Monmouth Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SMUGGLER'S GOLD (6) produced a reasonable effort when second last start after being in contention on the bend over 1207m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. LIKE WHAT I SEE (4) was well fancied but below his best at the last run before a break on 25/10/2024, finishing fifth over 1106m at Laurel (Turf). Starts this prep with Isaac Castillo taking charge. Should be prominent from the low draw. Will play a major role. VESPARO (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 0.5 lengths over 1710m at this track (Turf) after being in contention on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MICRO BREWSKY (2) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1710m at this track (Turf), beaten a head. Will trim down following recent racing. Capable of another strong performance.

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at this track on May 18 over 1710m, 35 len behind Leo Monte with 54.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Meadowlands on September 28 over 1006m, 0.1 len behind Spiritinthenight with 54.5kg at $4.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 18/05/2025 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,656.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:44.14 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 35.5L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 28/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,206.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 0:57.90 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
9/9 | 08/09/2024 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,103.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 52kg | 1:12.48 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $32.80 |
6/9 | 29/06/2024 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,411.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jairo Rendon | 54.5kg | 1:03.12 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $22.60 |
7/9 | 21/06/2024 | 40 | OCLM 3U | $94,411.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jairo Rendon | 55kg | 1:41.63 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $21.70 |
6/9 | 12/05/2024 | 163 | ALLOW 3U | $105,122.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | Jairo Rendon | 55kg | 1:12.61 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $38.90 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 18 over 1710m, head behind Leo Monte with 56kg at $3.80. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Tampa Bay Downs May 3 over 1609m defeating Calvino with 56kg at $2.90.
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 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,656.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Melissa Iorio | 56kg | 1:44.14 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $32,031.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Melissa Iorio | 56kg | 1:35.93 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
6/10 | 26/03/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $32,488.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Daisuke Fukumoto | 56kg | 1:35.62 | 9-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
4/12 | 23/02/2025 | 182 | CLM 4U | $33,011.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Daisuke Fukumoto | 54kg | 1:35.63 | 9-2-4 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $12.30 |
7/11 | 25/08/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,926.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Melissa Iorio | 53kg | 1:36.44 | 3-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.60 |
5/8 | 10/08/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $105,607.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 54kg | 1:39.58 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Madison Olver
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at this track on May 18 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Leo Monte with 54.5kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1006m, 6 len behind Legendary Thunder with 56kg at $8.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 18/05/2025 | 212 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,656.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Madison Olver | 54.5kg | 1:44.14 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.90 |
9/11 | 18/10/2024 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,754.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Madison Olver | 55.5kg | 1:35.17 | 10-5-9 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $29.80 |
2/9 | 04/10/2024 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $75,867.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | Madison Olver | 55.5kg | 1:42.92 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.30 |
1/9 | 31/08/2024 | 22 | MDN 3U | $91,206.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | 1:39.12 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
5/7 | 09/08/2024 | 26 | MDN 3U | $100,806.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56kg | 1:40.75 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $4.10 |
3/11 | 14/07/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $91,074.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | 1:42.49 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Laurel October 25 over 1106m, 4 len behind Island D'lite with 56kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at this track June 9 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind One Time Willard carrying 52.5kg at $20.30.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 25/10/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $37,457.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:01.99 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
3/7 | 28/09/2024 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,206.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:57.90 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
2/8 | 15/09/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $130,000.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 0:55.94 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $13.10 |
5/9 | 11/08/2024 | 43 | CLM 3U | $35,253.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:04.54 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 29/06/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,411.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 54.5kg | 1:03.12 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
4/7 | 09/06/2024 | 302 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $99,131.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Melissa Iorio | 52.5kg | 1:34.65 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Penn National December 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Trophy Room with 56kg at $13. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at this track May 19 2024 over 1106m, 8 len behind Cold Feet with 55kg at $17.20.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 12/12/2024 | 36 | CLM 3U | $32,357.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | D Cora | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 6-4-8 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 06/11/2024 | 39 | HCP 3U | $33,486.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | D Cora | 55kg | 1:11.37 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
6/7 | 28/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,206.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 51.5kg | 0:57.90 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $9.70 |
5/9 | 08/09/2024 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,103.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:12.48 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
4/9 | 25/08/2024 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $105,607.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:11.28 | 4-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
5/7 | 06/07/2024 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $108,083.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:11.32 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Protected with 54.5kg at $4.40. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 11 over 1106m defeating Navesink Pirate carrying 54kg at $4.80.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $107,422.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:11.41 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
1/12 | 11/05/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $105,612.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 54kg | 1:05.11 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
3/10 | 11/04/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $76,997.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | SP | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.60 |
2/6 | 14/02/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $67,013.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:26.66 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
5/11 | 25/01/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $75,492.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Conner | 56kg | 1:14.01 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.70 |
3/6 | 15/12/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $72,419.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:12.22 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on April 13 over 1106m, 6 len behind Three Zero carrying 55.5kg at $34.60. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1207m, 15 len behind Jasper's Pride with 54.5kg at $10.80.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 13/04/2025 | 158 | CLM 3U | $41,534.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:02.91 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $34.60 |
8/10 | 06/11/2024 | 33 | CLM 3U | $35,008.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | R F Moya | 55.5kg | 1:19.19 | 3-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $10.70 |
6/9 | 04/10/2024 | 6 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $75,867.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.92 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $8.50 |
4/7 | 28/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,206.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56kg | 0:57.90 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.80 |
1/9 | 08/09/2024 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,103.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.48 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $39.20 |
4/11 | 25/08/2024 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,926.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.44 | 7-2-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Melissa Iorio
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last in a small field at Parx on October 8 over 1408m, 30 len behind War Master with 55kg at $16.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at this track on May 12 2024 over 1207m, 4 len behind I'm On Fire with 55kg at $36.30.
Last Starts 242 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 | 08/10/2024 | 66 | HCP 3U | $37,572.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | Jomar Torres | 55kg | 1:26.32 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $16.50 |
9/9 | 03/08/2024 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $110,407.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Heavy | Melissa Iorio | 52.5kg | 1:39.10 | 3-9-9 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $26.80 |
1/7 | 20/07/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $103,383.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Melissa Iorio | 52kg | 1:11.49 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.20 |
3/6 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $103,383.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Melissa Iorio | 52kg | 1:10.61 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.20 |
8/9 | 21/06/2024 | 26 | OCLM 3U | $94,411.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jomar Torres | 55kg | 1:41.63 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 23.4L | $31.90 |
3/7 | 26/05/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $105,122.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | D E Centeno | 55kg | 1:45.42 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Laurel November 9 over 1106m defeating Agent Kelly with 56kg at $6.30. First up last campaign 10th of 12 at this track on May 19 2024 over 1106m, 16 len behind Jasper's Pride carrying 54kg at $16.10.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 09/11/2024 | 70 | MDN CLM 35 | $54,018.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:03.14 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.30 |
5/9 | 31/08/2024 | 41 | MDN 3U | $91,206.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:39.12 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $3.60 |
3/9 | 21/07/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $89,286.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:03.57 | 9-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
4/11 | 16/06/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $91,486.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Camacho Samy | 54kg | 0:56.87 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $24.10 |
10/12 | 19/05/2024 | 79 | MDN 3U | $103,350.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:05.60 | 5-12-10 | 10 |
| 16.9L | $16.10 |
7/8 | 01/03/2024 | 26 | MDN CLM 3 | $72,515.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:05.43 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing in a small field at Penn National on May 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Byk carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at Aqueduct on October 12 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Kunshan Bridge with 55kg at $7.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 17/05/2025 | 217 | CLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | A R Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:09.86 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.70 |
6/8 | 12/10/2024 | 70 | CLM 3U | $57,803.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:10.21 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $7.10 |
7/9 | 03/08/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $110,407.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Heavy | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $15.40 |
3/7 | 06/07/2024 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $108,083.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SP | F Pennington | 55kg | 1:11.32 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.40 |
2/6 | 19/05/2024 | 141 | HCP 3U | $36,697.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55kg | 1:10.50 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $14.20 |
7/11 | 30/12/2023 | 42 | CLM 3U | $58,824.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:16.76 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.20 |