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Belmont Park: Key Horses for Saturday, October 2

on October 2, 2021April 4, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A thoroughbred horse galloping during a training session with a rider, showcasing athleticism and speed on a racetrack.

Keep punching the clock at Belmont Park. Skip

Belmont Park Race 3: 1 Mile. F.Clm 40000n2L

#5 Raffinity (10/1) – This filly won nicely going 7 furlongs two back and stretches back out to a mile today. Her best race came at this distance over this Belmont track and she looks to get a good trip today close to a moderate pace. She has every chance in an open race.

Race 6: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#6 Hype House (9/2) – She closed well into a slow pace in her debut and the Ductor loves Kentucky Downs shippers. They always to take a big step forward off of that taxing turf course.

Race 8: 1 Mile. G1 Champagne Stakes

#1 Wit (2/1) – He ran huge after stumbling to his nose at the break last time. He looks to get a perfect trip today stalking a contested pace.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) G3 Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational Stakes

#4 Buy Land and See (10/1) – This colt has shown talent and is working well for a barn that can win off the bench. Making his first start as a 4-year-old, he is very dangerous.

Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Woodward Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Code of Honor (5/2) – He is the class of the field and won his prep nicely off the bench last time. If he can run back to his 2020 races, they’ll be in trouble.

Saratoga: Whitney Stakes Day Key Horses

on August 7, 2021April 4, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A racehorse with a jockey in green attire running on a dirt track at Saratoga Race Course.

Whitney Stakes Day is the best card of the meet so far. Prepare and conquer. Let’s Ride

Race 3: Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Alw 103000n1x

#1 Life Changer (6/1) – This colt showed talent winning on debut last summer and pressed a wicked pace off a year layoff last time out. Shortening in distance today, he has the early pace figures to clear this field from the rail and can take a big step forward. He won’t change your life, but he can make your day.

Race 6: Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) LureL120K

#9 South Bend (12/1) – Exiting tougher on dirt, this colt has gotten some tough trips in his last few raes. He can run just fine on turf and Rosario fits his running style nicely. The Ductor thinks he can surprise this group.

Race 7: 1½ Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G2 Glens Falls Stakes

#3 War Like Goddess (8/5) – This filly has a thunderous late kick and she will get pace to run at in this one. The Ductor can’t find any alternatives.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.G1 Longines Test Stakes

#2 Souper Sensational (6/1) – With a clean trip last time she showed what she can do sprinting and she’s working even better entering today. She has as good a chance as any in here and she’ll be a fair number.

Race 9: 1 3/16 Mile. (Turf) G1 Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes

#7 Secret Protector (6/1) – A European will win this race, that the Conductor knows. Which one? He doesn’t have a strong opinion but he will put this colt on top. Appleby runners fire consistently in their first start in the states and this colt has yet to run a bad race.

Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Whitney Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Swiss Skydiver (6/1) – This is quite the race even with a small field and the Ductor is going for the latch. She ran a dud last time, but had a foot issue, so the Ductor will excuse her one more time. Her race in the Preakness last year can win this race and one of her best races was in the Alabama over this track. The Ductor still thinks this mare is a freak and will take a swing that she upsets the boys again today.

Fair Grounds: Risen Star Stakes Day Key Horses

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

Horses and jockeys starting a race at Fair Grounds Race Course with starting gates open.

One shorty yesterday and another 24/1 shot running 2nd in the finale at Gulfstream. Big Risen Star Stakes Day of racing ahead of us and it looks like the late pick 5 at Fair Grounds will stay on the turf. Let’s Ride.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Albert M. Stall Memorial Stakes

#3 Pass the Plate (10/1) – This filly is in good form, running well on and off the turf in her last 3 starts. She’s run very strong late pace figures and hasn’t been aided by fast paces. She proved she can handle good turf last time as well.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. G3 Mineshaft Stakes

#6 Sonneman (8/1) – The Conductor is against #4 Maxfield (4/5) in this spot. He’s had too much trouble staying on the racetrack. Sonneman had a tough trip last time being wide on the turns and trying to close into a slow pace. He never stopped trying and should improve off that effort.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G3 Fair Grounds Stakes

#6 Logical Myth (9/2) – This gelding continues progress in the Joe Sharp barn and is a ridiculous 5/6 at Fair Grounds. He’s proven over good turf and is working well. #4 Danceteria (6/1) also has a big chance in here as the class of the field.

Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. F.G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes

#8 Travel Column (2/1) – This filly looks like a good one. Single.

Race 13: 1 1/8 Mile. G2 Risen Star Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Santa Cruiser (15/1) – He had a brutal trip last time. He was completely shut off at the break and then tried to close into a slow pace. The Conductor liked his effort after the beginning and ran fast to break his maiden two back. He can surprise at a big number.