Race 6: Pallas Athene (#1)
Didn’t have much of a chance in her debut when caught behind a slow pace going a distance that is too short.
Is bred to relish added ground, since she’s out of a Galileo dam who is a full sister to a 12-furlong Group 2 winner in Europe.
John Terranova gets a 100 TimeformUS Trainer Rating when teaming up with Rajiv Maragh.
12-1 on ML

Belmont Park | Race 8 | Post Time 5:18 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs

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This is closing weekend of the Belmont spring/summer meet, and Saturday’s Stars and Stripes Festival card features five important stakes – the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Derby; the Grade 1, $750,000 Belmont Oaks; the Grade 2, $700,000 Suburban; the Grade 2, $300,000 John Nerud; and the Grade 3, $250,000 Dwyer. It’s a big-time card, so here’s hoping the weather forecast calling for thunderstorms in New York proves incorrect.

Race 2: Ownitifyouwantit (#3)
His sire, Midshipman, wins with 14 percent of his turf runners.
The dam has produced four turf winners from four foals to try the surface, including stakes winner Small Bear.
Moved well over the synthetic surface at OBS as a 2-year-old, suggesting that he should handle this transition to turf.
5-1 on ML

Belmont Park | Race 6 | Post Time 4:12 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs

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Race 3: Channel Island (#4)

Has a right to improve second off the layoff.

Makes first start off the claim for Mike Maker, who does well stretching out turf routers.

Faced a tough field for that maiden claiming level last time, so this isn’t as big of a class hike as it seems.

6-1 on ML

BELLA RENELLA

Trainer: Rafael DeLeon

Last race: June 29, 2nd

Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2

Beyer: 57

A 2-year-old first-time starter, this Clubhouse Ride filly ran well. Void of speed, trailed field, took hold late, and finished super. She wants a longer distance than five furlongs.

2019 Saratoga stakes schedule

Belmont Park | Race 3 | Post Time 2:34 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs

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Race 3: Professor Snape (#1)
The Pace Projector is predicting he will be on the lead in a situation favoring the front-runner.
Should appreciate getting back on a fast track after encountering wet surfaces in two of his last three starts.
Catches a potentially vulnerable favorite.
5-2 on ML

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