Belmont is the Place for a Race

Saturday is stakes day in the horse racing world.  Today we look at a beautiful Turf route at Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Bowling Green Handicap~G2~1 3/8 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}

Ten handsome Turf specialists will go to the gate.  Grand Courtier [GB] has withdrawn in favor of a Canadian stakes race next weekend.  Winchester (C. Velasquez / Clement) will be the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three fiery workouts.  He is primed and ready.  Dry Martini (Prado / Tagg) may be the surprise in this race with a great last out speed number at a longer route and three robust, peaking workouts.  Strike A Deal (Dominguez / Goldberg) looks tough with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strenuous workout.  Al Khali (Leparoux / Mott) will be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty, peaking workouts.  Jeune-ture [BRZ] (Lezcano / Lobo) will be making his second North American start with the second highest last out speed number and four stamina producing workouts.  He has to be considered.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Winchester.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #7 Dry Martini.
$2 SHOW:  #4 Strike A Deal.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Winchester / #7 Dry Martini / #4 Strike A Deal / #3 Al Khali, #11 Jeune-turc [BRZ].



















Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R7.  Our first pick, Gayego, won (1st) for win money of $4.40 and show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Stunning Stag, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80.  Presque Isle does not offer a ten-cent superfecta.
Bankroll rises to $15.25.