With apologies, a shortened analysis today. A ton of work to do to get ready for Saturday and it’s better spent on the late P4 at CD! Full card analysis for BEL on Saturday.
Race 1 1-4-8-3
Jademarie is an uninspiring 1 for 17, but she really picked up when returned to the turf. Tepid choice. Stella Brown has been off since last July, but Chad Brown usually brings his charges back in good condition. Dropping quite a bit in class today. Cap’s View was claimed last December by Michelle Nevin. She’s 5 of 7 first or second, although 4 of those are seconds. If Nevin has her in shape she’s a contender. First Embrace ran well at GP but flopped at KEE. Still, with a good run she’s in the mix today.
Race 2 7-3-6
Scarlet Goddess has been close at GP and should be the main speed. Figures suggest she’s a prime contender. Lebowski couldn’t keep up with the easy winner of her last race, but was best of the rest. Game Girl switches to Linda Rice and she is 26% first off the claim.
Race 3 4-7-8
All the New ran better than looked last out and is making a big drop today. Nice Try really improved when moved to the turf last out. Third lifetime start and drops 50% in price. Sixbits improved his number quite a bit when moved to the turf from the AQU inner.
Race 4 1-8-6-7
Bileaps and Bounds has the best lifetime number and should improve off the drop from his last. Shotgun Love was taken by Nevin last out and fits well in this group. Should be prompting the pace. Lady Luciano moves to the Contessa barn and looks to turn the tables on Touching my Toes. The latter has shown a proclivity to finish in the money and should be solid in the verticals.
Race 5 4-5-9-8
My Sweet Girl puts the blinkers on and comes off a good run in the Grade 3 Orchid. All in Fun finished fourth in the Dahlia at Laurel and off he best is a major player. Season Ticket is another that looks to be in top condition and has competitive numbers. Off Limits hasn’t shown her best in America but definitely has the talent to be competitive here.
Race 6 3-5-4
May Be a Diamond has been running consistent numbers for a while and should prefer the fast track. Gypsum Johnny just won a state-bred OC $40K and moves to an open NW1X. Horse usually is part of the picture. Amoral is the potential front runner and will have to be caught.
Race 7 2-3-8
Amazing Anne has run well on the BEL turf and is 4 for 4 in the money at the distance. Sugar Mags came off her maiden win to run a decent race with winners. Back at the same level today. Saratoga Smoke is clearly the front runner and if she comes off the layoff in condition she’s the danger.
Race 8 1-5-2
King Kranz comes off a strong second in the Bayshore and has been stronger in these restricted affairs. Awesome Gent is lightly raced and had been improving with every race until the Bay Shore. I’ll excuse that one due to the mud and if he runs back to his prior races he’s a major danger. Tale of S’avall comes out of the Wood and the Tampa Bay Derby. His Champagne showed he will grab the BEL dirt. Puts the blinkers on.
Race 9 8-2-11
Dreamaker just missed in a MSW at WO and drops into a $40K claimer today. Completely Bonkers comes off a four month layoff for good layoff trainer Linda Rice and drops from MSW. Tracking Stock has the top last race figure and has a good effort on the BEL turf.