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Belmont, 7-7-7
Another contentious Saturday card at Belmont, but there do appear to be some stand-outs...
Race 1: Basically no clue, watch the board (and probably best to watch the race) Race 2: See race 1 Race 3: My buddy Dutrow's at it again, running 2 back on three days rest. Once again, I can't play either! #1 Nerve, comes in off turf "bounce", strong if he can run back to previous dirt form. #6 Oh My Stars, "bounced" in last while involved in speed duel, can improve #4 Unaffected, 2nd off layoff for Hushion, some nice ones to run back to from last year. Race 4: #2 Port Royal, solid for Pletcher, should save ground today. #10 Sensational Humor, outside post & highweight the only things keeping this one out of the top spot. #12 Runaway Banjo, slightly slower than the top 2, needs to work out a trip. #6 All Verses, 2nd lifetime start, 1st was solid. Race 5: Contentious race, but love the pattern on #6 Stormy Kiss Both McLaughlin horses (uncoupled, Magnuson trained) are dangerous, #8 Fantastic Shirl slightly faster than #5 I'm in Love. #3 Cala Lilly also has a shot. Race 6: #9 Michelle the Great, comes in fastest with strong pattern. #3 Visual Candy #4 Absolute Heaven, #7 Jesse's Justice and #8 Them There Eyes, can all be used underneath. Race 7: Our favorite, the 6 furlong turf sprint! #9 Trickanometry, 1st Rivto, was solid in Miami. #1a Inside Info #5 It's Magical (very healthy pattern) #8 Son of Sabato (dangerous, although many ?? for ML fav) Race 8: #9 Dream Rush, outside post & highweight seem to make her vulnerable, but she's still much the fastest in here. #1 Silver Knockers, gets the rail & is most likely upsetter. #2 Cash's Girl & #4 Her Majesty, solid but slightly below top 2. Race 9: #8 Tsumanic, comes in the fastest, possible single in here. #9 Triple Bogey Blues, #7 Senor Musician, #5 Bachelornumberone, #4 Victory Assured, and #3 Polite Speed, all similar and should round out the super. As always, Good Luck to all!! |