Monmouth Park Race 5 - Philip H. Iselin S. Stakes
BISHOPS BAY (5) Goes well first up. Right up there last start at this venue but racing in stronger company. Brad H Cox has been training plenty of winners recently. Expect a solid run. CHUNK OF GOLD (2) Applied plenty of pressure when 2nd last time at Churchill Downs and has a good draw. Displays good tactical speed. Racing against tougher rivals. Good prospects. EAST AVENUE (1) First up from a spell. Stormed home to win last run at the track and gets a favourable draw. Up in grade. One of the major players. STARS AND STRIPES (4) Didn't threaten when 8th last time at Saratoga. Should bounce back but competing in a higher grade. Expected to be flashing home. Among the major players.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at this track and drawn well. Taking on stronger opponents. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 62 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 08/06/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 8/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 6-5-6-9-10 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 15/02/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-8 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $1.73 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 96 | $600,000.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| - | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last time at Churchill Downs and has a positive draw. Should come to hand quickly. One for the value hunters.
Last Starts 47 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 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/3 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1911m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.12 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 9/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Jareth Loveberry | 57kg | - | 8-8-5-6-6 | 17 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1911m | FIRM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/02/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey:
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $43.00 and faded to finish 4th last start at the track and stepping up to a higher level. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 27 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 | 18/07/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FT | Kendry Rivera | 55kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GOOD | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.85L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 1-2-1-3 | 3 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 11-10-6 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55kg | - | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Irving Moncada | 52kg | - | 3-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 7-9-11-11 | 11 |
| 16.85L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Angel Serpa | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 7-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 6-5-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Rogelio Miranda | 54kg | - | 6-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Rogelio Miranda | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.00 and was well beaten when 8th last time at Saratoga. Should bounce back but up against tougher competition. Has a nice turn of foot. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 113 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-6 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | GD | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.55 |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/4 | 08/11/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Goes well when fresh. Threw down a serious challenge last start here but challenged by a tougher grade. Have to respect the recent Brad H Cox form. Will show up at the business end.
Last Starts 62 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/05/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1800m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.75L | $29.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.25L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.67 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FIRM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 9 |
| 5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | HEAVY | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.25L | $2.05 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |
| 2/9 | 05/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2023 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Florent Geroux | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/05/2023 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1811m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Melissa Iorio
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Stormed home to win last run at the track and solid career start. Very competitive this campaign but competing at a higher class. Displays good closing speed. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FT | Melissa Iorio | 55kg | - | 3-4-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Sonny Leon | 55kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |