Belmont Thursday.. Terrific racing

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Well, I think he has a bit of a chance, but even though he blew the break two back he was more than compensated by getting a major pace set up. In his last, the pace was slow for the Mellon turf that day and I don't think he beat the strongest of fields.

The good news tomorrow is that he won't be part of the pace and he may have some upside. He will need it.....at least tomorrow.

On your scratch addition.....not unless something happens. I'm friendly with his owner and spoke to him yesterday about the race. They have every intention of running.

I was thinking that his horse was well meant, but of course, Im outside looking in. Hoping that his m/l holds up, because as you mentioned, he will be up against it tomorrow. Best of luck to the connections with this one, he has certainly caught my eye and should be a useful one down the road. I am eager to see how he fares against winners.

About the pace set up, I'm thinking he sits off of the first flight and pounces entering the turn. He will have to be all out to hold off Baletti, IMO, but my money will be on that he will.

Another one that I dont know whether to pitch or include is Frankel's charge. An awesome betting event for sure.