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Originally Posted by Kasept
30 horses changed hands over the MTH weekend in 11 claiming races... Below find the horses taken and their previous level of competition before the weekend
SATURDAY
R6 ($15k):
Reptilian Smarts by Hepbron Harry W (Longo Edward) S/ALW16k-AQU
Rovic's Wealth by Asmussen Steven M (Asmussen Steven M.) OC50/N2X-AQU
Stungbythestorm by Servis Jason (La Marca Stable) S/ALW10k-BEL
Catch Rikki by White Linda (Hypertrader Racing LLC) $32k-GP
Lonely Highway by Marrotta Patrick (Goldencrest Racing Stable) OC40/N1X-GP
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This sort of race may have more impact upon the NYRA circuit than some of the maiden/allowance shippers heading over for a race or two. Assuming that the claimed horses are in "jail" in New Jersey for the rest of the Monmouth meet, this claiming activity almost guts the $20K claiming/mid-level starter ranks at Belmont. That condition is unlikely to be refreshed until Saratoga opens.