Taking Flight at Belmont Park

Our Saturday stakes feature is the Peter Pan at expansive Belmont Park.  The Preakness and the subsequent Belmont Stakes are only weeks away.  Summer racing with lots of Turf begins in earnest thereafter.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Peter Pan~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A closely matched field of eleven will make the start in this annual race.  Five in the field are triple crown nominees.  There will be a nice mix of speedsters, pressers, trackers and closers which should make this race highly competitive.

#6 Alternation (Dominguez / Von Hemel) appears to be brought to NY for a win.  He is a developing three year old with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and two superlative workouts.  He will be closing swiftly in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#11 Monzon (Lezcano / Correas) looks well spotted to improve with the third highest (tie) speed number over the dirt surface and four superior, peaking workouts.  Should move up nicely with a strong closing effort.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#10 Joe Vann (Castellano / Pletcher) will be attempting to secure four wins in a row; a tough task for any horse.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three hearty workouts.  He should be forwardly placed endeavoring to hold on for a piece of the purse.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Uncle Brent (J. Velazquez / Whiting) is another improving three year-old that will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts.  He should be in a tracking position ready to move quickly in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Alternation, #11 Monzon / #6, #11 / #10 Joe Vann, #2 Uncle Brent / #10, #2.


















Friday's Results
Lone Star Park R4.  Our first pick, Katesexpectations, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Taste Big, finished 2nd for show money of $4.40.  Our third pick, Early Dusk, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 1-3-4-8.
Bankroll dips to $11.85.