Racing Info

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…

Play of the Day Race Date May 15, 2021 Track Pimlico Race Course Race 5 Overview A large field of N1X runners, though it’s a modest one too, which means the class of #2 BREAKING NEWS (5-2) should be too much for these. Pace It should be hot and contested, as several want to mix it up early, especially a few who have drawn inside. Trends N/A Best Bet BREAKING NEWS Number 2 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #2 BREAKING NEWS (5-2): OP invader has been facing much better than he meets here, will like all the pace too, and with Rosario named, seems poised to mow…

Play of the Day Race Date May 14, 2021 Track Pimlico Race Course Race 5 Overview A large field of N1X runners, though it’s a modest one too, which means the class of #2 BREAKING NEWS (5-2) should be too much for these. Pace It should be hot and contested, as several want to mix it up early, especially a few who have drawn inside. Trends N/A Best Bet BREAKING NEWS Number 2 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #2 BREAKING NEWS (5-2): OP invader has been facing much better than he meets here, will like all the pace too, and with Rosario named, seems poised to mow…