?Belmont Stakes.(6.10.23.)?

[Michelangelo]

My longshot play of the day for Belmont Stakes day.
Race 8 The Woody Stephens G1 7 furlongs

#11 Victory Formation 10-1 ML

With the presence of Bob Bafferts Arabian Lion, Pat Day Mile winner General Jim and the undefeated Drew’s Gold, the price on VF should stay near its ML. This horse started his career sprinting at Keeneland where he wired a field of 12 winning by almost 5 lengths. In his 2nd start at Churchill, he fought back in the stretch after being passed and prevailed in another sprint. He then started a path on the Derby trail by winning the Smarty Jones at Oaklawn while stretching out to a mile. He was the odds-on favorite in that race. The 2nd place finisher he beat by 3 lengths was Angel of Empire, the second choice in the Belmont and 3rd place finisher in the Derby. After a 3 win start he then was the favorite of the Risen Star and drew post 13 of 14 starters. He was wide throughout the race and tired in stretch to finish 9th. A race won by Angel of Empire. After a 2 month layoff, Victory Formation returned in a stakes at Oaklawn at 1 1/8 mikes. Again, he went off the favorite and went to the lead setting a strong pace but was caught in the stretch and finished 3rd beaten only a half length. The 2 horses that beat him, Red Route One and Tapit Shoes, who both will run in the Belmont. This horse now cuts back to a sprint at 7 furlongs with an outside post and speed. I love his chances here.

Good luck to everyone tomorrow

Excellent analysis, charlie. Good luck today.

 

[Greenbacks]

Happy Belmont Stakes day

 

[Michelangelo]

Heading to my niece's basketball game, then to my local track for Belmont day.

Will be on Angel of Empire for the Belmont.

Good luck.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[5o'clockcharlie]

$5 NY Stakes/Met Mile double

#3 Didia, #4 Marketsegmentation, #5 Virginia Joy

#1 Cody’s Wish

Cost $15 Going to take a shot against heavy favorite War Like Goddess in the upcoming race. Hoping the mile and a quarter isn’t far enough for her. I really like Cody’s Wish tomorrow so the only way to get some value is to beat WoG today.

Will pay for Cody’s Wish is $101.

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

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Nothing close to 2.24.4

 

[Greenbacks]

And down the stretch they come

#8 Angel of empire.....WP/20/20

 

[5o'clockcharlie]

I did include Angel of Empire on my 2 day pick 6 ticket that is alive through first 2 legs.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

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[azbob]

I think Fox will do a good job when they pick up coverage at noon pst. I watch the crew on FS1 and FS2 all the time. NBC, as usual with the networks, turns into a clown show with everyone vying to be a big personality rather than focusing on the horses, jockeys and races.
Good luck to all. Going with Tapit Trice for the big race.

 

[5o'clockcharlie]

Nothing close to 2.24.4

Yea, the best time on that list would still be 17 lengths behind Secretariat.

 

[Greenbacks]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1667571415103488001

 

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1667641511364657155

 

[5o'clockcharlie]

$5 NY Stakes/Met Mile double

#3 Didia, #4 Marketsegmentation, #5 Virginia Joy

#1 Cody’s Wish

Cost $15 Going to take a shot against heavy favorite War Like Goddess in the upcoming race. Hoping the mile and a quarter isn’t far enough for her. I really like Cody’s Wish tomorrow so the only way to get some value is to beat WoG today.

Winner pays $101

 

[Greenbacks]

Riders up

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[Greenbacks]

They're off