Belmont Park Race Track
Wednesday, May 12th, 2003
by kg
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Best Bet: 8th Race = #3 - JAKARTA JADE
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Race #1.
SHOW BUG has been patiently handled while going lightly-raced over the past year. The Holy Bull filly has earned all three wins since the Levine claim, and can return ready for her first test at sprinting.
COVE HILL MISSLE earned her second win in her past three starts while going first off the Miceli claim May 2. Winless in six starts over this course, she drops with a slight cut back.
STARSHIP SMOKESTER has finished in the exacta in 10 of 17 starts, and is back fresh for new trainer R. Klesaris.
BEAUTIFUL SPY goes turf to dirt second off the claim; mate JOANIE'S SMILE goes third off the layoff, first time for a tag.
Selections: 7 - 3 - 5
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Race #2.
FAIR PROSPECT has decisively gone unbeaten in both starts since the Vega claim. The Prosper Fager filly ships back to this circuit to meet state-breds and will secure good position from the start under Velazquez.
NICOLE KATHRYN has earned both career wins and a second from four tries over this course. Away since a near-miss second at Aqueduct Feb. 13, the Violette trainee will be a threat in the lane for a share.
ZUKINIKIKI has had time to recover since improving for the win last out following a hard-fought, near-miss return.
OUT OF SORT'S goes beyond seven furlongs for the first time for Contessa.
Selections: 6 - 7 - 2
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Race #3.
BROADWAY GOLD is by potent debut sire Seeking the Gold, and is the first runner out of the stakes placed Storm Cat mare Miss Doolittle. A $600k yearling purchase, she is in with steady works and Bailey for Hough, whose runners are off to a good start at this meet.
PAST DUE adds Lasix after an encouraging debut against the boys Apr. 22.
ONE STORMY MAMA is by exceptional debut sire Storm Cat, and is out of the stakes winning Devil's Bag mare Wicked Mama, who from three runners has two winners.
BRASSY BOOTS, by decent debut sire Dixie Brass, is just the second runner out of the unraced Explosive Prospect.
Selections: 5 - 6 - 3
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Race #4.
CONNECTIVITY has gone winless in 10 starts. The most experienced runner in this group, the three-year-old gelding has shown improvement with blinkers and gets his first test outside of Aqueduct.
BERRYTHEGOLD was no match sprinting in the mud in Apr. 14 unveiling. The Levine trainee will improve from the experience.
BILLY WRIGHT, by Raffie's Majesty, is out of the unraced Florida Flirt, whose three runners are all winners, including one stakes winner.
DR SILVER PACKET, by sprint sensation Artax, is out of the unraced Youwantmetodowhat, whose two runners are both winners.
Selections: 9 - 5 - 1
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Race #5.
WELCOME MATT displayed ability winning seven of 20 starts, while finishing in the exacta in 12. Popular at the claim box when taken from three of his past four starts, the six-year-old is back for his first start in over a year as he goes first out for R. Klesaris.
A'FIRE is in from Gulfstream with a drop back to claimers for the dangerous Pecoraro while stretching back out and reuniting with winning rider J. Chavez.
ARJAY'S FLAG goes turf to dirt exiting an open allowance event contested on yielding ground.
PRIVATE PRACTICE has earned six of 10 starts from 11 starts on this course. First off the claim, he exits a win.
Selections: 1 - 2 - 3
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Race #6.
FAKEYOUOUT is by decent turf sire Runaway Groom and is out of the unraced Twilight Agenda mare Lynnen, whose only other runner never was tested on turf. She is in with steady works, Lasix and Castellano for Weaver.
WILL FLIRT exits stakes to try turf. By Williamstown, she is out of Just Flirting, whose from four other runners has two turf winners, including multiple turf stakes winner Quantum Merit, who returned a winner here Sunday.
NURSE CULKIN raced well in her only try over turf in Feb. 19 return at Gulfstream.
BELLANIQUE could benefit from the surface switch.
Dirt: RENAMED, FAKEYOUOUT, BELLANIQUE, JET SUPPORT
Selections: 9 - 7 - 6
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Race #7.
ECCLESIASTIC has shown ability on both turf and dirt. The Pulpit colt goes first out for McLaughlin after breaking through with a career top win when last seen at Keeneland. Purchased last month for $775k, the three-year-old returns to this circuit and lures Velazquez.
OPERA BOX drew clear to a solid debut victory despite a troubled start going a route at Gulfstream Apr. 16. He has had time to recover and will be going well turning home under Migliore for Hennig.
GO NOW has stepped up his game with blinkers in two latest. He makes his local debut for Zito.
FOREST HUNTER exits a game sprint debut win for Violette.
Selections: 3 - 6 - 5
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Race #8.
JAKARTA JADE has gone 13 months since her last win. The four-year-old Royal Abjar filly makes her U.S. debut for new trainer Clement with Lasix coming off the sidelines. Prado rides.
HUMAITA steadily improved through her three U.S. starts earlier this year after beginning her career in Germany last year. She is fresh since a game Mar. 20 Gulfstream win.
LADY LIBERTY settled off an easy pace before finishing a respectable fifth, beaten just over two lengths when 52-1 in the G3 Bewitch last out.
NOISETTE seeks third straight after returning a winner with Lasix.
Dirt: BOARD ELLIGIBLE, OUR TUNE, NEVERMORE, LITERACY
Selections: 3 - 6 - 4
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Race #9.
LA BELLA VISTA failed to threaten after breaking from the rail in dirt sprint debut. By Storm of Angels, she is out of Champagne Patti, who from four other runners has three winners, all on turf.
LADY DEANNA will be stronger while trying turf after flashing speed in Apr. 29 return debut.
LUCKY GENIA has a pedigree that suggests she will appreciate turf. Lasix goes on.
NUNSENSE, away since Oct. 3 dirt sprint debut, is out of Don't Look Nowski, whose only other runner is a winner.
EXPELLIARMUS is by solid turf sire Fastness.
Dirt: BO BO'S HUNTER, POCAHABA, RIZZIS HONOR, LADY DEANNA, LA BELLA VISTA
Selections: 10 - 8 - 9 - 3
Wednesday, May 12th, 2003
by kg
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Best Bet: 8th Race = #3 - JAKARTA JADE
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Race #1.
SHOW BUG has been patiently handled while going lightly-raced over the past year. The Holy Bull filly has earned all three wins since the Levine claim, and can return ready for her first test at sprinting.
COVE HILL MISSLE earned her second win in her past three starts while going first off the Miceli claim May 2. Winless in six starts over this course, she drops with a slight cut back.
STARSHIP SMOKESTER has finished in the exacta in 10 of 17 starts, and is back fresh for new trainer R. Klesaris.
BEAUTIFUL SPY goes turf to dirt second off the claim; mate JOANIE'S SMILE goes third off the layoff, first time for a tag.
Selections: 7 - 3 - 5
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Race #2.
FAIR PROSPECT has decisively gone unbeaten in both starts since the Vega claim. The Prosper Fager filly ships back to this circuit to meet state-breds and will secure good position from the start under Velazquez.
NICOLE KATHRYN has earned both career wins and a second from four tries over this course. Away since a near-miss second at Aqueduct Feb. 13, the Violette trainee will be a threat in the lane for a share.
ZUKINIKIKI has had time to recover since improving for the win last out following a hard-fought, near-miss return.
OUT OF SORT'S goes beyond seven furlongs for the first time for Contessa.
Selections: 6 - 7 - 2
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Race #3.
BROADWAY GOLD is by potent debut sire Seeking the Gold, and is the first runner out of the stakes placed Storm Cat mare Miss Doolittle. A $600k yearling purchase, she is in with steady works and Bailey for Hough, whose runners are off to a good start at this meet.
PAST DUE adds Lasix after an encouraging debut against the boys Apr. 22.
ONE STORMY MAMA is by exceptional debut sire Storm Cat, and is out of the stakes winning Devil's Bag mare Wicked Mama, who from three runners has two winners.
BRASSY BOOTS, by decent debut sire Dixie Brass, is just the second runner out of the unraced Explosive Prospect.
Selections: 5 - 6 - 3
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Race #4.
CONNECTIVITY has gone winless in 10 starts. The most experienced runner in this group, the three-year-old gelding has shown improvement with blinkers and gets his first test outside of Aqueduct.
BERRYTHEGOLD was no match sprinting in the mud in Apr. 14 unveiling. The Levine trainee will improve from the experience.
BILLY WRIGHT, by Raffie's Majesty, is out of the unraced Florida Flirt, whose three runners are all winners, including one stakes winner.
DR SILVER PACKET, by sprint sensation Artax, is out of the unraced Youwantmetodowhat, whose two runners are both winners.
Selections: 9 - 5 - 1
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Race #5.
WELCOME MATT displayed ability winning seven of 20 starts, while finishing in the exacta in 12. Popular at the claim box when taken from three of his past four starts, the six-year-old is back for his first start in over a year as he goes first out for R. Klesaris.
A'FIRE is in from Gulfstream with a drop back to claimers for the dangerous Pecoraro while stretching back out and reuniting with winning rider J. Chavez.
ARJAY'S FLAG goes turf to dirt exiting an open allowance event contested on yielding ground.
PRIVATE PRACTICE has earned six of 10 starts from 11 starts on this course. First off the claim, he exits a win.
Selections: 1 - 2 - 3
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Race #6.
FAKEYOUOUT is by decent turf sire Runaway Groom and is out of the unraced Twilight Agenda mare Lynnen, whose only other runner never was tested on turf. She is in with steady works, Lasix and Castellano for Weaver.
WILL FLIRT exits stakes to try turf. By Williamstown, she is out of Just Flirting, whose from four other runners has two turf winners, including multiple turf stakes winner Quantum Merit, who returned a winner here Sunday.
NURSE CULKIN raced well in her only try over turf in Feb. 19 return at Gulfstream.
BELLANIQUE could benefit from the surface switch.
Dirt: RENAMED, FAKEYOUOUT, BELLANIQUE, JET SUPPORT
Selections: 9 - 7 - 6
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Race #7.
ECCLESIASTIC has shown ability on both turf and dirt. The Pulpit colt goes first out for McLaughlin after breaking through with a career top win when last seen at Keeneland. Purchased last month for $775k, the three-year-old returns to this circuit and lures Velazquez.
OPERA BOX drew clear to a solid debut victory despite a troubled start going a route at Gulfstream Apr. 16. He has had time to recover and will be going well turning home under Migliore for Hennig.
GO NOW has stepped up his game with blinkers in two latest. He makes his local debut for Zito.
FOREST HUNTER exits a game sprint debut win for Violette.
Selections: 3 - 6 - 5
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Race #8.
JAKARTA JADE has gone 13 months since her last win. The four-year-old Royal Abjar filly makes her U.S. debut for new trainer Clement with Lasix coming off the sidelines. Prado rides.
HUMAITA steadily improved through her three U.S. starts earlier this year after beginning her career in Germany last year. She is fresh since a game Mar. 20 Gulfstream win.
LADY LIBERTY settled off an easy pace before finishing a respectable fifth, beaten just over two lengths when 52-1 in the G3 Bewitch last out.
NOISETTE seeks third straight after returning a winner with Lasix.
Dirt: BOARD ELLIGIBLE, OUR TUNE, NEVERMORE, LITERACY
Selections: 3 - 6 - 4
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Race #9.
LA BELLA VISTA failed to threaten after breaking from the rail in dirt sprint debut. By Storm of Angels, she is out of Champagne Patti, who from four other runners has three winners, all on turf.
LADY DEANNA will be stronger while trying turf after flashing speed in Apr. 29 return debut.
LUCKY GENIA has a pedigree that suggests she will appreciate turf. Lasix goes on.
NUNSENSE, away since Oct. 3 dirt sprint debut, is out of Don't Look Nowski, whose only other runner is a winner.
EXPELLIARMUS is by solid turf sire Fastness.
Dirt: BO BO'S HUNTER, POCAHABA, RIZZIS HONOR, LADY DEANNA, LA BELLA VISTA
Selections: 10 - 8 - 9 - 3
