Bred in Florida by Cashel Stud and owned by perennial Illinois leading owner Frank Calabrese, Romacaca won has consecutive wins at Monmouth and earned $120,000 for his owner.

The Matchmaker changed complexion when favorite C. S. Silk was sandwiched and bumped hard from both sides leaving the gate. The Just A Game (gr. IT) winner was forced to drop back early, and although she made a move late, she flattened out and was not a factor at the end.

Marquet Madness took the lead early from Romacaca and raced through a quarter mile in :23 3/5 and a half in :48. Romacaca and rider E.T. Baird tracked the pacesetter from second, with Christine Daae and Cherokee Queen also forwardly placed. Marquet Madness opened a three-length margin on the backstretch, but turning into the homestretch Romacaca had dead aim on her and flew by to win in 1:46 2/5 for the nine-furlong Matchmaker. Nick Canani trains the winner.

Ravi’s Song won a photo for the place over Perfect Shirl. Romacaca paid $13.20, $5.80, and $4.40. Ravi’s Song was good for $4.80 and $3.80, while Perfect Shirl returned $4.60. The $2 exacta paid $67.20

Apple Charlotte scratched.