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Belmont Park: Key Horses for Saturday, July 10

on July 10, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A racehorse with a jockey in colorful attire competing in a horse race at a racetrack, showcasing speed and agility.

Weather ruined Friday, but it looks like the stakes at Belmont Park should hold up today. The Ductor loves the prices on the menu. Let’s close out the meet in style. Skip.

Belmont Park Race 7: 1 1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.-G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes

#2 Cirona (12/1) – This shipper from France has been facing tougher competition and has been very consistent. She’s proven at the distance and over a soft surface. The Ductor is praying to the pony gods that her morning line holds up.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. F.G3 Victory Ride Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Souper Sensational (8/1) – This filly ran well last time stuck inside and up close to a quick pace. The Ductor likes that they keep her sprinting and she looks to get a beautiful stalking trip with a contested pace up. Add two bullet works entering today and the Ductor is salivating.

Race 9: 1 1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf) G1 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes

#7 Tokyo Gold (15/1) – #2 Bolshoi Ballet (7/5) lays over this field, but Aiden O’brien US shippers win at a dismal rate. The Conductor thinks this colt has the most upside coming in off a easy win over good going in Italy. The American runners are nothing special in here and he’s been running well vs tougher.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Thursday, June 24

on June 24, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses and jockeys racing at Belmont Park, showcasing the excitement of a horse race with colorful silks and starting gates.

Toga is rapidly approaching, but we cannot let Belmont Park off easy. Let’s Ride.

Belmont Park Race 1: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.Clm 40000n2L

#3 Chloe Rose (6/1) – She made an early move into a quick pace going a mile last time and now cuts back to a sprint. If she can translate her races to turf, she can beat this field. Her breeding suggests she’ll be able to handle the lawn just fine.

#5 Jades Gelly (9/2) – She was favored dropping to this level last time and she had no chance as Rosario wrangled her way back and a slow pace developed. She’ll be more forwardly placed today and we’ll get a much better price.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#4 Beautiful Farewell (9/2) – This filly finished 3rd vs the boys in her debut last year and is working well off the layoff. She has talent and if she progresses as a 3-year-old she’ll be tough to beat.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.MC 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Mazal Eighteen (8/1) – This girl is the clear one to beat off her last turf race in the Ductor’s opinion. She pressed a hot pace going wide and fought hard to the end. She adds blinkers today and is a huge overlay anywhere near this morning line. The connections should keep her price decent.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Sunday, June 14

on June 13, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A horse with a jockey in red and white polka dots racing ahead at the Belmont Derby 2019.

Saturday was a rough one at Belmont Park for the Ductor. The trains been on a bit of a roll and the Pony Gods sent him a reminder that this game isn’t easy. Nothing sleeping with the forms and a bottle of stew can’t fix. Let’s Ride.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

#3 Yankee Empire (15/1) – Dropping in class with a bullet work entering today, he’ll get the early lead against this group. He has prior efforts that can beat this field.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#5 Knockout Punch (9/2) – He ran well closing into a slow pace last time off a short break. That race has come back a live and he’s facing a very weak field today.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 45000n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Quiet Out East (20/1) – In his first try sprinting on the turf last time at Belmont, he won easy at 13/1 (and the Ductor whacked him that day). The Ductor can’t knock that effort and he looks to get another favorable trip here with a hot pace to run at. He gets a rider downgrade, but anything near this morning line is asinine. A repeat effort puts him right there.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Saturday, June 12

on June 12, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Exciting horse race start at Belmont Park with multiple jockeys and horses bursting from the starting gates.

No bueno yesterday swinging for the fences. Not the best Saturday card at Belmont, but many good betting races. Big day today, Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 1 Mile. S.OC 45000n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Durkin’s Call (8/1) – Stretching back out to his best distance 2nd off the claim for Atras, he ran huge last time at Belmont with a brutal trip. He was wide the entire turn then stuck behind horses in the stretch. He galloped out best and has a major shot in here.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#4 Bella Jenshea (10/1) – She ran well in her debut at Tampa and has had some time off since. Her work tab is eye catching and she’ll be a major overlay with unknown connections. She’s also one of the few 4-year-olds in the field.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) OC 80000n2x

#3 Goul (6/1) – This gelding was favored last time off a short break vs many of the same contenders in here. He had no chance having to check sharply while he was making his move mid stretch. With a cleaner trip today, he’ll have every chance and will be a better price.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Friday, June 4

on June 4, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A group of racehorses competing on a grassy track at Belmont Park during a horse race.

The Ductor got a little over zealous with his bombs Thursday, but he’ll never apologize for going for the gullet. The weather makes Belmont Park’s card iffy, but the stakes should stay on the turf. Let’s Ride.

Belmont Park Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. G2 True North Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Phat Man (6/1) – #1 Firenze Fire (2/1) would be the one to beat on a fast Belmont track, but he doesn’t like a likely muddy surface. The Conductor really likes this gelding off a tough trip last time stuck on the inside. His race two back beats this group and the Conductor likes the rider switch to Rosario. #5 Looking at Bikinis (7/2) will be the lone backup the Ductor uses.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.G3 Bed o’ Roses Stakes

#8 Estilo Talentoso (9/2) – This filly has run well behind Kimari and Gamine in her last two starts. There aren’t any monsters in this field and she draws well to the outside. The Conductor doesn’t see her being bet the way she should as well.

Race 9: 1 1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G2 New York Stakes

The Ductor doesn’t have a strong opinion in here, here are the Contenders he’ll be using:
#9 Thundering Nights (6/1), #5 harvey’s Lil Goil (3/1). #2 Virgina Joy (10/1), #1 Magic Attitude (6/1), #12 Always Shopping (8/1).

Belmont Park Race 10: 2 Miles. (Turf) G2 Belmont Gold Cup Stakes

#8 Baron Samedi (8/5) – He looks like a clear standout to the Ductor. If he doesn’t win, nothing would surprise him.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Saturday, May 22

on May 22, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses racing at Belmont Park with jockeys in colorful silks on a dirt track.

Decent Friday #Gullet shot coming home at 21/1 at Belmont Park. Is that any good? Skip, skip, whack, whack, skip. The Ductor’s got a few more up his sleeve today. Let’s Ride

Race 6: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) S.MC 40000

#7 Rogue Leader (6/1) – He ran very well last time even though he was keen and fighting the rider most of the way. Taking the blinkers off and being clipped since, he should be more relaxed today.

#3 Jack’s Dream (10/1) – This gelding was well bet in his debut and did some running after breaking slowly. 1st time Lasix and adding the blinkers today, the Conductor sees him taking a giant leap forward.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 20000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Even Thunder (20/1) – The bomb the Conductor likes today, his races in the mid-Atlantic circuit fit with this group and you can ignore his last race where he was rank in the slop. Dropping in class and returning to his best surface and distance today, he can light up the tote.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. F.S.Alw 80000n1x

#6 Trinni Luck (6/1) – She won nicely in her debut at Belmont Park in the slop last year and for a trainer that is only 3%. Now in the Rudy Rod barn, she’s working nicely off the bench and could surprise at a price. She’s the wild card in here.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Friday, May 21

on May 21, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Dynamic image of thoroughbred horses racing on a grassy track, showcasing multiple jockeys in colorful silks during a competitive event.

Sweet Larissa getting the job done at 4/1 made it a solid Thursday at Belmont for the Ductor. Similar strategy today, the Conductor doesn’t love the card. Narrow the Scope and fire. Skip.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 40000n2L

#11 Pie Killer (7/2) – Dropping in class and shortening in distance, Johnny V will send her from the outside post. She’ll be very tough to pass without much other speed in here.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) Alw 50000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Scocciatore (10/1) – The Conductor liked his effort last time, where he was very game down the lane. He steps up in class 2nd off the layoff, but all of the Contenders in here have question marks. He should sit a favorable trip behind dueling leaders.

Race 7: 1 Mile. F.S.Mdn 75k

*Scratched, Brutal #1 U Guys Are No Fun (8/1) – She ran sneaky well at Belmont in her debut traveling wide and closing behind a slow pace. She galloped out in front of that group and looks like one that will improve stretching out to a mile. She gets a major jockey upgrade today and Englehart is 26% this year with runners going from a sprint to a route.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Thursday, May 13

on May 13, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses and jockeys racing out of the starting gate at Belmont Park, showcasing a competitive horse racing event.

What a week in horse racing. Finally, Belmont is back then its down to Maryland for Friday and Saturday. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 16000n2L

#5 Scotty (6/1) – He broke his maiden two back with a figure that makes him competitive with this group. Last time, he was well bet vs much tougher and didn’t run a step off the layoff in the slop. He gets a rider upgrade to Saez today and gets back to a fast track.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. Clm 50000

#1 Happy Farm (7/2) – Dropping in class 1st off the claim for Atras, he’s the fastest horse in the field, loves Belmont, and is very tough whenever drops to the claiming ranks. Irad hops aboard as well.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Alw 92000n1x

#3 Binkster (5/1) – He ran very well off the layoff last time setting a hot pace while dueling. He’s the lone speed in this race and is very dangerous wire to wire candidate.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 75k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 King Moonracer (10/1) – To say this boy was rank last time is an understatement. He fought Bravo past the 2nd call and still made a strong move to the lead before tiring. He’s stepping up in class, but the Conductor loves the cutback in distance and is hoping they let him roll today. There is some natural ability here.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Saturday, May 8

on May 8, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses racing at Belmont Park with jockeys in colorful silks during a race event.

The Conductor loves this card at Belmont Park. Let’s hurt them today. Skip!

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. G3 Runhappy Stakes

#4 Firenze Fire (4/5) – They’re not beating him over the Belmont surface.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 75k

#3 Danzigwiththestars (10/1) – He ran some very solid races last year and has been gelded since. Adding blinkers and lasix for the 1st time, he’s working well entering today. A step forward from last year can put him in the winner’s circle.

#12 Noble Journey (10/1) – Another 1st time gelding adding lasix, this colt’s workouts caught the Conductor’s eye as well. Cutting back to a sprint today, he ran well routing in his last try and was favored at the windows.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G3 Beaugay Stakes

#1 Harvey’s Lil Goil (8/5) – Making her first start as a 4-year-old, this filly is nails. Natural maturity will make her tough to beat.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. F.G3 Vagrancy H.

#3 Victim of Love (4/1) – Her 3rd in the Ballerina last summer was the best race this field has to offer. She got a prep under her belt last time and looks primed for her best today. She should sit a favorable trip, up close to a moderate pace.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 90k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Bonkers (12/1) – Heavily bet at Belmont Park last time making her first start for Maker, she ran well with a tough trip. Going longer 2nd off the layoff as a 4-year-old, she can upset this highly competitive field.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. G3 Peter Pan Stakes

#4 Wolfie’s Dynaghost (9/2) – This colt won his debut last year in a key race for a barn that never wins 1st out. That’s a sign of a very talented runner and has been a very profitable angle for the Conductor.

Race 10: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) G1 Man o’ War Stakes

#8 Gufo (2/1) – The Conductor can’t get away from this colt. Making his first start as a 4-year-old, he’s yet to run a bad race and has a thunderous late punch.

Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#7 Before You (12/1) – Stretching out and trying grass for the first time, she’s been well bet in both her sprint races. Working bullets over this Belmont Park surface and getting a rider upgrade to Rosario, she’s very interesting.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Saturday, April 24

on April 24, 2021April 19, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Rough one at Santa Anita Friday. But, everyone knows Saturday racing is the only one that counts anyway. First solid card of the meet at Belmont today. Let’s Ride.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Alw 80000n1x

#7 Pandamom (3/1) – Making her first start as a 4 year old, the Conductor sees her as a standout in here. Her turf races have been consistently better than this group and the Conductor is against the favorite #4 English Breeze (5/2). She hasn’t run well in two years, how could you bet her at a short price?

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 16000

#9 Ekhtibaar (20/1) – The Conductor sees a scenario where this old man is alone on the lead and could get brave down the stretch. However, the Conductor is looking at #1 Cheif Know it All (10/1) and #7 Allured (12/1) as interesting prices as well.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 90k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Welshman (20/1) – This gelding is bred to go long on the grass and is working bullets entering today. That 58 and change on the turf really catches his eye.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. OC 100000n3x

#7 Wicked Trick (6/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this gelding looks to get a perfect stalking trip and will be a solid price in a competitive field. His A race gives him every chance.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) Elusive Quality Stakes

#2 Proven Strategies (10/1) – He’s been going too far in his last two starts. Now he gets the cutback in distance he needs today. He’s the lone speed in this race. The Conductor can see the Belmont jocks ignoring him until its too late.