Belmont Park Summer Meet Returns: Saturday 5/13 Analysis

While the racing world had its eyes affixed on Churchill Downs, Belmont Park reentered the racing fold. The fall meet was moved to Aqueduct during construction.

Belmont Park Full Card Selections

Belmont Park- Race 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET; $34k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 SCILLY CAY (9-2) gets the top selection. He will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #4 RAGTIME BLUES (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 COLONEL BOWMAN (6-5) makes sense against this group based on the speed figures earned of late.
• #6 REED KAN (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 5 – 6

Belmont Park- Race 2

Post: 1:31 PM ET; $95k Allowance going 7 furlongs on turf; Entries: 12

• #5 THREE ZERO (12-1) is a price horse and is the top pick. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #3 ELUSIVE EDGE (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He makes sense on speed figures. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #9 OHTWOOHTHREEFIVE (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has back numbers that would make him a definite threat in this spot.
• #8 BOLD JOURNEY (2-1) should be competitive in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field. This one comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 9 – 8

Belmont Park- Race 3

Post: 2:05 PM ET; $39k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 FORTY TWO ACE (5-2) looks best here. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #6 CHEEKY TICO (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Barrera and Ortiz.
• #1 NORGAY (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race base on the class of horses he’s been running against of late.
• #8 BLU GROTTO (6-1) could be in with a shot in this race if he can run back to some of his previous performances.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 8

Belmont Park- Race 4

Post: 2:35 PM ET; $65k Starter Allowance going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 FROMANOTHAMUTHA (7-2) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #1 MANDATORY (3-1) has speed figures that put him in the mix with the likes of these runners.
• #3 COLLOQUY (5-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. That can be a prime trip in these long dirt races at Belmont.
• #7 LIL BRO COOP (7-2) will look to run them off their feet. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 7

Belmont Park- Race 5

Post: 3:07 PM ET; $600k Man o' War S. going 1 3/8 miles on turf; Entries: 8

• #1 RED KNIGHT (7-2) is the top pick. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #6 SOLDIER RISING (5-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He looks to be the class of the field. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #2 WARREN POINT (9-5) should be competitive in this spot. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Appleby and Dettori.
• #3 CHANNEL MAKER (6-1) could absolutely win here on his best day, but the old pro seems to have lost a step. He’s still competitive in this type of race, but he may be a step below those competing for top prize.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 3

Belmont Park- Race 6

Post: 3:40 PM ET; $200k Peter Pan S. going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 9

• #2 SLIP MAHONEY (4-1) looks best here. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #8 HENRY Q (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #5 CLASSIC CATCH (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #7 ASMODEUS (15-1) is a price horse that could find some of the old figures and surprise at a nice price.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 5 – 7

Belmont Park- Race 7

Post: 4:12 PM ET; $45k Maiden Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 16

• #13 MAMA BANNED ME (5-1) gets the top selection. He comes into the race in really good form although he will have to overcome a wide draw which is not ideal.
• #2 BARRY THE BUILDER (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #4 YOUR MISSION (5-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He looks to be the class of the field. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #3 MIRACLE MIKE (4-1) isn't without hope. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 13- 2 – 4 – 3

Belmont Park- Race 8

Post: 4:44 PM ET; $80k Allowance going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 10

• #7 TWENTY SIX BLACK (4-1) is the top pick and will get Manny Franco in the irons. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 POWER ATTACK (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 FEATHERS ROAD (8-1) is a player based on the speed figures he’s put up.
• #2 ATHENRY (5-1) has been running against some fine animals and fits well enough with runners.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 1 – 2

Belmont Park- Race 9

Post: 5:18 PM ET; $175k Runhappy S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 MR PHIL (9-2) looks best here. This is a horse who seems to do his best running under these conditions and I look for him to pull the minor upset here.
• #2 BEREN (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one goes out for the Reid barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #3 TWISTED RIDE (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 STAGE LEFT (6-1) makes sense on speed figures. In a field that is so evenly matched on paper a wider draw may be a great equalizer for this runner as he can watch the race unfold to his inside.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 5

Belmont Park- Race 10

Post: 5:50 PM ET; $95k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11

• #6 FREE LOOK (7-2) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Franco.
• #3 ALPHA BELLA (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #9 SPANSIVE (3-1) should improve off the first start and may benefit from a hot pace up front. A repeat of the debut and this one is right there.
• #8 GET YOUR KICKS (5-2) goes out for the Brown barn and gets Ortiz in the irons. Normally this would be enough to put her on top of the #6, but the trainer has done well with Manny in the past and the price is better.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 9 – 8

Belmont Park- Race 11

Post: 6:22 PM ET; $45k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 16

• #13 MY CARA MIA MINE (8-1) is the top pick. She seems to fit well here. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #11 MO DAMORNINGGROUCH (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. She projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #4 GEORGE'S VICE (7-2) should improve off the first start and should be competitive in this spot. The bloodlines say that this is the right spot for this runner to break through.
• #6 IRISH EMPRESS (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 13- 11- 4 – 6