9/30: Belmont (JCGC-P4); Norfolk

[Kasept]

Predictably fun and frenetic Saturday of action coast to coast, starting with Turfway KY Cup opener around 2:30 EST, and not ending until Oklahoma Classics Distaff at 11:00pm CST! OK-bred Evening at Remington was tremendously enjoyable with presentatation of Classic trophy to Von Hemel for his stalwart mare D Fine Okie's heriocs a real honor.

Day's highlights included absolutely thrilling wins by Factual Contender (NYB stake), Lahudood (Flower Bowl), Trippi's Storm (Kelso), Classic Campaign (Carey) and Tiago (Goodwood) as well as hard-earned triumphs by Hard Spun (KY Cup Classic), Student Council (HAW Gold Cup), Nashoba's Key (Yellow Ribbon) and Cry and Catch Me (Oak Leaf). Full coverage of the weekend action Monday with Jockey Club Gold Cup Day at Belmont and the Norfolk (OSA) yet to come today.

Hope you did well and enjoyed the amazing day and night of racing...


BELMONT PARK


7th: 68th Vosburgh (Gr. I), 3+, 6f (P4, .10 min. Super)

1. #6 Mach Ride 8-1: Best value among very strong group.. 4th
2. #4 Discreet Cat 7-5: Tough here if back to best.. or close to it.. 3rd
A. #5 First Defense 4-1: Like his progress but seems underlaid at ML.. 7th
B. #2 Park Avenue Ball 12-1: Proven closing kick and board hit possible.. 6th


8th: 31st Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (Gr. I), 3+, 12f-T (P3, DD)

1. #2 Mustanfar 6-1: Good earner for KMc may pop on return to sod.. 7th
2. #1 English Channel 2-5: Proven capable of getting edged at odds-on numbers.. WON
A. #4 Kiss the Kid 12-1: Nice LDK 4yo may relish the 12 panels.. 4th
B. #5 Interpatation 12-1: Barbara 5yo likes BEL, was 4th in this '06.. 3rd


9th: 69th Beldame (Gr. I), F&M-3+, 9f (P3, DD)

1. #2 Miss Shop 5-1: Chief's DepMin filly dueled Ginger to wire in Ruffian.. 6th
2. #1 Ginger Punch 9-5: 6-3-0 since diploma, Frankel red looms BC Distaff choice.. 3rd
A. #7 Balance 3-1: Hofmans' 3x Gr. I winner gets ideal stalking trip here.. 4th
B. #3 Indian Vale 6-1: Professional Pletch-Melnyk mare 6-6 trip; Up against pace.. 2nd


10th: 89th Jockey Club Gold Cup (Gr. I), 3+, 10f (DD)

1. #3 Political Force 8-1: Needs return to Suburban-Met level to challenge here.. 3rd
2. #6 Lawyer Ron 3-5: Classic distance last hurdle for H'cap Div. leader.. 2nd
A. #5 Curlin 5-2: Away since Haskell flop and still concerned about effects of spring.. WON
B. #2 Sun King 8-1: Game try in Woodward, but still needs to make up 8L on 'Ron'.. 4th


P4 play: Multiple ticket style

Main play:

7: 1-4-5-6
8: 1-2
9: 1-2
10: 5-6

4x2x2x2 = $32

Backup play:

A: [2-8] w [1] w [1] w [5-6] = $4
B: [4-6] w [4] w [1] w [5-6] = $4
C: [4-6] w [1] w [3-7] w [5-6] = $8
D: [4-6] w [1] w [1] w [2-3] = $4

$32 + $20 = $52


SANTA ANITA 9th: 38th Norfolk (Gr. I), 2yo, 8.5f

1. #5 Shore Do 10-1 3rd
2. #8 Dixie Chatter 9-2 WON
A. #11 Salute the Sarge 5-2 2nd
B. #10 Dodgen Bullets 6-1 5th


Good luck!
Steve