Monmouth Park Stakes Action Continues Sunday 7/24

The day after the Haskell Stakes, Monmouth Park will run another competitive stakes race. The Colleen is the Sunday feature and looks very competitive.

Full Card Analysis

Monmouth Park- Race 1

Post: 12:15 PM ET; $55k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 7

• #7 OLD SCHOOL (9-2) gets the top selection. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.
• #5 YARBOROUGH (3-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Breen and Lopez.
• #6 QUARTERFLASH (6-1) could be a player in this race. She is well bred for this spot. This one may get the absolute dream flow of the race in this spot.
• #1 GOLD WATCH (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just work out a nice trip here.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 1

Monmouth Park- Race 2

Post: 12:43 PM ET; $20k Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 6

• #1 ALONG THE WAY (9-5) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the top overall power rating in the race.
• #6 LAP OF LUXURY (8-5) appears to be a major player in this race. She has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 STILL DOING TIME (4-1) isn't without hope. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Tessore and Marin.
• #2 IMAGINE THE MOJO (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Delgado and Rojas. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 2

Monmouth Park- Race 3

Post: 1:11 PM ET; $19k Maiden Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 10

• #8 LEGEND'S SONG (3-1) gets the top selection. She shouldn't have any trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #5 BAYOU MELODY (5-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of O'Connell and Lopez. The blood lines say this one is in the right spot here.
• #6 N Y FANCY (12-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She makes sense on speed figures. This one should be in the mix turning for home and you’re on your own after that.
• #4 MOON PARTY (5-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She could get the right setup in this race. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 6 – 4

Monmouth Park- Race 4

Post: 1:39 PM ET; $57.5k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 ONE OF THE ONES (5-1) gets the top selection. She is well bred for this spot. This one has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here.
• #8 GUN OF GOLD (6-1) isn't without hope. She has the pedigree to be a player in this spot. To play this one a little tote action early would be a good signal.
• #1 PASSIONATE DREAM (3-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She is bred to sprint.
• #4 STONE IN LOVE (6-1) seems like a player for the minor placings, but is hard to make in the winner’s circle unless there is significant tote action.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 4

Monmouth Park- Race 5

Post: 2:07 PM ET; $78.125k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile 70 yards on dirt; Entries: 6

• #2 IRISH MEADOW (2-1) gets the top selection. He has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 OPTIC WAY (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He makes sense on speed figures. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile 70 yard distance.
• #5 SMITHWICK'S SPICE (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. The figures definitely fit this group.
• #4 LEMON CREEK LOUIE (10-1) isn't without hope. He should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late and has numbers that are competitive in this group.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 4

Monmouth Park- Race 6

Post: 2:35 PM ET; $55k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 9

• #8 HOOKY PLAYER (5-2) gets the top selection. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.
• #5 SUNSET PROVISION (9-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #1 MANASSAS (5-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Rendon in the irons.
• #6 PRINCE OF TROY (6-1) is the logical fourth selections, but it is hard to get this one past the 1,5, and 8. This one is probably best topping out in second on your verticals.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 1 – 6

Monmouth Park- Race 7

Post: 3:03 PM ET; $24k Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 WE READY (2-1) gets the top selection. He should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #4 JUSTINSPEIGHTOFIT (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here.
• #6 TIZ HANDSOME (5-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He should be flirting with the front at the wire.
• #1 JOHNNY OIL (12-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 1

Monmouth Park- Race 8

Post: 3:31 PM ET; $71.875k Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 9

• #1 THERE ARE NO WORDS (6-5) gets the top selection. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Spina and Jimenez. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #4 OHANA EMPIRE (5-1) isn't without hope. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 WOLFE 'N HAWKE (7-2) feels a tad short on the morning line. He has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here.
• #7 DUQUESNE (4-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He makes sense on speed figures. This one seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 7

Monmouth Park- Race 9

Post: 3:59 PM ET; $60k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #3 FREE DANCER (9-2) gets the top selection. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 RAISE THE RENT (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #7 ZAP MOTION (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 COMMANDING GENERAL (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He looks to be the class of the field.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 2

Monmouth Park- Race 10

Post: 4:27 PM ET; $100k Colleen Stakes going 5 furlongs on turf; Entries: 8

• #6 KERRY (5-2) gets the top selection. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 RIDING PRETTY (6-1) isn't without hope. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Owens and Rendon.
• #8 SANSA ARIEL (3-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one may get the absolute dream flow of the race in this spot.
• #7 SWEET HARMONY (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 7

Monmouth Park- Race 11

Post: 4:55 PM ET; $18k Maiden Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 I'M A CUTIE (5-2) 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 is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #1 PEARLS AND HEELS (3-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She looks to be the class of the field. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. The price is just a bit hard to stomach on a maiden claimer.
• #4 NOBODY'S SECRET (4-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one may get the absolute dream flow of the race in this spot.
• #6 ANOTHER SAUCY SIX (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She will look to get the right setup to be in with a chance here.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 6

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