Monmouth Park Picks: Salvator Mile (06/14/2025)

The racing action from Monmouth Park on Saturday features the Salvator Mile Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Monmouth Park picks for the entire card!

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Monmouth Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $17.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 VINO GRIGIO (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Castillo puts this one in with a chance.

• #4 TEARS IN RAIN (4-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #5 DANGEROUS DRIVER (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #10 SULLIVAN (15-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Should still have enough in reserve in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 10

The Plays:
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,4 

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:59 P.M. ET; Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 SOFSTER (5-2): Top pick. Vargas and Ramirez team up on this one. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #2 PEGGYSUE I LOVE U (8-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Ruiz puts this one in with a chance.

• #1 DUELA DENT (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number.

• #5 ROZAY SUMMER (9-2): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 5

The Plays:
Win: #3 at 5-2
Trifecta: 3/1,2,5/1,2,5

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:28 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $47.5k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 LUCAS’S MISCHIEF (12-1): Live Longshot Alert! Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #7 BOB MO (5-2): Contender. Camacho puts this one in with a chance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #2 RIPTON’S MUSIC (6-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Hard to argue with the recent races.

• #9 VIRTUOSITY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Ruiz and Trombetta team up on this one.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 9

The Plays:
Win: #1 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 1,7

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:56 P.M. ET; Starter Optional Claiming $24k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 I FEELUCKY TONITE (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #2 CUPID’S DUDE (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.

• #5 ELUSIVE D’ORO (5-1): Contender. Likely to maintain stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.

• #8 DENYING (3-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 8

The Plays:
Win: #1 at 8-5

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:25 P.M. ET; Claiming $18k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 SHAKREVENGE (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Top connections on the circuit with Sutherland and Avila. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #8 RUNWAY LIGHTS (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Stamina to be in the mix late.

• #11 LADY EMBRACE (4-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Should find today’s group a bit softer.

• #10 GULF COAST GIRL (10-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 12 – 8 – 11 – 10

The Plays:
Win: #12 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 8,11,12
Trifecta: 8,12/8,11,12/8,10,11,12

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:54 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $68.75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 GO IRISH (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #3 J J VALENTIN (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #5 OPTICAL BIJOU (9-2): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.

• #6 POGI (7-2): Contender. Marin puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 5 – 6

The Plays:
Win: #7 at 8-5
Exacta: 7/3,5

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:24 P.M. ET; Claiming $21k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #1 BE HERE (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.

• #9 TALKLESSWORKMORE (8-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #2 DRAKON (6-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Marin puts this one in with a chance.

• #6 FATIMA’S BLESSING (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 2 – 6

The Plays:
Win: #1 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 1,2,9

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:53 P.M. ET; NYRA Bets Pegasus Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 GARAMOND (8-5): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Strong early pace figs.

• #1 KENTUCKY OUTLAW (5-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #7 JUST A FAIR SHAKE (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.

• #6 WILDNCRAZYNIGHT (20-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless. Potential to benefit from the pace scenario.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 6

The Plays:
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta: 3/1,7
Trifecta: 3/1,7/1,6,7

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:22 P.M. ET; Monmouth Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 REDISTRICTING (7-5): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner. Comes in with solid form.

• #1 KINGMAX (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #5 MASTER PIECE (5-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to kick home late.

• #8 HIGHESTDISTINCTION (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 8

The Plays:
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta: 3/5,8

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:55 P.M. ET; Salvator Mile Stakes $150k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 BISHOPS BAY (6-5): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #3 TUSCAN SKY (7-2): Contender. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #7 NELSON AVENUE (15-1): Contender. Camacho puts this one in with a chance. Likely in the mix early.

• #4 OFFALY COOL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow but not hopeless. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 7 – 4

The Plays:
Win: #9 at 7-5
Trifecta: 3,9/3,9/4,7

Pick 3 (Races 10-12): 3,9/ 2,3,7/1

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:24 P.M. ET; Eatontown Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 FIVE TOWNS (3-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Ruiz and Motion team up on this one.

• #3 OZARA (7-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #7 WHISKEY DECISION (4-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #4 LADY FIREFOOT (8-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow. Should still have enough left in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 7 – 4

The Plays:
Win: #2 at 2-1

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:53 P.M. ET; Lady’s Secret Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 OCCULT (2-1): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #7 MAJESTIC OOPS (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.

• #2 GUN SONG (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #3 CATHERINE WHEEL (7-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Marin puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 3

The Plays:
Win: #1 at 1-1

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