Monmouth Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
HILLSBOROUGH EIGHT (6) Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 2nd last run at this track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Should muster plenty of early toe. Won't be far away. GIANT GROOVE (4) Rory K Huston trained 3yo by First Samurai having first start. Watch betting. GHOSTWRITER (3) Was well beaten when 4th last run around here. Expected to rebound but back to a shorter distance. Should race on the speed. Paco Lopez is a strong choice aboard. Deserves consideration. TWIN LIGHTS (1) Resuming after a spell. Was outmatched at the end of the race when 3rd last time at Gulfstream Park and drawn the rails. Has plenty of early speed. Could win with the right run.
Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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First up from a spell. Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd last time at Gulfstream Park and has drawn the rails. Will be around the mark at good odds.
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 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | - | 1-4-9 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Ramon F. Moya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $36.00 and faded to finish 9th last time here but has a good draw. Needs to find a lot more.
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 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon F Moya | 54kg | - | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Ramon F Moya | 54kg | - | 4-5-7-7 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SY | Ramon F Moya | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $7.00 folded up in the straight when 4th last run around here. Expected to rebound but will be down in distance. Expecting to settle positively. Good value.
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 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | SY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 3 |
| 58.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Cecily Evans | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo by First Samurai having first race start for trainer Rory K Huston. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54kgs
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Timothy A Hills trained 3yo by War Dancer having first race start. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Even though being overrun still placed 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run around here and showing improvement in recent outings. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SY | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FIRM | Chantal Sutherland | 53kg | - | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Marquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $16.00 and edged past some when finishing 4th last start around here. Likely to get back. Entitled to be big odds.
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 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | - | 10-10-9 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | - | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FAST | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 7-8-8-9 | 11 |
| 18.85L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 25/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Nik Juarez | 53kg | - | 10-11-11 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Jairo Rendon | 53kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FT | Samy Camacho | 53kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 905m | FT | Jomar Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-4 | 7 |
| 7L | $10.00 |