Jockey Nik Juarez made the first stakes win of his career a big one, guiding Valid to a win in the Grade 3 Iselin at Monmouth Park.
Multiple stakes winner Bluegrass Singer was cooked on the lead last out in the Carry Back but aims to get back on track in the G3 Jersey Shore Saturday.
Claiming activity dipped in June after its huge May increase but still remained strong, in our Claimbox report.
Off a rough trip in the Dixie, Grade 1 winner Lochte will look to find his winning form in this afternoon’s Grade 2 Monmouth Stakes.
A year ago, Marcus VItali trainee Valid enjoyed a successful summer at Monmouth Park. He’ll make his first 2015 start there Saturday in the Majestic Light.
Virginia-bred Valid, third among older horses in the Top Midlantic-bred Poll, is favored in Saturday’s Grade 3 Iselin Stakes at Monmouth.
Coming off two tough beats, Valid turned the tables today, wearing down Bradester to win the Grade 2 Monmouth Cup.
Four year-old Valid, a Darley Stable castoff now stabled with Marcus Vitali at Monmouth, will take a shot at Friday’s Grade 3 Pimlico Special.