	2/5	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/20	-
17/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	57/20	-

Strapped

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 16-113

Comment: Not beaten far when third over 1m3f at Aqueduct (starter allowance) 36 days ago; has won over C&D; has chalked up three wins from his last five.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	15/2	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	153/10	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-

Pirate

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 53-41

Comment: Caused a surprise in allowance optional claimer (Aqueduct, muddy track) last month; he can be taken on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	99/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	42/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	62/5	-
07/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	31/5	-

Reddington

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Gustavo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -5034

Comment: Fair effort in an allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct on debut for this trainer two weeks ago; has won at this track; possible that there's no more in the locker; others appeal more as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	64/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	23/2	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/1	-

General Partner

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6/1-3

Comment: From top stable and may still have more to offer with few miles on the clock; came up a bit short, beaten 3½l when favourite, at Aqueduct four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/20	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/20	-
03/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 9	193/10	-
07/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
02/09/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	73/20	-
22/07/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	21/5	-

Whittington Park

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 354-65

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 5l) in an allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct six weeks ago; has achieved six wins from 24 career runs; claiming value rises from $45k last time; facing a testing assignment and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	53/20	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	147/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	217/10	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	8/1	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
03/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	115/4	-

Holiday Pay

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 146-

Comment: Finished last of six at Gulfstream Park in December in an allowance optional claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-10); back from an absence here; can go well fresh and may be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/10	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
01/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	7/5	-
27/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
19/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:27

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WORKS FOR ME has a healthy career strike-rate and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Cigarette Boat, Boltage and Alder should also be considered.

Boltage

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5-16

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; not beaten that far in sixth (just under 4l) over 5½f at Keeneland (allowance race) three weeks ago; runs in claiming company for the first time; needs considering if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	421/100	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	34/5	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	14/5	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	909/50	-
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-

Alder

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6-177

Comment: Looks for his third career victory; beaten 13l in seventh in an allowance optional claimer (Turfway Park) in January; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/5	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	18/5	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	1349/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	213/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	1033/100	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	143/25	-

Works For Me

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Joseph Lee Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1531-

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); caused a shock when scoring at 22-1 in a stakes (Aqueduct) six months ago; returns from a layoff here; dropped in grade to claiming level so should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	231/10	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	43/20	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	94/5	-
27/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
18/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	9/2	-
27/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	109/10	-

Cigarette Boat

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-221

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance race (Fair Grounds) 51 days ago; winning form over C&D; first run in a claimer; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/10	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	43/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-

Seaver

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Timothy Hills Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-5021

Comment: A surprise scorer at 8-1 over 5½f at Gulfstream Park (optional claimer) 46 days ago; his best looks to be behind him and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	41/5	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	77/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	1053/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	103/10	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	61/10	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	29/5	-

Final Verdict

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Edward Barker Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 31315-

Comment: Well held having been fancied when sixth at Churchill Downs in November in a starter allowance; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; grade looks suitable; returns from a break today; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	171/100	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	67/10	-
23/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	141/2	-

Linzer

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-5825

Comment: Held in fifth at Turfway Park five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; a lot on his plate here and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	603/100	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	178/25	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	67/10	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	48/5	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	19/5	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	84/25	-

Felix

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1/52

Comment: Not had much racing for his age; good runner-up at 10-1 46 days ago at Fair Grounds in an allowance optional claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	69/10	-
02/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	73/10	-
02/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	138/25	-
05/08/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
06/11/22	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	63/10	-

Toxic Gray

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Michael Miceli Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 15-322

Comment: Good effort when close up in an allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct in front of Bramito four weeks ago; has been fairly consistent this year but all his winning form has come at Aqueduct (three successes); drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/20	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/20	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/2	-

What's Up Bro

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: -541

Comment: Ended losing run when winning by 1½l at Aqueduct in an allowance race last week; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-19).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	47/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	41/20	-
29/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	13/5	-
10/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-

Sheriff Bianco

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 3-4315

Comment: This is his grade and a stakes winner in February; beaten 11l into fifth (muddy track) last month at Aqueduct in a stakes; this represents an easier task than his previous race.

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

Bramito

Jockey: Tba Rider Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 57-415

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; not disgraced when fifth over 7f at Aqueduct (allowance optional claimer, behind Toxic Gray) last month on debut for this trainer; trainer going well a plus.

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	-

Bad Larry

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Eduardo Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 352436

Comment: Finished last of six last month (Aqueduct) in a claimer; this is his level; a winner over this C&D; class rise to contend with.

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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

20:55

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ALMOSTGONE ROCKET is the pick of these. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast and can turn around placings with Haulin Ice from last time they met.

R Disaster

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 112-12

Comment: Managed four wins in her last six outings; went down by a head two months ago at Gulfstream Park in a Grade 3; chance as showed promise in workout last week.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	59/10	-
15/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/25	-
09/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-

Almostgone Rocket

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 111-2

Comment: Has won three of her four career starts and a winner of a stakes last June; minor honours when 8-13 (Oaklawn Park) five weeks ago behind Haulin Ice in a stakes; up in class but should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
06/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/25	-
05/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-

Leslie's Rose

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 31024-

Comment: Out of the money and beaten 16l in the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks (Saratoga) in July; returns from a break here; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 4	15/2	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	13 / 14	777/100	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 8	189/20	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	3/10	-
11/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-

St. Benedicts Prep

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 122322

Comment: Not beaten far at Aqueduct four weeks ago in a Grade 3; track has proven suitable before; yet to win a race of this value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	53/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	27/20	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	51/20	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-

Haulin Ice

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-511

Comment: On a hat-trick but all her wins achieved at a lower level; successful by 5l over 6f at Oaklawn Park (stakes) 36 days ago; this represents a step up in class so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 5	49/10	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	237/20	-
24/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	12/5	-

Socially Selective

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 12-33

Comment: Proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes four months ago and far from exposed; close up behind St. Benedicts Prep when third last month at Aqueduct in a Grade 3.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	69/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-
21/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
13/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
22/04/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	41/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Belmont At The Big A

21:24

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HEREDIA is a strong fancy. She looks likely to run her race and a good pace up front will help her, while No Mo Candy, Grayosh and Raqiya must be respected.

Grayosh

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4215-

Comment: Finished fifth in the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in October; successful twice in her last five starts; a Grade 2 winner in August; an easier task than her previous race; jockey does well from inside draws here so must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	236/25	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	39/5	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/4	-
27/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	37/5	-
20/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
03/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	B / 12	17/10	-

Heredia

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 24113/

Comment: Third of 28 in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket in 2023; successful six times from 13 starts in Britain, picking up plenty of prize-money in the process; long absence to overcome; could have less on her plate in this; plenty of appeal as she has joined a top stable ahead of her debut on these shores and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/23	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 8	6/1	107
02/09/23	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 10	5/2	105
12/08/23	Haydock / Listed / F	1	1 / 13	11/2	102
09/07/23	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	4 / 7	11/4	102
03/06/23	Musselburgh / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	4/5	102
06/05/23	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	2 / 10	7/2	102

Edict

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 56-

Comment: Beaten 6l when sixth of eight in a stakes at Aqueduct six months ago; on target four times in eight runs in Argentina, earning decent prize-money; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F		-	6 / 8	48/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F		-	5 / 8	78/5	-

Raqiya

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1611-5

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fifth despite odds of 11-5 in a Grade 2 on debut for new trainer at Gulfstream Park three months ago; successful four times from seven starts in Britain, picking up plenty of prize-money in the process; this might be easier; easy to see her making an impression given her record when fresh and she won the Oak Tree recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	11/5	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	51/10	-
31/07/24	Goodwood / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 9	7/1	101
12/07/24	York / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 12	8/1	101
25/05/24	Salisbury / Listed / F	1	1 / 6	5/1	95
23/09/23	Ayr / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 9	9/4	93

No Mo Candy

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2111-

Comment: Not fancied in the betting when winning by just over 1l dropped back in distance at Aqueduct in November in a Grade 3; comes here off the back of a hat-trick and winner of three of her four runs to date; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	91/5	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	51/5	-
26/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
27/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-

Mohawk Trail

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Kelsey Danner Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 7-3411

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-18) and going for a hat-trick; got the job done in a stakes by three-quarters of a length (Tampa Bay Downs) five weeks ago; makes limited appeal as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	11/5	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	791/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	1273/50	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	103/4	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	1151/100	-

Dynamic Pricing

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 71733-

Comment: Narrowly beaten and favourite here over 1m (stakes) in September; has been fairly consistent this year; more on her plate but rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	27/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	43/10	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 9	33/5	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 11	891/100	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	17/5	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-

Lady Firefoot

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 7-8

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth at Gulfstream Park over 1m4f (Grade 3, bumped at the start) three months ago; has winning track form; has gained all her wins at a lower level; not a particularly inspiring record when returning from a break so this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 12	476/5	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	87/2	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	59/1	-
04/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	52/1	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	145/4	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/1	-

Spaliday

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 141-6

Comment: Unbeaten at this course after two runs; a winner of a Grade 2 here in October; out of the frame (beaten just under 5l in sixth, Tampa Bay Downs) two months ago in a Grade 2; this might be easier; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 9	61/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	63/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	119/10	-
13/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	41/20	-
04/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-

Amanda's Folly

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 35-

Comment: Finished last of five six months ago in a stakes; can be a player at this level but has done all her winning at a lower level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	41/10	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	3/5	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/1	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	23/10	-
28/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	71/20	-

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Belmont At The Big A

21:53

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BISHOPS BAY is a strong pick. He is thriving at the moment and a good pace up front will help him. Quint's Brew and Tumbarumba must be on the shortlist.

Bishops Bay

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1-211

Comment: Not had much racing for his age and bidding for hat-trick; scored narrowly in a stakes at Oaklawn Park 36 days ago; can have a big say despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/10	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
24/06/23	Thistledown / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
13/05/23	Belmont Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	39/20	-

Bank Frenzy

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 211-11

Comment: Won by just over 2l at Aqueduct (muddy track) 28 days ago in a stakes; brings winning C&D form to the table; extended his winning streak on latest start; Manuel Franco a notable jockey booking; he has a shout despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	11/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	27/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-

Yo Daddy

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 13-115

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-19) but wins have come at a lower level; finished fifth, beaten 17l, in a stakes, finishing well behind reopposing Bank Frenzy (Aqueduct) two months ago; facing a tougher assignment than last time, can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	21/20	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	59/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	13/20	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	21/5	-

Howgreatisnate

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 6/2-3

Comment: Good effort when 3l third at Gulfstream Park over 7f (stakes) 36 days ago on debut for this trainer; produced several respectable runs lately; all his wins have been at a lower level; he can be taken on given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	97/10	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
22/07/23	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	37/1	-
17/06/23	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	51/5	-
13/05/23	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	53/10	-
18/03/23	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	29/10	-

Worcester

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 21-121

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-13); narrow scorer in a stakes (muddy track) at Laurel Park last month; this represents a step up in class so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
05/08/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-

Tumbarumba

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 242-3

Comment: Generally consistent and wins-runs record of 5-19; shade disappointing to finish only third when 5-4 (Gulfstream Park) three months ago in a Grade 3; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	13/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 13	169/5	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	337/50	-
30/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-

Quint's Brew

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Edward Allard Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -112

Comment: A stakes winner in February and has made a pleasing start to his career with four wins from six starts; runner-up of seven in the Carter Handicap at Aqueduct four weeks ago; an easier task than his previous race; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	47/20	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	93/10	-
29/06/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
05/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
02/03/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	73/10	-

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Belmont At The Big A

22:21

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IRON MAX should be capable of further improvement and was not helped by trouble in running last time. Merica's Back and Twohonestmischief also warrant respect.

Executive Style

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Shares a dam with State Planning, a 1m winner; this son of Central Banker is running for the first time; passed over unless attracting strong support against rivals with form already in the book.

Twohonestmischief

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-333

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; well held when third in a maiden special weight last month (Aqueduct) upped to 1m; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	67/20	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	87/10	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/20	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	387/4	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	99/10	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	303/4	-

Iron Max

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 264-

Comment: Beaten 19l in fourth at Aqueduct in November in a maiden special weight; returns from a break today; big run on the cards as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and he didn't get much luck in running when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	18/5	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	77/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	71/20	-

Carlin Contention

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: James Ryerson Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 5

Comment: Beaten 6l to finish fifth on debut at Aqueduct at 33-1 last month; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	67/2	-

Train The Trainer

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Solid effort on his debut when second at Santa Anita at 12-1 28 days ago; shown promise in trackwork; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	12/1	-

Liberty Rising

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 85-

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth over 6f here (maiden special weight) six months ago; returns from an absence here; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	149/4	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	107/4	-

Come Full Circle

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Bob Dunham Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: First time on the track for this son of Slumber; others look more obvious on paper; best watched unless the market says otherwise.

Merica's Back

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 424

Comment: Performed below market expectations when fourth in a maiden special weight at Aqueduct 36 days ago; related to Stakes winner Apalachee Bay; has shown some ability on occasion and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	39/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	69/20	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	38/5	-

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