Sports

Belmont Park Analysis

Post Time: 1:05 p.m.

All horses appear in post position order

1. 5 1/2f; $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up

SANDY’Z SLEW adds blinkers and cuts back in distance after being a beaten favorite in last two starts. D J’S HOPE cuts back in distance and removes the blinkers after tiring when adding blinkers. SONG OF ASPEN cuts back in distance for first start since tiring in October.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 El Genio ,118 J Rosario x-x-x Iselin 2-1
2 Can’t Catch Me Now(L),118 J Chamafi 6-6-8 Barrera 20-1
3 Sandy’z Slew(L),118 I Ortiz, Jr 6-8-2 Schosberg 8-5
4 Hooked Forever(L),118 E Castro 5-8-2 Ryerson 8-1
5 Sunrise Lover(L),111 M Franco 6-2-5 Jones 20-1
6 D J’s Hope(L),118 J Alvarado 4-8-5 DeMola 9-2
7 Closingtothewire(L),124 A Lezcano 8-8-2 Lotruglio 20-1
8 Song of Aspen(L),118 R Maragh 8-8-4 Persaud 12-1

2. 1 1/8m(T): $75,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)

PATH OF DREAMS has been working steadily after finishing second by a nose this distance in return to turf. PRECARIOUS stretches out after finishing fourth as the favorite in local debut. BRAMLEY cuts back in distance after closing to finish second versus the boys in February.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 Treqqer(L),118 R Maragh 8-x-x Ribaudo 20-1
3 Celtic Arch(L),118 J Rosario 3-3-x Clement 6-1
4 Precarious(L),118 J Lezcano 4-2-x Bond 5-1
1 a-Path of Dreams(L),118 J Velazquez 2-4-3 Pletcher 5-2
5 Neolexia(L),118 I Ortiz, Jr 6-8-x Toner 30-1
6 Kimbolton(M),118 J Alvarado x-x-x Mott 15-1
7 Bramley(L),123 J Bravo 2-6-5 Matz 6-1
8 Arriba Anna(L),118 J Castellano 2-x-x C Brown 3-1
9 Placentia ,118 J Ortiz 2-x-x McGaughey III 8-1
1A a-Thousandfold(L),118 J Velazquez 6-x-x Pletcher 5-2

3. 6f; $50,000; cl($25,000); 3up; (f&m)

ELUSIVE JOZI drew the rail after a gate to wire victory as the favorite this distance versus cheaper and was claimed. ANECDOTE has finished second this distance in last three starts and was claimed last out. SMOKIN’ ALICE adds blinkers and drops in class after tiring this distance.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Elusive Jozi(L),122 R Maragh 1-3-2 Schosberg 7-2
2 Sheza Classy Lady(L),122 I Ortiz, Jr 5-1-2 Barker 3-1
3 Smokin’ Alice(L),122 A Solis 6-4-6 Wilson 8-1
4 Hot Roots(L),122 L Saez 6-5-6 Ness 10-1
5 Anecdote(L),122 C Velasquez 2-2-2 Jacobson 4-1
6 D’princess(L),122 J Castellano 4-4-1 C Martin 2-1

4. 6 1/2f; $70,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)

JONATA stretches out after finishing fourth when making dirt debut in October. HANDWOVEN races with Lasix and shows good works for barn that has excellent record with firsters. DISTORTION makes local return after finishing second at Keeneland.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Baroness Amira(L),118 J Rosario 2-x-x Rodriguez 2-1
2 Ambitious(M),118 J Castellano x-x-x McGaughey III 9-2
3 Distortion(L),118 L Saez 2-7-7 Zito 7-2
4 Handwoven(M),124 J Lezcano x-x-x Mareina 3-1
5 Jonata(L),118 I Ortiz, Jr 4-12-7 Hushion 10-1
6 Assured(M),118 J Alvarado x-x-x Mott 5-1

5. 7f; $26,000; mdn cl($16,000); 3up

NORTH OCEAN removes the blinkers and drops to lowest claiming level of career after tiring in seasonal debut. FREIGHT drops in class after finishing third in the slop in first start since breaking maiden. ECONOMIC FORECAST drops in class after tiring badly in an off the turf race.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Uproarious George(L),118 J Falk 6-6-6 Falk 30-1
2 Go to the Net(L),117 P Tomas 11-4-12 Sciacca 12-1
3 Freight(L),118 J Chamafi 3-5-5 Galluscio 7-2
4 West Bay Road(L),118 E Castro 9-3-7 Ryerson 30-1
5 Bernardo ,111 M Franco 5-6-9 Toscano 30-1
6 Velocci(L),118 I Ortiz, Jr 3-4-7 Galluscio 5-1
7 Awesome Bid(L),119 K Coa 6-3-2 Lostritto 8-1
8 Economic Forecast(L),124 C Velasquez 9-3-4 Jacobson 5-2
9 North Ocean(L),124 J Espinoza 9-4-6 Weaver 4-1
10 Tangible Assets(L),118 D Cohen 7-x-x C Martin 10-1

6. 1 1/4m(T); $79,000; alw opt clm; 3up

MINISTER COLIN cuts back in distance after running evenly at Gulfstream in March and was claimed. SOCIALSAUL removes the blinkers and drops in class for turf debut and off brief freshening. MALIBU WAY drew the rail and stretches out after a troubled start in most recent.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 a-Malibu Way(L),122 J Rosario 6-8-6 Clement 3-1
1A a-Margano(L),122 J Velazquez 3-2-6 Delacour 3-1
3 Kingofthebluegrass(L),122 J Pimentel 3-2-4 Trombetta 10-1
4 Eternal Ruler(L),122 R Maragh 2-5-2 Ribaudo 5-1
5 Westside Corral(L),122 L Saez 5-4-1 Toscano 12-1
6 Star Channel(L),122 J Castellano 2-5-4 Pletcher 5-2
7 Tricky Hat(L),122 C Velasquez 3-9-6 McGaughey III 8-1
8 Holiday Star(L),116 E Prado 9-8-1 Motion 20-1
9 Socialsaul(L),122 J Alvarado 6-4-3 Contessa 8-1
10 Minister Colin(L),122 I Ortiz, Jr 3-6-4 Galluscio 10-1
2 b-Aussi Austin(L),122 J Rosario 2-3-2 Rodriguez 7-5
11 Duke of the City(L),116 1-4-4 Breen 4-1
2B b-Marilyn’s Guy(L),122 5-4-1 Rodriguez 7-5

7. 1m(T); $64,000; alw opt clm; 3up

SNEAKY KITTEN switches to Rosario after stalking the pace and finishing second in his last four starts. THE THINKER removes the blinkers for return to turf and first start since January. MODERN CHILD drew the rail and working bullets for first start since August.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Modern Child(L),122 J Lezcano 6-3-5 J Imperio 12-1
2 Sneaky Kitten(L),122 J Rosario 2-2-2 Maker 9-5
3 Sandyinthesun(L),122 J Davis 8-1-7 Davis 30-1
4 Isn’tlovejustgrand(L),122 E Castro 2-2-4 Aquilino 10-1
5 Adirondack Dancer(L),122 C Velasquez 5-6-1 Rice 8-1
6 Dual Citizen(L),122 J Ortiz 3-9-9 Duggan 5-1
7 East of Danzig(L),122 L Saez 2-2-3 Pugh 3-1
8 The Thinker(L),122 J Castellano 6-5-8 C Brown 8-1
9 Sky Blue Pink(L),122 I Ortiz, Jr 6-7-5 Baker 15-1
10 Pearl of Wisdom(L),122 3-6-4 Rodriguez 3-1

8. 1 1/4m(T); $90,000; 4up Good Reward Stakes

SKY BLAZER cuts back in distance after finishing third in the Grade 2 Elkhorn last out. TEAKS NORTH cuts back in distance after setting the pace and tiring in the Grade 2 Pan American. REFLECTING lost two race winning streak when tiring in the Elkhorn.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Change of Command(L),118 J Pimentel 1-4-1 Trombetta 15-1
2 Sky Blazer(L),120 E Prado 3-4-8 Tagg 3-1
3 Reflecting(L),118 J Castellano 5-1-1 McGaughey III 7-2
4 Quick Casablanca(M),118 J Rosario 3-1-1 Clement 9-2
5 Joan’s Choice(L),120 J Ortiz 4-1-3 Violette 12-1
6 Hyper(L),120 J Lezcano 3-1-3 C Brown 6-1
7 Teaks North(L),120 J Velazquez 6-2-1 Nevin 5-2
8 Keep Me Informed(L),118 L Saez 1-3-6 Toscano 8-5

9. 7f(T); $55,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up

TRAININGFORSUCCESS cuts back in distance after finishing third at this level last out. FACE THE RACE cuts back in distance for first start versus state-breds after tiring in career debut at Gulfstream. MY TEDDY BEAR cuts back in distance and drew rail after tiring in most recent. FUNKY CAT made a middle move and tired going longer.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 My Teddy Bear(L),118 C Velasquez 9-4-7 Sciacca 8-1
3 Hengroen(L),118 J Espinoza 10-10-10 P Kelly 20-1
4 Funky Cat(L),118 M Luzzi 8-11-5 L O’Brien 20-1
5 Huge Asset(L),118 J Ortiz 4-5-6 Galluscio 15-1
6 Campogiovanni(L),118 J Lezcano 5-x-x Bond 12-1
7 My Pal of Pals(L),124 J Alvarado 7-6-7 Sciacca 20-1
8 Face the Race(L),118 E Prado 6-3-7 Matz 6-5
1 a-Unbridled Band(L),118 E Castro 5-3-6 Ryerson 30-1
9 Without Regard(L),124 R Maragh 5-5-x Levine 9-2
10 Trainingforsuccess(L),124 J Chamafi 3-3-8 Friedman 5-1
11 Gentle Jim(L),118 I Ortiz, Jr 11-11-6 Lakeman 30-1
12 Lt. Kojak(L),124 J Falk 5-12-11 Falk 50-1
13 Professor Chaos(L),124 I Ortiz, Jr 6-7-4 Metivier 12-1
14 Take It Easy Baba(L),117 P Tomas 10-x-x Bush 20-1
15 River Monster(L),118 J Ortiz 10-7-x Violette 20-1
1A a-Captain Gaughen(L),118 J Lezcano 5-6-3 Ryerson 30-1