Monmouth Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
GHOSTWRITER (3) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1710m at this track (Dirt) after he gave away a big start. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. TWIN LIGHTS (1) was close to breaking through last time in work, closing the prep as favourite and finishing third at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) before a four months break. Expect he has come on over the break. Bold showing expected. HILLSBOROUGH EIGHT (6) stuck on well last start to finish second over 1106m at this track (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. U DIRTY DOG (7) was beaten 6 lengths into fourth in a 1207m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 27 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Step Slow carrying 57kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign 7th of 12 at Gulfstream Park on December 28 2024 over 1408m, 18 len behind Tappan Street carrying 53.5kg at $63.20. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 115 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 | 27/03/2026 | 454 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 57kg | 1:11.39 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2024 | 87 | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:23.46 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $63.20 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $57,803.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | 1:06.36 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Ramon F. Moya
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1207m, 14 len behind Roma Art with 54kg at $42.40. Before that ran last of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on June 14 over 1609m, 25 len behind Mo Action carrying 54kg at $23.60. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $81,799.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:11.37 | 4-7-9 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $42.40 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,858.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:36.75 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $23.60 |
| 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: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 58 len behind Tifosi with 56kg at $6.30. The run before that 4th of 9 at Monmouth Park Turf on May 16 over 1106m, 5 len behind Man With The Money with 56kg at $2.60. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/05/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $59,358.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:45.88 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 58.3L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,926.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 56kg | 1:03.16 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Cecily Evans | 56.5kg | 1:03.95 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by First Samurai out of Good And Groovy. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by War Dancer out of Marina View. Maybe later.

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on July 10 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Magical Cry carrying 54kg at $5.20. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Waitin'onasunnyday with 54kg at $9.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 10 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 | 10/07/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,302.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:05.04 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Charlie Marquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 4th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Roma Art carrying 56kg at $12.10. The race before that ran second last of 8 at this track on June 7 over 1207m, 22 len behind Frostelle carrying 56kg at $15.80. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $81,799.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | 1:11.37 | 10-9-4 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $12.10 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $70,293.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | 1:10.51 | 4-8-7 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $15.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | 212 | MDN 3U | $87,291.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | 1:06.64 | 1-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2025 | 97 | MDN 3U | $68,493.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | 0:59.11 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $90,789.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 18.9L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2025 | 294 | MDN 3U | $102,061.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:06.25 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |