Race 1      2-4-1

Little Popsie cuts back a furlong after losing ground in the stretch first time out. Pletcher is about as good with second time maidens as first. So Noted got squeezed back early but showed a furious close to get second. That indicates good talent. True Bet is looking to break his maiden in his seventh start after finishing third in half of his previous starts. Certainly has the talent; question is does he have the will.

Race 2      6-5-9

Barrel Roll raced better than expected for a Mott firster and should improve second time, especially with the the additions of blinkers and Lasix. Trainer/jock combo has been successful lately. March On was the leader at the mile call last out. That race was a big improvement and the figures say competitive. Undertherain showed improvement when moved to the turf and current works suggest condition is there.

Race 3      3-6-7

Bella the Bandit figures best at the distance and the price level. Repeat of 4/16 race makes her most dangerous. Bileaps and Bounds has plenty of speed but may have some challengers that push him a bit too hard. Still she’s well-suited to the distance and track and is at the right price. Sacred Success has a liking for Belmont and looks to be in good shape considering she only had one start in 2014 and is only making her third start of 2015. Have to believe she’s past her physical issues.

Race 4      3-7-2

S’marvelous had a rough trip when over his head last out but still showed interest. Time before that he ran well and was taken by RuRod who is sharp off the claim. Erik the Red has looked good in 2015 for Linda Rice and definitely figures in this field. Flag On the Play ran huge first off the claim for Servis. Steps up a bit in condition but has the figures to be competitive.

Race 5      5-6-8

Drago’s Best is a first rate turf sprinter who should be able to use his speed to great advantage here. Partly Mocha has been consistent at the sprint distances and likes BEL. Certainly figures at this level. Night Officer may be a bit of a stretch off the layoff but Levine is good off the extended layoff and does have some good back class.

Race 6      3-9-4

Leroy Jr. looks for three in a row off a price drop for Chad Brown. Repeat of last puts him right there. American Creed goes first off the claim for Abby Adsit and she usually improves them coming back. Bug Juice switches to Irad for this trip. Has been an effective campaigner for a while and is worth a look at the odds.

Race 7      2-4-6

Dekalb County smashed through a maiden claiming field last out and looks to continue against winners. Positive that Pletcher moves to open starter allowance instead of looking for a NW1X. Surfspun has two strong seconds in the 2015 campaign and is certainly eleigible to break through today. Danzig Storm is another eligible for NW2 trying this field. He invades from KEE after being grabbed by Joan Scott from top trainer Mark Casse.

Race 8      3-10-1A

Maura’s Pass ran much better on the turf and steps up a few notches looking for her first with winners. Continued turf form makes her a player. Resolutely is the longshot contender in this race. She looked good with winners after taking a while to break her maiden and has every chance to upset today. Moonlit Sonnet shows a liking for the BEL turf but has been at this condition a while. Not as attractive as the top two but has the talent to be there at the end.

Race 9      5-2-8

Rick Ant continues his drop in search of the maiden win. Um Boom Ba Bay puts the blinkers on for the second start . Switch to Irad is positive. Lightning Ron is making his 11th start but in this field he is not without a chance.