Monmouth Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
ROYAL MERIT (4) was in the money two starts back at this track then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1609m at Monmouth Park Turf (Turf). Overdue and shapes as a leading chance this line-up. JEREMIAHTWENTYNINE (2) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn last start before tiring to finish fourth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. JERSEY'S THE BOSS (3) will find this a little easier than his last run just six days ago when fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with top-three prospects. HILLSBOROUGH EIGHT (5) could only manage fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at this track, beaten just 0.8 lengths. Another forward showing is anticipated.

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Parx on June 9 over 1308m, 0.1 len behind Easter Blessing carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Parx on May 18 over 1609m, 25 len behind Lookin At Mac carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,499.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:19.67 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,313.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $10.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:17.65 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $9.20 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3 | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:26.34 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:43.57 | 2-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:05.26 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on May 31 over 1106m, 5 len behind If Ever with 54kg at $32.40. Second-up 4th in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Waitin'onasunnyday with 54kg at $9.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,197.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:12.26 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | 274 | MDN 3U | $59,344.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:03.95 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $32.40 |
| 4/5 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:05.87 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 0:58.87 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Roma Art with 54kg at $4.60. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 31 over 1207m, 0.4 len behind Bon Courage with 54kg at $6.50. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $81,799.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Jomar Torres | 54kg | 1:11.37 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,146.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Jomar Torres | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | 295 | MDN 3U | $87,291.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Jomar Torres | 54kg | 1:06.64 | 8-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $100,344.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | 0:59.61 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Francisco Martinez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on June 14 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Mo Action with 54kg at $8.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 31 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Bon Courage with 54kg at $2.80. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,858.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:36.75 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Waitin'onasunnyday with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that ran second last in a small field at this track on May 24 over 1609m, 8 len behind Clever Charlie carrying 54kg at $10.20. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,197.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:12.26 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $74,197.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:40.89 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.20 |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | 259 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,913.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $18.90 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $101,744.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 53kg | 1:05.39 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $18.80 |