Race Overview
- Race Name: Vagrancy Stakes (Grade III)
- Track: Belmont At The Big A
- Distance: 6 furlongs, 110 yards (Dirt)
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds and up
- Prize Money: $175,000 total purse, with $110,250 to the winner.
Contenders & Analysis
1. R Disaster (USA)
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
- Recent Form: 1112-12
- Official Rating: 104
- Pedigree: Sired by Into Mischief, known for producing elite sprinters.
- Analysis: A consistent performer with a strong front-running style. Finished second in a tight finish last time out.
2. Almostgone Rocket (USA)
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Recent Form: 111-2
- Official Rating: 114
- Pedigree: By Gun Runner, a sire known for producing durable and fast horses.
- Analysis: A beaten favorite last time but has an impressive win percentage. Likely to be a strong contender.
3. Leslie’s Rose (USA)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Recent Form: 131024-
- Official Rating: 81
- Pedigree: By Curlin, a sire known for stamina and late acceleration.
- Analysis: Has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled in longer distances. The cutback to sprinting could be beneficial.
4. St. Benedicts Prep (USA)
- Jockey: Jose Lezcano
- Trainer: Linda Rice
- Recent Form: 122322
- Official Rating: 110
- Pedigree: By Speightstown, a sire known for producing top-tier sprinters.
- Analysis: A consistent runner with multiple second-place finishes. Could be a strong contender if the pace suits.
5. Haulin Ice (USA)
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
- Recent Form: 771-511
- Official Rating: 104
- Pedigree: By Frosted, known for producing versatile runners.
- Analysis: Won last time out convincingly, defeating Almostgone Rocket. Could be peaking at the right time.
6. Socially Selective (USA)
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Trainer: William Mott
- Recent Form: 2/112-33
- Official Rating: 107
- Pedigree: By Into Mischief, a sire known for speed and precocity.
- Analysis: Has placed in all starts this season. A reliable runner with strong closing speed.
