Belmont: DRF Plus handicapping report for October 18, 2013

Race 1

Live Longshot

VINDA (#7, 8-1): This versatile stalking sprinter hasn’t been out since Aug. 31. That is construed as a plus, since both of her wins this year (on turf and dirt) came when fresh - with Pablo Fragoso aboard - at odds of 13-1 and 9-1. -Dave Litfin

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MISSYMOONLITMAGIC (#1, 15-1) returns to the turf and lands in a race that's lacking speed; her inside post and hint of early zip could be enough to get her home first at a big price, as she should benefit from a forward trip. -Kenny Peck

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MERRYLAND MOON (#8, 8-1) been laid off since disaster ship to PENN this spring. She’s ideally drawn, working well and barn’s been going well at the meet; will see odds you haven’t seen on this filly before.- Chuck Kuehhas

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Race 2

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Race 4

Spot Play

MADAME PROSECUTOR (#7, 4-1) – joins a winning barn off the claim and enters this race with solid form; managed a second last out despite not running one of his fastest races; capable at a price if he shows up with his ‘A’ race. – Byron King

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Race 7

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Race 8

Vulnerable Favorite

TRICKY SLAM/START JUMPING Entry (9-5)

TRICKY SLAM gets more distance but he doesn't figure to get more pace than he did last time, when he failed to make up appreciable ground despite an inside trip and decent fractions; coupled with START JUMPING, who comes off consecutive wins, but both were with the aid of perfect trips. -Kenny Peck

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Race 10

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