Race 1: Real Money (#4)
- The 112 TimeformUS Speed Figure that he earned last time out is the highest in the field.
- Should appreciate the slight cutback in distance to 6 furlongs.
- Strong workout last week suggests he’s coming into this race in top form.
3-1 on ML
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Race 3: Ekhtibaar (#4)
- Was placed in very tough spots in his last two starts and will appreciate the class relief.
- His recent dirt speed figures make him a very logical contender.
- DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past 5 years, Ray Handal is 10 for 34 (29%, $2.45 ROI) with horses going from turf to dirt.
3-1 on ML
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Race 8: Clint Maroon (#5)
- The 113 TimeformUS Speed Figure that he earned last time out is tied for the highest in the field.
- Will appreciate a little give in the ground after Thursday’s rains.
- May play out as the controlling speed in a race that lacks other confirmed front-runners.
3-1 on ML
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I think the best race to watch at Belmont today, but not bet because of the odds is Race 4 with Highest Honors.As close to a mortal lock as you’ll ever get ! 2nd time out for Chad Brown. 1st time was at Keenland in a sprint on the mud, got shut off on the rail and rallied to a 90 beyer, but lost. Down the road this pony will be a monster ! Going today in a 1 1/16
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