Monmouth Park Friday Analysis: Action Ahead of Haskell Day

Ahead of the Haskell Stakes on Saturday Monmouth Park will run 8 races. The card will be a good signal for any potential bias ahead of Saturday.

Friday Full Card Analysis

Monmouth Park- Race 1

Post: 2:00 PM ET; $71.875k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 JERSEY GREGG (7-5) gets the top selection. He has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here.
• #6 LONG LEGS (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.
• #2 RUNNING RIGHT BY U (9-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. The morning line suggests this one is worth consideration.
• #5 BURN EM (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. The odds board will have to be the guide on this runner.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 5

Monmouth Park- Race 2

Post: 2:28 PM ET; $22k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #4 HE'S INCREDIBLE (3-1) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one may get the absolute dream flow of the race in this spot.
• #3 MARVIN (8-5) appears to be a major player in this race. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 BAILEY (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He seems to fit well enough here. This one could get the right setup in this race.
• #7 LUCKY LOVER BOY (5-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 7

Monmouth Park- Race 3

Post: 2:56 PM ET; $71.875k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 MIDNIGHT HEIRESS (4-5) gets the top selection. She has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #4 RAINBOW RHYTHM (9-2) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She could get the right setup in this race. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #1 BUSTIN DOWN DOORS (15-1) seems like she is running for the minor placings at best but does come into the race off a quality effort.
• #6 FIXED ODDS (5-1) is probably the best of the rest.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 6

Monmouth Park- Race 4

Post: 3:24 PM ET; $30k Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 8

• #8 COCONUT BEACH (7-2) gets the top selection. She makes sense on speed figures. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 ABIDALE (9-2) could be in with a shot in this race. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Servis and Lopez. The speed figures make this one a factor.
• #5 EMPIRES FIRST LADY (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She looks to be the class of the field. Her speed figures also put her in the mix.
• #4 ANNAGANGSTA (8-1) has a chance to outrun the odds in this spot. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 5 – 4

Monmouth Park- Race 5

Post: 3:52 PM ET; $22k Claiming going 1 mile 70 yards on dirt; Entries: 8

• #4 LIVEYOURBEASTLIFE (5-2) gets the top selection. He goes out for the Delgado barn and gets Rodriguez in the irons.
• #2 SO LONG CHUCK (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has races good enough to best these runners.
• #5 INTERNET OF THINGS (7-2) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #8 STRONG BREEZE (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He should be in the right spot to be in the mix late.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 8

Monmouth Park- Race 6

Post: 4:20 PM ET; $34k Claiming going 5 furlongs on turf; Entries: 9

• #9 BAM BAM BLU (3-1) gets the top selection. The speed figures on this one make him an obvious contender.
• #7 LUCKY JAIME (5-1) should be competitive in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field. This one has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here.
• #1 ANALYZETHISANDTHAT (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #3 J P HELLISH (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one combines good speed figures with the right run style to be a player here.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 1 – 3

Monmouth Park- Race 7

Post: 4:48 PM ET; $75k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile 70 yards on dirt; Entries: 9

• #4 BEATUBYACHUBINOSE (9-2) gets the top selection. She should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #8 RACHEL CAROLINE (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. She seems to fit well enough here.
• #7 BAMBOO GARDEN (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. She comes into the race in really good form. At 8-1 there are races in the past performance to win this race.
• #3 BIKINI BABY (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get a really good trip here.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 7 – 3

Monmouth Park- Race 8

Post: 5:16 PM ET; $24k Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 14

• #14 SUPER WICKED CHARM (5-1) gets the top selection. He may get the absolute dream flow of the race in this spot.
• #7 SURFING (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #10 NOBLE CONQUEST (5-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one should enjoy the pace scenario of this race.
• #1 TIZ A PRINCE (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.

Selections: 14- 7 – 10- 1

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