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The Epsom Derby goes offin minutes.. Try and catch it on TVG or your local OTB Network telecast...

Excellent results yesterday at Belmont as long as you paid attention to the NAMES of the horses I selected and not the numbers... I had early pp's to work from that did not have saddlecloth numbers,, and misidentified 21-1 Race 6 winner Big Chief Bubba as the "#7" when he was the 1a, and 8th race top choice Notre Dame as the #7 when he was the #6 because of entries in both races... Hope it didn't blow your plays as we hit the Grand Slam for $30.20 and the Pick Four for $375!! The trend of "on top" winners continued as well Friday with no less than 4 first choice critters getting the job done in the 5 races we doped...

Saturday features some interesting stakes around the country though lousy weather threatens a lot of the East Coast action... Here's a look at the races we discussed last night on "At the Races and Beyond"...



BEL 8th: 12th SANDS POINT, Gr. III, $100,000, F&M-3+, 9f-IT

NOTE: Will be only turf race left on today at Belmont.. Listed as "soft"..

1. #8 Wait a While 5-2: Pletcher grey was 4th in KY Oaks and lays over if it is taken off the turf..

2. #7 Stadore 7-2: Biancone-Leparoux and that's been a deadly combo anywhere they show up..

A. #5 Perilous Pursuit 5-1: Sal Russo's LDK bay has won 2X on "good" footing..

B. #3 Zaynab 4-1: Clement lures Edgar and interesting bay may be an emergent player in turf filly division..




DEL 8th: ROONEY MEMORIAL, $100,000, F&M-3+, 9f-T

1. #9 Film Maker 8-5: Hard to go against wonderful Motion mare at this level..

2. #10 Marchonin 6-1: Matz trainee was wide-near miss 6th in CD's Distaff Turf Derby Day..

A. #1 Humoristic 12-1: Attractive tote on Ham Smith bay mare that got headed in Gallorette Preakness Day..

B. #5 Joyfull Chaos 12-1: Another value, this time helmed by Rose for Clement..

OFF THE TURF: 1-2-7-6



WO 6th: 51st NASSAU, Gr. II, $300,000, F&M-3+, 8.5f-T

1. #7 Naissance Royale 9-5: Clement takes Kent D. and shouldn't be beaten..

2. #6 Invitational 6-1: Day-Phillips sharp off layoff and 4yo bay offers value..

3. #3 Hallowed Dream 3-1: Ben Cecil's Tarrow Brae (Gr. III) winner rarely off board..



CD 8th: 3rd OPENING VERSE (L), $100,000, 3+, 8.5f-T

1. #2 Free Thinking 8-1: Borel on fire and lack of pace suits..

2. #6 Senor Swinger 5-2: Trying for 3rd straight win in this event..

A. #7 Rush Bay 3-1: 3rd off break and always tough on this sod..

B. #1 Purim 2-1: Razorback winner likely choive but beatable here..



CD 9th: 32nd DOGWOOD BC, Gr. III, $150,000, Fillies, 3yo, 1m

1. #7 Joint Effort 5-2: Romans' La Troienne winner should waltz..

2. #5 Humorous Gal 12-1: Love price on Distorted Humor from Wilkes, 2nd time Borel..

A. #6 Victorina 4-1: Gilchrist brings nice listed winner from one of our favorite new sires..

B. #2 Ready to Please 3-1: Bejarano adds to appeal of slightly lucky Fantasy winner..



CD 10th: 18th ARISTIDES BCH, Gr. III, $150,000, 6f

1. #5 Lost in the Fog 1-1: Don't think he's as vulnerable here as many making out..

2. #3 Exciting Metro 6-1: Romans' Carson City 5yo in EX 8 of 11 Churchill tries..

A. #2 Cougar Cat 15-1: Werner brings Albarado back on super well-bred 4yo..

B. #7 Kelly's Nelson 4-1: Kenneally gelding was shocked by 'Metro' Derby Week..



HOL 3rd: 55th MILADY BCH, Gr. II, $175,000, F&M-3+, 8.5f

1. #2 Star Parade

2. #1 Proposed