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Cigar Mile Day, CD 2yo’s for Saturday

AQUEDUCT

POST-SCRATCHES

6th: 95th Demoiselle (G2), 2yo-F, 9f (P5, P3, DD)

The mile and eighth always makes for interesting dynamic this time of year with the 2yo’s and it looks like there’s no shortage of pace signed on. Irad Ortiz gets another chance on Jamyson ‘n Ginger after BC fiasco. Majestic Bonnie (20-1) an intriguing participant for Weaver as she should relish the 9f if able to handle the dirt. Ladies Day (8-1) another that should excel at the trip..

Most Likely: #4 Jamyson ‘n Ginger 5-2 2nd
Best Value: #7 Majestic Bonnie 20-1 5th
Next Best: #8 Ladies Day 8-1 9th
Exotics Use: #2 Miss Sky Warrior 3-1 WON ($13.20)

7th: …

Holiday Weekend gains steam

AQUEDUCT

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4th: NYSS-Thunder Rumble, 3+, 7f (P3, DD)

If Jet Black is going to be 8-1, he’s a key. Sciacca-Parcells’ rare black colt still improving and will vie up front with solid Loki’s Vengeance. Empire Dreams, 3rd off the long break, cuts back from the 9f Empire Classic. Hard-knocking Becker’s Galaxy dangerous first off the Rudy Rod claim..

Best Value: #5 Jet Black 8-1 5th
Next Best: #6 Loki’s Vengeance 3-1 WON ($8.90)
Exotics Use: #4 Empire Dreams 5-2 4th
Super Add: #7 Becker’s Galaxy 12-1 2nd

5th: NY-OC/N1X, 2yo, 1m-T (P6, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #2 Mo Maverick 5-2 WON ($6.20)
Next Best: #9 Shiraz 3-1 5th
Best Value: …

Fall season gaining momentum

BELMONT PARK

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7th: NY-ALW/N1X, 3+, 1m-T (P4, P3, DD)

Nicely matched NYB turfers with honest pace seemingly assured..

Most Likely: #3 Mr Harlan 2-1 2nd
Best Value: #1 Prophet’s Cat 8-1 5th
Next Best: #8 Lead by Example 3-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #4 The J Y 15-1 WON ($19.40)

8th: NY-OC/N2X, 3+, 7f (P3, DD)

Terrific set of hard-htting state breds with more than half turning back from routes. Jet Black gets back to one turn at oval where he rolled through Spring..

Most Likely: #2 Jet Black 3-1 2nd
Next Best: #8 West Hills Giant 4-1 3rd
Best Value: #10 Beyond the Green 12-1 9th
Exotics Use: #9 Get …

Downs 6, Mother Goose on big Saturday

BELMONT PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

5th: CLM/N2L, 3+, 7f-OFF THE TURF (P6, P3, DD)

$27k C/O starts here..

Most Likely: #3 Zartax 3rd
Next Best: #4 Wild Man 2nd

6th: OC/N1X, F&M-3+, 10f-IT (G/S, P3, DD)

Best Value: #2 Dea 6-1 3rd
Next Best: #5 Galileo’s Song 3-1 WON ($4.30)
Exotics Use: #3 Taralena 7-2 2nd
Super Add: #7 Rock Me Again 9-2 7th

7th: OC/N2X, 3+, 6f (P4, P3, DD)

Understand why everyone is lining up to beat Proven Commodity, but let’s acknowledge that while there are pace pressers signed on, there’s no lead-needing speed to go with him. He’s worked well (in slow Albertrani style) for return and …

Foster night, Poker at BEL for Saturday

BELMONT PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: CLM/N3L, 3+, 1m (P5, P3, DD)

Solid low-70’s Beyer set and none would be a shock..

Most Likely: #3 Outlash 6-5 WON ($5.10)
Best Value: #1 Swivel 5-1 5th
Next Best: #2 Againsome 7-2 3rd
Exotics Use: #7 Summit Moon 8-1 2nd

2nd: MSW, 2yo, 6f-IT (P4, P3, DD)

2 Wards, Casse-Conquest entry, Pletcher 2nd timer and Dilger-Team Valor FTS out of SW mare all need to be used..

Best …