Belmont Park Race Track
Wednesday, May 19th, 2003
by kg
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Best Bet: 5th Race = #7 - RIZE
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Race #1.
APPELATIVE is by potent debut sire Appealing Skier, and is out of the unraced Last Wiggle, whose three other runners are all winners. She goes out for Violette, who has proven capable with firsters. Luzzi rides.
EXCITABLE, off the board just once in five starts, is fresh for the drop to maiden claiming ranks after running a well-beaten third in her past two outs.
CELTIC RHAPSODY cuts back to sprint after her Jan. 3 test at routing. First out for Brice, she drops to meet maiden claimers for the first time.
SALLY DEAR will be stronger after flashing speed when returned with Lasix in local Apr. 16 debut.
Selections: 5 - 1 - 2
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Race #2.
FIFTH OF HENNESSY returns at a reduced tag second off the Lake claim with a trio of breezes; mate
BOEING has worked sharply toward his first start in nearly 14 months and cuts back to sprint.
TORRE AND ZIM goes third off the layoff after giving way late last out when back to routing on dirt with a drop and will be stronger; mate LATE CARSON is in with a bullet cutting back second off the layoff going out for new trainer S. Klesaris; mate ORKA improved for the win last out.
ZAMAROO will be sharper after chasing Cliff Notes here May 5.
GOLDEN ACORN outran his 55-1 odds first off the R. Sedlacek claim.
Selections: 1/1a - 2/2b/2x - 8
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Race #3.
METALLIC MOON displayed improvement with the addition of blinkers and stretch to one mile following his muddy Apr. 14 sprint debut. The R. Klesaris trainee will be stronger.
UNNERVING raced greenly while finishing in mid-pack in a field of 11 for Apr. 24 debut going six furlongs. The Dixie Brass colt stretches out for Serpe and switches to Prado.
REALLY A PRINCE gained minor support last out when a game second going this trip here May 5 after outrunning his odds in his first two outs for Gyarmati with blinkers.
LOYAL ROYAL was less than a length behind Really a Prince when stretched back out last out.
Selections: 8 - 3 - 5
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Race #4.
TWO HOLLYS is by decent debut sire Two Punch, and is out of the unraced Dixieland Band mare Donnan's Holly, whose only other runner is a stakes winner. The A. Jerkens trainee posted a swift gate drill May 12.
COURRIEL managed fourth in greenly-run debut going six furlongs at Aqueduct, in which she was off last of six from the gate and reached contention before understandably giving way late.
HIGHER GROUND has raced competitively in both outs since returning. DANCE TUNE is by potent debut sire French Deputy, and is out of Dance for Free, whose only other runner is a winner. Lasix and Bailey are on for Lukas.
Selections: 5 - 2 - 7
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Race #5.
RIZE makes the switch back to turf while going first off the Corrado claim. A winner in five of his past six, with a near-miss second, the eight-year-old keeps Gryder after winning here May 5 on dirt.
KID KAELIN is fresh for his seasonal debut with a switch back to turf for Parisella. Luzzi takes over.
MYAMAR gets a useful drop back into claiming company as he ships in from Florida for his first start since going first out for Pugh on Feb. 27.
NEW YORK'S RUDY rejoins claimers for another try on turf going second out for Hauswald.
Dirt: RIZE, CONNIE'S MAGIC, QUATRE DIX NEUF, NEW YORK'S RUDY
Selections: 7 - 3 - 8
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Race #6.
FELINE STORY has raced well over this course. Unbeaten here through her first two career starts, including a runaway debut and decisive Astoria performance, the Tale of the Cat filly rewarded her backers as the heavily backed choice in Apr. 24 return at Delaware for Hough, whose runners are going well.
BEAUTIFUL AMERICA raced well in Mar. 13 return in the Broadway behind Sensibly Chic, who exited to win next out. The R. Hernandez trainee has earned three of her five wins from four starts here.
SE ME ACABO is fresh since battling gamely with She is Raging.
LIGHTS ON and LITERARY LIGHT complete the compact field.
Selections: 4 - 2 - 3
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Race #7.
SOME KIND OF TIGER makes his first start outside of Ireland after having his six career starts well spaced over the previous two seasons. The Kentucky-bred son of Storm Cat adds Lasix for Hushion.
HAWKSBILL is in from Hollywood for Frankel after a hard-fought, near-miss U.S. debut May 2. Beaten less than one length as the choice after showing early ambition, he will be stronger and lures Bailey.
PINCAY failed as the clear choice with blinkers last out.
RUN THE LIGHT outran his 21-1 odds while no match for Icy Atlantic trying turf last out.
Dirt: SOME KIND OF TIGER, KENTUCKY PRIDE, RUN THE LIGHT, HAWKSBILL
Selections: 3 - 2 - 6
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Race #8.
BROADWAY VIEW failed to make an impact going turf to dirt for his 61-1 G2 Fountain of Youth when last seen Feb. 14 following an ambitious runner-up finish in the G3 Tropical Park Derby on turf at 36-1 behind the promising Kitten's Joy. The Broad Brush colt sheds blinkers returning for new trainer Zito with a swift May 9 drill.
BANKRUPTCY COURT has a pedigree that suggests the added distance is within his scope following a decisive Apr. 24 sprint debut at Gulfstream. Bailey rides.
BIDLESS earned a career top going this trip last out.
DYNAMIC VISION steps up and stretches out off a runaway maiden claiming debut win.
Selections: 5 - 3 - 1
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Race #9.
CHOWDER'S FIRST has displayed ability. The first runner out of the Unbridled mare Stay Loose. He reunites with Prado exiting stakes company.
SICILIAN BOY outran his 25-1 odds in his only try over turf, in which he also stretched out to one mile. The Senor Speedy colt exits a clear win.
MOSMAN BAY turned in an encouraging effort first time on turf in latest, when a gritty second as the favorite.
BELLADUMAANI outran his 73-1 odds in Apr. 18 return at Keeneland.
FULL KEG, competitive in all three outs, could appreciate turf.
Dirt: CHOWDER'S FIRST, MOSMAN BAY, DONT KNOCK AMERICA, FULL KEG
Selections: 10 - 3 - 9 - 5
Wednesday, May 19th, 2003
by kg
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Best Bet: 5th Race = #7 - RIZE
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Race #1.
APPELATIVE is by potent debut sire Appealing Skier, and is out of the unraced Last Wiggle, whose three other runners are all winners. She goes out for Violette, who has proven capable with firsters. Luzzi rides.
EXCITABLE, off the board just once in five starts, is fresh for the drop to maiden claiming ranks after running a well-beaten third in her past two outs.
CELTIC RHAPSODY cuts back to sprint after her Jan. 3 test at routing. First out for Brice, she drops to meet maiden claimers for the first time.
SALLY DEAR will be stronger after flashing speed when returned with Lasix in local Apr. 16 debut.
Selections: 5 - 1 - 2
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Race #2.
FIFTH OF HENNESSY returns at a reduced tag second off the Lake claim with a trio of breezes; mate
BOEING has worked sharply toward his first start in nearly 14 months and cuts back to sprint.
TORRE AND ZIM goes third off the layoff after giving way late last out when back to routing on dirt with a drop and will be stronger; mate LATE CARSON is in with a bullet cutting back second off the layoff going out for new trainer S. Klesaris; mate ORKA improved for the win last out.
ZAMAROO will be sharper after chasing Cliff Notes here May 5.
GOLDEN ACORN outran his 55-1 odds first off the R. Sedlacek claim.
Selections: 1/1a - 2/2b/2x - 8
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Race #3.
METALLIC MOON displayed improvement with the addition of blinkers and stretch to one mile following his muddy Apr. 14 sprint debut. The R. Klesaris trainee will be stronger.
UNNERVING raced greenly while finishing in mid-pack in a field of 11 for Apr. 24 debut going six furlongs. The Dixie Brass colt stretches out for Serpe and switches to Prado.
REALLY A PRINCE gained minor support last out when a game second going this trip here May 5 after outrunning his odds in his first two outs for Gyarmati with blinkers.
LOYAL ROYAL was less than a length behind Really a Prince when stretched back out last out.
Selections: 8 - 3 - 5
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Race #4.
TWO HOLLYS is by decent debut sire Two Punch, and is out of the unraced Dixieland Band mare Donnan's Holly, whose only other runner is a stakes winner. The A. Jerkens trainee posted a swift gate drill May 12.
COURRIEL managed fourth in greenly-run debut going six furlongs at Aqueduct, in which she was off last of six from the gate and reached contention before understandably giving way late.
HIGHER GROUND has raced competitively in both outs since returning. DANCE TUNE is by potent debut sire French Deputy, and is out of Dance for Free, whose only other runner is a winner. Lasix and Bailey are on for Lukas.
Selections: 5 - 2 - 7
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Race #5.
RIZE makes the switch back to turf while going first off the Corrado claim. A winner in five of his past six, with a near-miss second, the eight-year-old keeps Gryder after winning here May 5 on dirt.
KID KAELIN is fresh for his seasonal debut with a switch back to turf for Parisella. Luzzi takes over.
MYAMAR gets a useful drop back into claiming company as he ships in from Florida for his first start since going first out for Pugh on Feb. 27.
NEW YORK'S RUDY rejoins claimers for another try on turf going second out for Hauswald.
Dirt: RIZE, CONNIE'S MAGIC, QUATRE DIX NEUF, NEW YORK'S RUDY
Selections: 7 - 3 - 8
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Race #6.
FELINE STORY has raced well over this course. Unbeaten here through her first two career starts, including a runaway debut and decisive Astoria performance, the Tale of the Cat filly rewarded her backers as the heavily backed choice in Apr. 24 return at Delaware for Hough, whose runners are going well.
BEAUTIFUL AMERICA raced well in Mar. 13 return in the Broadway behind Sensibly Chic, who exited to win next out. The R. Hernandez trainee has earned three of her five wins from four starts here.
SE ME ACABO is fresh since battling gamely with She is Raging.
LIGHTS ON and LITERARY LIGHT complete the compact field.
Selections: 4 - 2 - 3
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Race #7.
SOME KIND OF TIGER makes his first start outside of Ireland after having his six career starts well spaced over the previous two seasons. The Kentucky-bred son of Storm Cat adds Lasix for Hushion.
HAWKSBILL is in from Hollywood for Frankel after a hard-fought, near-miss U.S. debut May 2. Beaten less than one length as the choice after showing early ambition, he will be stronger and lures Bailey.
PINCAY failed as the clear choice with blinkers last out.
RUN THE LIGHT outran his 21-1 odds while no match for Icy Atlantic trying turf last out.
Dirt: SOME KIND OF TIGER, KENTUCKY PRIDE, RUN THE LIGHT, HAWKSBILL
Selections: 3 - 2 - 6
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Race #8.
BROADWAY VIEW failed to make an impact going turf to dirt for his 61-1 G2 Fountain of Youth when last seen Feb. 14 following an ambitious runner-up finish in the G3 Tropical Park Derby on turf at 36-1 behind the promising Kitten's Joy. The Broad Brush colt sheds blinkers returning for new trainer Zito with a swift May 9 drill.
BANKRUPTCY COURT has a pedigree that suggests the added distance is within his scope following a decisive Apr. 24 sprint debut at Gulfstream. Bailey rides.
BIDLESS earned a career top going this trip last out.
DYNAMIC VISION steps up and stretches out off a runaway maiden claiming debut win.
Selections: 5 - 3 - 1
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Race #9.
CHOWDER'S FIRST has displayed ability. The first runner out of the Unbridled mare Stay Loose. He reunites with Prado exiting stakes company.
SICILIAN BOY outran his 25-1 odds in his only try over turf, in which he also stretched out to one mile. The Senor Speedy colt exits a clear win.
MOSMAN BAY turned in an encouraging effort first time on turf in latest, when a gritty second as the favorite.
BELLADUMAANI outran his 73-1 odds in Apr. 18 return at Keeneland.
FULL KEG, competitive in all three outs, could appreciate turf.
Dirt: CHOWDER'S FIRST, MOSMAN BAY, DONT KNOCK AMERICA, FULL KEG
Selections: 10 - 3 - 9 - 5
