Monmouth Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
THORSNESS (4) resumes from a spell of ten weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Richard E Dutrow. Finished fifth at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) over 1710m at the opening run last time in work. Nicely placed and expected to go well. VESPARO (2) was unplaced on turf over 1710m at Monmouth Park Turf two back then again couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing seventh over 1609m at Monmouth Park Turf. Strong contender back on the dirt. Worth another chance. SON OF A SLEW (3) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1673m at this track (Dirt) when beaten 0.8 lengths. Among the chances again. DUCK DUCK GOOSE (8) fought on for third last start over 1673m at this track (Dirt), beaten 5 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track July 24 over 1710m defeating Captain Oats with 53kg at $2.80. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 11 len behind My Man Money with 53kg at $17.60. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53kg | 1:46.61 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $24,233.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 53kg | 1:11.74 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $17.60 |
| 4/4 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:12.30 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3 | $47,307.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 1:05.16 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3 | $44,396.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:36.14 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $13.30 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | CLM 3 | $45,646.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 1:35.96 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Monmouth Park Turf on July 18 over 1609m, 8 len behind Ruse with 55kg at $52.90. The run before that 4th in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf on July 5 over 1710m, 6 len behind Wild Jaime with 51.5kg at $7.70. Has the ability to be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $28,012.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | R F Moya | 55kg | 1:36.59 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $52.90 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $24,511.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Good | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:45.57 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,350.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | R F Moya | 54.5kg | 1:04.12 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $19.30 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $25,209.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jomar Torres | 55kg | 1:42.30 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $13.40 |
| 6/6 | 10/05/2026 | 67 | CLM 3U | $25,244.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jomar Torres | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/03/2026 | 39 | CLM 4U | $34,129.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | S Golibrzuch | 55kg | 1:36.36 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Francisco Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1673m, 0.8 len behind Gaelicheartofgold with 55kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf on June 7 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Solo Empire carrying 55kg at $17.90. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 34 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 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $24,233.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 6-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $25,209.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Francisco Martinez | 55kg | 1:42.30 | 6-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $17.90 |
| 4/5 | 23/05/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55kg | 1:11.60 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $10.70 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $35,371.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:37.09 | 4-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/03/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $34,129.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:43.07 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $17.50 |
| 7/10 | 04/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $34,129.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:36.36 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Aqueduct May 23 over 1609m defeating Whitby carrying 57kg at $6.40. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Aqueduct Turf September 19 over 1710m, 5 len behind Battle Drum carrying 54.5kg at $7.18. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:39.28 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.57 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $40,029.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:37.96 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.06 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 4U | $47,753.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:41.10 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.93 |
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,502.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | 1:12.92 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $5.95 |
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 4U | $50,822.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:39.81 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.54 |

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1673m, 1.5 len behind Mystic Night carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1673m, 4 len behind Gaelicheartofgold with 55kg at $13. One of the roughies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $24,528.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 56kg | 1:45.19 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $24,233.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 232 | CLM 3U | $25,594.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | 1:49.78 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $14.50 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | A Bowman | 55kg | 1:41.65 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $70.50 |
| 6/6 | 19/09/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $35,550.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | A Bowman | 54.5kg | 1:43.41 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $44.60 |
| 5/5 | 07/09/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $29,052.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | SP | A Bowman | 55kg | 1:46.82 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Jean Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Parx on July 21 over 1673m, 11 len behind War Commander carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The race before that got back early 4th in a small field at Parx on June 6 over 1673m, 31 len behind Tavern Time with 55.5kg at $26.50. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 45 | CLM 3U | $30,479.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:44.65 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:45.31 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $26.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,123.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 53kg | 1:44.76 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 53kg | 1:40.82 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $32,303.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 53kg | 1:45.64 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $35.20 |

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Parx July 16 over 1710m defeating Brentwood with 55.5kg at $2.80. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Parx on June 30 over 1673m, 3.5 len behind Like Tyson carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $43,541.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:49.70 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 30/06/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $30,479.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:46.95 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $24,233.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:44.90 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | 1:49.64 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:49.09 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 54.5kg | 1:41.16 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Charlie Marquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on June 6 over 1673m, 5 len behind Deportivo carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1710m, 5 len behind Christmas Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $24,233.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:44.90 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/5 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:49.64 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:49.09 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | CLM 3 | $42,837.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:23.67 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $10.10 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 146 | CLM 3 | $42,837.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:23.74 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $14.60 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,284.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:43.57 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Noel Herman
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on ran second last in a small field at this track on July 11 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Island Spirit with 52kg at $4. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on June 20 over 1207m, 9 len behind Just Relax with 53kg at $25.20. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $23,222.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Noel Herman | 52kg | 1:11.89 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $30,858.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Noel Herman | 53kg | 1:12.23 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $25.20 |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | Noel Herman | 51.5kg | 1:12.30 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | 329 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Noel Herman | 53.5kg | 1:20.18 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,688.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Andy Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:42.48 | 1-6-4 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2025 | 156 | MDN CLM 3 | $76,733.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:12.56 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $12.80 |