Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date June 03, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 8 Overview A very deep and competitive renewal of the Wonder Again, though most of these gals have already tipped their hand and don’t offer the upside of #9 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS (9-2). Pace It looks honest enough, as there are a few confirmed front runners, though there are several closers too, which should put stalker #9 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS (9-2) in a good spot. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, though it’s also worth nothing that last week was a wash—literally—as the last three…

Play of the Day Race Date May 31, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 6 Overview A strong renewal of the Mount Vernon, but one that also looks poised to be dominated on the front end. Pace There’s little doubt that unless someone shows a lot more speed than they’ve been accustomed to in the past, #3 ROBIN SPARKLES (4-1) is loose as can be on the stretchout. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for, though with a sloppy track Saturday it’s worth checking out how the track played. Best…

Play of the Day Race Date May 30, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 2 Overview A tough to trust group of 10k claimers with a potentially vulnerable favorite (#7). Pace There seems to be plenty of it, as several want to motor early, which could set this up for a closer late. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for, though with a sloppy track Saturday it’s worth checking out how the track played. Best Bet THE GREAT DANSKY Number 8 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #8 THE GREAT…

Play of the Day Race Date May 29, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 5 Overview A wide open N1X turf affair with no standouts and several winning possibilities, especially at square prices. Pace There seems to be plenty of it, which says this could tilt to a stalker/closer from off the pace. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. Best Bet BAY JEWEL Number 4 Morning Line (10-1) Best Bet Overview #4 BAY JEWEL (10-1) (turf only): Streaking runner has won two straight and now rises in class, and…

Play of the Day Race Date May 28, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 2 Overview A modest 30k N2L filled with several who are treading water of late. Pace There doesn’t appear to be much in here, so tactical speed looks preferred. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. Best Bet AUBURN HILLS Number 1 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #1 AUBURN HILLS (5-1) (turf only): Tactical sort got run off his feet after a slop break at GP yet ran well, gets a big jock upgrade to…

Play of the Day Race Date May 23, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 9 Overview A deep and competitive 25k NYB MCL with several viable win candidates, though none who have the upside of #5 JOEY LOOSE LIPS (9-2). Pace There seems to be several who want to be involved early, so it could get heated, though #5 JOEY LOOSE LIPS (9-2) might also be too fast for these early. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. Best Bet JOEY LOOSE LIPS Number 5 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet…

Play of the Day Race Date May 22, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 9 Overview A very strong renewal of the Seek Again, which could easily be a graded stakes race. Pace There’s not much here, which should really play into the hands of #5 GET SMOKIN (5-1), who should have a big tactical edge on or just off the early pace. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. Best Bet GET SMOKIN Number 5 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #5 GET SMOKIN (5-1) (turf only): Pace player…

Play of the Day Race Date May 21, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 4 Overview A modest turf sprint 50k starter, with one who looks primed for a huge run for a hot barn. Pace For a turf sprint it looks on the tepid side, which mean #10 MONTAUK DADDY (3-1) should be on or just off the proceedings, from the perfect outside attack post as well. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. Best Bet MONTAUK DADDY Number 10 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #10 MONTAUK DADDY…

Play of the Day Race Date May 20, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 8 Overview A very strong turf sprint AOC that has several win contenders. Pace There appears to be some speed, but also that #6 QUARKY (6-1) is the speed of the speed, which would give him a big edge. Trends Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. Best Bet QUARKY Number 6 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #6 QUARKY (6-1) (turf only): Speedster has Saez, so expect an aggressive ride, which may allow him to clear,…

Play of the Day Race Date May 16, 2021 Track Belmont Park Race 8 Overview A deep and competitive NYB AOC turf sprint with plenty of value that looks like the best betting race on the card. Pace It should be honest but it doesn’t look overly heated, especially for a turf sprint. Trends It’s still early in the meet but both surfaces have been on the fair side, and while speed/tactical speed has been preferred, there have been several deep closers who have gotten the job done as well. Best Bet SHIRAZ Number 6 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #6 SHIRAZ (9-2) (turf only): Versatile sort…