Run Curtis Run needed one more jump Friday and the pain train continues. Back to back days with brutal beats have killed lesser men, but that’s why he’s the Conductor and we’re not. A beautiful Belmont Stakes card is in front of us and we have no choice but to pick up a shovel and get back to work. Let’s fill this caboose with some coal. Skip.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. G1 Woody Stephens Stephens Stakes

#7 Prince of Monaco (7/2) – This Baffert colt showed serious talent last year sprinting. Making his first start as a 3-year-old today, he’s a cut above this group. He’s working like a typical Baffert monster and looks to get an ideal trip sitting just behind a contested pace.

#1 Book’em Danno (9/2) – The only horse the Conductor can see beating the Prince is this gelding on the rail. He’s undefeated sprinting and proved his class last time only beaten a neck by Forever Young. Forever Young then came back to run a winning race in the Kentucky Derby. The rail is usually dicey in sprints, but it’s typically a good place to be at Saratoga. If they go quick early as expected, the Conductor can see him tipping out and running them down late.

Race 12: 1 1/4 Mile. G1 Belmont Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Mindframe (7/1) – This looks like a very competitive version of the Belmont Stakes on paper. #9 Sierre Leone (9/5) is the rightful favorite, but is currently even money and a massive overlay on a speed favoring Saratoga track. The Conductor has been a sucker with lightly raced horses like Mindframe before, but he thinks this colt has serious talent. The way he has finished off his races has been very impressive. The Conductor’s eyes don’t lie and this colt is a potential monster in a field of average 3-year-olds. Mindframe will sit a perfect trip stalking #1 Seize the Grey (4/1) and #6 Dornach (14/1) who will set a solid pace. 7/1 will be a gift from the pony gods in the 2024 Belmont Stakes. Make sure you take advantage.

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