Monmouth Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
HOTTER THAN DEM (2) is a 12-start maiden who wasn't far away last time when second over 1609m at Penn National Turf (Turf) on June 12. Rates highly here on that effort. HURRICANE JERRY (6) missed the frame two back in tougher company then last time in easier did much better when third over 1710m at this track (Turf). Finds similar grade here and expected to run well again. VINO GRAY (3) failed to figure again last time over 1609m at Penn National Turf (Turf), beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh. Has enough ability to be competitive in this line-up. ZEUS LIGHTNING (9) could only manage to finish ninth, beaten 18 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1408m at Aqueduct (Dirt) after he gave away a big start. No surprise if he figured in the finish.

Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1710m, 2 len behind One Bid carrying 53kg at $38.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at Monmouth Park on June 6 over 1673m, 13 len behind Bliss Street with 54kg at $17.10. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,919.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 53kg | 1:45.49 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $38.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,244.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:46.13 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $17.10 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 55kg | 1:12.61 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $22.97 |
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.86 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 37.8L | $22.03 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | 121 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,798.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Eric Cancel | 54.5kg | 1:37.53 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $6.58 |
| 10/11 | 12/11/2025 | 41 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,870.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 54kg | 1:45.01 | 7-10-10 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $11.05 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 12 at Penn National Turf on June 12 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Nilambar with 55kg at $9.70. The start before that ran last of 7 at Delaware Park on May 30 over 1673m, 14 len behind Crowbar Artist carrying 53.5kg at $5.30. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:35.76 | 10-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,933.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:46.87 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:44.00 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,933.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:42.73 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:38.25 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,402.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:41.89 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Dexter Haddock
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Penn National Turf on June 12 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Nilambar carrying 55kg at $23.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at Parx on May 18 over 1609m, 27 len behind Lookin At Mac carrying 52kg at $16.70. Has been racing well. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Dexter Haddock | 55kg | 1:35.76 | 11-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $23.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,313.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 52kg | 1:38.38 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $16.70 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,693.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 52kg | 1:12.20 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $19.70 |
| 5/5 | 15/03/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,160.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/5 | 05/03/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Parx | 1207m | SP | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:13.47 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,833.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:44.17 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Rojas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at Monmouth Park on June 28 over 1207m, 31 len behind Roma Art carrying 56kg at $58.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1710m, 4 len behind One Bid carrying 56kg at $62.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $81,799.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Prandy Matos | 56kg | 1:11.37 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 31.4L | $58.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,919.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Luis M Ocasio | 56kg | 1:45.49 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $62.40 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Prandy Matos | 56kg | 1:46.17 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 37.8L | $44.80 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 164 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,267.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Prandy Matos | 56kg | 1:13.00 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $51.20 |
| 4/5 | 26/11/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,160.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | M | Prandy Matos | 56kg | 1:27.71 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $18.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | MDN 3U | $48,244.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Alexis Rios-Conde (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:49.82 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $36.40 |

Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Monmouth Park on May 16 over 1673m, 17 len behind Final Joke carrying 54kg at $5.30. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 17 over 1609m, 7 len behind Rawayana with 55.5kg at $23.40. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:46.17 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,402.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:35.40 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $23.40 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos Martinez | 52.5kg | 1:36.74 | 2-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $22.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $37,219.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Martinez | 52kg | 1:40.27 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Jomar Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind One Bid with 56kg at $6.30. Before that ran last in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 24 over 1609m, 32 len behind Clever Charlie with 56kg at $20.80. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,919.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | 1:45.49 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $74,197.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | 1:40.89 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 32.8L | $20.80 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 218 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,913.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | 1:10.67 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $19.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $68,493.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:35.22 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.30 |
| 4/12 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $94,819.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | 1:46.38 | 12-4-4 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $45.30 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $101,744.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | 1:40.44 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Parx May 4 over 1609m, 27 len behind Winning Song carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. On debut tenth of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf November 1 over 1710m, 11 len behind Founders carrying 55kg at $30.60. Looking to others.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Melvis Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:20.18 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Parx | 1308m | SP | Melvis Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:20.46 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $6.30 |
| 7/12 | 07/01/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:11.21 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $13.02 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:44.47 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 25.9L | $14.09 |
| 10/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:42.18 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $30.60 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Aqueduct on June 20 over 1408m, 18 len behind Dinner Royale carrying 57kg at $11.70. Before that ran last of 12 at Saratoga Turf on June 3 over 1710m, 14 len behind Blame It On K J with 57kg at $9.01. Can win based on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:25.93 | 3-7-9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $11.70 |
| 12/12 | 03/06/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $78,103.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:41.53 | 5-10-12 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $9.01 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 242 | MDN 3U | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:24.55 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $12.60 |
| 10/12 | 04/06/2025 | 67 | MDN 3U | $139,969.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:42.09 | 10-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $22.80 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $83,994.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:36.07 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |