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BELMONT PARK Race #5

October 17, 2015
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (LINKAPPLEYARD) (6-1) - Gelding has been freshened up since finishing second Aug 26 at Saratoga going 5.5-furlongs for a $50K tag. Bred/owned/and trained by Michelle Nevin, he's worked three times in the past 19 days. Barn moves him up in class and stretches him out to 7-furlongs. Has a shot at a square price.

2nd pick: #8 (Charming Joy) (7-2) - One of four making their debuts, colt has some sharp works showing and draws a nice outside post for this distance. Trainer Dom Schettino is capable first out (17%) and leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. is signed on.

3rd pick: #6 (Blugrascat's Smile) (4-1) - He raced evenly after breaking from the rail when debuting here Sept 26 racing at this level. A useful first effort, he moves off the inside and has both Lasix and blinkers added by trainer Charlie Baker.

4th pick: #4 (Afleet Alfredo) (6-1) - Another of the first-time starters, he's from an excellent debut barn (Rick Violette Jr. 29%). Colt by 'Afleet Alex' has worked a half-dozen times since Sept 6, so that should have him fit for his initial public appearance.

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