Belmont Park Race Track
Sunday, May 30th, 2004
by kg
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Best Bet: 3rd Race = #1 - SHE IS RAGING
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Race #1.
BULLISTIC FLIGHT drops in asking price after narrowly missing third at 21-1 when cut back to this distance here May 14, for which blinkers were back on. The five-year-old son of Holy Bull will be sharper and fits well here.
PARK THE CAR, claimed from his past two starts, is fresh going first out for new trainer Jason Servis with a drop below taking price. He can rebound and has a win over this course.
CARDINAL RYAN outran his 15-1 odds when second going this distance at this tag at Aqueduct when fresh Mar. 27, and can rebound off latest.
AFORTUNADO is back with Barbara after a hard-fought Apr. 24 Gulfstream win.
Selections: 8 - 9 - 2
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Race #2.
BIJOU BELLE displayed noteworthy improvement second off the layoff last out. Making her first start on dirt since returning in late March, the Cryptoclearance mare fits well here returning to this circuit from Gulfstream.
ASPEN FLOWER, popular at the claim box, goes third out for Terranova going turf to dirt after encountering a yielding course here May 20.
NONOUR, claimed from her last two outings, is fresh since being claimed by Dutrow, Jr. Mar. 24. A failed favorite last out, she can rebound.
MARQUET RENT gamely prevailed for a hard-fought victory first out for Brice Apr. 17, and has had time to recover.
Selections: 6 - 3 - 2
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Race #3.
SHE IS RAGING was back in the winner's circle after having her four-race win-streak halted with a pair of losses. A gritty, near-miss second two back for the surging Levine, the Aggressive Chief filly was a clear winner over Parisian Deputy last out at Aqueduct Apr. 30.
PARISIAN DEPUTY can rebound as she returns to sprinting on dirt first off the Matties claim.
BELONG TO SEA gave way as the favorite in May 14 return at Pimlico after flashing sharp speed for a clear lead. She will be stronger for Lewis and reunites with winning rider Castellano.
RAISE DEVIL and DRAMA QUEEN complete the compact field.
Selections: 1 - 5 - 3
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Race #4.
EXTRA HOLY is by young sire Exploit, whose runners have done well on turf. The $170k yearling is out of Sharon Brown, whose nine runners are all winners, including two on turf, and two in stakes, most notably the exceptionally talented Holy Bull.
ANGELINA J exits a useful dirt sprint debut and could appreciate the surface switch. Bailey takes over for Contessa.
THEATRICAL CAT is by solid turf sire Tale of the Cat, and is out of the Theatrical mare Theatre Flight, whose two runners are winners, one on turf, one in stakes.
TAPATINA is another with a solid pedigree to handle turf.
Dirt: EXTRA HOLY, ANGELINA J
Selections: 6 - 2 - 1
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Race #5.
FLY WITH KARAKORUM was beaten just over three lengths when 13-1 on the stretch to seven furlongs prior to a failed bid on turf last out over yielding ground. The four-year-old filly can rebound as she cuts back and reunites with Santos.
MY ISH KEE rallied to a near-miss 81-1 second when last seen at Aqueduct outfinishing the top pick going seven furlongs Apr. 25. The Corporate Report filly shortens back to six furlongs and will be sharper as Bailey takes over.
LA PRO has had time to recover since improving for a decisive victory last out.
JUST GABI, favored in her past six outs, will threaten turning home.
Selections: 8 - 5 - 6
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Race #6.
WISENUP displayed ability in his two career starts, both in the latter part of 2002. Away since a game win Dec. 12, 2002 at Aqueduct, the A. Jerkens trainee is back with steady, frequent drills.
SURE YOU CAN has been exceptionally consistent, earning at least minor shares for Lake. In from Philadelphia, the five-year-old appears well placed and will once again be a threat turning home.
AMERICAN SONG regressed meeting allowance company last out following a career-top win. Back fresh from Gulfstream, the Zito trainee fits well here and attracts Bejarano.
NOSUPEFORYOU lures Bailey after a series of seconds.
Selections: 6 - 4 - 5
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Race #7.
CECILIA'S GIRL has room to improve after returning with a useful effort on the lawn at Aqueduct Apr. 30. She reunites with winning rider Velazquez for L. O'Brien coming in with a solid May 25 breeze.
FIDDLERS FANCY has displayed ability in both turf starts, and is back from the sidelines adding Lasix for Contessa. Bailey takes over.
AE ANABELTAYLOR can threaten in the lane if able to draw in from the Also Eligible list.
SILKWORTH outran her 34-1 odds when tested on turf for the first time in most recent. She goes third off the break.
Dirt: BO BO'S HUNTER, LUMINESCING, GALLANT ANGEL, WHEEZER
Selections: 5 - 6 - 11
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Race #8.
GERONIMO is in from California for Machowsky, whose runners are going well this year, including the talented Southern Image. The five-year-old has sprinted well on turf and has shown tenacity in his California starts.
HE'S CRAFTY goes third off the layoff after returning to extend his streak of runner-up finishes to three straight, most recently when caught by a head going nine furlongs at Keeneland.
DEDICATION narrowly missed when shipped to Santa Anita for a turf sprint two back.
LISMORE KNIGHT will return ready for Pletcher.
Dirt: SAVOY SPECIAL, BANNED IN BOSTON, MULTIPLE CHOICE, GREAT NOTION
Selections: 8 - 3 - 7
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Race #9.
ULLA BLOOM has been getting closer with each start, most recently getting caught by a nose when again favored. She will once again be going well in the lane.
RUNAWAY ELEANOR outran her 34-1 odds when third on the rise from maiden claimers trying turf for the first time in most recent.
PRINCESS JASMINE adds blinkers and Lasix following May 20 debut, in which she encountered a yielding course.
LAMBETH WALK, given time after a respectable debut, adds Lasix exiting May 7 return.
TRUECAT will be stronger after trying turf last out.
Dirt: ULLA BLOOM, STARLIGHT GOLD, TRUECAT, LAMBETH WALK, PRINCESS JASMINE
Selections: 7 - 6 - 1 - 4
Sunday, May 30th, 2004
by kg
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Best Bet: 3rd Race = #1 - SHE IS RAGING
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Race #1.
BULLISTIC FLIGHT drops in asking price after narrowly missing third at 21-1 when cut back to this distance here May 14, for which blinkers were back on. The five-year-old son of Holy Bull will be sharper and fits well here.
PARK THE CAR, claimed from his past two starts, is fresh going first out for new trainer Jason Servis with a drop below taking price. He can rebound and has a win over this course.
CARDINAL RYAN outran his 15-1 odds when second going this distance at this tag at Aqueduct when fresh Mar. 27, and can rebound off latest.
AFORTUNADO is back with Barbara after a hard-fought Apr. 24 Gulfstream win.
Selections: 8 - 9 - 2
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Race #2.
BIJOU BELLE displayed noteworthy improvement second off the layoff last out. Making her first start on dirt since returning in late March, the Cryptoclearance mare fits well here returning to this circuit from Gulfstream.
ASPEN FLOWER, popular at the claim box, goes third out for Terranova going turf to dirt after encountering a yielding course here May 20.
NONOUR, claimed from her last two outings, is fresh since being claimed by Dutrow, Jr. Mar. 24. A failed favorite last out, she can rebound.
MARQUET RENT gamely prevailed for a hard-fought victory first out for Brice Apr. 17, and has had time to recover.
Selections: 6 - 3 - 2
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Race #3.
SHE IS RAGING was back in the winner's circle after having her four-race win-streak halted with a pair of losses. A gritty, near-miss second two back for the surging Levine, the Aggressive Chief filly was a clear winner over Parisian Deputy last out at Aqueduct Apr. 30.
PARISIAN DEPUTY can rebound as she returns to sprinting on dirt first off the Matties claim.
BELONG TO SEA gave way as the favorite in May 14 return at Pimlico after flashing sharp speed for a clear lead. She will be stronger for Lewis and reunites with winning rider Castellano.
RAISE DEVIL and DRAMA QUEEN complete the compact field.
Selections: 1 - 5 - 3
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Race #4.
EXTRA HOLY is by young sire Exploit, whose runners have done well on turf. The $170k yearling is out of Sharon Brown, whose nine runners are all winners, including two on turf, and two in stakes, most notably the exceptionally talented Holy Bull.
ANGELINA J exits a useful dirt sprint debut and could appreciate the surface switch. Bailey takes over for Contessa.
THEATRICAL CAT is by solid turf sire Tale of the Cat, and is out of the Theatrical mare Theatre Flight, whose two runners are winners, one on turf, one in stakes.
TAPATINA is another with a solid pedigree to handle turf.
Dirt: EXTRA HOLY, ANGELINA J
Selections: 6 - 2 - 1
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Race #5.
FLY WITH KARAKORUM was beaten just over three lengths when 13-1 on the stretch to seven furlongs prior to a failed bid on turf last out over yielding ground. The four-year-old filly can rebound as she cuts back and reunites with Santos.
MY ISH KEE rallied to a near-miss 81-1 second when last seen at Aqueduct outfinishing the top pick going seven furlongs Apr. 25. The Corporate Report filly shortens back to six furlongs and will be sharper as Bailey takes over.
LA PRO has had time to recover since improving for a decisive victory last out.
JUST GABI, favored in her past six outs, will threaten turning home.
Selections: 8 - 5 - 6
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Race #6.
WISENUP displayed ability in his two career starts, both in the latter part of 2002. Away since a game win Dec. 12, 2002 at Aqueduct, the A. Jerkens trainee is back with steady, frequent drills.
SURE YOU CAN has been exceptionally consistent, earning at least minor shares for Lake. In from Philadelphia, the five-year-old appears well placed and will once again be a threat turning home.
AMERICAN SONG regressed meeting allowance company last out following a career-top win. Back fresh from Gulfstream, the Zito trainee fits well here and attracts Bejarano.
NOSUPEFORYOU lures Bailey after a series of seconds.
Selections: 6 - 4 - 5
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Race #7.
CECILIA'S GIRL has room to improve after returning with a useful effort on the lawn at Aqueduct Apr. 30. She reunites with winning rider Velazquez for L. O'Brien coming in with a solid May 25 breeze.
FIDDLERS FANCY has displayed ability in both turf starts, and is back from the sidelines adding Lasix for Contessa. Bailey takes over.
AE ANABELTAYLOR can threaten in the lane if able to draw in from the Also Eligible list.
SILKWORTH outran her 34-1 odds when tested on turf for the first time in most recent. She goes third off the break.
Dirt: BO BO'S HUNTER, LUMINESCING, GALLANT ANGEL, WHEEZER
Selections: 5 - 6 - 11
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Race #8.
GERONIMO is in from California for Machowsky, whose runners are going well this year, including the talented Southern Image. The five-year-old has sprinted well on turf and has shown tenacity in his California starts.
HE'S CRAFTY goes third off the layoff after returning to extend his streak of runner-up finishes to three straight, most recently when caught by a head going nine furlongs at Keeneland.
DEDICATION narrowly missed when shipped to Santa Anita for a turf sprint two back.
LISMORE KNIGHT will return ready for Pletcher.
Dirt: SAVOY SPECIAL, BANNED IN BOSTON, MULTIPLE CHOICE, GREAT NOTION
Selections: 8 - 3 - 7
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Race #9.
ULLA BLOOM has been getting closer with each start, most recently getting caught by a nose when again favored. She will once again be going well in the lane.
RUNAWAY ELEANOR outran her 34-1 odds when third on the rise from maiden claimers trying turf for the first time in most recent.
PRINCESS JASMINE adds blinkers and Lasix following May 20 debut, in which she encountered a yielding course.
LAMBETH WALK, given time after a respectable debut, adds Lasix exiting May 7 return.
TRUECAT will be stronger after trying turf last out.
Dirt: ULLA BLOOM, STARLIGHT GOLD, TRUECAT, LAMBETH WALK, PRINCESS JASMINE
Selections: 7 - 6 - 1 - 4
