Monmouth Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
LUCIANA (5) appeals off a last-start 2nd at Monmouth over 1106m, sitting handy and beaten 2.8L. QUALITY OF ESSENCE (3) has two career placings and was 3rd at Gulfstream over 1308m two back; back to Monmouth suits. SEEKING SERENITY (7) debuted well when 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m, beaten 1.8L, and can be competitive dropping in trip. Others bring limited recent output at this level. Something for the Multiples: MO PROBABLE (2) SEEKING SERENITY (7) LUCIANA (5) QUALITY OF ESSENCE (3)
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 245 days. Last start 4th of 8 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 26 Sep (FT), beaten 7.8L in a Maiden Claiming 58 with 55.5kg at $4.75, settling 4th throughout behind Tipmanee. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 2 for Kelly J. Breen with Luis R. Rivera, Jr. aboard. Can improve.
Last Starts 246 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $66,101.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:06.36 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54kgs
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Placed at Monmouth Park on debut over 1106m on 14 Sep, 3rd beaten 3.5L at $9. Second-best run came two back at Gulfstream Park over 1308m on 29 Jan, 3rd beaten 4.5L at $10 after improving mid-race. Last start at Monmouth Park over 1207m on 9 May finished 5th of 6, beaten 18.3L in a Maiden Special Weight. Can feature with a cleaner break and closer run from barrier 3.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | 100 | MDN FM 3U | $69,832.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:11.98 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $12.80 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 40 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $8.30 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 0:55.10 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $74.30 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:25.97 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $80,275.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 53kg | 1:05.72 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.30 |
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after a 44-day break. Last start 8th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 15 Apr, beaten 21.8L in a Maiden Special Weight, with 54kg on a fast track behind People Watching. Draws barrier 4 and switches to Chantal Sutherland for Kathleen O’Connell. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with the run.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54kg | 1:10.42 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $25.00 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Monmouth Park over 1106m on 16 May, beaten 2.8L in a Maiden Special Weight with 54kg after racing handy. Prior Meadowlands run on 19 Sep was 7th of 8 over 1006m at $9.50. Returns to Monmouth where her best run came, now drawn barrier 5 with Sonny Leon for Patrick B. Mcburney. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 239 | MDN FM 3U | $87,291.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:06.76 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $8.30 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $68,807.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53kg | 0:59.17 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $12.40 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $101,744.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:06.11 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 30.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after 78 days, now with Kelly J. Breen and Javier Castellano aboard. Last start 9th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 12 Mar, beaten 9.5L in a Maiden Optional Claiming, with 55.5kg at $34. Carries 54kg here and draws barrier 6 after breaking from 3 last time. Can improve with the stable change and added fitness.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 0:55.88 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $36.70 |
Jockey: Pedro L. Cotto, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after a debut 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.8L by Southern Lady on a fast track. Tracked forward from 5th to 3rd in run and stuck on with 56.5kg. Drops 1.5kg and draws one gate better; Pedro L. Cotto, Jr. again rides for Kathleen O’Connell. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 56.5kg | 1:17.86 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |