Monmouth Park Entries
Entries 08/16/2024
Entries
RACE #1
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Turf:
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 02:00 PM ET
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
- Race Type: MAIDEN CLAIMING
- Purse: $17,500
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: Aperol Spritz
A/S: 4/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 123
Trainer: K. Breen
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Gwen Stacy
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$14,000
Jockey: G. Maldonado
Weight: 112
Trainer: L. Linder, Jr.
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: Gulf Coast Girl
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: M. Iorio
Weight: 114
Trainer: M. Dini
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: First Reign
A/S: 4/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: N. Juarez
Weight: 123
Trainer: J. Sweezey
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: Don't Touch Me (IRE)
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 119
Trainer: J. Jimenez
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: Destin for Drama
A/S: 4/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: J. Aguilar
Weight: 116
Trainer: M. Castillo
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Tootsie Toes
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: P. Cotto, Jr.
Weight: 119
Trainer: K. O'Connell
M/L:
P# 8
PP: 8
Horse: Queen Catalina
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: J. Gonzalez
Weight: 119
Trainer: L. Ortega
M/L:
P# 9
PP: 9
Horse: Citrus Belle
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 119
Trainer: J. Delgado
M/L:
P# 10
PP: 10
Horse: Shamu
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$16,000
Jockey: S. Marin
Weight: 119
Trainer: M. Dini
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aperol Spritz | 4/F | L | $16,000 | P. Lopez | 123 | K. Breen | |
| 2 | 2 | Gwen Stacy | 3/F | L | $14,000 | G. Maldonado | 112 | L. Linder, Jr. | |
| 3 | 3 | Gulf Coast Girl | 3/F | L | $16,000 | M. Iorio | 114 | M. Dini | |
| 4 | 4 | First Reign | 4/F | L | $16,000 | N. Juarez | 123 | J. Sweezey | |
| 5 | 5 | Don't Touch Me (IRE) | 3/F | L | $16,000 | F. Jara | 119 | J. Jimenez | |
| 6 | 6 | Destin for Drama | 4/F | L | $16,000 | J. Aguilar | 116 | M. Castillo | |
| 7 | 7 | Tootsie Toes | 3/F | L | $16,000 | P. Cotto, Jr. | 119 | K. O'Connell | |
| 8 | 8 | Queen Catalina | 3/F | L | $16,000 | J. Gonzalez | 119 | L. Ortega | |
| 9 | 9 | Citrus Belle | 3/F | L | $16,000 | J. Rendon | 119 | J. Delgado | |
| 10 | 10 | Shamu | 3/F | L | $16,000 | S. Marin | 119 | M. Dini |
Entries
RACE #2
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Dirt: C
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 02:29 PM ET
- Distance: 6 Furlongs
- Race Type: CLAIMING
- Purse: $18,500
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: Lemon Creek Louie
A/S: 6/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 124
Trainer: J. Delgado
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Sneakiness
A/S: 8/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: J. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 124
Trainer: J. Avila
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: Striking Speed
A/S: 7/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 124
Trainer: R. Dutrow, Jr.
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: Spotted Bull
A/S: 6/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 124
Trainer: D. Ward
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: Notion to Tapit
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: S. Marin
Weight: 124
Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: Eddiemush
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: M. Martin
Weight: 124
Trainer: M. Penaloza
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Magnificent Ride
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$5,000
Jockey: M. Olver
Weight: 124
Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Lemon Creek Louie | 6/G | L | $5,000 | J. Rendon | 124 | J. Delgado | |
| 2 | 2 | Sneakiness | 8/G | L | $5,000 | J. Vargas, Jr. | 124 | J. Avila | |
| 3 | 3 | Striking Speed | 7/G | L | $5,000 | P. Lopez | 124 | R. Dutrow, Jr. | |
| 4 | 4 | Spotted Bull | 6/G | L | $5,000 | F. Jara | 124 | D. Ward | |
| 5 | 5 | Notion to Tapit | 5/G | L | $5,000 | S. Marin | 124 | M. Serey, Jr. | |
| 6 | 6 | Eddiemush | 4/G | L | $5,000 | M. Martin | 124 | M. Penaloza | |
| 7 | 7 | Magnificent Ride | 5/G | L | $5,000 | M. Olver | 124 | M. Serey, Jr. |
Entries
RACE #3
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Turf: NW2 L
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 02:58 PM ET
- Distance: 5 Furlongs
- Race Type: CLAIMING
- Purse: $26,000
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: Heavy Timber
A/S: 3/C
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: A. Hernandez
Weight: 117
Trainer: R. Vega
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Chaplin
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 121
Trainer: C. David
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: Aleah Aleah
A/S: 3/C
MED: L
Claim:
$40,000
Jockey: C. Elliott
Weight: 110
Trainer: J. Ryerson
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: Midnite Musket
A/S: 3/G
MED: L
Claim:
$40,000
Jockey: S. Camacho
Weight: 117
Trainer: J. Sweezey
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: Dither
A/S: 4/C
MED: L
Claim:
$40,000
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 121
Trainer: K. Breen
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: New York Strong
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$30,000
Jockey: I. Castillo
Weight: 119
Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Just Comply
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$40,000
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 121
Trainer: M. Dini
M/L:
P# 8
PP: 8
Horse: Beware of Pride
A/S: 3/C
MED: L
Claim:
$40,000
Jockey: R. Silvera
Weight: 117
Trainer: M. Pino
M/L:
P# 9
PP: 9
Horse: Try Harder
A/S: 3/G
MED:
Claim:
$30,000
Jockey: S. Gonzalez
Weight: 115
Trainer: R. Vega
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Heavy Timber | 3/C | $0 | A. Hernandez | 117 | R. Vega | ||
| 2 | 2 | Chaplin | 4/G | L | $0 | F. Jara | 121 | C. David | |
| 3 | 3 | Aleah Aleah | 3/C | L | $40,000 | C. Elliott | 110 | J. Ryerson | |
| 4 | 4 | Midnite Musket | 3/G | L | $40,000 | S. Camacho | 117 | J. Sweezey | |
| 5 | 5 | Dither | 4/C | L | $40,000 | P. Lopez | 121 | K. Breen | |
| 6 | 6 | New York Strong | 4/G | L | $30,000 | I. Castillo | 119 | M. Serey, Jr. | |
| 7 | 7 | Just Comply | 4/G | L | $40,000 | J. Rendon | 121 | M. Dini | |
| 8 | 8 | Beware of Pride | 3/C | L | $40,000 | R. Silvera | 117 | M. Pino | |
| 9 | 9 | Try Harder | 3/G | $30,000 | S. Gonzalez | 115 | R. Vega |
Entries
RACE #4
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Dirt: NW2 L
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 03:25 PM ET
- Distance: 6 Furlongs
- Race Type: CLAIMING
- Purse: $25,000
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: Bright Kohana
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$25,000
Jockey: F. Martinez
Weight: 108
Trainer: R. Perez
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: How Sweet She Is
A/S: 4/F
MED: L
Claim:
$30,000
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 121
Trainer: M. Trombetta
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: Foolish Challenge
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$25,000
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 115
Trainer: C. Spina
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: Karen's Honor
A/S: 4/F
MED: L
Claim:
$30,000
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 121
Trainer: J. Jimenez
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: My Honeybunch
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$25,000
Jockey: C. Elliott
Weight: 111
Trainer: C. Spina
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: Frannie Lew
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$30,000
Jockey: C. Bonilla
Weight: 114
Trainer: E. Jones
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Bailintin
A/S: 3/F
MED: L
Claim:
$30,000
Jockey: G. Maldonado
Weight: 112
Trainer: M. Moore
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bright Kohana | 3/F | L | $25,000 | F. Martinez | 108 | R. Perez | |
| 2 | 2 | How Sweet She Is | 4/F | L | $30,000 | P. Lopez | 121 | M. Trombetta | |
| 3 | 3 | Foolish Challenge | 3/F | L | $25,000 | J. Rendon | 115 | C. Spina | |
| 4 | 4 | Karen's Honor | 4/F | L | $30,000 | F. Jara | 121 | J. Jimenez | |
| 5 | 5 | My Honeybunch | 3/F | L | $25,000 | C. Elliott | 111 | C. Spina | |
| 6 | 6 | Frannie Lew | 5/M | L | $30,000 | C. Bonilla | 114 | E. Jones | |
| 7 | 7 | Bailintin | 3/F | L | $30,000 | G. Maldonado | 112 | M. Moore |
Entries
RACE #5
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Turf:
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 03:55 PM ET
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
- Race Type: CLAIMING
- Purse: $21,000
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: Latin Nikkita
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$12,500
Jockey: M. Iorio
Weight: 116
Trainer: K. Breen
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Up Her Sleeve
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$10,500
Jockey: N. Juarez
Weight: 119
Trainer: B. Levine
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: Cindy's Song
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$12,500
Jockey: S. Marin
Weight: 121
Trainer: O. Gonzalez
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: Girly the Butcher
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$10,500
Jockey: J. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 119
Trainer: C. Gonzalez
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: Awesomenewyear
A/S: 7/M
MED: L
Claim:
$10,500
Jockey: F. Martinez
Weight: 112
Trainer: L. Collazo
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: Red Wind
A/S: 6/M
MED: L
Claim:
$10,500
Jockey: S. Camacho
Weight: 119
Trainer: C. Gonzalez
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Bizymaline
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$12,500
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 124
Trainer: J. Gallegos
M/L:
P# 8
PP: 8
Horse: Moving in Stereo
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$12,500
Jockey: M. Olver
Weight: 121
Trainer: H. Harris
M/L:
P# 9
PP: 9
Horse: Anador (FR)
A/S: 5/M
MED: L
Claim:
$12,500
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 121
Trainer: M. Dini
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Latin Nikkita | 5/M | L | $12,500 | M. Iorio | 116 | K. Breen | |
| 2 | 2 | Up Her Sleeve | 5/M | L | $10,500 | N. Juarez | 119 | B. Levine | |
| 3 | 3 | Cindy's Song | 5/M | L | $12,500 | S. Marin | 121 | O. Gonzalez | |
| 4 | 4 | Girly the Butcher | 5/M | L | $10,500 | J. Vargas, Jr. | 119 | C. Gonzalez | |
| 5 | 5 | Awesomenewyear | 7/M | L | $10,500 | F. Martinez | 112 | L. Collazo | |
| 6 | 6 | Red Wind | 6/M | L | $10,500 | S. Camacho | 119 | C. Gonzalez | |
| 7 | 7 | Bizymaline | 5/M | L | $12,500 | P. Lopez | 124 | J. Gallegos | |
| 8 | 8 | Moving in Stereo | 5/M | L | $12,500 | M. Olver | 121 | H. Harris | |
| 9 | 9 | Anador (FR) | 5/M | L | $12,500 | J. Rendon | 121 | M. Dini |
Entries
RACE #6
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Dirt: NW1$ X
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 04:26 PM ET
- Distance: 6 Furlongs
- Race Type: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING
- Purse: $55,000
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: American Law
A/S: 6/G
MED: L
Claim:
$20,000
Jockey: S. Camacho
Weight: 121
Trainer: C. Gonzalez
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Depoli
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: C. Elliott
Weight: 114
Trainer: T. Cole-Davis
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: Ernie Banker
A/S: 7/G
MED: L
Claim:
$20,000
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 121
Trainer: T. Hurley
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: Grouch
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 122
Trainer: J. Sweezey
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: Palm Island
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: S. Gonzalez
Weight: 122
Trainer: K. Demasi
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: John Jay
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 121
Trainer: P. McBurney
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Catalina Royalty
A/S: 3/C
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: J. Gonzalez
Weight: 117
Trainer: D. Nunn
M/L:
P# 8
PP: 8
Horse: My Mamba
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: I. Castillo
Weight: 124
Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | American Law | 6/G | L | $20,000 | S. Camacho | 121 | C. Gonzalez | |
| 2 | 2 | Depoli | 4/G | L | $0 | C. Elliott | 114 | T. Cole-Davis | |
| 3 | 3 | Ernie Banker | 7/G | L | $20,000 | F. Jara | 121 | T. Hurley | |
| 4 | 4 | Grouch | 4/G | L | $0 | P. Lopez | 122 | J. Sweezey | |
| 5 | 5 | Palm Island | 5/G | L | $0 | S. Gonzalez | 122 | K. Demasi | |
| 6 | 6 | John Jay | 5/G | L | $0 | J. Rendon | 121 | P. McBurney | |
| 7 | 7 | Catalina Royalty | 3/C | L | $0 | J. Gonzalez | 117 | D. Nunn | |
| 8 | 8 | My Mamba | 4/G | L | $0 | I. Castillo | 124 | M. Serey, Jr. |
Entries
RACE #7
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Turf:
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 04:53 PM ET
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
- Race Type: STAKES
- Race Name: Oceanport S.
- Purse: $100,000
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: There Are No Words
A/S: 5/G
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: F. Pennington
Weight: 118
Trainer: C. Spina
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Kubrick (IRE)
A/S: 4/C
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: S. Camacho
Weight: 118
Trainer: C. Brown
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: St Anthony
A/S: 5/G
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: J. Bravo
Weight: 118
Trainer: N. Drysdale
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: California Frolic
A/S: 5/H
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: S. Marin
Weight: 118
Trainer: J. Avila
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: He'spuregold
A/S: 6/G
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: P. Lopez
Weight: 124
Trainer: K. Breen
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: Big Everest (GB)
A/S: 6/G
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 120
Trainer: C. Clement
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Highestdistinction
A/S: 7/G
MED:
Claim:
$0
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 118
Trainer: L. Schultz
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | There Are No Words | 5/G | $0 | F. Pennington | 118 | C. Spina | ||
| 2 | 2 | Kubrick (IRE) | 4/C | $0 | S. Camacho | 118 | C. Brown | ||
| 3 | 3 | St Anthony | 5/G | $0 | J. Bravo | 118 | N. Drysdale | ||
| 4 | 4 | California Frolic | 5/H | $0 | S. Marin | 118 | J. Avila | ||
| 5 | 5 | He'spuregold | 6/G | $0 | P. Lopez | 124 | K. Breen | ||
| 6 | 6 | Big Everest (GB) | 6/G | $0 | J. Rendon | 120 | C. Clement | ||
| 7 | 7 | Highestdistinction | 7/G | $0 | F. Jara | 118 | L. Schultz |
Entries
RACE #8
- Last Updated: August 14, 01:30 PM ET
- Current Track Conditions: Dirt: C
- Scheduled First Post: August 16, 05:22 PM ET
- Distance: 6 Furlongs
- Race Type: STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING
- Purse: $23,000
P# 1
PP: 1
Horse: Porch Swing
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: C. Hernandez
Weight: 121
Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
M/L:
P# 2
PP: 2
Horse: Whistlewhileyoumow
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: M. Iorio
Weight: 117
Trainer: P. McBurney
M/L:
P# 3
PP: 3
Horse: This Run's for You
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: J. Rendon
Weight: 124
Trainer: R. Yanez
M/L:
P# 4
PP: 4
Horse: Practical Coach
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: S. Marin
Weight: 124
Trainer: S. Ramirez
M/L:
P# 5
PP: 5
Horse: Lloyd
A/S: 4/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: F. Jara
Weight: 122
Trainer: P. Synnefias
M/L:
P# 6
PP: 6
Horse: Power Agenda
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: M. Martin
Weight: 121
Trainer: M. Penaloza
M/L:
P# 7
PP: 7
Horse: Honorary Degree
A/S: 6/G
MED: L
Claim:
$12,500
Jockey: S. Camacho, Jr.
Weight: 122
Trainer: E. Jones
M/L:
P# 8
PP: 8
Horse: Hot Rod Rumble
A/S: 5/G
MED: L
Claim:
$0
Jockey: M. Olver
Weight: 121
Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
M/L:
| P# | PP | Horse | A/S | MED | CLAIM | JOCKEY | WEIGHT | TRAINER | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Porch Swing | 4/G | L | $0 | C. Hernandez | 121 | M. Serey, Jr. | |
| 2 | 2 | Whistlewhileyoumow | 5/G | L | $0 | M. Iorio | 117 | P. McBurney | |
| 3 | 3 | This Run's for You | 4/G | L | $0 | J. Rendon | 124 | R. Yanez | |
| 4 | 4 | Practical Coach | 5/G | L | $0 | S. Marin | 124 | S. Ramirez | |
| 5 | 5 | Lloyd | 4/G | L | $0 | F. Jara | 122 | P. Synnefias | |
| 6 | 6 | Power Agenda | 5/G | L | $0 | M. Martin | 121 | M. Penaloza | |
| 7 | 7 | Honorary Degree | 6/G | L | $12,500 | S. Camacho, Jr. | 122 | E. Jones | |
| 8 | 8 | Hot Rod Rumble | 5/G | L | $0 | M. Olver | 121 | M. Serey, Jr. |
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