Favorites entered this week at Monmouth winning at a 41 percent clip (75 for 181), and it looks like they could dominate the 11-race United Nations card Saturday, including the big race itself.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Friday’s card at Belmont.
The classiest horse in Saturday's Grade 1 United Nations at Monmouth Park isn't hard to find. It is Beach Patrol, the race's lone Grade 1 winner and the leading money earner with $862,945.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona provides his Highlight Horse for Thursday's card at Belmont Park
Dearest had a large lead in midstretch of the Inside Information Stakes in her most recent appearance, but was nailed late by Distinta and Wheatfield, and had to settle for third. Yet even though Dearest is facing Distinta and Wheatfield again Saturday while running back at the same seven-furlong distance as the Inside Information, I'm going with her to close the deal this time. Why? Dearest gets a better pace setup.
Mike Beer's horses to watch at Belmont Park for the week of June 28.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Thursday's card at Belmont Park.
The best thing about playing within the structure of a bankroll strategy is that is helps minimize losses. Like basketball, horseplaying can consist of a series of good runs and bad runs. Often the bad runs outweigh the good runs so it is important to maximize opportunities and minimize losses.
Trip notes by Michael Hammersly for stakes races run on June 24-25, including the Ohio Derby.
Brad Free's horses to watch at Santa Anita for the week of June 26.
