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Belmont Analysis
Belmont Analysis
Belmont Analysis
Post Time: 1:00 p.m. All horses appear in post position order
Today's analysis.
1. 7 fur(T); $45,000; alw; 3up(f)
EXONERATED cuts back in distance after finishing third on yielding turf last out. SPEED DATING comes in with a bullet work after tiring in first start for new barn. PRINCESS MAURA finished second in starter allowance going shorter. LIGHT TACTIC makes turf debut after in stakes at Saratoga.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
4 Doree Daze(L),120 J Chavez 8-6-1 Metivier 20-1
1 a-Princess Maura(L),117 E Prado 2-7-7 Schosberg 5-1
5 Catty Madeline(L),120 J Lezcano 3-3-2 Levine 8-1
1A a-Light Tactic(L),120 M Luzzi 6-4-5 Schosberg 5-1
6 Corey's Coming(L),120 J Velazquez 6-1-3 Mott 10-1
2 b-My Luckey Penney(L),120 J Espinoza 5-8-7 POrtiz 30-1
7 Roll the Di(L),120 R Maragh 7-2-9 Ritvo 4-1
3 c-Debbie's Fast Girl(L),123 C Hill 4-2-1 Contessa 15-1
8 Southside Babe(L),120 A Garcia 4-3-3 Mclaughlin 6-1
9 Speed Dating(L),117 J Castellano 9-5-2 Hushion 8-1
10 Boxitup(L),120 C Velasquez 7-7-4 Bush 12-1
11 Exonerated(L),120 R Dominguez 3-2-2 SKlesaris 7-2
2B b-Mesa Girl(L),120 J Samyn 5-4-4 POrtiz 30-1
3X c-One Tough Belle(L),120 C Hill 4-4-1 Volk 15-1
2. 5 fur; $43,000; mdn; 2YO
V SAT cuts back in distance after chasing the pace and tiring when making career debut. QUAY LIME GUY from good first out barn and races with Lasix for career debut. HURRICANE HAL drew the rail and races with Lasix for career debut.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Hurricane Hal,120 R Maragh x-x-x Asmussen 5-2
2 Citizen's Arrest,120 J Velazquez x-x-x Pletcher 2-1
3 Quay Lime Guy,120 A Garcia x-x-x Mclaughlin 5-1
4 Five Aces,120 R Dominguez x-x-x Contessa 12-1
5 Morning Run,120 D Cohen x-x-x Levine 12-1
6 V Sat(L),120 C Velasquez 7-x-x Zito 4-1
7 Basin Street,120 J Lezcano x-x-x AJerkens 10-1
3. 6 fur; $43,000; alw; 2YO(f)
CUFF ME drew the rail and stretches out after an impressive maiden victory in the slop in career debut. SUBTLE SWEETNESS makes local debut after winning both career starts. SILVER SHOES tired badly in state-bred stakes at Saratoga.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Cuff Me(L),120 R Dominguez 1-x-x ADutrow 4-5
2 Sky Fever(L),122 J Espinoza 4-7-1 JOrtiz 10-1
3 Khancord Kid(L),122 E Prado 1-7-x Kimmel 8-1
4 Silver Shoes(L),120 J Velazquez 6-1-5 Alexander 5-1
5 Subtle Sweetness(L),120 C Velasquez 1-1-x Gorham 3-1
4. 6 fur; $15,000; mdn clm($12,500); 3up
WILD CONGA drew the rail and drops in class after finishing fourth at this distance. WE GET IT drops in class after stalking the pace and finishing third while going longer. SAPPHIRE EYES drops in class for first start since finishing third in December.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Wild Conga(L),120 R Maragh 4-3-7 Badgett 6-5
2 Call the General(L),120 C Goberdhan 4-7-8 Parboo 30-1
3 We Get It(L),120 J Bermudez 3-5-5 Gullo 4-1
4 Rocco's Fantasy(L),122 E Escobar 9-10-7 Pantaleo 30-1
5 Sapphire Eyes(L),122 M Studart 3-4-3 Stoklosa 8-1
6 Sal Paradise(L),120 J Lezcano 4-5-6 Zito 5-1
7 Macho Mambo(L),120 R Rodriguez 4-4-10 Tesher 12-1
8 Numerous One(L),120 C Creary 11-7-5 Quiles 50-1
9 Ian Kicks,120 J Castellano 7-x-x Baker 6-1
5. 6 fur(T); $28,000; mdn clm($50,000); 2YO
ROYAL STOCKS drops in class after racing greenly and tiring in career and dirt debut. PETELOVESHISBOOTS drops in class after finishing fourth in career and turf debut. IDOL IMAGE drops in class after finishing third on dirt in career debut.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Mingunade,120 J Castellano x-x-x Ryerson 15-1
2 One Brave Cat(L),120 R Fuentes 8-6-6 Lotruglio 30-1
3 Always Mine,120 R Maragh 7-5-6 AJerkens 6-1
4 Loyal Leader(L),120 R Dominguez 10-x-x Rice 5-1
5 Tiger Willie,120 M Luzzi 8-2-8 Miceli 5-1
6 Those Wer the Days,120 A Garcia x-x-x Mclaughlin 8-1
7 Peteloveshisboots(L),120 C Velasquez 4-x-x Bizelia 4-1
8 Royal Stocks(L),120 E Prado 7-x-x Hough 7-2
9 Financially Secure,120 J Lezcano x-x-x Brown 10-1
10 Mint Maker(L),120 C Hill 8-9-7 Contessa 15-1
11 Hopeful Boy(L),120 J Lezcano 6-x-x Zito 6-1
12 Run to Grand Ave.(L),120 J Castellano 3-7-x Levine 5-1
13 Idol Image(L),120 J Espinoza 3-x-x CMartin 9-2
14 Sequoya Mountain(L),120 A Garcia 4-x-x Violette 6-1
15 Saber(L),120 J Velazquez 7-x-x Mott 8-1
6. 6 1/2 fur; $41,000; mdn; 3up
FIDDLERS PATRIOT set the pace and tired to second in the slop when making career debut. DRIVEN BY POWER adds Lasix after running evenly in career debut. Entrymate GOLDEN BOYCHICK shows good works for career debut. SPENCERIFIC finished third in last three starts.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 Ruling Decision,120 C Hill x-x-x Sedlacek 12-1
3 Fiddlers Patriot(L),120 J Castellano 2-x-x Weaver 1-1
1 a-Driven by Power,120 M Luzzi 7-x-x Levine 3-1
1A a-Golden Boychick,120 R Dominguez x-x-x Levine 3-1
4 Spencerific(L),120 J Samyn 3-3-3 Cedano 8-1
5 Blazing Moon(L),113 J Davis 4-6-8 TKelly 10-1
6 Robachino(L),120 S Morales 5-11-6 Russo 20-1
7 Joko Motion,113 A Casey x-x-x Ronen 5-1
7. 6 fur(T); $41,000; mdn; 2YO(f)
FIVE STAR MARIA closed to finish second by neck in only start on turf. Entrymate CENTRINA comes in with a bullet work for career debut. NICE AND NAUGHTY chased the pace and tired to fourth in turf debut. OUR LADY LIBERTY adds blinkers after tiring when adding Lasix.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
3 Jazz Performer(L),120 C Hill 8-6-x Gullo 30-1
4 Lady Apple(L),120 S Morales 5-x-x Callejas 8-1
5 Nice and Naughty(L),120 R Dominguez 4-6-6 Clement 4-1
1 a-Loyal Shadow(L),120 E Prado 10-8-6 Sciacca 15-1
6 Dreamnote,120 R Maragh x-x-x Violette 10-1
2 b-Five Star Maria(L),120 J Velazquez 2-5-x CMartin 5-2
7 Lights Out Lisa(L),120 M Luzzi 3-x-x Contessa 9-2
1A a-Precious Penny(L),120 C Velasquez 6-6-6 Sciacca 15-1
2B b-Centrina,120 J Lezcano x-x-x CMartin 5-2
8 Invasive(L),120 J Espinoza 10-5-4 Terranova 30-1
9 Poppy Day(L),120 A Garcia 7-7-9 Mott 6-1
10 Foofs Melody,120 J Castellano x-x-x Weaver 8-1
11 Boatman's Dream,120 C Velasquez 11-2-x Ritvo 8-1
12 Eager Leader(L),120 A Garcia 6-4-x Rice 6-1
13 Landlash(L),120 C Hill 9-x-x Pugh 12-1
14 Our Lady Liberty(L),120 No Rider 7-6-x Levine 4-1
8. 1m(T); $44,000; alw; 3up(f)
PALS FIRST LADY makes route debut after making a middle move to gain the lead the tiring to fourth. LEMON PUNCH had the lead and finished second by nose as the favorite this distance on dirt. SEVEN IN A ROW came off the pace to defeat conditioned claimers.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
3 Winning Punch(L),123 A Garcia 1-2-3 Violette 10-1
4 Wild Awake(L),117 J Castellano 3-3-2 Tagg 3-1
1 a-Marula(L),117 R Maragh 10-5-1 Bush 7-2
5 Who Is Lady(L),120 M Luzzi 2-2-4 Miceli 8-1
6 Seven in a Row,120 D Cohen 1-4-5 Lostritto 15-1
7 Triple Tax Exempt(L),120 R Dominguez 4-1-6 Domino 6-1
2 b-Adastraperaspera(L),117 E Prado 11-7-1 Donk 10-1
8 Pink Tights(L),117 J Samyn 4-9-3 Hertler 12-1
9 Pals First Lady(L),117 J Lezcano 4-4-1 Rice 6-1
2B b-Dancing Daisy(L),117 J Velazquez 5-5-8 Donk 10-1
10 American Land(L),117 C Hill 1-8-3 Contessa 20-1
1A a-Lemon Punch(L),120 C Velasquez 2-4-2 Bush 7-2
11 Dear Contender,120 R Fuentes 8-7-5 Toscano 50-1
12 Submerge(L),117 E Prado 4-7-2 Kimmel 5-1
13 Vicarious(L),120 No Rider 2-3-1 AJerkens 4-1
9. 6 fur; $15,000; clm($12,500); 3up
PERSIAN drops in claiming price after coming off the pace to win as favorite in first off claim. PACIFIC STAR drops in class while seeking third consecutive victory. MOOSE MAN set the pace and tired to third as the favorite at Delaware. LION'S LAIR won in the mud when making first start since June.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 a-Karakorum On Black(L),118 S Morales 4-4-5 Odintz 15-1
2 J T Moore(L),118 J Chavez 7-7-8 Brown 15-1
3 May Day Now(L),118 C Hill 1-10-4 Contessa 9-2
4 Jaystone(L),111 A Casey 4-6-9 Sciacca 15-1
5 Mitchell Park(L),118 J Espinoza 6-6-8 Ronen 20-1
6 Lion's Lair(L),121 M Luzzi 1-8-1 Galluscio 8-1
7 Press Only(L),121 J Bermudez 10-6-5 Gullo 15-1
1A a-Karakorum Tornado(L),121 M Studart 8-8-6 Odintz 15-1
8 Moose Man(L),118 D Cohen 3-6-1 SKlesaris 6-1
9 Persian(L),118 R Dominguez 1-8-4 RDutrow 5-2
10 Pacific Star(L),120 R Maragh 1-1-8 Asmussen 3-1
Belmont Analysis
Belmont Analysis
Post Time: 1:00 p.m. All horses appear in post position order
Today's analysis.
1. 7 fur(T); $45,000; alw; 3up(f)
EXONERATED cuts back in distance after finishing third on yielding turf last out. SPEED DATING comes in with a bullet work after tiring in first start for new barn. PRINCESS MAURA finished second in starter allowance going shorter. LIGHT TACTIC makes turf debut after in stakes at Saratoga.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
4 Doree Daze(L),120 J Chavez 8-6-1 Metivier 20-1
1 a-Princess Maura(L),117 E Prado 2-7-7 Schosberg 5-1
5 Catty Madeline(L),120 J Lezcano 3-3-2 Levine 8-1
1A a-Light Tactic(L),120 M Luzzi 6-4-5 Schosberg 5-1
6 Corey's Coming(L),120 J Velazquez 6-1-3 Mott 10-1
2 b-My Luckey Penney(L),120 J Espinoza 5-8-7 POrtiz 30-1
7 Roll the Di(L),120 R Maragh 7-2-9 Ritvo 4-1
3 c-Debbie's Fast Girl(L),123 C Hill 4-2-1 Contessa 15-1
8 Southside Babe(L),120 A Garcia 4-3-3 Mclaughlin 6-1
9 Speed Dating(L),117 J Castellano 9-5-2 Hushion 8-1
10 Boxitup(L),120 C Velasquez 7-7-4 Bush 12-1
11 Exonerated(L),120 R Dominguez 3-2-2 SKlesaris 7-2
2B b-Mesa Girl(L),120 J Samyn 5-4-4 POrtiz 30-1
3X c-One Tough Belle(L),120 C Hill 4-4-1 Volk 15-1
2. 5 fur; $43,000; mdn; 2YO
V SAT cuts back in distance after chasing the pace and tiring when making career debut. QUAY LIME GUY from good first out barn and races with Lasix for career debut. HURRICANE HAL drew the rail and races with Lasix for career debut.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Hurricane Hal,120 R Maragh x-x-x Asmussen 5-2
2 Citizen's Arrest,120 J Velazquez x-x-x Pletcher 2-1
3 Quay Lime Guy,120 A Garcia x-x-x Mclaughlin 5-1
4 Five Aces,120 R Dominguez x-x-x Contessa 12-1
5 Morning Run,120 D Cohen x-x-x Levine 12-1
6 V Sat(L),120 C Velasquez 7-x-x Zito 4-1
7 Basin Street,120 J Lezcano x-x-x AJerkens 10-1
3. 6 fur; $43,000; alw; 2YO(f)
CUFF ME drew the rail and stretches out after an impressive maiden victory in the slop in career debut. SUBTLE SWEETNESS makes local debut after winning both career starts. SILVER SHOES tired badly in state-bred stakes at Saratoga.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Cuff Me(L),120 R Dominguez 1-x-x ADutrow 4-5
2 Sky Fever(L),122 J Espinoza 4-7-1 JOrtiz 10-1
3 Khancord Kid(L),122 E Prado 1-7-x Kimmel 8-1
4 Silver Shoes(L),120 J Velazquez 6-1-5 Alexander 5-1
5 Subtle Sweetness(L),120 C Velasquez 1-1-x Gorham 3-1
4. 6 fur; $15,000; mdn clm($12,500); 3up
WILD CONGA drew the rail and drops in class after finishing fourth at this distance. WE GET IT drops in class after stalking the pace and finishing third while going longer. SAPPHIRE EYES drops in class for first start since finishing third in December.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Wild Conga(L),120 R Maragh 4-3-7 Badgett 6-5
2 Call the General(L),120 C Goberdhan 4-7-8 Parboo 30-1
3 We Get It(L),120 J Bermudez 3-5-5 Gullo 4-1
4 Rocco's Fantasy(L),122 E Escobar 9-10-7 Pantaleo 30-1
5 Sapphire Eyes(L),122 M Studart 3-4-3 Stoklosa 8-1
6 Sal Paradise(L),120 J Lezcano 4-5-6 Zito 5-1
7 Macho Mambo(L),120 R Rodriguez 4-4-10 Tesher 12-1
8 Numerous One(L),120 C Creary 11-7-5 Quiles 50-1
9 Ian Kicks,120 J Castellano 7-x-x Baker 6-1
5. 6 fur(T); $28,000; mdn clm($50,000); 2YO
ROYAL STOCKS drops in class after racing greenly and tiring in career and dirt debut. PETELOVESHISBOOTS drops in class after finishing fourth in career and turf debut. IDOL IMAGE drops in class after finishing third on dirt in career debut.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Mingunade,120 J Castellano x-x-x Ryerson 15-1
2 One Brave Cat(L),120 R Fuentes 8-6-6 Lotruglio 30-1
3 Always Mine,120 R Maragh 7-5-6 AJerkens 6-1
4 Loyal Leader(L),120 R Dominguez 10-x-x Rice 5-1
5 Tiger Willie,120 M Luzzi 8-2-8 Miceli 5-1
6 Those Wer the Days,120 A Garcia x-x-x Mclaughlin 8-1
7 Peteloveshisboots(L),120 C Velasquez 4-x-x Bizelia 4-1
8 Royal Stocks(L),120 E Prado 7-x-x Hough 7-2
9 Financially Secure,120 J Lezcano x-x-x Brown 10-1
10 Mint Maker(L),120 C Hill 8-9-7 Contessa 15-1
11 Hopeful Boy(L),120 J Lezcano 6-x-x Zito 6-1
12 Run to Grand Ave.(L),120 J Castellano 3-7-x Levine 5-1
13 Idol Image(L),120 J Espinoza 3-x-x CMartin 9-2
14 Sequoya Mountain(L),120 A Garcia 4-x-x Violette 6-1
15 Saber(L),120 J Velazquez 7-x-x Mott 8-1
6. 6 1/2 fur; $41,000; mdn; 3up
FIDDLERS PATRIOT set the pace and tired to second in the slop when making career debut. DRIVEN BY POWER adds Lasix after running evenly in career debut. Entrymate GOLDEN BOYCHICK shows good works for career debut. SPENCERIFIC finished third in last three starts.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 Ruling Decision,120 C Hill x-x-x Sedlacek 12-1
3 Fiddlers Patriot(L),120 J Castellano 2-x-x Weaver 1-1
1 a-Driven by Power,120 M Luzzi 7-x-x Levine 3-1
1A a-Golden Boychick,120 R Dominguez x-x-x Levine 3-1
4 Spencerific(L),120 J Samyn 3-3-3 Cedano 8-1
5 Blazing Moon(L),113 J Davis 4-6-8 TKelly 10-1
6 Robachino(L),120 S Morales 5-11-6 Russo 20-1
7 Joko Motion,113 A Casey x-x-x Ronen 5-1
7. 6 fur(T); $41,000; mdn; 2YO(f)
FIVE STAR MARIA closed to finish second by neck in only start on turf. Entrymate CENTRINA comes in with a bullet work for career debut. NICE AND NAUGHTY chased the pace and tired to fourth in turf debut. OUR LADY LIBERTY adds blinkers after tiring when adding Lasix.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
3 Jazz Performer(L),120 C Hill 8-6-x Gullo 30-1
4 Lady Apple(L),120 S Morales 5-x-x Callejas 8-1
5 Nice and Naughty(L),120 R Dominguez 4-6-6 Clement 4-1
1 a-Loyal Shadow(L),120 E Prado 10-8-6 Sciacca 15-1
6 Dreamnote,120 R Maragh x-x-x Violette 10-1
2 b-Five Star Maria(L),120 J Velazquez 2-5-x CMartin 5-2
7 Lights Out Lisa(L),120 M Luzzi 3-x-x Contessa 9-2
1A a-Precious Penny(L),120 C Velasquez 6-6-6 Sciacca 15-1
2B b-Centrina,120 J Lezcano x-x-x CMartin 5-2
8 Invasive(L),120 J Espinoza 10-5-4 Terranova 30-1
9 Poppy Day(L),120 A Garcia 7-7-9 Mott 6-1
10 Foofs Melody,120 J Castellano x-x-x Weaver 8-1
11 Boatman's Dream,120 C Velasquez 11-2-x Ritvo 8-1
12 Eager Leader(L),120 A Garcia 6-4-x Rice 6-1
13 Landlash(L),120 C Hill 9-x-x Pugh 12-1
14 Our Lady Liberty(L),120 No Rider 7-6-x Levine 4-1
8. 1m(T); $44,000; alw; 3up(f)
PALS FIRST LADY makes route debut after making a middle move to gain the lead the tiring to fourth. LEMON PUNCH had the lead and finished second by nose as the favorite this distance on dirt. SEVEN IN A ROW came off the pace to defeat conditioned claimers.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
3 Winning Punch(L),123 A Garcia 1-2-3 Violette 10-1
4 Wild Awake(L),117 J Castellano 3-3-2 Tagg 3-1
1 a-Marula(L),117 R Maragh 10-5-1 Bush 7-2
5 Who Is Lady(L),120 M Luzzi 2-2-4 Miceli 8-1
6 Seven in a Row,120 D Cohen 1-4-5 Lostritto 15-1
7 Triple Tax Exempt(L),120 R Dominguez 4-1-6 Domino 6-1
2 b-Adastraperaspera(L),117 E Prado 11-7-1 Donk 10-1
8 Pink Tights(L),117 J Samyn 4-9-3 Hertler 12-1
9 Pals First Lady(L),117 J Lezcano 4-4-1 Rice 6-1
2B b-Dancing Daisy(L),117 J Velazquez 5-5-8 Donk 10-1
10 American Land(L),117 C Hill 1-8-3 Contessa 20-1
1A a-Lemon Punch(L),120 C Velasquez 2-4-2 Bush 7-2
11 Dear Contender,120 R Fuentes 8-7-5 Toscano 50-1
12 Submerge(L),117 E Prado 4-7-2 Kimmel 5-1
13 Vicarious(L),120 No Rider 2-3-1 AJerkens 4-1
9. 6 fur; $15,000; clm($12,500); 3up
PERSIAN drops in claiming price after coming off the pace to win as favorite in first off claim. PACIFIC STAR drops in class while seeking third consecutive victory. MOOSE MAN set the pace and tired to third as the favorite at Delaware. LION'S LAIR won in the mud when making first start since June.
PN Horse Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 a-Karakorum On Black(L),118 S Morales 4-4-5 Odintz 15-1
2 J T Moore(L),118 J Chavez 7-7-8 Brown 15-1
3 May Day Now(L),118 C Hill 1-10-4 Contessa 9-2
4 Jaystone(L),111 A Casey 4-6-9 Sciacca 15-1
5 Mitchell Park(L),118 J Espinoza 6-6-8 Ronen 20-1
6 Lion's Lair(L),121 M Luzzi 1-8-1 Galluscio 8-1
7 Press Only(L),121 J Bermudez 10-6-5 Gullo 15-1
1A a-Karakorum Tornado(L),121 M Studart 8-8-6 Odintz 15-1
8 Moose Man(L),118 D Cohen 3-6-1 SKlesaris 6-1
9 Persian(L),118 R Dominguez 1-8-4 RDutrow 5-2
10 Pacific Star(L),120 R Maragh 1-1-8 Asmussen 3-1
Through the binocs
Through the binocs
Through the binocs
Through the Binocs
Post times were speeded up on cold, drizzly, dreary day at Belmont. Track started out fast, went to good, sealed for sixth race; called muddy but was really sloppy for last two. First four grass races stayed on turf, but finale was switched to main track after fifth race, making it an "all" in the Pick 6. This was 148th race taken off the turf this year at NYRA tracks, 43 more than highest previous total in last five years. Due to heavy rains forecast for next few days, tomorrow's scheduled feature, the Grade 3 Athenia on turf, was postponed to Wednesday.
* Horse racing bids farewell to an MVP today when Greg Gallo, one of nation's few sports editors who values his racing readership, retires from The Post. An avid handicapper himself, Gallo is still waiting for stewards to disqualify Silver Charm from 1997 Derby so he can collect his future-book bet on Captain Bodgit. In 1990, Gallo led the staff of Daily Racing Form tabloid Metro-Turf in betting unbeaten Puerto Rican wonderhorse Mister Frisky in Derby futures at 100-1; he ran eighth as a 9-5 favorite. One of Gallo's Metro-Turf innovations survives today in DRF's "A Closer Look."
FIRST RACE: Going six furlongs on inner turf, 6-1 Risky Gamble gunned to open daylight under hustling ride by Orlando Bocachica, chased by 2-1 favorite Mindbender, Cornelio Velasquez up. Mindbender bid turning for home but flattened out in stretch as 7-1 Hangingonaprayer rallied up rail under Jose Lezcano to claw past Risky Gamble in deep stretch. Then 4-1 Kevazingo, Eddie Castro up, came with rush to split horses in bold late bid, just missed catching Hangingonaprayer, who hung on to win the bob.
SECOND RACE: Quick Money, 2-year-old NY-bred son of City Zip trained by Linda Rice, set pace, ran eighth as even-money choice in his Saratoga debut, then set pace, held third as 3-2 favorite in his second start. Favored yet again at 9-5 stretching out to seven furlongs on lawn, he set pace while well in hand under Channing Hill, chased by 5-1 Jet to Classics. Around turn, Rajiv Maragh put Jet to Classics to a hard drive, with Quick Money still coasting along in front. Top of stretch, Hill finally set Quick Money down for the stretch run, but rather than drawing clear, he was hooked by Jet to Classics, who, under Maragh's aggressive handling, wore him down in long duel down the lane.
FOURTH RACE: Going mile and an eighth on inner course, 8-1 Urban Flight set pace tracked by 5-2 Separatist, who launched his bid around far turn to take lead top of stretch, but he was run down late by 5-1 Missinglisalewis rallying outside. Hingingbyathread, older half-brother of first-race winner Hangingonaprayer, favored at 8-5, tried to split Separatist and Urban Flight while rallying in midstretch under Cornelio Velasquez, ran into blind switch and had to check out of there, came on again for third; might have been best.
FIFTH RACE: Going seven furlongs on turf, 7-2 Compliance Officer set pace under Rajiv Maragh, pressed by 9-1 Onzain, chased outside by 6-1 Cash'n in Dixie, coming off convincing score in debut on Saratoga grass. Down stretch, Cash'n in Dixie put in determined late run under Javier Castellano but just fell short of catching Compliance Officer, who was making his first start since Aug. 22 for Terri Pompay. Woodrunner, Cornelio Velasquez up, rallied turning for home, but once again it was too little, too late, and he settled for third; his seventh 2-3 finish with just one win from 13 starts.
PICK SIX
Winning numbers: 4-3-5-6-7-3
Eight winners (6 of 6) paid $3,158
208 consolation (5 of 6) winners, each paid $40.40
No carryover
Through the binocs
Through the binocs
Through the Binocs
Post times were speeded up on cold, drizzly, dreary day at Belmont. Track started out fast, went to good, sealed for sixth race; called muddy but was really sloppy for last two. First four grass races stayed on turf, but finale was switched to main track after fifth race, making it an "all" in the Pick 6. This was 148th race taken off the turf this year at NYRA tracks, 43 more than highest previous total in last five years. Due to heavy rains forecast for next few days, tomorrow's scheduled feature, the Grade 3 Athenia on turf, was postponed to Wednesday.
* Horse racing bids farewell to an MVP today when Greg Gallo, one of nation's few sports editors who values his racing readership, retires from The Post. An avid handicapper himself, Gallo is still waiting for stewards to disqualify Silver Charm from 1997 Derby so he can collect his future-book bet on Captain Bodgit. In 1990, Gallo led the staff of Daily Racing Form tabloid Metro-Turf in betting unbeaten Puerto Rican wonderhorse Mister Frisky in Derby futures at 100-1; he ran eighth as a 9-5 favorite. One of Gallo's Metro-Turf innovations survives today in DRF's "A Closer Look."
FIRST RACE: Going six furlongs on inner turf, 6-1 Risky Gamble gunned to open daylight under hustling ride by Orlando Bocachica, chased by 2-1 favorite Mindbender, Cornelio Velasquez up. Mindbender bid turning for home but flattened out in stretch as 7-1 Hangingonaprayer rallied up rail under Jose Lezcano to claw past Risky Gamble in deep stretch. Then 4-1 Kevazingo, Eddie Castro up, came with rush to split horses in bold late bid, just missed catching Hangingonaprayer, who hung on to win the bob.
SECOND RACE: Quick Money, 2-year-old NY-bred son of City Zip trained by Linda Rice, set pace, ran eighth as even-money choice in his Saratoga debut, then set pace, held third as 3-2 favorite in his second start. Favored yet again at 9-5 stretching out to seven furlongs on lawn, he set pace while well in hand under Channing Hill, chased by 5-1 Jet to Classics. Around turn, Rajiv Maragh put Jet to Classics to a hard drive, with Quick Money still coasting along in front. Top of stretch, Hill finally set Quick Money down for the stretch run, but rather than drawing clear, he was hooked by Jet to Classics, who, under Maragh's aggressive handling, wore him down in long duel down the lane.
FOURTH RACE: Going mile and an eighth on inner course, 8-1 Urban Flight set pace tracked by 5-2 Separatist, who launched his bid around far turn to take lead top of stretch, but he was run down late by 5-1 Missinglisalewis rallying outside. Hingingbyathread, older half-brother of first-race winner Hangingonaprayer, favored at 8-5, tried to split Separatist and Urban Flight while rallying in midstretch under Cornelio Velasquez, ran into blind switch and had to check out of there, came on again for third; might have been best.
FIFTH RACE: Going seven furlongs on turf, 7-2 Compliance Officer set pace under Rajiv Maragh, pressed by 9-1 Onzain, chased outside by 6-1 Cash'n in Dixie, coming off convincing score in debut on Saratoga grass. Down stretch, Cash'n in Dixie put in determined late run under Javier Castellano but just fell short of catching Compliance Officer, who was making his first start since Aug. 22 for Terri Pompay. Woodrunner, Cornelio Velasquez up, rallied turning for home, but once again it was too little, too late, and he settled for third; his seventh 2-3 finish with just one win from 13 starts.
PICK SIX
Winning numbers: 4-3-5-6-7-3
Eight winners (6 of 6) paid $3,158
208 consolation (5 of 6) winners, each paid $40.40
No carryover
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