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Monmouth Park Race 5 - Charles Hesse Iii H. Stakes

RIDING PRETTY (4) was an emphatic winner last time over 1609m in Listed grade at this track (Turf) with today's rider Samuel Marin engaged. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and a placing from three starts. Should be hard to stop. WILDNCRAZYNIGHT (3) has been freshened up since a disappointing eighth over 1811m in the G1 Haskell Invitational at this track (Dirt) five weeks ago. Can bounce back. LAST ROMANCE (6) was beaten just a nose last start when second in a small field over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Hasn't been far away this time in work with three minor placings from four starts. Strong claims on best figures. FOREVER CHOCOLATE (7) finished third last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 2 lengths. Going up a level this time but he deserves his chance.

Race Time:6:42 PM

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Smuggler's Gold (1)4352312415

Trainer: Cathal Lynch (USA)12 mths 14: 2-3-3

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado

Weight: 52kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: GOLDENCENTS (USA)

Dam: ROMNEY MARSH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Midshipman

Stats

Prize Money$208,907.00

Avg $$14,921.93

Win %14.29%

Place %57.14%

Career14: 2-3-3

Track6: 1-2-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm1: 0-1-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 5th of 7 at this track on August 1 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind J J Zo Zo carrying 53.5kg at $8.20. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track June 29 over 1106m defeating Vesparo carrying 53kg at $6.20.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	01/08/2025	33	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$111,434.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Good	Gabriel Maldonado	53.5kg	1:10.19	3-5-5	4	1. J J Zo Zo 2. Grouch 3. Howler	5.5L	$8.20
1/10	29/06/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$98,173.00	Monmouth Park	1106m	FM	Gabriel Maldonado	53kg	1:03.27	6-5-1	5	1. Smuggler's Gold 2. Vesparo 3. Midnight Story	0.8L	$6.20
4/9	08/06/2025	14	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$97,201.00	Monmouth Park	1106m	Good	Eliseo Ruiz	54kg	1:04.50	7-8-4	6	1. Pealing Lad 2. Like What I See 3. Cassation	1.8L	$10.00
2/7	25/05/2025	14	ALLOW 3U	$107,422.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Eliseo Ruiz	54.5kg	1:11.41	1-2-2	3	1. Protected 2. Smuggler's Gold 3. Midnight Story	1.3L	$4.40
1/12	11/05/2025	30	MDN 3U	$105,612.00	Monmouth Park	1106m	Fast	Eliseo Ruiz	54kg	1:05.11	7-2-1	7	1. Smuggler's Gold 2. Navesink Pirate 3. Doin This	1.3L	$4.80
3/10	11/04/2025	56	MDN 3	$76,997.00	Laurel Park	1207m	SP	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:13.30	7-4-3	5	1. Agreed 2. Pediatrician 3. Smuggler's Gold	3.3L	$9.60

Max's Glory (2)x4127x4631

Trainer: Charles Spina 12 mths 14: 2-2-2

Jockey: Samy Camacho

Weight: 52.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TONALIST (USA)

Dam: ACT OF GLORY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Honour And Glory

Stats

Prize Money$129,281.00

Avg $$9,234.36

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Career14: 2-2-2

Track12: 2-2-2

Distance5: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist6: 1-1-1

1st Up4: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at this track July 18 over 1710m defeating Gametime Gladiator carrying 55kg at $7.70. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1673m, 9 len behind Amatteroftime with 54.5kg at $5.90.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	18/07/2025	12	CLM 3U	$32,263.00	Monmouth Park	1710m	Fast	Samy Camacho	55kg	1:46.14	6-4-1	5	1. Max's Glory 2. Gametime Gladiator 3. Fully Committed	0.1L	$7.70
3/5	06/07/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$105,122.00	Monmouth Park	1673m	Fast	Samy Camacho	54.5kg	1:43.85	4-4-3	3	1. Amatteroftime 2. Doin This 3. Max's Glory	9.0L	$5.90
6/8	08/06/2025	14	LR OPEN 3U	$137,481.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Samy Camacho	53.5kg	1:38.81	4-7-6	4	1. Forever Chocolate 2. Last Romance 3. Great Navigator	15.8L	$42.10
4/7	25/05/2025	316	ALLOW 3U	$107,422.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Samy Camacho	55kg	1:10.58	5-5-4	5	1. Wildncrazynight 2. Go Irish 3. J J Zo Zo	11.3L	$20.40
7/8	13/07/2024	15	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$103,383.00	Monmouth Park	1673m	Fast	Jomar Torres	55.5kg	1:43.45	3-8-7	5	1. Crafty Don 2. Last Romance 3. Lib's Contento	19.7L	$8.90
2/8	28/06/2024	19	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$103,852.00	Monmouth Park	1673m	Fast	Jomar Torres	56kg	1:44.20	2-3-2	2	1. Forever Chocolate 2. Max's Glory 3. Crafty Don	7.8L	$6.40

Wildncrazynight (3)1x44245128

Trainer: Dan Ward 12 mths 11: 2-3-1

Jockey: Isaac Castillo

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: MIDNIGHT LUTE (USA)

Dam: PROUD TO BE WILD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Wildcat Heir

Stats

Prize Money$302,585.00

Avg $$27,507.73

Win %18.18%

Place %54.55%

Career11: 2-3-1

Track5: 1-2-1

Distance1: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm2: 1-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track in the G1 Haskell Invitational on July 19 over 1811m, 55 len behind Journalism with 54kg at $69.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on June 14 over 1710m, 7 len behind Bracket Buster with 53kg at $32.20.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	19/07/2025	35	G1 OPEN 3	$1,555,810.00	Monmouth Park	1811m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	54kg	1:48.15	4-8-8	3	1. Journalism 2. Gosger 3. Goal Oriented	55.8L	$69.80
2/6	14/06/2025	20	LR OPEN 3	$233,281.00	Monmouth Park	1710m	SP	Isaac Castillo	53kg	1:44.64	3-2-2	4	1. Bracket Buster 2. Wildncrazynight 3. Valentinian	7.0L	$32.20
1/7	25/05/2025	23	ALLOW 3U	$107,422.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	53kg	1:10.58	1-2-1	6	1. Wildncrazynight 2. Go Irish 3. J J Zo Zo	1.8L	$2.30
5/9	02/05/2025	21	LR OPEN 3	$273,438.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	SP	Isaac Castillo	54kg	1:09.92	2-4-5	3	1. Max Got Excited 2. Cool Cowboy 3. Kale's Angel	7.5L	$22.30
4/6	11/04/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 3	$207,668.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	53.5kg	1:11.51	5-5-4	6	1. Baby Boat 2. Big Boat 3. The Warden	6.5L	$3.20
2/8	21/03/2025	32	ALLOW OCLM 3	$206,022.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	53kg	1:11.25	1-3-2	7	1. Perfect Force 2. Wildncrazynight 3. Dreaminblue	3.3L	$8.60

Riding Pretty (4)21x854x421

Trainer: Eddie Jr Owens 12 mths 26: 6-4-2

Jockey: Samuel Marin

Weight: 53.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: JACK MILTON (USA)

Dam: HIGH RENAISSANCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Girolamo

Stats

Prize Money$679,039.00

Avg $$26,116.88

Win %23.08%

Place %46.15%

Career26: 6-4-2

Track9: 4-2-1

Distance5: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up5: 1-2-0

2nd Up5: 1-1-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track LR July 5 over 1609m defeating Summer's Comin with 55kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track in LR on June 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Mia's Crusade carrying 54.5kg at $2.80.

Last Starts 49 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	05/07/2025	34	LR OPEN FM 3U	$129,969.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	FM	Samuel Marin	55kg	1:37.61	4-1-1	4	1. Riding Pretty 2. Summer's Comin 3. Bel Pensiero	3.3L	$2.20
2/7	01/06/2025	15	LR OPEN FM 3U	$134,837.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Samuel Marin	54.5kg	1:38.28	7-2-2	5	1. Mia's Crusade 2. Riding Pretty 3. Beach Daze	4.5L	$2.80
4/9	17/05/2025	65	LR OPEN FM 3U	$140,781.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Samuel Marin	55kg	1:10.34	7-4-4	5	1. Summer's Comin 2. Kate's Cuban Kiss 3. Mia's Crusade	5.3L	$2.00
4/5	13/03/2025	26	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$157,303.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	Edgar Perez	55.5kg	1:36.23	4-4-4	5	1. Literate 2. Just F Y I 3. Gun Song	12.8L	$24.70
5/10	15/02/2025	28	G3 OPEN FM 4U	$265,700.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Edgar Perez	54.5kg	1:45.08	5-5-5	5	1. Dazzling Move 2. Grand Job 3. Autumn Evening	13.0L	$39.30
8/9	18/01/2025	146	ALLOW OCLM FM 4U	$156,452.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	M A Vasquez	54.5kg	1:40.32	7-8-8	3	1. Ready For Shirl 2. Zisisit 3. Happy Together	5.6L	$7.40

Amatteroftime (5)48516x4614

Trainer: Silvino Ramirez 12 mths 68: 12-14-6

Jockey: Luis Ocasio

Weight: 53kgs

10 yo Chestnut G

Sire: ESKENDEREYA (USA)

Dam: VICTORY POOL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Prize Money$1,022,280.00

Avg $$15,033.53

Win %17.65%

Place %47.06%

Career68: 12-14-6

Track31: 7-6-4

Distance21: 4-6-0

Tr / Dist8: 2-3-0

1st Up8: 1-1-0

2nd Up7: 1-2-2

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at this track on July 20 over 1609m, 5 len behind Protected with 55kg at $11.20. Before that won by 4 len at this track July 6 over 1673m defeating Doin This carrying 54.5kg at $2.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	20/07/2025	14	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$109,901.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Good	Isaac Castillo	55kg	1:38.58	5-5-4	6	1. Protected 2. Last Romance 3. Forever Chocolate	4.9L	$11.20
1/5	06/07/2025	9	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$105,122.00	Monmouth Park	1673m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	54.5kg	1:43.85	5-2-1	4	1. Amatteroftime 2. Doin This 3. Max's Glory	3.8L	$2.00
6/7	27/06/2025	19	CLM 3U	$77,760.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	55kg	1:38.72	6-6-6	3	1. Grouch 2. Last Romance 3. Doin This	10.0L	$6.40
4/8	08/06/2025	118	LR OPEN 3U	$137,481.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Isaac Castillo	53.5kg	1:38.81	8-6-4	6	1. Forever Chocolate 2. Last Romance 3. Great Navigator	9.8L	$18.40
6/9	10/02/2025	26	CLM 4U	$45,089.00	Parx	1710m	Good	Mychel J Sanchez	56.5kg	1:45.80	4-6-6	2	1. Optic Way 2. Level Up 3. Lucky Dude	7.6L	$4.90
1/10	15/01/2025	42	CLM 4U	$32,258.00	Parx	1673m	Fast	Luis M Ocasio	55.5kg	1:46.23	10-1-1	2	1. Amatteroftime 2. Speightster Red 3. Jacohare	3.3L	$4.70

Last Romance (6)15967x4222

Trainer: Cathal Lynch (USA)12 mths 38: 6-7-2

Jockey: Paco Lopez

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: FAKE ROMANCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Not For Love

Stats

Prize Money$437,400.00

Avg $$11,510.53

Win %15.79%

Place %39.47%

Career38: 6-7-2

Track13: 3-4-0

Distance19: 3-2-1

Tr / Dist3: 1-1-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-2-0

Firm1: 0-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on July 20 over 1609m, nose behind Protected carrying 55kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Grouch with 55kg at $2.40.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	20/07/2025	23	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$109,901.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Good	Gabriel Maldonado	55kg	1:38.58	1-2-2	3	1. Protected 2. Last Romance 3. Forever Chocolate	0.1L	$4.80
2/7	27/06/2025	19	CLM 3U	$77,760.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Axel Concepcion	55kg	1:38.72	3-3-2	6	1. Grouch 2. Last Romance 3. Doin This	0.3L	$2.40
2/8	08/06/2025	37	LR OPEN 3U	$137,481.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Gabriel Maldonado	54kg	1:38.81	6-3-2	1	1. Forever Chocolate 2. Last Romance 3. Great Navigator	1.3L	$30.30
4/6	02/05/2025	81	HCP 3U	$35,938.00	Penn National	1673m	Fast	Julio A Hernandez	54.5kg	1:41.21	5-5-4	3	1. King Of Hollywood 2. Martini Martin 3. Entrust	4.1L	$7.40
7/12	10/02/2025	12	CLM 4U	$28,986.00	Parx	1673m	Good	Dexter Haddock	55.5kg	1:45.08	8-7-7	1	1. Zap Motion 2. Wynn Giant 3. Swift Tap	5.6L	$4.50
6/12	29/01/2025	29	CLM 4U	$29,032.00	Parx	1710m	Fast	Dexter Haddock	55.5kg	1:51.67	8-5-6	8	1. Winged Foot 2. Sailor's Return 3. Thirsty Pappy	3.0L	$16.00

Forever Chocolate (7)3x2128x413

Trainer: Rory K Huston 12 mths 22: 3-4-2

Jockey: Sonny Leon

Weight: 54.5kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: BOYS AT TOSCONOVA (USA)

Dam: CHOCOLATE BLUSH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Fit To Fight

Stats

Prize Money$348,980.00

Avg $$15,862.73

Win %13.64%

Place %40.91%

Career22: 3-4-2

Track18: 3-4-2

Distance8: 1-2-1

Tr / Dist11: 1-2-1

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up5: 2-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on July 20 over 1609m, 2 len behind Protected with 55.5kg at $4. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track LR June 8 over 1609m defeating Last Romance with 53kg at $9.20.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	20/07/2025	42	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$109,901.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Good	Sonny Leon	55.5kg	1:38.58	2-4-3	2	1. Protected 2. Last Romance 3. Forever Chocolate	2.1L	$4.00
1/8	08/06/2025	21	LR OPEN 3U	$137,481.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Fast	Pascacio Lopez	53kg	1:38.81	2-1-1	3	1. Forever Chocolate 2. Last Romance 3. Great Navigator	1.3L	$9.20
4/6	18/05/2025	266	LR OPEN 3U	$132,812.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Pascacio Lopez	52.5kg	1:10.97	4-4-4	6	1. Speaking 2. Great Navigator 3. No Cents	6.0L	$8.90
8/8	25/08/2024	22	LR OPEN 3U	$199,693.00	Monmouth Park	1710m	Fast	Pascacio Lopez	54kg	1:45.39	2-8-8	4	1. Sea Streak 2. Amatteroftime 3. No Cents	29.0L	$13.50
2/9	03/08/2024	36	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$110,407.00	Monmouth Park	1609m	Heavy	Jairo Rendon	55.5kg	1:39.10	4-2-2	1	1. Jasper's Pride 2. Forever Chocolate 3. Amatteroftime	2.0L	$17.30
1/8	28/06/2024	33	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$103,852.00	Monmouth Park	1673m	Fast	Jairo Rendon	55kg	1:44.20	7-1-1	4	1. Forever Chocolate 2. Max's Glory 3. Crafty Don	0.1L	$12.70