Monmouth Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
AZARIO (6) finished second, beaten 2.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Has the talent to take care of this field. ELKO COUNTY (3) finished third, beaten 3.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1673m at Monmouth Park (Dirt) after he was in the firing line on the corner. This is a more suitable contest and can find winning form. MO ACTION (2) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1710m at Monmouth Park (Dirt) when he came with a powerful finish, making it two minor placings in a row. Finds a more suitable contest and can take the next step and salute. ROYAL MERIT (1) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to just miss when second over 1207m at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Blinkers added; should be competitive.
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 31 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Bon Courage carrying 54kg at $2.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Monmouth Park on May 10 over 1207m, 11 len behind Couches Burning carrying 54kg at $8.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,146.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,913.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $8.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:23.53 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:37.72 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $84,270.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:22.21 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $23.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:05.33 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 18 over 1609m, 5 len behind Six O Clock with 54kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell ran second last in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 25 over 1710m, 7 len behind Tifosi with 54kg at $6. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $59,358.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | SP | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:45.88 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/04/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:38.49 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
| 4/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:41.62 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 17 over 1673m, 3.5 len behind Kaz Brio with 56kg at $6.90. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Country Luck carrying 57kg at $4.46. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 28 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 | 17/05/2026 | 73 | MDN 3U | $69,832.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 56kg | 1:43.94 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | 105 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.46 |
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | 81 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | M | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $8.14 |
| 10/10 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 2:27.84 | 7-10-10 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $6.81 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2025 | 128 | MDN CLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:37.62 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $4.65 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $82,409.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:43.26 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Ramon F. Moya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Monmouth Park on May 10 over 1207m, 28 len behind Couches Burning carrying 54kg at $11. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 24 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Clever Charlie carrying 54kg at $20. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $74,197.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:40.89 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | 252 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,913.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $36,744.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | 1:06.06 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Christian Maragh
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Monmouth Park June 15 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind I Can Explain carrying 56kg at $2.20. Previously first up; third of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather March 23 2025 over 1106m, 6 len behind Smokin Jack Flash carrying 56.5kg at $16.10. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $102,061.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | SP | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:06.25 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 11/05/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $105,612.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:05.11 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2025 | 189 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,052.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Renzo Rojas | 56.5kg | 1:03.56 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $16.10 |
| 5/7 | 15/09/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,382.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:12.09 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2024 | 49 | MDN 3U | $100,806.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:12.07 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $12.70 |
| 8/11 | 07/07/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $100,654.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:12.73 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 24 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Clever Charlie carrying 54kg at $1.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on February 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Biggiebiggiebiggie with 55.5kg at $13.70. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 86 | MDN 3U | $74,197.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:40.89 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 146 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:34.06 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $13.70 |
| 9/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:34.55 | 9-11-9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Laurel Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Oxford Union with 54kg at $47.60. The start before that ran last in a small field at Parx on May 5 over 1207m, 24 len behind Numbers Game carrying 55.5kg at $17.10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,172.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $47.60 |
| 6/6 | 05/05/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,693.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | 1:12.20 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $17.10 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $36,517.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Andy Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:20.00 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $2.30 |