6/5 (BEL): Belmont Day Undercard

[Alan07]

6th (2:35) Woody Stephens S. (G2)

7 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $250,000

1 Eightyfiveinafifty Dominguez R A 123 L
2 Remand Velazquez J R 117 Blk-Off L
3 Discreetly Mine Castellano J J 123 L
4 Thank U Philippe Gomez G K 119 L
5 D' Funnybone Prado E S 123 L



7th (3:15) Just a Game S. (G1)

1 Mile (Widener Turf) | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Cherokee Queen Gomez G K 118 L
2 My Princess Jess Velasquez C 118 L
3 Phola Dominguez R A 120 L
1a Speak Easy Gal Castellano J J 118 L
4 Fantasia (GB) Maragh R 118 L
5 Proviso (GB) Smith M E 120 L

A-Coupled: Cherokee Queen and Speak Easy Gal



8th (4:00) True North H. (G2)

6 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $250,000

1 More Than a Reason Maragh R 113 L
2 Custom for Carlos Lezcano J 118 L
3 Bribon (FR) Gomez G K 118 L
4 Strasbourg Castellano J J 112 L
5 Snapshot Desormeaux K J 114 L
6 Formidable Velasquez C 115 L
7 Elusive Warning Garcia Alan 115 L
8 Checklist Velazquez J R 114 L
9 Fantasy Free Dominguez R A 114 L
10 Gato Go Win Smith M E 115 L



9th (4:45) Acorn S. (G1)

1 Mile | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 Hot Trip Coa E M 121 L
2 Tanda Solis A 121 L
3 Dances With Ashley Velazquez J R 121 L
4 Seeking the Title Desormeaux K J 121 L
5 Streaker Castellano J J 121 L
6 Amen Hallelujah Dominguez R A 121 L
7 Quiet Temper Gomez G K 121 L
8 Much Rejoicing Garcia Alan 121 L
9 Buckleupbuttercup Lezcano J 121 L
10 Tidal Pool Maragh R 121 L
11 Indian Burn Velasquez C 121 Blk-On L
12 Champagne d'Oro Garcia M 121 L
13 Crisp Borel C H 121 L



10th (5:36) Manhattan H. (G1)

1 1/4 Miles (Inner Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Gio Ponti Dominguez R A 122 L
2 Strike a Deal Gomez G K 118 L
3 Pinckney Hill Maragh R 114 L
4 Winchester Velasquez C 115 L
5 Take the Points Prado E S 121 L
6 Court Vision Albarado R J 120 L
7 Jet Propulsion Garcia M 115 L
8 Grand Couturier (GB) Garcia Alan 117 L
9 Just as Well Desormeaux K J 117 L
10 Interpatation Lezcano J 116 L
11 Expansion Castellano J J 116 L



11th (6:32) Belmont S. (G1)

1 1/2 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $1,000,000

1 Dave in Dixie Borel C H 126 L
2 Spangled Star Gomez G K 126 L
3 Uptowncharlybrown Maragh R 126 Blk-Off L
4 Make Music for Me Rosario J 126 L
5 Fly Down Velazquez J R 126 L
6 Ice Box Lezcano J 126 L
7 Drosselmeyer Smith M E 126 L
8 Game On Dude Garcia M 126 L
9 Stately Victor Garcia Alan 126 L
10 Stay Put Theriot J 126 L
11 First Dude Dominguez R A 126 L
12 Interactif Castellano J J 126 L

[ateamstupid]

The Acorn is outstanding. The Woody and Just a Game, not so much.

[kgar311]

The Acorn is outstanding. The Woody and Just a Game, not so much.

I think the Woody is AWESOME! Cant wait for 85 and d'funnybone to hook up

[Buckpasser]

Check out Trappe Shot in the 4th

[ateamstupid]

I think the Woody is AWESOME! Cant wait for 85 and d'funnybone to hook up

85/50 will eat D'F for lunch.

[randallscott35]

5 horse field? What

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Is there any Brooklyn / Belmont Stakes double???

or dime superfectas on the Belmont Stakes

[kgar311]

85/50 will eat D'F for lunch.

Im thinking so too, just hoping both are at the top of their game and it could be interesting in the stretch.

[Travis Stone]

Short fields or not, Belmont continues to carry the torch of best undercard of the Triple Crown.

[kgar311]

Short fields or not, Belmont continues to carry the torch of best undercard of the Triple Crown.

Who says the quality of NY racing is deteriorating because of Monmouth? We have the best dirt and turf horses in training racing at belmont within 6 days of each other. Countless other grade 1 winners racing on Belmont day and the week after they are talking about Rachel going to the G1 Ogden Phipps. Behind the scenes may be in shambles the product is still the best in the country. GREAT UNDERCARD

[ateamstupid]

Short fields or not, Belmont continues to carry the torch of best undercard of the Triple Crown.

Not this year. Churchill's Oaks and Derby undercards were better, and that's not a knock on Belmont, CD just did an unbelievable job this year.

[philcski]

Awesome undercard, I can't wait!!! The Acorn and Manhattan are fantastic.

[Fulla Sheets]

Is there any Brooklyn / Belmont Stakes double???

or dime superfectas on the Belmont Stakes

Yes, there is a Brooklyn / Belmont double.

http://nyra.com/belmont/stories/May282010.shtml

[stonegossard]

Any of the NYRA bashers (The Fat Man) should officially now shut the hell up. Talk about a great betting card. Probably the best betting card of 2010 so far. NY will probably do about 50 times Monmouth's handle on Sat.

[hurricanefrank]

Boutique meet or not Monmouth can't hold a candle to Belmont in terms of the overall quality of horses competing. $7500 claimers running for $50K are still 7500 claimers in my book.

[DaTruth]

It is too bad that Comedero will pass on the Stephens in favor of a $400k sprint stakes at Charles Town.

[blackthroatedwind]

It is too bad that Comedero will pass on the Stephens in favor of a $400k sprint stakes at Charles Town.

It definitely is but since he's a gelding you can't blame them one but for going for the cash.

I'm looking forward to seeing him in the King's Bishop. He might be really good but it would be nice to see him against some sterner competition.

[Coach Pants]

It is a great card. As it should be. We shouldn't be having discussions about bad fields for the traditional powerhouse circuit in the U.S.

I can even forgive the Woody Stephens field due to the 3 year old crop sucking so much a.ss this year.

[NTamm1215]

The thing about the Woody Stephens is that it's not even a terrible betting race. There are huge knocks on the two favorites and the 3rd choice hasn't won a sprint race since August.

NT

[Gaelic Storm]

I thought Crisp had a tough trip in the Oaks. Outside post is tough in the Acorn.

[Pedigree Ann]

Love the name of the Acorn starter Much Rejoicing. But she should be related to Brave Sir Robin somehow. (Monty Python and the Holy Grail, for you uneducated louts who don't know the source.:D Run away! Run away!)

[jms62]

Nice all stakes P4... The 2 short fields are also interesting.

[randallscott35]

Nice all stakes P4... The 2 short fields are also interesting.

I think the Just A Game is normally a very deep field and one of my favorite races on the undercard....I would like to try and beat either fave in the Woody Stevens. Not sure I can

[parsixfarms]

I think the Just A Game is normally a very deep field and one of my favorite races on the undercard....I would like to try and beat either fave in the Woody Stevens. Not sure I can

Only two. Won't three horses (D'Funnybone, Eightyfiveinafifty and Discreetly Mine) all be in the 2-1 range?

[randallscott35]

Only two. Won't three horses (D'Funnybone, Eightyfiveinafifty and Discreetly Mine) all be in the 2-1 range?

No DM will be much higher than that

[parsixfarms]

No DM will be much higher than that

How high can he go in a five-horse field, especially where Remand looks outclassed? He has very good races over the track, and with the Pletcher/Castellano connection, I'm expecting that he'll be bet.

[hockey2315]

They can't all be too low.

[NTamm1215]

where Remand looks outclassed

I hope this is a popular opinion.

NT

[hockey2315]

I hope this is a popular opinion.

NT

I'm with you - I sort of like him.

[ateamstupid]

85/50 - 6/5
DF - 8/5
DM - 7/2
TUP - 12/1
Remand - 9/1

My guess.

[JJP]

Love the stakes P4. And the P3 on the 3rd thru the 5th.

The rest of the card? You can have it. Definitely not a better undercard than Derby Day at Churchill.

[westcoastinvader]

Short fields or not, Belmont continues to carry the torch of best undercard of the Triple Crown.


Undercard looks nice enough to me, too.

I just wish I had a clue (or consistent success) when it comes to betting New York races.

I'm confident in my California and Florida wagers, feeling I know those tracks.

When it comes to Arlington and New York tracks my few wagers fly with far less confidence. I gave up on Aqueduct years ago.

[10 pnt move up]

Any of the NYRA bashers (The Fat Man) should officially now shut the hell up. Talk about a great betting card. Probably the best betting card of 2010 so far. NY will probably do about 50 times Monmouth's handle on Sat.

Crist definitely disagrees with you on the card.

http://cristblog.drf.com/crist/

[kgar311]

Crist definitely disagrees with you on the card.

http://cristblog.drf.com/crist/

WHO CARES about the 1st 2nd and 13th race, if thats all he can take from this card that he's being very short sighted. Some people will complain about anything

[my miss storm cat]

I really think Thank U Philippe looks good in the Woody Stephens.

Am I nuts here or does anyone else like him too?

[Kasept]

Custom for Carlos a SCR from the True North!

[Scav]

Crist definitely disagrees with you on the card.

http://cristblog.drf.com/crist/

How does he disagree there? All he says is that they had to resort to some lower quality races to get 13 races?

I'm more interested in how he has horses double ranked, 'cx' , 'AB' , 'BC' ?

I'd love to know if that is him undecided on what level they belong or if he actually assigns both levels to the actual horse.

[RolloTomasi]

How high can he go in a five-horse field, especially where Remand looks outclassed? He has very good races over the track, and with the Pletcher/Castellano connection, I'm expecting that he'll be bet.

I think people will focus on his drubbing at the hands of D'Funnybone in the Futurity over the same track and distance last fall as the main reason to keep from making him one of the favorites.

If that doesn't work, his most recent sprint, the Spectacular Bid at GP, should do the trick.

To me, this horse is the classic speed horse that can't handle a sprint pace, which means the only way he can win is to hang on in a route race with a favorable pace scenario. Not sure what he's doing here, he should be in the prep races leading up to the Haskell.

[Sightseek]

I think people will focus on his drubbing at the hands of D'Funnybone in the Futurity over the same track and distance last fall as the main reason to keep from making him one of the favorites.

If that doesn't work, his most recent sprint, the Spectacular Bid at GP, should do the trick.

To me, this horse is the classic speed horse that can't handle a sprint pace, which means the only way he can win is to hang on in a route race with a favorable pace scenario. Not sure what he's doing here, he should be in the prep races leading up to the Haskell.

He didn't exactly have smooth sailing in the Spectacular Bid.

[RolloTomasi]

He didn't exactly have smooth sailing in the Spectacular Bid.

He did until he couldn't find enough to get past Wildcat Frankie.

Maybe they'll try to drop back and make one run today. He certainly can't go with Eightyfiveinafifty and last if that maiden race at Saratoga last summer is any indication.

[10 pnt move up]

How does he disagree there? All he says is that they had to resort to some lower quality races to get 13 races?

I'm more interested in how he has horses double ranked, 'cx' , 'AB' , 'BC' ?

I'd love to know if that is him undecided on what level they belong or if he actually assigns both levels to the actual horse.

follow along my what I was trying to say, I should have used more words

Stonegossard says : Probably the best betting card of 2010 so far.


Crist says in retort : The sad reality is that it is now impossible to run a 13-race card in New York-- even once a year on its biggest day -- without resorting to multiple statebred and conditioned-claiming races -- something neither Churchill Downs nor Pimlico had to do to fill 25 races on Oaks and Derby Day and 26 races on Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Day.


I guess it could be argued what the term "best" means versus quality.

[Travis Stone]

Discreetly Mine runs a blockbuster race to duel with headcase Eightyfiveinafifty and fight well to mid-stretch. I thought he would rate, not send, but he broke well.

D'Funnybone gets the trip of trips.

[Sightseek]

I think people will focus on his drubbing at the hands of D'Funnybone in the Futurity over the same track and distance last fall as the main reason to keep from making him one of the favorites.

If that doesn't work, his most recent sprint, the Spectacular Bid at GP, should do the trick.

To me, this horse is the classic speed horse that can't handle a sprint pace, which means the only way he can win is to hang on in a route race with a favorable pace scenario. Not sure what he's doing here, he should be in the prep races leading up to the Haskell.

Looked pretty good to me.

[Gaining Ground]

Looked pretty good to me.

too bad he got a bonehead ride. he ran well.

[RolloTomasi]

Looked pretty good to me.

Yep. D'Funnybone only won by 4 lengths this time around.

The horse can't rate, which pretty much removes him from winning any top class sprint race.

I never said he wouldn't continue to be a bridesmaid, especially in a 5-horse field.

Maybe around Pennsylvania Derby time they'll come to their senses.

[Sightseek]

Yep. D'Funnybone only won by 4 lengths this time around.

The horse can't rate, which pretty much removes him from winning any top class sprint race.

I never said he wouldn't continue to be a bridesmaid, especially in a 5-horse field.

Maybe around Pennsylvania Derby time they'll come to their senses.

LOL

[Betsy]

Discreetly Mine runs a blockbuster race to duel with headcase Eightyfiveinafifty and fight well to mid-stretch. I thought he would rate, not send, but he broke well.

D'Funnybone gets the trip of trips.

I saw the race on tape and I was thrilled with DM's performance, but also frustrated. This horse is not a speed demon, so either Javier felt like the colt would have resented being restrained today or he just gave a bad ride. He's a fast horse and should be tough in sprints from hereon out.

[Merlinsky]

How's Alex Solis doing? He took off Tanda in the Acorn and went to the hospital with high blood pressure.

[Sightseek]

Are they really not going to show the Manhattan on ABC yet refuse to let Twinspires to carry it?!

[Scav]

Are they really not going to show the Manhattan on ABC yet refuse to let Twinspires to carry it?!

This industry is so ****ed up.

I couldn't believe when I logged into TS.com when I saw that. Youbet ended up having the video.

Seriously...

[Left Bank]

Racing gets screwed again by the media by not showing the Manhattan.Way to go guys!

[Sightseek]

This industry is so ****ed up.

I couldn't believe when I logged into TS.com when I saw that. Youbet ended up having the video.

Seriously...

Who won?

[ninetoone]

who won?

[Scav]

Who won?

Winchester / Gio / no idea

[Left Bank]

4-1-11-5

[Sightseek]

Winchester / Gio / no idea

Thanks

[moses]

4-1-11-5
Interesting. I thought Gio Ponti would take this and thought Just As Well was primed to have a good race today. Ah well.

[rpncaine]

Winchester/ Gio / Expansion / Tk the Points

[ninetoone]

what was the margin?

[Left Bank]

It appears that Gio Ponti has caught a bad case of seconditis.

[Gaining Ground]

It appears that Gio Ponti has caught a bad case of seconditis.

did you see the race? he had a good deal of trouble. with a clean trip he jogs.

[ateamstupid]

what was the margin?

Long neck.

[Left Bank]

did you see the race? he had a good deal of trouble. with a clean trip he jogs.

How could ANYBODY see it?It was blacked out.

[Gaining Ground]

How could ANYBODY see it?It was blacked out.

the replay is available online.

[Merlinsky]

And steve continues to defend this industry like it was his own child. by the way,when the horses come out on the track they are not going to play "sidewalks of n.y." or "new york new york" like they have for the past 30 years. Gov. patterson requested a jayZ rap song and the nyra obliged so raise the roof and eat some chicken and watermelon.

Are you frickin' kidding me? This is so anemic. Is it Karaoke Night at Belmont Park ? It's not like they got Jay Z and Alicia Keys to do it, although that would still suck. If I were Belmont I'd have told him to go jump, or played it earlier in the day and done New York, New York before the race like usual.

I think it's hilarious ABC cut it off and went to a commercial break. Here's the real deal, for those disappointed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlJl1LfDP4

[Merlinsky]

C'mon folks, no need to tear into each other. You're missing out on Kent Desormeaux jokes following the question by Ms Edwards: "Why was Mike Smith an important piece of the puzzle?" I kid, Kent.

Just noticed where Spangled Star finished. Poor Garrett. :o

[ateamstupid]

stop beating around the bush. what do you really think?

Chicken and watermelon? FN wrote his ticket outta here w/that gem.

[Arletta]

Chicken and watermelon? FN wrote his ticket outta here w/that gem.

How many times does this make? :D

[Danzig]

Chicken and watermelon? FN wrote his ticket outta here w/that gem.


good. i thought that comment was in incredibly bad taste.

[philcski]

What the Beyers should be:
Trappe Shot 105
D'Funnybone 100
Bribon 104
Champagne D'Oro 87
Drosselmeyer 89

[Kasept]

The preliminary Beyers...

Trappe Shot 105
D'Funnybone 100
Bribon 107
Proviso 96
Champagne D'Oro 90
Winchester 102
Drosselmeyer 94

[philcski]

The preliminary Beyers...

Trappe Shot 105
D'Funnybone 100
Bribon 107
Proviso 96
Champagne D'Oro 90
Winchester 102
Drosselmeyer 94

Pretty good numbers for the dirt races IMO. Seemed like the track slowed down a bit later in the day.

[Kasept]

Pretty good numbers for the dirt races IMO. Seemed like the track slowed down a bit later in the day.
It totally did Phil. The heat and steady wind baked the main and it got very deep and 'cakey'..

[philcski]

It totally did Phil. The heat and steady wind baked the main and it got very deep and 'cakey'..

They mentioned on the ABC broadcast they were using 25% more water on the track than normal- and while the last two races were far from exceptional they weren't THAT bad... And obviously Bribon running a 107 is far from a reach. Looked like a great day out there, I was sad to miss it.

[Travis Stone]

Many thought the 3-year-old champion would surface on Saturday... perhaps it did in the 4th race. Trappe Shot was very impressive as one of just a few 3-year-olds to post a 100+ Beyer this year.

[hockey2315]

I hope he stays healthy, but I'm worried they might have wasted a good performance of his on that allowance when he could've gone in the Woody.

[jpops757]

Many thought the 3-year-old champion would surface on Saturday... perhaps it did in the 4th race. Trappe Shot was very impressive as one of just a few 3-year-olds to post a 100+ Beyer this year.

Havent heard anything on the status of Take Control, but I feel he has a chance to top this class if he ever gets back.

[Travis Stone]

Havent heard anything on the status of Take Control, but I feel he has a chance to top this class if he ever gets back.

He hasn't worked since January 17...

01/17/2010 SA 5F All Weather Track Fast 1:00.60 Handily