Monmouth Park Picks: Pinot Grigio Handicap (09/13/2025)

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $24k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 CARAVAGGIO’S SONG (4-1): Prime Win Player. Solid closing kick. Leon and Crook-Demasi team up on this one.
• #9 AUNT NONA (9-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 AERIALIST (7-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 CLUMSY CLAIRE (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta: 1/ 9, 4

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:18 PM ET; Claiming $18.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 BRONX BOMBER (8-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 PUTTHEPASTBEHIND (10-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #4 BUSTIN LOOSE (7-2): Contender. Likely in the mix early.
• #5 SWIFT TAP (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Camacho puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3/ 2, 4

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:46 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $22k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 OLEG (2-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top connections on the circuit with Lopez and Delgado.
• #2 VINO’S VALENTINE (3-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 GUN FIRE (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be able find the right setup.
• #3 OB LA DI OB LA DA (9-2): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8/ 2, 5

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47.5k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SONJA HENIE (12-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 ALL NIGHT REVIVAL (9-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #6 MY DIVINE SPIRIT (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Marin puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 FADED JEANS (9-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Vargas and Devaux team up on this one.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta: 4/ 5, 6

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:42 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65.625k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 BLUE MOON TIDE (3-1): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 ROSIE’S SUGARPLUM (7-2): Fringe Contender. Can run with these. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #9 PURPLE LU LU (7-2): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
• #4 BET ON BETH (10-1): Underneath. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 9 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta: 1/ 2, 9

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 A COZY THING (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 PARK AVENUE BETTY (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 BONITA DIAMOND (9-2): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. May be able find the right setup.
• #6 LANDOFHOPEANDREAMS (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 7, 8, 2

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:38 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 TALKLESSWORKMORE (5-2): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 PROTECTED (5-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 RABBIT HOUND (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
• #1 SHIFTY GOLD (3-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4/ 5, 1

Pick 3 (races 7-9): #4 with #8,4,6 with #2

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:06 PM ET; Pinot Grigio Handicap $85k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 BINGO’S BIRKIN (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick.
• #4 BEL PENSIERO (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 MIA’S CRUSADE (10-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #3 SUMMER’S COMIN (6-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 8, 4, 6

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:34 PM ET; Claiming $17.5k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 LITTLE SQUEEZE (7-2): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs.
• #7 WONDERFULVENEZUELA (4-1): Contender. Can run with these. Top connections on the circuit with Marin and Yanez.
• #1 CROSSATI (2-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 SPANISH GIRL (15-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Exacta: 2/ 7, 1

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:02 PM ET; Presious Passion Stakes $100k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 DRIPPING GOLD (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #5 LORD EDDARD STARK (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Marin puts this one in with a chance.
• #1 SHRUG (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 SUMMER CAUSE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3/ 5, 1