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!!