In this series DRF handicapper/linemaker David Aragona provides his opinion of what constitutes fair win value for each runner in a weekend stakes race. The goal of this series is to bypass standard ordinal selections, instead developing price-based opinions around every horse in the field for the purpose of informing sound wagering decisions.
Belmont Stakes picks and analysis from Daily Racing Form handicappers across the United States.
2023 Belmont Stakes (Race 13)
Distance: 1 1/2 miles
Track: Belmont Park
Post time: 7:02 p.m. Eastern
TV: FOX
Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Battle of Lexington offers value in return to dirt
Belmont | Race 3 | Post Time 1:55 p.m. (ET)
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Each week in this space, the top Beyer performances by maiden winners will be featured and analyzed. Click here for a complete archive.
Magic Tap
GHOSTLY ACT
Trainer: Debbie Winick
Last race: June 2, 1st
Finish: 4th by 5
Beyer: 66
This maiden was foiled by strategy. After being rated and running super last out, he inexplicably set the pace in this turf mile and faded over an anti-speed course. Can rebound next out if he is rated.
CANE CREEK ROAD
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: June 2, 3rd
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 88
Belmont | Race 7 | Post Time 4:08 p.m. (ET)
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Belmont | Race 4 | Post Time 2:32 p.m. (ET)
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There’s plenty to say about the three races under discussion this week. I’m going to get right to saying it.
Summertime Oaks
There are only seven entered, but the race is much more interesting than I anticipated – and playable too, if like me you want to beat The Alys Look.
Belmont | Race 9 | Post Time 5:12 p.m. (ET)
TimeformUS PPs are now available on DRF.com. Go to PPs
Each week in this space, the top Beyer performances by maiden winners will be featured and analyzed. Click here for a complete archive.
Smart Mo
