The racing action from Monmouth Park on Saturday features the Long Branch Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Monmouth Park picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
Monmouth Park Picks- Long Branch Stakes (5/10/2025)
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Monmouth Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Allowance $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
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#6 MADAME MISCHIEF (3-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
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#1 VICTORY BADGE (7-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Good race flow for this runner.
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#3 MRS. KATZ (6-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
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#8 DIAMOND VEGA (4-1): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 8
The Plays
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Win – #6 Madame Mischief (Fair odds: 5/2)
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Exacta Box – 1, 3, 6 ($6)
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Daily Double – 6, 1, 3 / 3 ($3)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:17 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65.625k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
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#3 VIVID ARTISTE (7-2): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top trainer at the meet in Spina. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#7 ONE FINE WINE (5-2): Contender. McBurney is a good bet at the meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#10 MOLLY’S A BULLET (9-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
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#1 BET ON BETH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 10 – 1
The Plays
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Win – #3 Vivid Artiste (Fair odds: 5/2)
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Exacta Key Box – 3 with 1, 7, 10 ($6)
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Pick 3 – 3 / 5,6 / 4,9 ($4)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#5 OBLIGING (3-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Sutherland. Race sets up perfectly.
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#6 DON’T LISTEN (5-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Duarte is a good bet at the meet.
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#2 VESPER CHICKS (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#1 DIGITAL SALE (5-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 1
The Plays
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Win – #5 Obliging (Fair odds: 3/1)
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Exacta Box – 5, 6 ($2)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47.5k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
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#4 ARTHUR’S COURT (12-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
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#9 WE LIVE THIS GAME (3-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
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#10 THREE PERCENT (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#3 ZEVON (6-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the race flow.
Selections: 4 – 9 – 10 – 3
The Plays
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Win – #4 Arthur’s Court (Fair odds: 6/1)
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Exacta Box – 4, 9 ($2)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:41 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $23k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#3 HE’S IN CHARGE (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Gritty finisher.
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#7 NEIGH DUDE (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late.
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#6 JUSTINSPEIGHTOFIT (6-1): Worth a look. Today’s group fits better.
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#4 FACE ABARRIO (4-1): Fringe Contender. Could get involved with the right trip.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 4
The Plays
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Win – #3 He’s In Charge (Fair odds: 9/5)
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Exacta Box – 3, 7 ($2)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:11 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65.625k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
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#8 ALLISON PARK (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up nicely. Stamina and pace edge.
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#11 BLUE MOON TIDE (3-1): Major Player. Form is strong; well-drawn.
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#5 KATE’S LOVE (10-1): Worth a look. Should improve second time out.
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#6 JEWEL OF THE OCEAN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer Spina strong in these spots.
Selections: 8 – 11 – 5 – 6
The Plays
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Win – #8 Allison Park (Fair odds: 2/1)
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Exacta Key Box – 8 with 5, 6, 11 ($6)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:42 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#7 RIVER DOG (5-2): Top pick. Classy speed and well-spotted here.
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#2 ICONIC LEGACY (6-1): Major Player. Tactical versatility helps.
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#5 PRESIDENT Z (2-1): Major Player. Sharp form and consistent.
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#4 GROUCH (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could clunk up late if things melt down.
Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 4
The Plays
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Win – #7 River Dog (Fair odds: 5/2)
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Exacta Box – 2, 5, 7 ($6)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:16 PM ET; Claiming $21k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
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#14 LONELY RIDE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Late kick could prove deadly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
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#4 TUNE IN (8-1): Fringe Contender. Recent efforts solid.
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#2 DENYING (6-1): Worth a look. Should get a good trip.
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#3 FATIMA’S BLESSING (3-1): Fringe Contender. Speed makes her dangerous.
Selections: 14 – 4 – 2 – 3
The Plays
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Win – #14 Lonely Ride (Fair odds: 9/2)
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Exacta Key Box – 14 with 2, 3, 4 ($6)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:49 PM ET; Long Branch Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#7 KENTUCKY OUTLAW (3-1): Prime Win Player. Expect a peak effort here.
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#4 BABY DUKES (6-1): Contender. Race flow should suit.
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#8 PASCALINE (5-2): Contender. Late running style may be an asset.
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#1 COOL INTENTIONS (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should be in striking range turning for home.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 8 – 1
The Plays
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Win – #7 Kentucky Outlaw (Fair odds: 5/2)
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Exacta – 7 with 1, 4, 8 ($3)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:21 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $17.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#4 MINE SEEKER (6-1): Top pick. Finds a much softer group here.
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#8 EMIRATES HONOR (2-1): Major Player. Logical contender with these.
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#1 LOCK BARREL (8-1): Contender. Has upside.
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#5 TABLOID (12-1): Contender. Can outrun odds on best day.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 1 – 5
The Plays
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Win – #4 Mine Seeker (Fair odds: 9/2)
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Exacta Box – 4, 8 ($2)
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