Tag: Belmont Park

There we go Conductor, there we go. Sonic Speed floats up to 7/1 and rings Belmont’s bell Thursday. If the pony gods can continue to hold off the rain, we’re going to have a big week. Keep the races on the turf and we’ll make NYRA beg for mercy. Unfortunately, not much has the Conductor excited today regardless. One simple winner today. Let’s Ride.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) Clm 30000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Foliage (4/1) – This gelding was bet to favoritism on the class drop last time at Belmont and let down the public. It wasn’t a great effort, but he made up ground had absolutely no shot being so far back behind a slow pace. It was a complete merry go round race and the runners 1-2-3 early finished 1-2-3. Now making his 2nd start in the Joe Sharp barn he adds blinkers, draws well to the inside and will be a better price vs a weak group.

Wow, the Conductor thought there would be no chance they would be on the turf today at Belmont. This whole weekend doesn’t look good on the radar. Lucky us, we need to make up for last Sunday and this may be the only shot we get. Hopefully they stay on the turf for the entire card. They probably will take them off the turf right before the Conductor’s races start just to spit in his eye. 2/2 today with juicy prices. Let’s Ride.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.OC 62500n1x

#1 Stephanie’s Charm (12/1) – This filly had some solid efforts vs stakes company this winter. She dropped to this level at Belmont last time after a bit of a break, and ran much better tan it looks on paper. She was sandwiched at start, made a 5-wide move on the turn and rightfully tired late. Now she draws well to the inside and always runs her best in her 2nd start off a layoff. The Conductor adores her in a race with very vulnerable favorites.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Sonic Speed (8/1) – This gelding took on much tougher at Belmont going 7-furlongs of the bench last time. That was likely a prep for this spot and he ran sneaky well in that start too. He was stuck behind horses in the stretch and galloped out well in front of the group. Dropping in class and stretching out 2nd off the layoff, he looks primed to run a top effort.

0/2 on a chalky Saturday at Belmont brings the train back into neutral. Slim pickings again on Sunday, but there is a bomb that can make our month. As great as the Belmont Stakes Day card was, these weekend New York cards have been severely lacking. The Conductor needs better weekend racing NYRA, clean it up. Let’s get some prices home. Skip.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) New York Stallion Stakes

#8 Twenty Six Black (5/2) – The Conductor cashed on this colt last time and he’s rolling with him again here. He’s steadily progressing and Mr. Ductor thinks he’s a budding state bred star. He’s a certified mower in the stretch. Taking on an average field today, he’ll get the job done.

Race 6: 1 Mile. MC 20000

#8 Mister Moore (8/1) – Throw out this gelding’s last race going two turns on the turf. His one turn race on turf vs tougher two starts back makes him a contender in here. He tries dirt for the first time today and the Conductor likes his potential to move forward. Additionally, he gets a nice outside draw and McCarthy takes the mount for a small, but profitable barn. With just 25 starters this year, trainer Lerman Roy is 24% with a +$0.24 ROI

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.New York Stallion Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Joeybignose (20/1) – Finally a bomb at Belmont that the Conductor is salivating to play. This filly tried turf for the first time last time and ran a career best race. She pressed the pace 3-wide uncovered on the turn, and finished best of the speeds in a race that melted down. Now she cuts back in distance and tries 7 furlongs on the turf for the first time. There aren’t any monsters in here and the race looks ripe for an upset. Making her 2nd turf start today, her big nose will hit the wire in front.

Belmont Stakes Day is over. A great day for horse racing and a great day to be a passenger. Time to get back to work. Skip.

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Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#7 Paratus (2/1) – He made a nice middle move into a hot pace vs tougher last time. Dropping in class today, he looks like a cinch to the Conductor against this feeble group.

Race 4; 6½ Furlongs. Clm 40000

#5 Emerald Forest (6/1) – Making his first start at Belmont for the Morley barn, this gelding has back class and early speed in a dirt sprint without much other early pace. He’s working well and Morley is exceptional off the bench. He’s 21% with a +$1.01 ROI this year with starters +46-90 days away. With the bug aboard, he also gets a weight break today

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Billy’s Got Issues (8/1) – This is a wide open maiden claiming race and the Conductor is going to take a stand with ol’ Billy Boy. Switching to turf for the first time last race, he improved and ran a solid 3rd in a merry go round race. He made up ground in the stretch and galloped out with the winner. He draws well here and should appreciate the extra furlong.

It’s officially Belmont Stakes week. No need to talk about the past, the future is now, The cards look much more enticing than the last few weeks. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: *1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Peace Seeker (12/1) – This mare ran better than it looks last time at this level off a short break. She had no chance far back behind an extremely slow pace and still finished well, galloping out in front. Now she stretches out to her best distance and will be the longest shot on the board. Beating this group is a lot to ask, but the Conductor sees her at least running in the trifecta.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#2 Maxwell Esquire (6/1) – This Belmont specialist returns off the bench for Maker and gets a nice inside draw. Last May he made his seasonal debut at this distance and level and got the job done. With the favorites drawn to the outside, the Conductor thinks this race is ripe for an upset

#5 Into the Sunrise (8/1) – The Conductor has backed one Casse runner this meet and immediately regretted it. 2nd off the layoff today, he’ll try again with this gelding at a fair price. He’s the clear lone speed and will have no problem clearing to front without anyone else in here to challenge him. He can steal it gate to wire.

Race 9: *1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G2 Wonder Again Stakes

#4 Revalita (5/2) – This filly is a certified mower and has a huge late kick in the stretch. Her last race was even more impressive than it looks, closing against a speed favoring turf course. She’s clearly the most likely winner.

#2 Juniper’s Moon (6/1) – The Conductor needed her last time and she ran a winning race. She chased the pace 3-wide the entire turn and still finished strong. With an inside draw today, she has the potential to pull an upset.

1/4 with a 5/2 winner and 9/1 2nd wasn’t a great Saturday at Belmont, but at least the train showed some sort of life. Just like a pony rounding into form, subtle improvement is a good sign for the next day at the betting windows. Lucky for us, the next day is today. Skip.

Race 7: *1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) Alw 50000s

#3 Urban Myth (8/1) – This gelding has run well in his last two starts since returning to the turf for a 4% barn. Last time vs allowance company at Gulfstream, he was keen early and was stuck inside where he had no where to run but up a horses ass. He was only beaten a length that day an galloped out well. Now he’s making his first start for a much better outfit and draws well to the inside. He isn’t facing the toughest allowance group today either.

#9 Blame D Rule Maker (8/1) – This gelding has clearly found his calling on the turf and has sneaky class for a maiden having faced Carl Spackler two back. He was very game breaking his maiden last time running down an even money favorite loose on the lead. He’ll likely get ignored at the Belmont windows shipping in from Laurel, but he can absolutely beat this field. The Conductor makes the rules.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Original (15/1) – He finally returned to form dropping to the claiming ranks last time at Tampa. It’s a positive sign that they bump him up in class after that victory. Additionally, this level is no concern for the Conductor. This gelding showed real talent as a 3-year-old and has clearly had trouble staying healthy since. He’s won a stakes race over this Belmont turf course before and has run well vs much tougher fields. Terranova has them ready to run off the bench too. If he’s ready to run his A race like the Conductor projects, Original will end our weekend in style.

O/3 Thursday  with two 2nds and a no chance trip for the Conductor’s Gullet Shot. This is getting ugly. The Conductor will be playing She’s a Natural again when she shows up with an inside draw. The tide will turn, but I hope we’re not broke before it does. Let’s go Mr. Ductor the Belmont is a week away! Skip.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 75000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Solevo Spritz (8/1) – Claimed on debut, the Gustavo Rodriguez barn must have seen something in the mornings prior. Although he’s only 9% on the year, he’s 18% with a +$0.06 ROI with runners 1st off the claim. The Conductor liked what this filly showed last time too. She was bumped early and made a decent 4-wide move on the turn. She’s working well at Belmont and should take a big step forward today stretching out in her 2nd career start.

Race 6: *1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) OC 62500n1x

#1 Regal Kingdom (10/1) – This colt ran well last time vs stakes company 1st off the claim for Motion. He ran evenly behind a slow pace and that race looks to set him up perfectly for the stretch out in distance. He gets a nice rail draw here and this race looks ripe for an upset. The Conductor is leery of the two favorites who have only maiden wins on their resumes.

Race 9: *1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) Mdn 90k

#6 Typhoon Lagoon (6/1) – He lost an all out gutter war down the stretch last time to a Chad Brown favorite at this distance. He’s progressed with each start and the Conductor thinks he’ll be an overlay at the windows. With a couple of Chad Brown and Clement runners, plus Keeneland shippers in here, he’ll be overlooked. He’s the only horse in the field that has proven this distance will not be a problem and 6/1 would be a square price.