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Daily selections from racetracks around the county

Belmont June 27

Race 1      2-5-7

Call Daddy has been struggling to find the winner’s circle but has figures to top the field. Slight choice. Salem Loop was in a fast paced turf race last out but prior to that he just missed on the dirt. Looks better placed at the MCL level. Mr. Canada is newly gelded. Took to the BEL dirt and seems to be talented enough to make a successful run in this field.

Race 2      3-7-2

Bet the Power takes a typical Jacobson drop by more than half in price. Has a high lifetime win percentage although not so much lately. Looking for the DJ magic to kick-in in the third start since the claim. Chilton finished 2014 on a three race winning streak and ran in a good one in his 2015 debut. With slight improvement he can lead this field to the wire. Love to Run loves to run at BEL where he is almost 50% in the win slot.

Race 3      5-1-4

Ecstatic Miss goes for low key connections which might might explain the 15-1 ML. Still, her last race on the turf was better than looked, and she seems well suited to the surface. Worth a look at the price. Persnickety seems more suited to the sprint distance and ran very well two back at a slightly higher level. Will need to make sure she doesn’t have trouble finding a lane in the stretch. Spectacular Me was claimed off the win last out by Klesaris. Jumps up in price but figures say she is competitive with these.

Race 4      1/1A-7-4

The Godolphin entry of Cavallucci and Godrevy looks strong. Godrevy had a start in 2014 at GPW and comes back off an average series of works, albeit with first Lasix. Castellano takes the mount and that is positive. Cavallucci  has a long workout pattern, not necessarily something I like, but the last work was a nice bullet from the gate. McLaughlin is 20% first out. Private Show is newly gelded. May not have to worry about a killing pace today. Lots of potential. Gangster goes first time for Pletcher/Velasquez. Can’t ignore.

Race 5      6-3-8

Private Tale just won for slightly less. In good shape and likes BEL.Grandpa Len comes off a win at this level and should be right with the front runner. Lietenant Seany O is 6 of 8 in the money, although five of those were seconds. Figures to be part of the verticals.

Race 6      6-2-8

The Big Deluxe jumps into an ALW NW1X after winning a OC $40K last out. One of the speed horses, but has shown heart when pressed. Victory is Sweet just finished second in a stake at PIM. Improving three year olds are always dangerous and this one looks to have some talent. Joking has been close at this level his last three outs and figures to be one of the horses poised to pick up the pieces if the front runners falter.

Race 7      4-2-9

Resolute Babe goes for the hard luck Gregory Di Prima and new jockey E V Rodriguez. Had a huge win at BEL at this level last year and ran well first out in 2015. Worth a look given the 12/1 ML. Queenofzeenile gets good turf rider Jose Lezcano. Was a little over her head last couple and should appreciate the drop in level. Daisy a Day was jumped up after the claim by Nevin but is better placed today.

Race 8      5-4-6-1

Make a Decision likes the BEL turf and looks well suited to the mile and a quarter distance.  Perhaps a little ambitiously placed here but the combination of BEL turf and distance preference makes him worth a look. Go Around broke his maiden at this distance in a strong time. Expect Mott to keep the horse approving. Sheldon was racing with graded company last year. Has been disappointing but looks to be on the improve. Request had some trouble in the stretch last out but still ran well for his first race of 2015. Hasn’t been the distance but seems to have some talent.

Race 9      10-9-2-8

Wonder Gal has been in nothing but graded stakes since breaking her maiden in a restricted stakes. No excuses in the Acorn but was still her top lifetime figure. The one to beat. Eskenformoney lost all shot at the start of the Kentucky Oaks but before that looked good in two graded stakes at GP. Should be pressing the pace and Pletcher is other worldly in dirt stakes. Include Betty will be coming from the clouds. Is the horse with a graded stakes win and can pick up the pieces if the front runner falter. Daness Deluxe has been improving. Will need some pace to run at but is certainly one to consider.

Race 10   7-9-11

Security Risk came close last out at KEE and has the best number in this field. Shinobi ran well first out and switches to Irad for this trip. Chad Brown wins with almost a third of his one start maidens. Doc Curlin barely missed last out and with small improvement has plenty of outs.

 

Belmont June 26

Race 1      6-2-4

Pure of Spirit has not run a bad race in a while. Even though she had trouble at the start in her last she tried hard throughout and made up ground the whole way. Ortiz stays the trip. Welcome Speech was claimed last out by Gullo who bumps her up a bit for this run. Last race figure suggests she’s competitive here. Tizallheart is stronger in the verticals than in the win slot.

Race 2      4-5-2

Tiztalented improved second time out and looks strongest in this group. Fine Instincts has been close in her five starts and is certainly talented enough to win. On the Trail didn’t have the best start last out but still ran a decent race. With improvement is a factor.

Race 3      6-8-2

Lubash has been dominating this group for a while and there is no reason to expect he’ll let up today. Notacatbutallama has tangled with Lubash before, usually on the losing end but still has talent and must be respected.

Race 4      1-4-2

Underthemoonlight has raced well at this level previously and has the figures to compete here. Samus ran well with winners when moved to the turf. Drops into a much easier spot here. Busted Handle has his lifetime best on the turf and is worth a look at 10-1 ML.

Race 5      6-5-2

Snake Pit comes off a strong win over at FL. Has been competitive with far better in the recent past and looks on top of this field classwise. My Adonis drops in half in price. Last race was better than looked and he figures to be contesting at the end. Rockford goes turf to dirt and Englehart is 33% with that move.

Race 6      8-6-1A-5

This race is a very competitive affair with maybe half the horses having legitimate claims on the win slot. Glacken Too was in graded stakes company last year and has looked good in two OC events in 2015. Has won on the front end but also shows some versatility. Noble Cornerstone makes his 2015 debut in this race and the works say ready to go. Johannesburg Smile comes off the long layoff for DJ and was his choice after scratching his entrymate Classic Salsa. Previous figures say he has a real chance here. Manhattan Johnnie looks to be the best speed with the scratch of the 1 and is dangerous.

Race 7      8-6-4

Payment Terms ran well in his first out, pressing a quick pace and still having some finish left. Longisland Express has been showing speed but has lacked heart in the stretch. Ray Handel still looking for that second win and has a shot here at long odds. True Rate finished well last race and looks to be as fast as any.

Race 8      3-6-4

Equilateral looked improved in her second start on the turf. Fast enough to beat this group. Samantha Nicole had a wide trip in her first start with winners but managed to finish well. Should be coming at the end. Touch the Moon ran a strong maiden race and looks strong for her first try with winners.

Race 9      6-4-9

Mistaken Love hasn’t looked bad in her three starts and has some speedy figures, albeit on the turf. Still, breeding probably favors the dirt. Switches to Nevin for this run. Buckskin Doll has been off over a year and a half but retains the training service of Todd Pletcher who is strong with these comeback types. Showed promise in her one start as a two year old. Wild Street Girl improved when dropped to the claiming ranks by Abby Adsit. Fits well in this group.

Belmont June 25

Race 1      4-3-6

Filly Idol has shown good speed in a few of her races, including a near miss at seven furlongs on the turf. Should be best at six furlongs. Sweetneida drops out of MSW into this much cheaper MCL. Another that should be at her best sprinting. Queen Katherina is another that is dropping from MSW. Has shown some ability to press and may get a part at a price.

Race 2      2-6-7

Prima Storm made a big improvement when dropped into the claiming ranks. Six starts, no wins while continually running competitive races is a cause for concern, but perhaps the second time at a claiming price is the charm. Summer Dancer looks like a horse that doesn’t want any part of the route distances. The cutback to a sprint and the addition of blinkers should help. Alaapatique lost his chance at the start last out. In a weak field has a bigger shot than his 10-1 ML suggests.

Race 3      3-4-1

Flipcup rarely runs a bad one and could be dominant in this state-bred allowance. Carameaway is another one that runs best at this level. Looks like the dominant speed and a return to 2014 form would bode well. Storied Lady may be a step slower than the top two but has definitely been competitive at this level.

Race 4      4-3-1

Another 2YO maiden race, this time for state-breds. Stormin Stephen has a good speed work at SAR and a top notch gate work five days ago. Up With the Sun is another with a few good works. RuRod is 20% with 2YO’s. Love That Jazz goes first time for Asmussen  who is pretty fair with first timers and 2YO’s.

Race 5      3-8-7

Melville puts the blinkers on for new trainer John Toscano. He’s 20% with new arrivals. Moving the horse up is probably a positive sign and his figures suggest a win is not out of the question. Pep the Champ seems to have enjoyed the addition of blinkers. Not thrilled with the plodding style but it has worked for him before. Birchwood Road has the best figures of the starters but has a lot of trouble winning. Worth a look in the verticals.

Race 6      10-5-3-1

Extensible drops from MSW to MCL for Chad Brown. New gelding has some good races at GP and gets the services of Irad for this trip. Balfe’s Corner is far better than his 15-1 ML indicates. Drops to his lowest level yet and actually has figures that look competitive in this field. Shake Things Up finished well at this level a month ago and looks to still be in good condition. Congrats to Ken finished right behind Shake Things Up last out. Will have to overcome the outside draw.

Race 7      2-3-1

Goodtolook has a win over the BEL dirt and is 3 of 4 at the distance. Likely better on the dirt than the turf. Beyond Empire was thriving under McLaughlin’s care last year, but flopped in Dubai. Has run well off the layoff previously. Escape to the Moon has looked strong at BEL. Should be the leader and the last time he was at a mile he didn’t finish well, but speed is always dangerous.

Race 8      8-2-5

Chasintheblues has improved with the addition of blinkers and has the figures to compete with this field. Small concern that he has had some trouble finding the second win, but efforts with winners have shown improved ability. Runaway Posse hasn’t run a bad one in seven tries and has been close in three races since breaking his maiden. Like the BEL dirt. Irish Jade is another struggling to find win number two, but has been competitive. Can’t discount.

Race 9      8-7-4-1

Sweet Lew has been consistent and has the best figures in the field. Slight price drop should be in his favor. Blue Pigeon was consistent in 2014 and looks to have improved in his second start of 2015. At 10-1 worth a long look. Mutasaawy is one of the closers who has a lot more seconds than wins. Must use in the verticals. Speeding Comet has really taken to the turf and fits the class. Has plenty of outs here.

Belmont June 21

With the rain and races being off the turf I won’t be doing full card picks. Instead, I’ll just do a late pick-4 for people to play with.

.                        “A” Horses        “B” Horses

Race 6                   9                         2,6,8

Race 7                   2                         6,10

Race 8                                               2B,9,11,12,13

Race 9                 7                         2,9

Belmont June 20

Race 1      7-5-1

Love to Run was claimed back by Chatterpaul last out and he drops him to the level where he recently won. Has shown an affinity for BEL. Cost Affective has been with much better in the recent past and beat a group of $14K claimers six weeks ago.  John Silver was over his head last out but before that had won two in a row. Get’s back on track today.

Race 2      2-1-8

Sister Superior ran well in her maiden voyage. Didn’t break particularly well and had to race wide, but still managed to pass all but one. Lots of room to improve today. Bella Joy has been showing good speed and may benefit with the cutback in distance. Drops in class with the move to state-breds. Spa Duchess has had trouble at the gate her first two starts. Takes the blinkers off today and with a better start should be a factor.

Race 3      6-3-2

Unbridled Ocean may have slowed down a step or two since turning seven but still shows a competitive spirit. Has been a consistent runner. Under Control ships in from CD to BEL for Motion. Motion is 25% coming off the layoff. Charming Kitten has probably been over his head in Grade 1 company but fits better here. Pletcher is deadly off the claim and more so when Johnny V is riding.

Race 4      3-6-10

Mind Magic beat more than half the field first time out  Drop to MCL from MSW should be helpful. One concern – first time going against older horses. Vischer Ferry by far the fastest but this is his eighth try as a maiden. Can’t ignore but be aware of the record. Fordham Bound never got into his last race but is well bred for the turf and the distance.

Race 5      1/1A-9-6

Both of the Motion entrants aren’t going to go but I’ll trust that whichever one Motion leaves in is the better runner. Gallery weakened slightly in the Penn Mile but fits well in this group. Syntax ran well first time with winners despite a troubled start. Mott/Lezcano a strong combo.

Race 6      2-6-5

Morethanawarning fits better at this level. Win record is disappointing but figures suggest she’s competitive in this group. La Inesperada was taken last out by Phil Serpe who is 22% first time back. Moves up a bit in price, but that can be interpreted as a positive. William’sluckygray is not a win type, but in this field it’s tough to come up with anything more solid. Ran faster on the turf last out than his previous races.

Race 7      7-8-3

Gran the Man matched a lifetime top  first out in 2015 and with improvement looks best. Hunt’s Road goes first time with winners. Figures say he has a chance at making it successful. Tiz Time to Shine broke his maiden in a state-bred stakes and comes out for the strong Chad Brown/Castellano duo. Could be any kind.

Race 8      4-3-7

The Grade 3 Bed Of Roses looked like a two horse race until La Verdad scratched. Dame Dorothy was always going to be a tough customer, but with the loss of the second choice the competition thins significatntly. She’s recently a Grade 1 winner and her figures dominate. Looks ultra-tough here. Room for Me should be the front runner. Has done well at BEL and likes to win. Tahoe Tigress should be the one coming in the stretch if the speed falters.

Race 9      4-3-2

Apache Warrior showed speed last out, lost focus and puts the blinkers on today. Workouts say go. Mpenzisboy is a longshot first timer. I like the early quick work and the steady pattern since then. Thank You is one of the more experienced runners in the field. Figures say competitive and perhaps he comes out a more competitive horse in 2015.

Race 10      11-6-2-12

Aussie Prayer seems better suited to the sprint distance. Last race was his best to date. Jamaalaree drops out of MSW. Has been improving and keeping on that trend could put him over the top. Clear Nite was beaten by Pink Freud Live last out but looks to be getting stronger. Pink Freud Live is competitive but may be up against it from the outside.

Belmont June 19

Race 1      5-6-2

Trophee has been close in all four of her U.S. starts. Fastest horse on paper. Tizette ran very well considering her first race was a mile and a quarter. Junior takes the mount today. Castellani is the other Clement trainer. She is another that has been knocking at the door and has the figures to break though here.

Race 2      8-4-6

Colonel Juanita was claimed by Gullo three back and dropped in price to this level. Just missed last out and slight improvement puts her right there. My Donna Jean won for $16K two months ago and still looks to be in decent condition. Drops down today and will be tough if she runs back to her best figures. Bridget Maloney is 85% in the money this year but only one win. Will have to show more courage today.

Race 3      4-6-3

Matuszak won first out in 2015. Alvarado stays for the trip and the slight uptick in class shouldn’t be an issue. Successful Brothers ships from PIM but has had success at BEL. In condition he’s as tough as anyone in here. Finn’s Quest has had some trouble cracking the winner’s circle but has been competitive in his races.

Race 4       1-2-6

Afleet’s Edge gets the ultimate equipment change for his return. Figures were improving before gelding and should appreciate the cutback. Devilish Grin has two good races in a row including one over the BEL dirt. In his last he took the long way around and with a better trip he’s right there. That’s My Buddy never got into his last race but the workouts suggest he’s got enough speed to be a factor. Manny Franco signs up for the trip and that could help him.

Race 5      9-3-10

Exclusive Strike hasn’t run much the last two years but in his past are some competitive Grade 1 races. Good winning percentages at both the mile and at BEL. Upgrade has been in the money in all three of his starts and drops down in search of a win. Helm comes in from the West Coast for Graham Motion. Much better runner on the turf.

Race 6      5-1-4

Liam’s Map goes for Pletcher, has a win over the BEL dirt and has won both starts at the mile distance. Confrontation finished a good second in the Grade 3 Westchester and favors the BEL surface. Last Gunfighter has been with top handicap horses for a while and switches to the Pletcher barn for 2015.

Race 7      8-10-4-12

Lady Kreesa is capable of running well at the mile distance, She always seems to be contending for the win. Alexandrie steps up in distance. She’s 2 for 2 on the BEL turf and has plenty of improve left in her. Graceful Gal fits well here. Last race figure was her best and a repeat makes her dangerous. The Tea Cups has done well off the layoff before and runs consistent figures when in shape.

Race 8      11-9-8

Boston Strong puts the blinkers on and comes off two near miss finishes at BEL. The one to beat. Banana Thief comes off the layoff for Asmussen. Best suited for the turf sprint and could be prompting up front. Dark Roast ran well first out in 2015. Much better than the 12-1 ML suggests.

Race 9      3-8-10

Gotachancetodance ran a good one last out at BEL and may be better suited for the mile distance. Lana’s Fortune has shown improvement each start and looks poised here. Angel Choir comes off the long layoff for David Duggan who is a decent 17% off the vacation. Fits with this group.

Belmont June 18

Race 1      6-2-5

Dariel was claimed last out by Abby Adsit and seems to have taken to the BEL dirt. Fiery Cat seems a little better on a wet surface but has run well enough on the dry track to get consideration. Midnight Champagne comes off a short layoff for the capable Michelle Nevin.

Race 2      3-2-5

Positively Royal goes for the always dangerous Pletcher. Truly Bound has a nice series of works for her debut. More That Lily has a start for Asmussen where she showed good speed.

Race 3      4-1-5

Bet the Power has been consistent and looks live for Jacobson today. Classic Salsa is the other Jacobson runner and will play catch me if you can with the field. Nubin Ridge is better than his 10-1 ML suggests. Races prior to the last on the turf suggested he is competitive in this group.

Race 4      1A-6-8

Despite the dismal record Disanto has, Lotza Heat has competitive figs. Castellano stays and that is a positive. Crescent Street looks like he may enjoy the cutback in distance. A Marked Man has learned how to finish close and needs to learn how to lead to the wire.

Race 5      6-2-4

Cosmic Coincidence looked strong at this distance on the BEL dirt and can string good efforts together. Noble Doss led at the mile call last out. Was claimed by Linda Rice. Likes the distance and BEL. Call for the Clock is best at the mile, looking for the first win in the Nevin barn.

Race 6      1-10-7

Big N Toasty ran well in a minor stakes last out where she wasn’t able to hold at the mile distance. Hoping the cutback is beneficial. Scatcapade has been looking to break through at this level for a while. Irad stays the trip and that is a positive. Lady of Victory looks like six furlongs is her best distance; has the numbers to compete here.

Race 7      1-7-4

Valuetempo ran well in a NW2 event ten days ago and takes on open company today. Blazing Truth takes a stiff drop today. Has one win in one try at the distance. Now We Are Free is another one dropping in search of a win. Perhaps a one turn race will be the tonic.

Race 8      6-4-5

Bakken has two wins, two places in four starts at BEL. Last race produced field topping figure. Catron has been off a year but with Pletcher in his corner that is of little concern. Hasn’t run a bad one in his career. Loki’s Vengeance comes off a win in a state-bred stakes and looks to be in good form for this one.

Race 9      4-2-9-3

Let’s finish with a bomb. 15-1 ML Holy Week ran poorly in a MSW last out, but is actually pretty well bred for the surface and the distance. Showed improvement when switched to the Turner barn. Takes a drop in class and just may surprise this group. Bugle Blues goes second time at a route and should benefit from the experience. Space Oddity has one turf start and it’s a dandy. Brother O’Connel ran reasonably well first out this year and should improve today.

Belmont June 14

Race 1      7-4-1

With all the defections the Asmussen firster inherits the win slot. Rose Cape is one of the better bred for the turf. The RuRod entry both sold for more than their stud fee and RuRod is decent with first timers.

Race 2      2-1-5

She’s Marvy has a second at BEL and the best lifetime figure. Should be the leader early. First off the claim with Nevin who is 25%  with new runners. Miss Loretta Lynn drops to her lowest level in search of a win. First time on the dirt showed some potential. Quit Smokin ran well when dropped to this level last out and figures to be competitive.

Race 3      7-1-5

Lone Trader seems most at home on the turf and the cutback in distance looks to be in his favor. Icefield ran a strong race, just missing the win. Goes for the strong McLaughlin barn. Fourth of July was another who just missed when placed on the turf. Competitive in this field.

Race 4      3-7-5

Arbitrator raced well last out on the BEL dirt and has been signaling a breakthrough for a while. Kabang overcame a far outside post last out and showed good courage throughout. Should be the ruling speed. Ice Cutter looks like the one that will be coming fast in the stretch.

Race 5      7-3-9

This is very competitive race and there are a number of horses that have a shot. Idle American was over his head against the NY turf stakes stars last out. Looks much better placed with this group. Macagone is one of the speedier runners and has consistently competitive figures. Elroi figures to be the best of the closers.

Race 6      4-7-13

Hail Cornell gets first lasix for Mott and makes a drop to the claiming ranks after being competitive with better. Knacque has some back figures that would put her on top of the field. Busted Handle draws in and looked good first time on the turf.

Race 7      2-4-5

Sharp Quality is the top speed and is dangerous if unchallenged. Annie Walker is better on the fast dirt and has the numbers to be the winner. In Haste ran well at DEL second time off the layoff. Should run his top race today.

Race 8      6-7-8-4

Partisan Politics was not embarrassed losing to the extremely talented Lady Eli twice last year and comes out for Chad Brown, a 29% trainer off the long layoff. Two year old figs suggest a lot of talent and if she’s matured well should be the danger. Angela Renee has been with nothing but top three year old fillies, albeit on the dirt. Can’t discount given the powerful figures. My Year Is a Day was a useful runner in France and ran a good conditioning race first time in the states in a G3 at CD. Improvement likely. Sivoliere is the other Chad Brown runner. Had a troubled start last out on the GP turf and with a better trip is one of the horses with a shot to win.

Race 9      3-2-5

O’Bear drops from MSW to this claiming affair in search of a win and at 12-1 ML is worth a look. Stardom has been gelded since last seen here in 2014 and gets the top bug boy for the trip. River Knight is another dropping from MSW back to the MCL ranks where he has run better races.

Belmont June 13

Just the numbers today. The major investigative piece on trainer Chris Grove has finally cleared the hurdles and will be published on Monday and I’ve been furiously working on editing the piece. Look for it because it is a blockbuster.

Race 1      2-3-1

Race 2      4-3-2

Race 3      4-2-3

Race 4      6-9-5

Race 5      2-4-5

Race 6      8-7-5-1

Race 7      3-1-6

Race 8      4-9-6

Race 9      5-3-7

Race 10   1-10-4-6

Belmont June 12

Race 1      2-1A-6

D’Kennesaw Cat broke her maiden and came right back in her first with winners. She’s looking for three in a row and off her best figures is strong in this race. Nonnie Connie has the best figures, albeit they came on the turf. She’s also taking a precipitous drop in price. I’ll trust that Contessa left the horse in he thinks has the best chance of winning. Bella Fachi has been close the last few times out and occasionally throws in a winning effort.

Race 2      6-4-3

Eyeful ran decently in the Grade 1 E P Taylor first time in the U.S. and has switched to the Motion barn for her 2015 debut. She’s had a winter to mature, gets Lasix and has shown a liking for seven furlongs. Persnickety ran well last out at this level and with some improvement today she is a factor. Isabella Sings comes out of a couple of stakes races. Off her best she’s a dangerous customer.

Race 3      1-4

Alysaro is all the speed in this three horse affair. Lyrical Miracle drops down and figures to be the main competition.

Race 4      2-3-6

Pretty Like Me ran well first off a long layoff last out and should improve with that race behind her. Stonely Heart was ill-placed on the turf last out but has shown a liking for the BEL dirt. Drops out of MSW to this claiming affair. Not About the Nail should be picking up pieces in the stretch and may collect them all.

Race 5      11-3-8-9

Candid Desire showed improvement when moved to the turf last out. Has been a better horse since the shades were added. Shouldn’t have any issues with the mile distance. Alexa’s Spirit took well to the BEL turf last out and should be part of the stretch duel. Sonnyandpally is worth a look at the price. Making his second 2015 start at the higher price level and that is a positive. Northern Tripp does reasonably well on the BEL turf and is another making his second start in 2015. Improvement makes him a factor.

Race 6      9-5-2

Broken Border ran well first time out on the BEL turf. Looked promising in Florida and Servis is good off the layoff. Isthatallthereis ran well first time on the BEL turf and the switch to Irad highly positive. Courageisamajority looked strong in his 2015 debut and looks strong for a return off a short rest.

Race 7      9-6-8

Oltre’ Oro showed speed last out and tired. Should benefit from the cutback in distance and a return to last year’s form could put him in front at the wire. War Hero was claimed by Keneally and jumped up over his head. Returns to a more likely spot today. Wild Finish is looking for two in a row. Stays at the same price level so a repeat not out of the question.

Race 8      4-6-1A

Heat Flash was claimed last out by Joel Sharp who is having decent BEL meet and 2015. Jump in class will definitely be a test. Artie Crasher won a starter last out. Will need some pace to run at but has a win and a second at the distance. Glowing Ember ran well last time despite a troubled start. Shows he belongs at this level.

Race 9      5-9-1-3

Jackson N Leonard made an impressive 2015 debut first time on the turf and should improve today. Pioneer of Wifi also looked good first out on the turf and figures to be better with the race under his belt. Ack Feisty not particularly well bred for the turf but has a couple of decent efforts for Chad Brown. Brown is always worth giving a second look. My Friend Keith improved when dropped to this level last out by Mott. Second time out in 2015 should be an improved effort.