Thu, 10/10/2019 - 16:47

TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

By David Aragona

Race 5: Carom (#4)

Got a poor ride when going wide around both turns at Saratoga on July 18.

Ran a respectable race against a much tougher field last time.

Won his only prior start against claiming company, so he should appreciate this drop in class.

3-1 on ML

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Race 7: So Charming (#4)

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 16:10

Weekend GamePlan for Oct. 12, 2019: Picks for Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, E.P. Taylor Stakes, Nearctic Stakes

By Marcus Hersh
Coady Photography
Magnetic Charm is back with 3-year-old fillies in the Queen Elizabeth II after finishing second against older runners in the Canadian Stakes at Woodbine.

It’s fully autumn now, getting cold all over after some surprisingly summery weather, there’s a lot of rain over the eastern half of the country, and nearly all the main Saturday stakes action is on turf. Summer fast-ground grass horses are going to start struggling to get over more demanding ground, and we’ll see what sort of effect that has on the races at Keeneland, Woodbine, and Belmont.

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 08:26

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Oct. 7, 2019

By Brad Free

POSTER GIRL

Trainer: Bill Spawr

Last race: Oct. 3, 5th

Finish: 1st by 3 1/4

Beyer: 99

Veteran turf mare dropped to second-level allowance/optional claiming, crushed with 23-and-small-change final quarter. Claimed for $62,500 by Spawr from Matt Chew. Up the ladder.

 

HUDSON RIVER PARK

Trainer: Cliff Sise

Last race: Oct. 5, 1st

Finish: 3rd by 1 3/4

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 16:46

TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Thursday, October 10, 2019

By David Aragona

Race 6: Mo Maverick (#8)
The Pace Projector is predicting he will be contesting the lead in a situation favoring the front-runner.
Has an aggressive rider, Kendrick Carmouche, who should be able to orchestrate a front-running trip.
Is getting some needed class relief after facing tougher foes in recent starts.
8-1 on ML

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Mon, 10/07/2019 - 12:29

Trip Notes for October 4-6, 2019: Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, Shadwell Turf Mile, and more

By Michael Hammersly
Barbara D. Livingston
Arklow (outside) was a half-length winner of Saturday's Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic.

Oct. 4

Keeneland
Phoenix (race 8)

Sat, 10/05/2019 - 16:22

TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

By David Aragona

Race 1: Amos (#6)

Was steadied after the start last time, placing her too far behind in the early going.

Has run her best dirt races when she’s up close to the pace, and she should be more forwardly placed this time.

Gets a positive rider switch to Joel Rosario in her second turf start.

3-1 on ML

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Sat, 10/05/2019 - 12:23

Beer: How I'll play Belmont Park on Saturday, October 5, 2019

By Mike Beer

The late pick 5 at Belmont on Saturday includes three graded stakes - the Grade 2 Hill Prince, the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, and the Grade 1 Champagne. With those major races offering competitive fields, and with the sequence being bookended by a pair of maiden events with full fields, there may be a chance to make this thing pay.

Race 7 – Maiden special weight

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