Best Value Belmont r1 Frantic War ; Luck in running and a survival of the fittest type affair and he definitely has the race fitness covered.
Betting Strategy ; 20/80% Each Way. Opened as much as $19/ $4.60 . Straight into $13/$3.60 so I’m not the only one who thinks it can run a race as it wasn’t my money (sigh). I suggest waiting until at least scratchings tomorrow morning to avoid deductions.
Belmont r1 Revitup ; All eyes on the start of this race. She’s very quick , she handles wet ground and if she can cross The Collector she doesn’t cop any kickback.. The Collector was very impressive to the eye at his latest trial , leading all the way and putting 6 lengths on them when let off the chain in the straight. Interesting if they try and keep the fav out or take a sit. I would take the sit and get the perfect tow in . The time of the trial wasn’t as impressive as other 2yo’s on same day in this race . That persuades me to side with the race proven form but it’s imperative she finds the front on her own.
Best Bet Belmont r6 Chili Is Hot ; She is having a very consistent prep and Paul Harvey is in a rich vein of form. Considering she has beaten both All Day Session and Brave Dream home at her last two 2nds ( vs 6th and 10th respectively ) , I’m confused as to why she’s longer odds. Brave Dream was enormous last start but that was 1600m , switch back to 1400m a concern for mine. The fav must be priced on the map where it looks like getting a soft lead . Not bothered how wet it gets with Chili , just need to see horses making ground sweeping into it by race 6. Confident she is the most reliable out of the 4 horses mentioned so going 40/60 % split as the bet of the day.
Best Roughie Belmont r9 Kia Ora Star ; Boy what a great betting race. 2 of the rank outsiders are 1/1 on heavy! I can only genuinely rule 1 of the 14 out due to it’s wet track record but no way am I saying which 1 just in case ! The rising 9yo veteran up the top found a new lease of life when given a sea change last preparation and heading to the Great South. Has won 3/7 first up , 2/4 at the distance including 1/1 at Belmont and appreciates the sting out of the ground. Could make half of these Best Value bets led by Regal Magic but out of all of them he should get the best run just behind the speed and we’re getting $20 to have a throw at the dartboard . Something even smaller on Regal Magic.
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