Race 1      4-1-6

Snake Pit is listed as an odds-on 3/5 on the ML. Yes, he has the best numbers and he’s making a slight drop in price, but he’s been off three months and the works aren’t spectacular. Still, you can assume DJ took the time to get the horse straightened out and if he runs his best, he’s a winner. Chief Energy hasn’t hit the winner’s circle in a while, but his numbers have been consistent and he should be in condition. Grandpa Len raced four days ago, was claimed by Nevin and if he goes no reason to expect he won’t be competitive.

Race 2      9-6-7

Summer Breezing has been off since SAR but Clement is a solid 20% off the return. He’s likely to be winging out in front and his past numbers top this field. Gunderson was grabbed by Eddie Kenneally last out. He’s been a little short but in the mix. Chances today. Isn’tlovejustgrand makes his seasonal debut. He’s the most experienced at BEL and has shown he can run well off the layoff.

Race 3      6-3-4

The Pulse ships up from LRL where he won two of his first three starts. Horse on the improve. Glacken Too just missed last out and with improvement should be right there. Spa City Fever makes the drop in price into this spot and has had good success at BEL.

Race 4      2-6-3

Noble Hustle drops into a sprint where he is probably better suited. On the improve. Bankers Boss is coming off a long layoff. RuRod is 29% off the vacation and the works indicate ready. What’s Up Big Guy is the most experienced in the group and is newly gelded. May make the difference.

Race 5      5-3-6-10

Nimble Foot went off as the favorite in his first stateside start but left himself too much to do. With a better spot today he looks competitive. Kitzys Rocket doesn’t look well bred for the turf but the horse has looked good in her first two. Numbers say she’s one of the chosen. Tiztalented goes first out for Clement. Well bred and a good workout pattern.  Elated is the other Clement runner. Development since last season should put her in contention.

Race 6      4-5-6

Munasara adds a furlong in distance but that shouldn’t be an issue. Looks best in this group. Delightful Joy failed in a G2 last time out but drops into a better spot today. So You Say finally broke her maiden last out with a big new top. Looks to keep rolling.

Race 7      9-4-1

Exclusive Strike has been running with Graded company, but in his 8 YO season looks to open against some easier company. Off his best he’s a winner. Upgrade has found the right level and the two races at GP were both good. Sinatra looks to do it his way. Already has a start on the BEL turf this year and that should be a big plus.

Race 8      3-5-1

A good field is lined up for the Diablo. We’ll give the nod to Palace. He has been in almost nothing but graded races. Is proven off the layoff. Palace Malice is finally making the debut off the long layoff. If he’s fully recovered he’s the classiest runner in the field. More suited for the route, but can’t discount his chances today. The entry of Classic Salsa and Stallwalkin’ Dude looks strong for Jacobson. Could be picking up pieces if the top two falter.

Race 9      11-4-5-2

Reach for Yield is well bred for the turf and goes for the powerful Chad Brown/Irad Ortiz combination. That is enough to put him on top. King Gatto has some good turf numbers and is well bred for the seven furlongs. Get Out of Town is the longshot addition here. Has good turf breeding and his one turf start is better than looked. Indy Strike comes up from the mid-Atlantic and looks well suited for the turf. Maybe a backhole play.