9/18 Belmont: Race 1 Entenmann Novice Steeplchase

[Flatterer]

The Entenmann Novice stakes is on tap today at 2 ¼ miles with 4 turns, 9 fences and a 5/8 mile run after the last fence. The Lonesome Glory will run tomorrow with a post time of 3:00pm both days.

#4 Teodoro will scratch with a tendon injury reducing the field to 7 runners.

With the committed front runner out, the pace will be controlled by #8 Snap Decision and based on his flat track Monmouth and Saratoga form, he will be tough to catch with a long run after the last fence.

The best of the rest are #2 Sportswear, #3 Arch My Boy,(2nd) #6 City Dreamer(4th) and #7 Cracker Factory. #1 Chief Justice(3rd) may show up at the bottom of tris and supers.

#3 Arch My Boy has the highest rating at 141, #7 Cracker Factory has 135, with #1 Chief Justice and #6 City Dreamer at 133. The remaining runners are 127 or less.

The top selection is #8 Snap Decision (Won $3.10).

Good Luck at the races!