Monday, May 11, 2026
BEST BET: RACE 4 ASSET STATION
RACE 1
2-Navagio N keeps setting a fast pace and fades, Michael Morton needs to rate a mile, moves from 6 to 2 post
3-Vel Donna can give a good battle, last 4 races right there
7-Arco N was parked to the 3/4 and faded, better drive will enhance his chances
RACE 2
4-Hp Lucas has back class, drops in class where he is competitive
5-his strong qualifier shows he’s ready
6-Finnick Odair broke in last start, if stays flat can compete for win
RACE 3
1-Sunset Soph is tough to pick against, has rail and only early speed in the race
6-Celia Bayama has beat Sunset Soph on April 28th, can win if Sunset falters
4-Fond Memories A has been sharp in last three races, can win this race
RACE 4
3-Asset Station raced big mile in last race vs a very good Bluebird Crush, was behind dull cover then went three wide and still came home in 29.1
5-Scenic Adventure has strong mile in last start and just came up short
1-Catch A Peek returns to Monti she was good last year, nice q race shows she is ready
RACE 5
2-Everybodyluvjoe won despite being parked for over 1/2 the race, don’t get into another speed dual
4-Ok Corral has shown some big miles from off the pace, Jim Taggert back to drive
5-Simon Got Lucky throw out last mile, has good miles all spring
RACE 6
6-Jillain Jiggs was monster in last race, came home in 56.3, moves from 5 post to 6 but can still leave and get to top
5-Just Rosas Luck was not competitive in last race, throw out that race as she can pace 155 and change, has beat Jillian Jiggs
4-Be My Rose was formerly in the Burke barn, what kind of horse is he?, won $69,000 last year
RACE 7
5-Cinnamon Stick was strong first over in good field in last race, has better back class this year
8-Home’ N Dry has early speed but 8 post, has some strong miles
6-Feeriedesbrouetsfr shows strong third to My Secret Ability, broke and still won on April 20
RACE 8
4-Vicky Everyday is having a strong season, big mile after big mile
3-Straight And Sassy finished second a head back of Vicky Everyday on April 13
6-Vel Mrs Quick was parked in last race, throw it out, has strong miles at Saratoga
Brian’s Comments: there is lots of your Monticello favorite regulars racing today.
