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BELMONT PARK Race #9

May 5, 2016
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Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (ORZO) (8-1) - Grey filly ships back from Laurel where she rallied to finish fourth sprinting on the grass facing special weight foes. It was her first start in two months and she's dropping to a new low while stretching back out to seven furlongs. I like her chances.

2nd pick: #3 (Princessofthieves) (5-2) - The probable favorite, she has fine early speed and ran third at this level going a mile at Gulfstream March 17. That was her first race in 10 months and she's worked steadily since. A very strong win candidate.

3rd pick: #6 (Citizen by Day) (12-1) - Another longshot, she's been racing evenly at Gulfstream before shipping back north. Stretch runner had a tough outside post last out going a mile and draws better in this spot while shortening up a furlong.

4th pick: #5 (March On) (7-2) - Price play has been away from action since July 15 of last year. She has a new trainer (Brad Cox 19% with new arrivals)and has some sharp works showing at Churchill Downs. The only time this daughter of 'War Front' raced at this $40K tag, she ran third here. Has a solid shot if ready.

5th pick: #8 (Galroyale) (5-1) - Away since May 30, she ran second here that day for this $40K tag. Stretch runner is a bit dangerous if ready.

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