Kristin Slape’s BELMONT PARK PICKS
Placed for THURSDAY, June 24, 2010 1st Post 1 PM EST
Good Luck!
Pick Info:
Speed figure references are BRIS figures
FTS-First time starter
FT First time (as in FT lasix)
2nd timer-horse making 2nd career start
HFC=Horse for Course
TS = Turf Specialist
DS = Distance Specialist
OC=Optional Claiming/Allowance
MC=Maiden claiming
MDN=Maiden Special Weight
HCP=Handicap
ALW=Allowance and ST ALW =Starter Allowance
G1, G2, G3 =Graded Stakes
ML odds listed first and Fair Odds after horse name in ( ).
Stats listed are in win-ITM (in the money) format (Example
25%-50% would mean 25% wins and 50% ITM)
Alternate pick in case of scratch: these are as said, in
case of a scratch, but also can be used in gimmicks-
(consider them in order as my 5th, 6th choice). Use the
speed and class rating horses as chance LONGSHOT PLAYS or
additions to your gimmicks as they come through quite
often as well.
WAGERING TIP: Never bet against a legitimate favorite—only
bet against the favorites that are false or vulnerable
favorites. If you decided before you looked at the tote on
a particular horse because it had what it takes to win the
race and then look at the tote and the horse is 1/9, DO
NOT bet against that horse because of the odds, either sit
that race out and enjoy watching the race, OR bet it
(course 1/9 is not a smart bet), but do not hunt because
of the odds. Better to find another race where you will
get a square price than to waste a bet.
BELMONT PARK PICKS FOR THURSDAY- GOOD LUCK TODAY!
BEL RACE 1 CLM 10Kn1y 6F 3UP
Top Selections: 1-7-2 Class Rating: 1-7-2
Speed Rating: 1-1A-7
Speed Par for this Race: 89
1 1/1 BRILLIANT SON (3/2) stalker takes a big class drop
(27%-54%) and makes the 2nd start off the claim (20%-55%);
DS (6 1-2-1); 2nd start with trainer David Jacobsen (19%-
38%) who trains both halves of the coupled entry. 1A 1/1
FUJITA (4/1) presser also takes a 2+ level drop in class
and goes turf to dirt (9%-48%); another who likes the
distance (10 2-2-1).
7 5/1 WADI SUKI (7/2) presser ran 2nd in last start vs
tougher 10K open claimers and clocked 87 but has some back
speed (93) that would put him in the hunt if repeated.
2 4/1 FEROCIOUS WON (4/1) stalker caught a muddy track
last start vs tougher 16K conditioned claimers and ran
4th; class drop (5%-30%) may help and he figures in the
mix with best.
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BEL RACE 2 MDN 36K 5F 2YO
Top Selections: 6-4-1 Class Rating: 4-1
Speed Rating: 1-4
Speed Par for this Race: 87
6 3/1 HIGHEST REGARDS (3/1) FTS PLETCHER (16%-42%); SIRE
(ANABAA)-DAM (a daughter of Fusaichi Pegasus) W/FTS (14%-
12%); sharp 4f ft BULLET 6/17 at SAR, clocked best of 8.
4 2/1 DARRIN’S DILEMMA (5/2) 2nd timer (29%-50%) from the
Rick Dutrow barn gets FT lasix (40%-49%) after a close up
2nd in the debut where he clocked 74. Early runner.
1 5/2 PRINCESS ZIP (5/2) Wesley Ward 2nd timer (26%-43%)
and 1st half lf the coupled entry ran a 74 in the debut
where he ran a close up 3rd and is also an early runner.
1A 5/2 WANA ELABORATE (4/1) FTS (29%-57%); SIRE (BWANA
CHARLIE)-DAM (a daughter of Gulch) w/FTS (11%-9%).
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BEL RACE 3 CLM 20Kn1y 6F 3UP F&M
Top Selections: 3-5-6-1 Class Rating: 3-5-1
Speed Rating: 3-5-1
Speed Par for this Race: 79
3 8/5 SORORITY SISTER (9/5) closer is back from a 50 day
rest (no stats but trainer Rudy Rodriguez is 13 winners
for 30 starters 43% on the meet); decent record at the
distance (22 4-2-5); softer spot than she was racing in
before the break.
5 7/2 SALT WATER REIGN (3/1) presser drops a level (29%-
65%); DS (19 4-4-3); ran 4th vs tougher 25K open claimers
last start but has a poor BEL record (7 0-1-0).
6 5/2 DANA’S BELL (3/1) stalker makes the first start
since the claim (35%-66%); drops a level (28%-62%); drops
off the claim (39%-71%); raced on turf in the last two
starts and figures to improve as she gets back to the main
track.
1 6/1 SILVER PAYDAY (4/1) presser missed by a neck last
start vs 12.5K conditioned claimers and ran 84 while
finishing 3rd. DS (18 4-4-1); 2nd start off claim (12 17%-
50%). 2nd start with trainer (11 27%-55%).
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BEL RACE 4 MC 60K 1M 1/16 iTURF 3YO
Top Selections: 3-4-5 Class Rating: 3-5-4
Speed Rating: 3-5-4
Speed Par for this Race: 82
3 2/1 PERSON OF INTEREST (2/1) stalker from the Rick
Dutrow barn is in for a tag for the first time (33%-54%)
and is 2 for 5 ITM on grass, best turf speed, posted 3
back at GP is 92.
4 5/2 SMART MANEUVER (5/2) presser is a Christophe Clement
trainee who is 3 for 3 ITM lifetime and all were on grass;
in for a tag for the first time (19%-55%); best turf speed
is 87.
5 4/1 MARCHING TUNE (4/1) makes the 2nd start on grass
(31%-75%) and the THIRD START OFF LAYOFF (21%-54%); best
turf speed is 76.
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BEL RACE 5 CLM 20n1y 6F TURF 3UP F&M
Top Selections: 5-7-8-2 Class Rating: 5-7-2
Speed Rating: 5-2-8
Speed Par for this Race: 90
5 7/5 SILVERCUP BABY (8/5) presser makes the 2nd start
since the claim (20%-55%) and 2nd start with trainer (19%-
38%) as well as the THIRD START OFF LAYOFF (17%-59%); ran
a close up 4th last start on dirt vs tougher 35K 2nd
level OC company and clocked 86.
7 3/1 STORM GAL (5/2) stalker ran a very good 2nd last
start vs tougher 20K open claimers and clocked 85; TS (6 2-
1-0).
8 4/1 SOUTHSIDE BABE (4/1) presser ran a close up 3rd in
last vs tougher 20K open claimers and has a decent grass
record (26 4-4-7).
2 12/1 RISKY GAMBLE (10/1) stalker has a good grass record
(5 2-0-2) and is 1 of only 2 in this field (the other is
3) who owns a win over the BEL turf; best turf speed is 92
(2 back).
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BEL RACE 6 MC 25K 6F 3UP F&M
Top Selections: 1-2-6-5 Class Rating: 1-5-6
Speed Rating: 1-6-2
Speed Par for this Race: 74
1 6/5 FELDBERG (8/5) presser is a 2nd timer (no stats) who
ran 3rd in the debut vs 16K maiden claimers last start and
clocked 69.
2 5/2 COUNTERFEIT BOOBOO (5/2) closer ran 3rd last start
vs similar and clocked 63; best dirt speed is 70.
6 8/1 A SMART JUDGE (8/1) early runner may have a chance
in this field and as she goes route to sprint (4%-24%).
5 10/1 ENNISKILLEN (8/1) closer is in for a tag for the
first time (0/7-0/7); takes off the blinkers (0/11-0/11).
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BEL RACE 7 MC 35K 7F TURF 3UP F&M
Top Selections: 3-8-2-7 Class Rating: 3-8-2
Speed Rating: 3-8-2
Speed Par for this Race: 76
3 5/2 JAZZY MOVES (5/2) presser makes the 2nd grass start
(24%-54%) for the Asmussen barn; best turf speed is 75;
ran a very good 2nd in the turf debut last start.
8 7/2 PRETTY B (3/1) presser is 2 for 6 ITM on the sod;
best turf speed is 80 which was clocked last start in a
close up 5th vs tougher 60K maiden claimers.
2 6/1 GENUINE CHARM (9/2) McLaughlin trainee has an early
running style and makes the 2nd start since the layoff
(24%-49%) and is in for a tag (36%-64%); best turf speed
is 73.
7 12/1 TIZ A LILY (10/1) 2nd timer (31%-54%) from the
Houghton barn makes the first start on grass (14 14%-36%);
SIRE (TIZNOW)-DAM (a daughter of Dehere) w/FT TURF (11%-
11%); in for a tag.
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BEL RACE 8 CLM 25K 1M 1/16 iTURF 3UP
Top Selections: 10-7-2-8 Class Rating: 10-6-3
Speed Rating: 10-4-11
Speed Par for this Race: 90
10 2/1 COZY LION (2/1) stalker has high early foot and has
been chasing tougher OC and conditioned allowance
competition; in for a tag for the very first time in 8
race career (7%-43%); decent turf speed.
7 4/1 REMITTANCE (7/2) stalker won’t be too far behind my
top pick and ran a close up 3rd last start vs similar
clocking 83. DS (6 2-1-3) and HFC (3 1-1-1); TS (7 2-1-4).
2 9/2 BUDGET (9/2) closer ran a close up 2nd last start vs
similar and clocked 83 after being the beaten favorite
(26%-68%).
8 6/1 MORETHAN FOURHOURS (6/1) closer beat non 2 lifers
last start at the 25K claiming level and now takes the
next logical step up the ladder. DS (7 2-1-3) and TS (9 2-
1-3).
LONGSHOT POSSIBILITY:
4 15/1 TYPHOON TYCOON (15/1) presser is (18 2-2-2) on
grass and (10 2-1-0) at the distance; faced tougher 50K
starter allowance foes last start and clocked 79, but ran
an 86 on grass in the start before. BEL (11 2-2-0)
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BEL RACE 9 CLM 16K 6F TURF 3UP F&M
Top Selections: 4-13-10-15 Class Rating: 13-10-11
Speed Rating: 13-4-10
Speed Par for this Race: 78
4 8/5 MISS TEQUILA (8/5) early runner broke maiden last
start at the 35K claiming level on the mud and now goes
back to the sod (4%-43%) where she is 2 for 2 ITM. Best
turf speed is 78.
13 2/1 LADY VALIANT (2/1) AE LIST (must draw in); ran a
close up 3rd last start vs tougher 25K non 2 lifers and
clocked 72. But her turf best is 78. She is 5 for 6 ITM on
the sod.
10 5/1 TREAT HER RIGHT (5/1) stalker has high early foot
and drops a level (25%-59%); dirt to turf (19%-50%); best
turf speed is 85.
15 4/1 STRAIGHT A STUDENT (4/1) AE LIST; stalker missed by
a neck last start to be 2nd best vs tougher 25K non 2
lifers and clocked 78 but best turf speed is 82.
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