Monmouth Park

17:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHOGUN BE FAST is a strong pick. He is bidding for his second course success and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims.

Shogun Be Fast

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 8-45

Comment: A course winner; close up behind Jerry's Turn when fifth 36 days ago in a claimer; strong contender based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/1	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1373/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	283/50	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	673/50	-
07/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-

Jerry's Turn

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Timothy Hills Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 8443

Comment: Doesn't win often and form could be levelling off; not disgraced in third last month just ahead of Cisco Kid in a claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/5	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/10	-
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/10	-
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	103/5	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	15/1	-

Food Bank Helper

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 5-3005

Comment: Finished last of five in a claimer (sloppy track) 21 days ago; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win 770 days ago) and form has been a bit mixed lately; makes limited appeal as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	25/2	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	309/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	43/2	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	129/10	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	68/5	-
11/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	37/2	-

Between The Covers

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: Diane Morici Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 666-

Comment: No impression when sixth of ten (Laurel Park) in November in a claimer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; back from an absence here; now moved up in the grades (in for $16k); is respected as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and has won after a similar break previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	91/10	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	37/5	-
25/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
17/06/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/10	-
24/12/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	5/2	-
04/11/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-

Bramble Blaze

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 396

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 4l) at Tampa Bay Downs in April in a claimer; infrequent winner; has scored over C&D; easy to see him making an impression as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	92/5	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	113/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	67/5	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	224/5	-
11/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	118/5	-
14/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-

Last Second Louie

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Diane Morici Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 22-212

Comment: Close up runner-up at Laurel Park four months ago in a claimer; returns from a layoff; claiming tag rises from $12.5k last time; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	24/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-

Cisco Kid

Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 226555

Comment: Finished just behind Jerry's Turn when fifth over 5½f here (claimer) two weeks ago; likely player as best form suggests not devoid of talent.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	92/5	-
02/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	123/5	-
07/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	21/10	-
26/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
26/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	5/1	-

Word For Word

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Jose Sanchez Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 59-7

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; subpar since successful in a claimer at Delaware Park last July; finished last of seven over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer, sloppy track) behind Food Bank Helper, in January; back from an absence here; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	583/10	-
04/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	157/10	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	121/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	33/2	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	238/5	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	58/5	-

Nimmo

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Howard Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 14134

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth upped to this trip last month (sloppy track) in a claimer; managed two wins in his last five outings; good record under Paco Lopez (partnership reunited here); should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	63/10	-
07/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/5	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
07/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	54/5	-
25/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
28/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

18:20

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GOD WITH US is going for another distance success and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Hawkstone and Metalhead are also of interest.

J J Valentin

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland Trainer: Jorge Delgado Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 245333

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when third of eight (sloppy track) on his debut for this trainer last month in an allowance optional claimer; likes this combination of C&D; producing fairly consistent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/2	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
03/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-

Metalhead

Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 622386

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of eight over 6½f at Churchill Downs (claimer) last month; eased in class with tag standing at $30k here; finished third at Keeneland three starts ago and too soon to write him off; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/10	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	487/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/25	-
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	179/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	269/100	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	204/25	-

Real Blues

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 662231

Comment: Narrow success in a maiden claimer, breaking his duck at the ninth time of asking (Parx, muddy track) on first run for current trainer 20 days ago; has shown some recent improvement; runs off the same tag as last time ($30k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	99/10	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	143/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	317/10	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	2/1	-

Deportivo

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 17529

Comment: Seemed to find it tough last month when ninth of 11 in a claimer; $30k claiming tag this time (up from $16k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	21/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/1	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/2	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	15/2	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-

Hawkstone

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1-5535

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 4l in fifth) last month in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $25k; shown he can win fairly recently and needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-
11/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	33/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	93/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-

Go Yoshida

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 0-21

Comment: Bumped at the start when winning with a bit in hand last month in a maiden claimer; deeper waters here (in for $30k here, $10k tag last time); he can be taken on as step up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	57/5	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	137/2	-

God With Us

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1425

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth at Laurel Park two weeks ago in an optional claimer; a leading player as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/5	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	16/5	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

18:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VANILLA SUNDAE looks the one to back. She is going for another success at this trip and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Ruth is also respected.

Giant's Audible

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 33116

Comment: Sixth beaten 7l last week in a claimer; easy enough to take on with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	93/5	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	38/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	43/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	133/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	57/20	-

A Cozy Thing

Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr Trainer: Kim Einhorn Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 158-17

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last five; brings winning C&D form to the table; finished last of seven in a handicap last month; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Handicap, Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	94/5	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	123/5	-
14/08/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	53/5	-
21/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
04/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	91/10	-

Naked Eye

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Derek Ryan Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 71663

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; respectable third here over 6f (allowance optional claimer), finished ahead of Tower Twenty Two last month; likely to be in contention as jockey does well from inside draws here and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	92/5	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	112/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	5/2	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	117/5	-

Dyna Soar

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1427

Comment: Not disgraced in seventh at Delaware Park 22 days ago in a Grade 3; has two wins to her name this year; this is a step down in class but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	50/1	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	18/1	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	193/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	107/10	-

Vanilla Sundae

Jockey: Frankie Pennington Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 4-145

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of eight in an allowance optional claimer 49 days ago; big chance if in the same form she showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	15/4	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	21/20	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	37/5	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	13/4	-

Ruth

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 4442

Comment: Beaten half a length in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) five weeks ago; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	103/10	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	997/100	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-

Tower Twenty Two

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 13451

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer upped to this distance (sloppy track) 21 days ago; successful three times from 11 career runs; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
07/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	174/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	263/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	127/10	-
17/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	6/5	-
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

19:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EXTREME ACCESS is a firm choice. He is taken to confirm placings with Lake Chapala, Fabelman and Fake Celebrity and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

Prince Of Troy

Jockey: Jorge Panaijo Trainer: Russell Cash Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 420-0

Comment: Last of 11 last month when he was behind a few of these in a claimer; winning form over C&D; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	4/1	-
12/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	24/5	-
06/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	91/10	-
09/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	23/1	-
19/05/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	147/5	-

Fabelman

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 24-585

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just over 4l) in a claimer on his first start for this trainer last month; should figure based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	123/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	137/10	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-
27/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/20	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-

Lake Chapala

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Leopoldo Ortega Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 83164

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when beaten 3l in fourth two weeks ago in a claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	86/5	-
07/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	97/10	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	61/2	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	37/10	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	93/10	-

Fake Celebrity

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 089356

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when beaten 6l last month in a claimer; needs to be respected despite defeat last time as ran well at Tampa Bay Downs three runs back and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	28/5	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	51/10	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	37/2	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	87/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	69/10	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	46/5	-

Pal

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland Trainer: Jr James Frangella, Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 7-5737

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) 15 days ago when he was behind several of these rivals in a claimer; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	219/5	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	154/5	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	381/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	193/10	-
13/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	134/5	-
20/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/2	-

Equaljusticeforall

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Joan Milne Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 5556-7

Comment: May have reached limits of his ability and only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; was seventh of eight, beaten 11l, last month in a claimer; very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	42/1	-
19/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	69/5	-
13/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	163/10	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	382/5	-
22/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	56/5	-
06/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	17/1	-

Bold Licorice

Jockey: Fernando Jara Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: -457

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of ten in an optional claimer (Delaware Park) two weeks ago; this is his level but possible that there's no more in the locker.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	39/10	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	219/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	68/5	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	12/1	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	69/10	-

Extreme Access

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jorge Delgado Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 8-4443

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; had several of these rivals behind him two weeks ago when not beaten that far into third at 7-5 in a claimer; major player if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	7/5	-
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/5	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/5	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	89/10	-
25/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	13/2	-
29/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-

Its Pizza Time

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 43273

Comment: Third in course claimer, 6l off winner four weeks ago; calmer waters here (in for $16k, $40k tag last time); has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	63/10	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	29/2	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-

Tap The Candy

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Michael Aro Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 28566

Comment: Beaten 22l in sixth in a claimer (muddy track) at Parx on Wednesday; one-time useful operator; possibilities as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	121/10	-
14/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	72/5	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	337/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	403/50	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	841/50	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

19:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMATTEROFTIME has to be the first name on the shortlist. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has proved he can get his head in front.

Optical Bijou

Jockey: Frankie Pennington Trainer: Benjamin Perkins Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 7-465

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) when dropped back to 6f 22 days ago; finished ahead of Island Spirit but was behind Doin This; notable rider booked; rates a likely contender as shown some ability on occasion and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	38/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	87/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	281/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	317/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	61/5	-
08/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	14/5	-

Post Command

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Chuck Spina Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 817-55

Comment: Behind Island Spirit here over 6f (allowance race) when beaten 14l 42 days ago; useful in this grade; a likely player as return to this trip is a plus and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	44/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	109/10	-
18/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	201/5	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	16/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	29/10	-
10/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-

Island Spirit

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Rory Huston Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -464

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth upped to 1m last week in a claimer; hasn't really fired since his success in a maiden special weight at Monmouth Park last August; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	153/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	153/10	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	83/5	-
08/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	93/5	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-
10/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-

Doin This

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Rory Huston Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 5-3143

Comment: Off slowly at the start in a claimer last week when ahead of Island Spirit and Amatteroftime upped to 1m; capable of making an impact despite this step up in class and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	21/2	-
04/10/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/10	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	603/10	-

Optic Way

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Elliott Soto Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 212455

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth last month on debut for new trainer, managing to get across to lead from stall seven (split Amatteroftime and Max's Glory) in a stakes; some way off his best these days and can be a player at this level; dropped in grade to claiming level so expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	101/10	-
06/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	46/5	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
14/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-

Max's Glory

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Chuck Spina Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 7-46

Comment: Behind two of these last month when sixth here in a stakes upped to 1m; this is a step down in class but hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	411/10	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	97/5	-
13/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	79/10	-
28/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/5	-
09/06/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	127/10	-
19/05/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	4/1	-

Amatteroftime

Jockey: Isaac Castillo Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 5-1646

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth last month when not far behind Doin This (third) and Island Spirit (fourth, off slowly at the start) in a claimer; showed smart form in his prime and course specialist who has won six times here; class dropper as runs for a $15k tag here; up in class but looks a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/5	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	87/5	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	39/10	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/10	-
04/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	44/5	-
25/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	69/10	-

Crafty Don

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 8/8-1 F: 447-4

Comment: Beaten 17l in fourth last month on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; has won three times here but possible that there's no more in the locker; higher claiming tag here so up in class; now looks to be past his prime and others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	62/5	-
12/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	17/1	-
25/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/5	-
30/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	107/5	-
08/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	121/10	-
24/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	33/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

20:24

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LATE CALL is a strong fancy. He has been a winner at this track and a good pace up front will help him. American Unity and King Of Hollywood are also shortlisted.

Bean Machine

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Linda Simon Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 705517

Comment: A course winner; came home seventh, beaten just over 5l, last month in an allowance race; others appeal more given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	105/2	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	49/2	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	77/5	-
30/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	239/10	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	186/5	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	134/5	-

American Unity

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 345-31

Comment: Got the job done by 3l at Delaware Park last Thursday in an optional claimer; has achieved 14 wins from 36 career runs; Jamie Ness's runners are going great guns at the moment; needs to be respected as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
17/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/10	-
16/08/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-
17/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-

Midnight Award

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Jacinto Solis Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-09365

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in an allowance race last month; useful at this level; looking for his fourth career win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	137/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	373/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	303/10	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	151/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	279/5	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-

Late Call

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Derek Ryan Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 1-55952

Comment: Has won here; not beaten far when second over 1m½f here (starter handicap), bouncing back from some moderate efforts a week ago; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	9 / 9	87/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	103/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	5 / 10	11/5	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	1 / 12	4/1	-

Space Launch

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 34634

Comment: Producing consistent form and grade looks suitable; not far behind Spanish Noble when fourth in a starter allowance 21 days ago; shown he can get his head in front so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	29/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	10/1	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/1	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	97/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

Mt Suribachi

Jockey: Dexter Haddock Trainer: Timothy Smylie Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 912-

Comment: Good effort when close up over 1m½f at Parx (claimer) with American Unity just behind in September; returns from a break here; his best looks to be behind him and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/10	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	11/1	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	188/5	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/2	-
19/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	589/10	-
10/06/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	24/5	-

King Of Hollywood

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Daniel Siculietano Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 6-113

Comment: Has managed 14 wins from 44 career runs and better than this level in his prime; out of the frame (beaten 6l in third) last Saturday in an optional claimer; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	23/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
31/12/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	6/1	-
04/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	1407/100	-

Missouri River

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Ruperto Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 513165

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fifth of seven 29 days ago at Parx in a claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-13); a lot on his plate here and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	159/10	-
13/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	25/2	-
09/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
17/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
24/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/5	-

Spanish Noble

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 563242

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort last month in a starter allowance; he can be taken on as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	51/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/5	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	6 / 10	101/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	5 / 9	141/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Monmouth Park

20:57

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BALTASAR looks the one to back. He has shown in the past that he is able to get the job done and is proven at the trip.

Feast

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 5-241

Comment: Three wins from five runs over C&D, including last time when beating six rivals (evens); concern he might not be fully tuned up so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/10	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/10	-
20/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	16/5	-

Hot Rod Rumble

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Juan Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 5343

Comment: This trip evidently suits with all three wins over this distance; produced several respectable runs lately; third 43 days ago, only beaten 1½l, when behind the reopposing Feast on debut for this trainer in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/1	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	77/20	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	37/5	-
04/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-

Lloyd

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-3537

Comment: Finished last of seven in a starter allowance last month; has scored over C&D; has been found wanting at this level before so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	19/5	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	43/5	-
08/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
05/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	603/100	-

Liberty Star

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Elliott Soto Age/Wt: 7/8-5 F: 11113

Comment: Successful ten times from 43 career runs; was a shade disappointing when third (8-13) at Parx over 6½f (optional claimer, sloppy track) last month; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/5	-
28/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	12/5	-
29/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	93/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
26/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
24/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	53/5	-

Diamond Heist

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 68-232

Comment: Behind Magical Warrior when beaten 1l on his debut for this trainer last month in a starter allowance; winning form over C&D; consistent performer; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	10/1	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	219/50	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/25	-
01/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	81/5	-

Face Abarrio

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jose Delgado Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 233324

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise and string of consistent efforts of late; just under 5l behind the winner, Magical Warrior, over 5½f here (starter allowance) last month; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	7/5	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	86/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-

Magical Warrior

Jockey: Christian Maragh Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 241211

Comment: Has won over C&D; seeking a hat-trick today; got home in front by 1l in a starter allowance beating four of these rivals last month on debut for this trainer; trainer going well a plus; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/5	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-

Baltasar

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 162453

Comment: Third behind Magical Warrior two weeks ago in a starter allowance; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-28 and running consistently; every chance as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/1	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	73/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/2	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/10	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

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Monmouth Park

21:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: HE'SPUREGOLD is the pick of these. He is taken to confirm the placings with There Are No Words and he knows how to win.

Wild Jaime

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 82-881

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; things dropped right last month when springing 22-1 surprise in a maiden claimer; can only watch as this step up from a maiden claimer looks tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/1	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	163/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	79/5	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	49/5	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	64/5	-
09/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	37/2	-

Vesparo

Trainer: Rory Huston Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 29-452

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length last Sunday in an allowance optional claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/10	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	36/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	99/10	-
18/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	144/5	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Speaking

Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr Trainer: Eddie Owens Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 47-751

Comment: Course specialist who has won eight times here; successful by 2l in a stakes 49 days ago; up in distance by an extra 2f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	124/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	306/5	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Handicap / F	-	7 / 8	28/5	-
01/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	39/10	-
25/06/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-

Forever Chocolate

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Rory Huston Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 128-41

Comment: Loves this venue (three wins from 17 course runs); gained narrow success in a stakes last month upped to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	41/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	25/2	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	163/10	-
28/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-
26/05/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-

One Time Willard

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 65141

Comment: Has never won a race of this value but impressive record of three wins from ten runs here; came out on top by just under 2l over 1m½f here (allowance race) last month; should figure despite this step up in class and his most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	14/5	-
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	243/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/10	-

Leo Monte

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland Trainer: Jorge Delgado Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 0-811

Comment: Course specialist who has won five times here and out to complete a hat-trick; got the job done in an allowance optional claimer by a short head 49 days ago; one to be interested in despite being up in class and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	63/1	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	106/5	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	37/10	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	269/10	-

He'spuregold

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 135-4

Comment: Hit the bar in a stakes in September and has a good record at this venue, including five C&D wins; fair effort when beaten 3½l, finishing fourth of eight; closely matched with There Are No Words on that running six weeks ago in a stakes; every chance as plenty to like about workout last week.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	167/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	97/4	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	11/2	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-

I'm On Fire

Jockey: Melissa Iorio Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 6-7231

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance race last month; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-14) but wins achieved at a lower level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	13/10	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	39/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	109/5	-
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	199/5	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	187/5	-
06/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-

Go To The Kingdom

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1/242-7

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of nine over 1m½f at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) four weeks ago; this represents a step up in class so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	47/5	-
18/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	14/5	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	37/5	-
09/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
18/11/23	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	129/10	-
29/07/23	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-

Gold Trust

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 144-51

Comment: Yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; successful by 1l over 5f here (allowance race) last Friday; this represents a step up in class but in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	8/5	-
18/10/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1/1	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	197/10	-
25/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	46/5	-
21/06/24	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-

There Are No Words

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Chuck Spina Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 2632-6

Comment: A while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) and all his wins have been at a lower level; beaten 12l in sixth in a stakes (bobbled at the start) 43 days ago, behind He'spuregold; this is competitive and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	229/10	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
03/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Handicap / F	-	6 / 8	7/5	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	49/5	-

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Monmouth Park

22:03

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DONTBESOOGROUCHY gets the vote. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast. Southern Dream and Tiz Marks Spirit could run well too.

Southern Dream

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Juan Polanco Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 56632

Comment: Gave good account to finish second in an optional claimer (Parx) a week ago; only once has he got into the winners' enclosure but string of consistent efforts of late; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/2	-
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	151/10	-
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	154/5	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	289/5	-
21/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/2	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	359/10	-

Spice Bag

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 686048

Comment: Beaten 6l last month in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $12.5k, $16k tag last time); now switched to dirt for the first time; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	56/1	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	149/5	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	55/2	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	23/5	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/5	-

Gunnery Sergeant

Jockey: Samy Camacho Trainer: E Hernandez Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 0152

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; not had much racing - fifth outing here; second but only beaten a head (sloppy track) finished just ahead of Blue Marble last month in a claimer; tag unchanged at $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	16/5	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	103/5	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	44/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	12/1	-

K Paz

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez Trainer: Leopoldo Ortega Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 3-61347

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind him 14 days ago when dropped to 5½f on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; drops to a $12.5k tag from $16k; should prove competitive as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	391/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	21/2	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	73/10	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/1	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/10	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	42/5	-

Dontbesoogrouchy

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 332520

Comment: Bobbled at the start over 5½f here (claimer) when 11th last month; grade looks suitable; tag drops from $16k to $12.5k here; did finish a good second two runs back and must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	173/10	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	3/1	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	19/5	-

Blue Marble

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9-5213

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; has won here previously; finished behind Gunnery Sergeant in a claimer (sloppy track) when beaten 12l (third of four) last month; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	34/5	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	39/5	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	93/5	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	689/10	-
04/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	294/5	-

Tiz Marks Spirit

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Panagiotis Synnefias Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 375

Comment: Held in fifth in a stakes claiming upped to 1m at Penn National five weeks ago; has scored over C&D; deeper waters here (in for $12.5k here, $10k tag last time); definite chance as it's a positive he's dropping back to 6f and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	76/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	32/1	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	123/10	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1683/100	-

Fully Committed

Jockey: Luis Ocasio Trainer: Silvino Ramirez Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 55657

Comment: Useful in this grade but subpar since successful in a maiden claimer at Parx in February; beaten seventh of eight (sloppy track) last month in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	287/5	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	67/2	-
23/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	11/1	-
07/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	39/1	-
18/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/1	-
25/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-

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