Monmouth Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
LUCIANA (5) sets the standard after a 2nd at Monmouth over 1106m, racing handy and beaten 2.8L, and stays at the track. QUALITY OF ESSENCE (3) brings the best exposed figures with thirds at Monmouth 1106m and Gulfstream 1308m, and can improve second up this prep. SEEKING SERENITY (7) was 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m, beaten 1.8L, and drops back in trip. MO PROBABLE (2) was 4th on debut at Laurel over 1106m and resumes from a spell. ROMELIA (4) and ICECREAM WITH PHIL (6) both need sharp improvement off wide-margin defeats. Something for the Multiples: LUCIANA (5) SEEKING SERENITY (7) QUALITY OF ESSENCE (3) MO PROBABLE (2)
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up off a 245-day break. Last start 4th of 8 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 26 Sep, beaten 7.8L on FT, with 55.5kg at $4.75 behind Tipmanee after racing 4th throughout. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 2 under Luis R. Rivera, Jr. Can improve.
Last Starts 246 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 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 6 at Monmouth Park over 1207m on 9 May, beaten 18.3L on a fast track with 54kg. Best recent effort was 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1308m on 29 Jan, beaten 4.5L at $10 after improving from midfield. Draws barrier 3 and reunites with trainer Anthony R. Margotta, Jr., with Dylan Davis taking the ride. Needs to lift on last run but has place claims with a kinder trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 53kg | - | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after 44 days. Last start 8th of 10 after settling back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 15 Apr, beaten 21.8L in a Maiden Special Weight, with 54kg. Chantal Sutherland rides from barrier 4 for Kathleen O’Connell. Needs sharp improvement but has place claims with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 45 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54kg | - | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 2nd at Monmouth Park over 1106m on 16 May, beaten 2.8L in a Maiden Special Weight, sitting handy throughout with 54kg. Previously finished 7th at Meadowlands over 1006m on 19 Sep at $9.50 after racing on speed early. Three-start maiden for Patrick B. Mcburney; Sonny Leon takes over from barrier 5. Can feature with a repeat of her latest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53kg | - | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 7L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FIRM | Paco Lopez | 53kg | - | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 30.45L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up today after 78 days since debut. Last start 9th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 12 Mar, beaten 9.5L on firm with 55.5kg at $34, behind Viking Quest. Now with trainer Kelly J. Breen and Javier Castellano rides; drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 6. Can improve.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Pedro L. Cotto, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after a debut 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.8L on fast going. Raced handy throughout from barrier 8 and stuck on under 56.5kg. Drops 1.5kg and draws one gate better with Pedro L. Cotto, Jr. staying on for Kathleen O'Connell. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 50 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |