Belmont, Race 3: Claiming $35,000B at 1 1/16 miles on the turf I’m just not thrilled with any of the likely favorites here so I went looking for a new face. Shertzer (#5) ran what was likely the best race of his life off the claim last time when he endured a wide trip to …
Category Archive: Handicapping
May 22 2013
Wednesday at Belmont
Belmont, Race 1: Optional Claiming $75,000/N1X at 1 1/16 miles on the turf for three year-old fillies This is more of a sentiment than a strong opinion. Glorious Chant (#4) is a filly I’ve been rooting for since she made her turf debut largely because she possesses an exceptionally strong pedigree not just for turf, …
May 18 2013
Preakness Day
I’ll be making a day trip to Pimlico tomorrow in an attempt to witness all three legs of the Triple Crown live this year. I’ve chosen a selection of races from Pimlico to discuss in addition to a few races later in the day at Belmont. Pimlico, Race 3: Allowance N1X at five furlongs on …
May 17 2013
Friday: Belmont and Pimlico
I’ve taken a look at Pimlico’s Black Eyed Susan day card and have opinions in a few of the races, which I will explain at the end of this entry, but I’ll be primarily focusing on Belmont today. Tomorrow is another story since I’ll be making the trek down to Pimlico for the Preakness. I’ll …
May 16 2013
Thursday at Belmont
Belmont, Race 1: Starter Optional Claiming $25,000 at six furlongs on the turf I think Tightend Touchdown (#2) is a very likely winner of this race, but as much as I’m looking forward to betting him I’m equally interested in wagering against Magical Season. He’s just going to be a much shorter price than he …