Monmouth Park Picks: Philip H. Iselin Stakes (8/15/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Aug 15, 2026, 8:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Monmouth Park on Saturday features the Philip H. Iselin Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Monmouth Park picks for the entire card!
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Monmouth Park Full Card Analysis
Monmouth Park Picks: Philip H. Iselin Stakes (8/15/2026)
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $37.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 CAPTAIN CODY (7-2): Top Pick. Rivera puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been solid.
- #7 LOYAL PRINCE (8-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 THE WRATH OF DAVID (4-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #3 PERFECT DREAM (3-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta: 6 / 4,3
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:22 PM ET; Claiming $15.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 PROBLEMATICA (2-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Rivera puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 DON'T TELL TAMMO (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Can run with these.
- #5 REE NEE'S SIX (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. The 82 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #6 SEA MAIDEN (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta: 3 / 5,6
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $37.5k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 LAST HOT LOVER (9-5): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Should still have something in the tank late.
- #1 IRISH ECHO (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 PHILLY RUCKUS (2-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to kick home late. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #6 VICTORIA'S SONG (3-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta: 3 / 1,6
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:26 PM ET; Claiming $16k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 GWEN TO WIN (3-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 SECURITYLIGHTNING (5-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Iorio puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 DIAMONDINTHESAND (3-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Sutherland and Spina team up on this one.
- #2 NO DENYING (7-2): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #1,3 with #5 with #6
Exacta: 1 / 3,5
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:57 PM ET; Philip H. Iselin Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #5 BISHOPS BAY (7-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
- #1 EAST AVENUE (9-5): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #2 CHUNK OF GOLD (3-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Torres and West team up on this one.
- #4 STARS AND STRIPES (4-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5 / 2,4
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:32 PM ET; Claiming $15.5k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 LUPINE (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 PRECIOUS CAT (2-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #5 CLEAN WINNER (7-2): Fringe Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Has experience at this level.
- #8 BACKSEAT ROMANCE (8-1): Underneath. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 8
The Plays
Win: #6 at 1-1
Exacta: 6 / 1,5
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Claiming $15k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 SEEKING SERENITY (4-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #4 POWER AND GLORY (6-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #5 BEE N DEE (3-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #3 RACHEL CAROLINE (4-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta: 6 / 4,3,5
Monmouth Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:38 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $15.5k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 IT'S THE STONES (4-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Gomez and Breen team up on this one.
- #4 MR HOPKINS (5-2): Major Player. Rivera puts this one in with a chance.
- #9 GOTTA GET IT RIGHT (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #8 VINO GRAY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 9 – 8
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta: 6 / 4,9,8
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