Selections

Belmont July 10

Race 1

  • 4  Beach Hut  5/2

  • 6  Erik the Red  3-1

  • 3  Galardonado  7/2

  • 1  Still Krz  4-1

Beach Hut was dropped to his lowest level last out and was claimed by Naipaul Chatterpaul. Good at the distance and his one BEL start. Erik the Red makes a huge drop in his second start of 2016 for Linda Rice. Galardonado looks like the speed. Still Krz seems the better of the Jacobson entry.

Race 2

  • 6  Ellie Girl  3-1

  • 8  Sweet Ella  7/2

  • 3  Mo’s Ginny  4-1

  • 4  Qualifying  4-1

Race 3

  • 4  Guapaza  8/5

  • 1  Trophee  5/2

  • 2  Songoficeandfire  5/2

This looks like a three horse race. Guapaza edges the field on figures, but Trophee and Songoffireandice are strong contenders.

Race 4

  • 1  Tellmeafookystory  3-1

  • 3  Haul Anchor  7/2

  • 5  Mission Command  4-1

  • (11  Giant Rocks – AE)

Tellmeafookystory was purchased for 10 times the stud fee and Schettino is decent with first timers. Haul Anchor is a Bernardini colt trained by Kiaran McLaughlin. I like the RuRod first timers like Mission Command these days, especially since he is still at 23%. Giant Rocks gets top three status if he draws in.

Race 5

  • 1  Regulus  5/2  **HORSE TO WATCH

  • 2  Pass the Dice  7/2

  • 3  Sunny Puzzle  4-1

Regulus was very wide throughout the race but looked strong closing against a wire to wire winner. Pass the Dice and Sunny Puzzle make big price drops.

Race 6

  • 2  Imperia  2-1

  • 8  Mission Driven  5/2

  • 1  Nigel’s Destiny  4-1

Imperia actually has a G3 win in his past and McLaughlin seems to have him pointed in the right direction. Mission Driven was switched over to the Chad Brown barn after running big in the Hawthorne Derby. That makes him a contender. Nigel’s Destiny will have to get back to his best form to be the winner.

Race 7

  • 3  Know It All Anna  3-1  ** HORSE TO WATCH

  • 6  So You Say  7/2

  • 5  Summer Reading   7/2

Know It All Anna was not ready for the start  in her last race and banged against the starting gate, losing four lengths out of the gate. She rushed into contention, getting within a length and a half of the leader, but could not sustain the drive. She’s better than the 15-1 ML. So You Say and Summer Reading look like the class of the field and have to be respected.

Race 8

  • 6  Tambourin  2-1

  • 5  Make a Decision  3-1

  • 3  Montclair  4-1

  • 4  Request  9/2

Race 9

  • 7  Ginned Up  2-1

  • 10  Lady’s First  3-1

  • 2  Talkin Til Midnight  4-1