Belmont Park Race Track
Saturday, May 29th, 2003
by kg
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Best Bet: 2nd Race = #8 - BALL FOUR
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Race #1.
BEYOND CHANCE, given a short rest after running second at 10-1 first off the P. Klesaris claim, has gone unbeaten in two starts since returning. A front-running winning favorite two back, the five-year-old settled early last out when 7-1 on the rise to this tag when back on this course. He stretches back out.
PRIVATE PRACTICE gave way late as the favorite after battling early going this trip first off the Russo claim and will be stronger.
DOUBLE BLUE continues to run consistently well and can once again take a share.
BEDROOM KISSER, claimed from last three, shortens slightly going out for the dangerous Jason Servis.
Selections: 2 - 3 - 4
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Race #2.
BALL FOUR failed as the favorite when third as the favorite in May 15 unveiling at Pimlico on Preakness day. A $125k yearling purchase, the son of Grand Slam will be sharper, keeps M. Smith and has a useful May 26 breeze for Biancone.
CLEAR THE BASES, benched after encouraging 30-1 Nov. 15 debut, returned with Lasix to narrowly miss May 5. A $230k yearling purchase, also by Grand Slam, the Clement trainee has a pedigree to appreciate the added distance.
PRO BAND, a $575k two-year-old buy, has raced competitively in each of his four starts for Hough.
DATTTS JOESRAINBOW adds Lasix exiting greenly-run debut.
Selections: 8 - 4 - 1
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Race #3.
LADY LIBBY has compiled a fine record from 15 starts, winning five while hitting the board in 11. The versatile filly kicked off her current 3-race win streak with a victory in her only try over turf when stretched out here Oct. 24. Back fresh, the NY-bred will be going well turning home.
COMMERCANTE, a Group 3 winner in France, makes her U.S. debut adding Lasix for Frankel.
ELWAY URAN is another with a solid record and the ability to handle turf and dirt. The Thunder Gulch filly returned a winner off a lengthy layoff last out.
LITERACY fits well here.
Dirt: LADY LIBBY, BOARD ELLIGIBLE, ASPEN FLOWER, ELWAY URAN
Selections: 4 - 3 - 5
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Race #4.
WILD SOUTH has been racing consistently well. Dropped below taking price to this tag first off the Galluscio claim, he was a decisive winner first time on this course; mate ILLUSIONARY MAGIC exits a career top May 6 return win earned in his first out over this course when sent this trip.
RENE'S SOLDIER sheds blinkers after a one-race experiment while getting his price tag cut in half first off the Parisella claim after encountering slop last out.
KIRBY MAC had win-streak stopped at two when fourth against more expensive first time at this circuit last out.
RINGOLD goes turf to dirt cutting back with a noteworthy drop.
Selections: 1/1a - 8 - 6
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Race #5.
PARTITION is by potent turf sire Danzig, whose runners excel first time on the lawn. The three-year-old colt is out of Miss Bold Appeal, who from two runners has produced two stakes winners, one on turf and the other being multiple G1 dirt winner Jersey Girl. Lasix and Prado are on for Goldberg.
GOAL POST improved off a useful dirt sprint debut when transferred to turf last out. He will be stronger.
IRISH QUALITY has raced competitively since returning and could appreciate the surface switch.
MAMBOAIRE is a legitimate contender off recent outs.
Dirt: PARTITION, IRISH QUALITY, GOAL POST, ASSERT N ADVANTAGE
Selections: 8 - 2 - 7
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Race #6.
DYNAMIC VISION, by Dynaformer, stretches out after cruising to win by nearly 10 lengths in Apr. 18 maiden claiming debut at Aqueduct going six furlongs. He has had time to recover and is in with a trio of drills for the step up.
SHOTS can rebound for Zito after giving way to run fourth when back on turf last out, trying yielding ground for the first time.
PAY ATTENTION was a nose short of earning his fourth consecutive victory when outrun by West Virginia in the NY Stallion Series Time Square Division. He has continued training well for Schwartz.
FALCONER goes turf-to-dirt cutting back to nine furlongs.
Selections: 4 - 6 - 3
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Race #7. 4&Up; Allowance Optional Claiming; 1 1/16 Miles
JETS FAN, troubled in 21-1 local debut first out for Hushion in the G3 Westchester, will improve and lures Bailey.
TRIAL PREP regressed last out when third behind Gander following a hard-fought career top win going the one-turn mile at Aqueduct Mar. 22. The five-year-old will be in good position turning into the lane.
ALMUHATHIR is back fresh with solid works, and has earned two of his five wins from four starts on this course, while never finishing off the board here. He reunites with winning rider Castillo, Jr. for Peitz.
DEELITEFUL GUY has outrun his odds in recent starts, and is back from a G3 test at Pimlico.
Selections: 6 - 3 - 1
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Race #8.
MERIDIANA, since running fourth as the favorite in seasonal debut returning from the bench at Gulfstream, has gone unbeaten in her last three starts, capped by a determined score in the G3 Bewitch. She has shown useful versatility in winning running styles earning two latest wins going 12 furlongs.
ALTERNATE was caught by the nose of Meridiana in the G3 Bewitch last out, when dismissed at 12-1.
MOSCOW BURNING is in from California exiting a decisive, career top win.
SAVEDBYTHELIGHT is fresh for a competitive rematch since running second to Meridiana in the G2 Orchid.
Dirt: SAVEDBYTHELIGHT, ALTERNATE, MISS HELLIE
Selections: 8 - 4 - 7
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Race #9.
DOUBLE DOWN, by Carson City, is out of the Storm Cat mare Penny's Valentine, who from four runners has two winners, one in stakes, one on turf.
INDIA SUN, after showing limited ability sprinting on dirt, transfers surfaces with a strong pedigree for turf. Lasix goes on.
MACKINAC is another with a pedigree to improve with the switch to turf.
AE RESTIGOUCHE goes third off the break after a pair of useful outings, most recently when third at 17-1 in blinkers.
AE CASTLE HEIGHTS has raced competitively on both dirt and most recently in turf debut.
Dirt: DOUBLE DOWN, CASTLE HEIGHTS, PASKETTY, BORIS JORDAN
Selections: 9 - 6 - 7 - 11
Saturday, May 29th, 2003
by kg
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Best Bet: 2nd Race = #8 - BALL FOUR
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Race #1.
BEYOND CHANCE, given a short rest after running second at 10-1 first off the P. Klesaris claim, has gone unbeaten in two starts since returning. A front-running winning favorite two back, the five-year-old settled early last out when 7-1 on the rise to this tag when back on this course. He stretches back out.
PRIVATE PRACTICE gave way late as the favorite after battling early going this trip first off the Russo claim and will be stronger.
DOUBLE BLUE continues to run consistently well and can once again take a share.
BEDROOM KISSER, claimed from last three, shortens slightly going out for the dangerous Jason Servis.
Selections: 2 - 3 - 4
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Race #2.
BALL FOUR failed as the favorite when third as the favorite in May 15 unveiling at Pimlico on Preakness day. A $125k yearling purchase, the son of Grand Slam will be sharper, keeps M. Smith and has a useful May 26 breeze for Biancone.
CLEAR THE BASES, benched after encouraging 30-1 Nov. 15 debut, returned with Lasix to narrowly miss May 5. A $230k yearling purchase, also by Grand Slam, the Clement trainee has a pedigree to appreciate the added distance.
PRO BAND, a $575k two-year-old buy, has raced competitively in each of his four starts for Hough.
DATTTS JOESRAINBOW adds Lasix exiting greenly-run debut.
Selections: 8 - 4 - 1
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Race #3.
LADY LIBBY has compiled a fine record from 15 starts, winning five while hitting the board in 11. The versatile filly kicked off her current 3-race win streak with a victory in her only try over turf when stretched out here Oct. 24. Back fresh, the NY-bred will be going well turning home.
COMMERCANTE, a Group 3 winner in France, makes her U.S. debut adding Lasix for Frankel.
ELWAY URAN is another with a solid record and the ability to handle turf and dirt. The Thunder Gulch filly returned a winner off a lengthy layoff last out.
LITERACY fits well here.
Dirt: LADY LIBBY, BOARD ELLIGIBLE, ASPEN FLOWER, ELWAY URAN
Selections: 4 - 3 - 5
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Race #4.
WILD SOUTH has been racing consistently well. Dropped below taking price to this tag first off the Galluscio claim, he was a decisive winner first time on this course; mate ILLUSIONARY MAGIC exits a career top May 6 return win earned in his first out over this course when sent this trip.
RENE'S SOLDIER sheds blinkers after a one-race experiment while getting his price tag cut in half first off the Parisella claim after encountering slop last out.
KIRBY MAC had win-streak stopped at two when fourth against more expensive first time at this circuit last out.
RINGOLD goes turf to dirt cutting back with a noteworthy drop.
Selections: 1/1a - 8 - 6
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Race #5.
PARTITION is by potent turf sire Danzig, whose runners excel first time on the lawn. The three-year-old colt is out of Miss Bold Appeal, who from two runners has produced two stakes winners, one on turf and the other being multiple G1 dirt winner Jersey Girl. Lasix and Prado are on for Goldberg.
GOAL POST improved off a useful dirt sprint debut when transferred to turf last out. He will be stronger.
IRISH QUALITY has raced competitively since returning and could appreciate the surface switch.
MAMBOAIRE is a legitimate contender off recent outs.
Dirt: PARTITION, IRISH QUALITY, GOAL POST, ASSERT N ADVANTAGE
Selections: 8 - 2 - 7
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Race #6.
DYNAMIC VISION, by Dynaformer, stretches out after cruising to win by nearly 10 lengths in Apr. 18 maiden claiming debut at Aqueduct going six furlongs. He has had time to recover and is in with a trio of drills for the step up.
SHOTS can rebound for Zito after giving way to run fourth when back on turf last out, trying yielding ground for the first time.
PAY ATTENTION was a nose short of earning his fourth consecutive victory when outrun by West Virginia in the NY Stallion Series Time Square Division. He has continued training well for Schwartz.
FALCONER goes turf-to-dirt cutting back to nine furlongs.
Selections: 4 - 6 - 3
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Race #7. 4&Up; Allowance Optional Claiming; 1 1/16 Miles
JETS FAN, troubled in 21-1 local debut first out for Hushion in the G3 Westchester, will improve and lures Bailey.
TRIAL PREP regressed last out when third behind Gander following a hard-fought career top win going the one-turn mile at Aqueduct Mar. 22. The five-year-old will be in good position turning into the lane.
ALMUHATHIR is back fresh with solid works, and has earned two of his five wins from four starts on this course, while never finishing off the board here. He reunites with winning rider Castillo, Jr. for Peitz.
DEELITEFUL GUY has outrun his odds in recent starts, and is back from a G3 test at Pimlico.
Selections: 6 - 3 - 1
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Race #8.
MERIDIANA, since running fourth as the favorite in seasonal debut returning from the bench at Gulfstream, has gone unbeaten in her last three starts, capped by a determined score in the G3 Bewitch. She has shown useful versatility in winning running styles earning two latest wins going 12 furlongs.
ALTERNATE was caught by the nose of Meridiana in the G3 Bewitch last out, when dismissed at 12-1.
MOSCOW BURNING is in from California exiting a decisive, career top win.
SAVEDBYTHELIGHT is fresh for a competitive rematch since running second to Meridiana in the G2 Orchid.
Dirt: SAVEDBYTHELIGHT, ALTERNATE, MISS HELLIE
Selections: 8 - 4 - 7
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Race #9.
DOUBLE DOWN, by Carson City, is out of the Storm Cat mare Penny's Valentine, who from four runners has two winners, one in stakes, one on turf.
INDIA SUN, after showing limited ability sprinting on dirt, transfers surfaces with a strong pedigree for turf. Lasix goes on.
MACKINAC is another with a pedigree to improve with the switch to turf.
AE RESTIGOUCHE goes third off the break after a pair of useful outings, most recently when third at 17-1 in blinkers.
AE CASTLE HEIGHTS has raced competitively on both dirt and most recently in turf debut.
Dirt: DOUBLE DOWN, CASTLE HEIGHTS, PASKETTY, BORIS JORDAN
Selections: 9 - 6 - 7 - 11
