Monmouth Park Picks- Haskell Stakes (7/18/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Monmouth Park Full Card Analysis

Monmouth Park Picks- Haskell Stakes (7/18/2026)

Monmouth Park Picks- Haskell Stakes (7/18/2026)

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $15k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #1 TAIL RISK (9-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #4 NAVESINK PIRATE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 FUNKY SEE FUNKY DO (4-1): Underneath. Has been running well enough recently. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #7 LUMBER LEGACY (6-1): Underneath. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 6-5

Exacta: 1 / 4,3

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:27 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $48k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 THUNDEROUSLY (9-5): Top Pick. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #9 ADMIRAL MO (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #8 PROFOUND (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #3 FILOSO (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 9,8,3

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:54 PM ET; Claiming $16.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #9 TOCAYO (5-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #7 RUSE (10-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #1 BAR FOURTEEN (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 SIX FORTYFIVE (7-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta: 9 / 7,1,3

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:22 PM ET; Monmouth Cup Stakes $350k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #4 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (7-5): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs.
  • #5 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (3-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 MONEY GAME (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 KINETIC (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 6-5

Exacta: 4 / 1,2

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:52 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $41.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #5 MIDWAY MEMORIES (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race may setup for this runner. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #9 SONJA HENIE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #7 MRS. KATZ (10-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #3 MAXIMO MADNESS (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Pick 3 (Races 5-7): #5,9 with #7 with #3,2

Exacta: 5 / 9,7

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:24 PM ET; Molly Pitcher Stakes $500k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 SPLENDORA (3-2): Best Bet of the Card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 105 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #6 ALPINE PRINCESS (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #1 SCALABLE (9-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #3 DRY POWDER (6-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 6,1

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; WinStar Matchmaker Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #3 CITY GIRL (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
  • #2 GRAYOSH (4-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.
  • #1 SWEET TREASURE (2-1): Contender. Ortiz and Cox team up on this one. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
  • #7 LONG AGO (4-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3 / 2,7

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:29 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

  • #11 SUPERFRACTOR (2-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #8 ST. ERLING (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 ROMA ART (5-1): Contender. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #4 ROYAL PERFORMANCE (15-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #11 at 7-5

Exacta: 11 / 8,3,4

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Wolf Hill Stakes $100k; About 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #5 ALOGON (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #6 NOTHING BETTER (3-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #1 SOUPER QUEST (4-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #7 AMOUDI BAY (8-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5 / 6,1,7

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:37 PM ET; Regret Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #9 KILWIN (2-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
  • #6 MY MAGIC WAND (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Stamina to be in the mix late.
  • #10 DISCO EBO (8-1): Major Player. The 102 speed rating is among the best in the field. Likely in the mix early.
  • #4 MS. BUCCHERO (4-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 10 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 7-5

Exacta: 9 / 6,10,4

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:09 PM ET; United Nations Stakes $500k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 PROGRAM TRADING (2-1): Top Pick. Races that could beat these. Barn has been solid.
  • #3 ECHO LANE (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #7 JUST A TOUCH (8-5): Fringe Contender. Ortiz and Cox team up on this one.
  • #6 UNCLE'S GOLD (9-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 3,6

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes $1000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 FURTHER ADO (2-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 105 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
  • #5 IRON HONOR (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown.
  • #6 NAPOLEON SOLO (5-2): Major Player. Morning Line suggests this one is all systems go for the first start. Lopez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #4 THE PUMA (7-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Exacta: 2 / 5,6,4

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $41.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 DOUBLE NEAT (3-1): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Barn has been solid.
  • #2 COPPER GHOST (2-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #1 TROPANDHAGEN (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #4 SPANISH NOBLE (7-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 2,1,4

Monmouth Park Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 6:46 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $48k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 DRAGONITE (9-5): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #5 GUAPO AGAIN (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Likely to get forward position.
  • #1 COMPLEX MUSIC (9-2): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #2 TENEBRIS (4-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-5

Exacta: 7 / 5,1,2

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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