Belmont Park Race Track
Wednesday, June 9th, 2004
by kg
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Best Bet: 9th Race = #12 - LIVERPOOL LAD
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Race #1.
TWICE THE RUCKUS improved when returned Aug. 4 at Saratoga after flashing speed and giving way in Apr. 23 debut at Aqueduct. The four-year-old filly is back from the sidelines for Hill making her third trip postward.
JAZZY DISCOVERY is by Regal Discovery, whose debut runners have done well. She is out of Jazzerciser, who from 14 runners has 11 winners, one in stakes. The Hertler trainee is in with Lasix.
ARDENT SISTER, by Personal Flag, is out of stakes winner Mithrandir, who from 10 runners has nine winners. Velazquez rides for Sciacca.
MYSTICAL SEA goes third off the break exiting a pair of useful efforts.
Selections: 10 - 12 - 2
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Race #2.
MISTER HENNESSY drops back in to claiming company after a lengthy stint in allowance ranks, capped by a last out test over turf for the first time, in which he failed to make an impact behind the streaking Artie Schiller, who earned his third consecutive score with a next out victory in the G3 Hill Prince here Sunday.
YANKEE DOODLE BOY takes another drop going out for P. Klesaris, who has done well with limited runners at this meet.
CLASSIC ENDEAVOR, winless since the May 25, 2003 Frisk Me Now at Monmouth, takes a significant drop.
BEAU TIE flashed speed at this trip two back and will be sharper off latest.
Selections: 2 - 4 - 7
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Race #3.
A. M.'S SPIRIT is by decent debut sire Wild Again, and is out of I'll Get There, who from three runners has two winners, both stakes winners. A $150k yearling, he is in with steady, frequent Saratoga works for Weaver with Lasix and Velazquez.
J J WISH raced well in encouraging debut before flashing speed and giving way trying seven furlongs when last seen Oct. 11. Dropping to maiden claimers while adding Lasix first out for Hills, he is in with consistent works.
HEN CAT is in with sharp works on the drop.
PLAY THE TWIST is by potent debut sire Oliver's Twist, out of Marshmallow Riches, whose five runners are winners.
Selections: 4 - 2 - 8
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Race #4.
MAIDEZ outran her 24-1 odds to split a field of 10 when fifth in May 2 return at Aqueduct, and displayed encouraging improvement going this trip here last out on May 22, in which she opened a clear early lead before giving way late to get caught narrowly. The Miceli trainee will be stronger.
DISTINCTIVE LIVIN is back with the addition of Lasix after showing ability in Oct. 8 debut at this trip here.
DELIA'S GONE is back with solid works since outrunning her 37-1 odds when third in her Nov. 9 debut facing stakes company.
DINNER DATE adds Lasix exiting useful May 22 debut, in which she was dismissed at 21-1.
Selections: 5 - 11 - 12
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Race #5.
HAGGS CASTLE goes third off the layoff rejoining claimers with a drop in asking price after failing to make an impact in the May 23 Kingston last out. The J. Jerkens trainee stretches back out adding Lasix while reuniting with Luzzi. He will be going well in the lane.
PLEASANT SIGNAL is back in for a tag with a solid May 21 drill after facing allowance company in May 7 local return when sent 10 furlongs third off the layoff.
RAVARO has raced competitively while failing as the favorite in his past three outs.
SUPERVISOR can improve after getting back on turf last out.
Dirt: SUPERVISOR, DEPUTY STRIKE
Selections: 5 - 8 - 1
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Race #6.
WOODFORD LAD, by Stravinsky, is out of the stakes winner Share the Fantasy, who from nine runners has six winners, three on turf. A $97k yearling purchase, is in with a long line of works for dangerous connections.
TOUCH EM ALL broke through to a new career top when transferred to turf with a stretch to routing when last seen Apr. 25, his second start with blinkers. Castellano takes over.
SAILAWAY has clearly had his best finishes on turf and is in with a swift June 3 breeze.
SEE LATHAM displayed ability on turf last year, and is back fresh for new trainer Pletcher.
Dirt: STRETCH, CATSGOTNINELIVES, CASTLE HEIGHTS
Selections: 7 - 2 - 3
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Race #7.
FLEET INDIAN successfully stretched out to a convincing score here May 6 going one mile after an Apr. 9 runaway sprint debut at Aqueduct. The Indian Charlie filly, heavily bet in both outs, reunites with Velazquez and has continued training sharply.
ZUKINIKIKI regressed when a clear second here May 12 after another game try, when a winner as the favorite in the mud at Aqueduct Mar. 31. Winless in five starts on this course, she has four seconds and a third.
NICOLE KATHRYN keeps Luzzi returning fresh after a near-miss Feb. 13 outing.
MY GIRL NATALIE is back with state-breds and can once again threaten for a share.
Selections: 3 - 1 - 2
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Race #8.
INDY CHARMER was given a short break after earning her lone win when blinkers were added three back. The Hough trainee has raced competitively in her two starts against winners, and has a pedigree that suggests the added ground is within her scope. Castellano stays.
ARVADA has had time to recover since missing by a nose at this distance in her second U.S. start when last seen at Hollywood Apr. 22. She makes her local debut for Frankel with Bailey.
MARIAKEL will be a stretch threat third off the layoff for C. Martin.
FRENCH FLAG is fresh for her local debut.
Dirt: FRENCH FLAG, INDY CHARMER, KEY DEFINITION
Selections: 5 - 1 - 8
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Race #9.
LIVERPOOL LAD, a game winner in well-bet May 3 Calder debut, finished well to manage third trying a route last out at Monmouth May 31. He fits well for local debut.
AGENT DANSEUR makes his first start outside of Florida for new trainer Galluscio second off the break rejoining claimers.
STORM TRAIN has raced well in two latest since the switch to turf and is another making local debut.
GOLDEN DIAMOND outran his 25-1 odds when last seen on turf sprinting at Fair Grounds. DIXIE BOY will be stronger after stretching out second off the break last out.
Dirt: DILIGENT GAMBLER, SUN STROKE, STORM TRAIN, GOLDEN DIAMOND
Selections: 12 - 6 - 10 - 9
Wednesday, June 9th, 2004
by kg
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Best Bet: 9th Race = #12 - LIVERPOOL LAD
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Race #1.
TWICE THE RUCKUS improved when returned Aug. 4 at Saratoga after flashing speed and giving way in Apr. 23 debut at Aqueduct. The four-year-old filly is back from the sidelines for Hill making her third trip postward.
JAZZY DISCOVERY is by Regal Discovery, whose debut runners have done well. She is out of Jazzerciser, who from 14 runners has 11 winners, one in stakes. The Hertler trainee is in with Lasix.
ARDENT SISTER, by Personal Flag, is out of stakes winner Mithrandir, who from 10 runners has nine winners. Velazquez rides for Sciacca.
MYSTICAL SEA goes third off the break exiting a pair of useful efforts.
Selections: 10 - 12 - 2
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Race #2.
MISTER HENNESSY drops back in to claiming company after a lengthy stint in allowance ranks, capped by a last out test over turf for the first time, in which he failed to make an impact behind the streaking Artie Schiller, who earned his third consecutive score with a next out victory in the G3 Hill Prince here Sunday.
YANKEE DOODLE BOY takes another drop going out for P. Klesaris, who has done well with limited runners at this meet.
CLASSIC ENDEAVOR, winless since the May 25, 2003 Frisk Me Now at Monmouth, takes a significant drop.
BEAU TIE flashed speed at this trip two back and will be sharper off latest.
Selections: 2 - 4 - 7
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Race #3.
A. M.'S SPIRIT is by decent debut sire Wild Again, and is out of I'll Get There, who from three runners has two winners, both stakes winners. A $150k yearling, he is in with steady, frequent Saratoga works for Weaver with Lasix and Velazquez.
J J WISH raced well in encouraging debut before flashing speed and giving way trying seven furlongs when last seen Oct. 11. Dropping to maiden claimers while adding Lasix first out for Hills, he is in with consistent works.
HEN CAT is in with sharp works on the drop.
PLAY THE TWIST is by potent debut sire Oliver's Twist, out of Marshmallow Riches, whose five runners are winners.
Selections: 4 - 2 - 8
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Race #4.
MAIDEZ outran her 24-1 odds to split a field of 10 when fifth in May 2 return at Aqueduct, and displayed encouraging improvement going this trip here last out on May 22, in which she opened a clear early lead before giving way late to get caught narrowly. The Miceli trainee will be stronger.
DISTINCTIVE LIVIN is back with the addition of Lasix after showing ability in Oct. 8 debut at this trip here.
DELIA'S GONE is back with solid works since outrunning her 37-1 odds when third in her Nov. 9 debut facing stakes company.
DINNER DATE adds Lasix exiting useful May 22 debut, in which she was dismissed at 21-1.
Selections: 5 - 11 - 12
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Race #5.
HAGGS CASTLE goes third off the layoff rejoining claimers with a drop in asking price after failing to make an impact in the May 23 Kingston last out. The J. Jerkens trainee stretches back out adding Lasix while reuniting with Luzzi. He will be going well in the lane.
PLEASANT SIGNAL is back in for a tag with a solid May 21 drill after facing allowance company in May 7 local return when sent 10 furlongs third off the layoff.
RAVARO has raced competitively while failing as the favorite in his past three outs.
SUPERVISOR can improve after getting back on turf last out.
Dirt: SUPERVISOR, DEPUTY STRIKE
Selections: 5 - 8 - 1
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Race #6.
WOODFORD LAD, by Stravinsky, is out of the stakes winner Share the Fantasy, who from nine runners has six winners, three on turf. A $97k yearling purchase, is in with a long line of works for dangerous connections.
TOUCH EM ALL broke through to a new career top when transferred to turf with a stretch to routing when last seen Apr. 25, his second start with blinkers. Castellano takes over.
SAILAWAY has clearly had his best finishes on turf and is in with a swift June 3 breeze.
SEE LATHAM displayed ability on turf last year, and is back fresh for new trainer Pletcher.
Dirt: STRETCH, CATSGOTNINELIVES, CASTLE HEIGHTS
Selections: 7 - 2 - 3
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Race #7.
FLEET INDIAN successfully stretched out to a convincing score here May 6 going one mile after an Apr. 9 runaway sprint debut at Aqueduct. The Indian Charlie filly, heavily bet in both outs, reunites with Velazquez and has continued training sharply.
ZUKINIKIKI regressed when a clear second here May 12 after another game try, when a winner as the favorite in the mud at Aqueduct Mar. 31. Winless in five starts on this course, she has four seconds and a third.
NICOLE KATHRYN keeps Luzzi returning fresh after a near-miss Feb. 13 outing.
MY GIRL NATALIE is back with state-breds and can once again threaten for a share.
Selections: 3 - 1 - 2
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Race #8.
INDY CHARMER was given a short break after earning her lone win when blinkers were added three back. The Hough trainee has raced competitively in her two starts against winners, and has a pedigree that suggests the added ground is within her scope. Castellano stays.
ARVADA has had time to recover since missing by a nose at this distance in her second U.S. start when last seen at Hollywood Apr. 22. She makes her local debut for Frankel with Bailey.
MARIAKEL will be a stretch threat third off the layoff for C. Martin.
FRENCH FLAG is fresh for her local debut.
Dirt: FRENCH FLAG, INDY CHARMER, KEY DEFINITION
Selections: 5 - 1 - 8
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Race #9.
LIVERPOOL LAD, a game winner in well-bet May 3 Calder debut, finished well to manage third trying a route last out at Monmouth May 31. He fits well for local debut.
AGENT DANSEUR makes his first start outside of Florida for new trainer Galluscio second off the break rejoining claimers.
STORM TRAIN has raced well in two latest since the switch to turf and is another making local debut.
GOLDEN DIAMOND outran his 25-1 odds when last seen on turf sprinting at Fair Grounds. DIXIE BOY will be stronger after stretching out second off the break last out.
Dirt: DILIGENT GAMBLER, SUN STROKE, STORM TRAIN, GOLDEN DIAMOND
Selections: 12 - 6 - 10 - 9
