Bernt Again saves Sunday at 4/1 for the Conductor and us passengers. The train keeps rolling at Belmont and the July 4th party rolls on. More grilled meat, more stew, more winners. Let’s Ride.
Race 2: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 40000
*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Wonder Girl (6/1) – This filly just missed at this level three starts back and ran better than it looks last time vs tougher. She had a bad trip in that last race, pressing 3-wide uncovered the entire turn. Now she drops in class, cuts back in distance, and gets a weight break vs this group. All signs point to her graduating today.
Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 75k
#12 She’s a Natural (20/1) – When this filly drew the far outside post again, the Conductor puked. She’s had terribly wide trips and bad rides in her last few starts. Last time she was rank and 4-wide into 1st turn, made 4-wide uncovered move on 2nd turn and ran well again without a fair shot. Carmouche is aboard for the first time today, maybe he can figure out a way to work out a trip from the 12 post. If he can, She’s a Natural can light up the tote.
Race 7: 7 Furlongs. Alw 50000s
#8 Baltasar (4/1) – This gelding’s dirt form lays over this field. He runs his best at Belmont, the only only concern is the layoff. Trainer Hector De Paz Horacio is 18% with runners off the bench this year and it’s a good sign that Franco hops aboard. With a nice outside draw 4/1 would be a generous price on the most likely winner.
Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) Hudson Valley Stakes
#2 Dakota Gold (2/1) – Irad got this colt beat last time. He was stuck inside for a long time in stretch and when he finally got out, he finished best and galloped out in front of the field. City Man is certainly not in this field and he ran better #4 Jerry The Nipper (5/2) last time. He’s a single for the Conductor.