Wed, 09/26/2018 - 17:29

TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018

By David Aragona

Race 2:
Blushing Justine (#7)

Showed some ability early in her career when in the stable of Dennis Lalman.

Has been entered against tougher company in her only two races since the trainer switch to Carlos Martin.

The Pace Projector is predicting that she will be up close to the pace in a situation favoring the front-runners.

12-1 on ML

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 07:39

Beer: Belmont horses to watch for week of Sept. 24, 2018

By Mike Beer

Barahin

Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin

Last race: Sept. 19, 3rd

Finish: 1st by 5 1/2

Beyer: 88

Three-year-old colt by Street Sense ran an underrated race in his debut back in April, then returned from a layoff to make his second start and ran away from maidens with a visually impressive win in fast time.  

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 14:42

TimeformUS Belmont Horses in Focus for Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

By David Aragona

Race 6

Bitumen (#1)

He was hindered by a speed-favoring surface two back on Aug. 18.

Had to alter course while rallying through traffic in the stretch last time.

Should appreciate the return to Belmont Park.

6-1 on ML

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 07:25

Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of Sept. 24, 2018

By Ron Gierkink

SPANISH RIVER
Trainer: Frank Huarte
Last race: Sept. 22, 2nd
Finish: 3rd by 6 ½
Beyer: 68
Over a Tapeta track that favored speed, he rallied belatedly from off slow fractions in a $12,500 sprint where the winner had everything his own way on the lead.

Mon, 09/24/2018 - 16:17

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Sept. 24, 2018

By Brad Free

MUCHO GUSTO
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Sept. 20, race 3
Finish: First by four lengths
Beyer: 78
Another 2-year-old debut winner from a deep stable, this son of Mucho Macho Man broke from the rail, set the pace under pressure, and widened late. No telling how good.

 

Mon, 09/24/2018 - 10:54

Trip Notes for September 22-23: Pennsylvania Derby, Cotillion, and more

By Michael Hammersly

Sept. 22

Belmont
Noble Damsel (race 4)

Sun, 09/23/2018 - 13:23

Fornatale: How I'll play Belmont for Sunday, Sept. 23

By Peter Thomas Fornatale

On Sunday's card at Belmont I’m going to play a double linking the seventh and eighth races.

In the seventh, a N.Y.-bred turf stake, I’ll go with #9 FIFTY FIVE. I think there will be plenty of pace to set up her late run and she looks the best of these in terms of figures and class.

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