Belmont Stakes 1.125

An unusual Triple Crown season during extraordinary times. On this Stakes Saturday we look in on bountiful Belmont Park to watch and wager on what is normally the third jewel of the Triple Crown.

Belmont Park Race 10 {BELMONT STAKES~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

An excellent field of ten will go to the gate in this years Belmont Stakes. Raced at a shorter distance of 1.125 miles. During these strange times, it opens up as the first jewel of the Triple Crown. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are fairly close among these lads. Half the field has already traveled this distance which sure makes for some potentially improved performances. Interestingly, four of the contestants come in off of two race win streaks. It should be a glorious race.

#8 Tiz the Law (M. Franco / Tagg) will go off as the overwhelming favorite. Deservedly so with the second highest last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He has already won at this distance securing the highest speed number among this group for the distance. One of four coming in off a two race win streak he is 100% in the money from five career starts. A son of Constitution, he should set up a tracking pace and strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Pneumatic (Santana / Asmussen) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He will be stretching out to the distance with a 100% in the money record from three career starts. A son of Uncle Mo, he should be close to the pace and make his move heading into the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Modernist (Alvarado / Mott) will contend with the fourth highest speed number at the distance, having secured two wins at same. He comes out of a longer route with four exceptional workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to feel out the pace and enjoin the battle. Another son of Uncle Mo, he sports an 80% in the money record from five career starts.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Sole Volante (Panici / Biancone) is another that challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two stamina producing workouts. He will stretch out to this distance. This guy is 100% in the money from six career starts. A son of Karakronite [JPN], he should be tracking and closing gallantly.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Tiz the Law //  #10 Pneumatic,  #4 Modernist,  #2 Sole Volante.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Tiz the Law  +  #10 Pneumatic  +  #4 Modernist  +  #2 Sole Volante.




Furlong Friday Results
Belmont Park R9.  Sir Cat Stakes. Our pick, Turned Aside, finished 2nd for show money of $6.45.
We captured only two on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 2-5-3-1.
Bankroll dips a little to $164.93.

Furlong Friday at Belmont Park

On to the Turf we go. For this Furlong Friday we take in a nice Turf Sprint at beautiful Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Sir Cat Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Stakes}

A fine group of seven Turf sprinters will hit the grass in this feature stakes race. There is plenty of speed to get this one off to ripping start. Speed numbers are very close making it a competitive one. It should be a smashing race.

#5 Turned Aside (J. Lezcano / L. Rice) is coming off an extended layoff with the second highest last out speed number among this group and two bullet workouts. This guy loves the distance and the Belmont course. A son of American Pharoah, he should be forwardly placed near the leaders.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Jack and Noah [FR] (J. Velazquez / M. Casse) should challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy has already notched two wins at this distance from three tries. A son of Bated Breath [GB], he should be the speed of the field.

#7 Chimney Rock (J. Ortiz / Maker) will contend with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is sitting as the favorite at this writing. He is 78% in the money from nine career starts. It is his first start at this distance. A son of Artie Schiller, he should be forwardly placed.

#8 So Street (McCarthy / Ness) should be in the mix with a 100% in the money record over the Turf from four starts. He comes in fresh off an extended layoff with two superb peaking workouts. This son of Street Magician, should be forwardly placed with a 72% in the money record from seven career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Turned Aside  +  #2 Jack and Noah [FR]  +  #7 Chimney Rock  +  #8 So Street.


Last Superfecta Sunday (6/14) Results
Golden Gate Fields R8.  San Francisco Mile--G3.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket, grabbing only one of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 7-6-1-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Simply Breathless [GB], finished 7th.
Bankroll falters to 165.88.