Belmont May 24th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Belmont Race 4
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Look Here Punk $6.00
Look Here Punk is ready to explode!
The He’s A Decoy gelding savaged the line fresh at Albany, and he looks well placed here, meeting easier opposition.
From the middle gate, I expect him to roll forward in search of the lead, and if he is allowed to dictate the tempo throughout, it may be curtains on straightening.
He has raced well second-up previously, and his record at the distance must be respected.
Black For Cash will have supporters after producing an eye-catching run at Northam.
The Demerit gelding is ready for seven furlongs and should be rock-hard fit at this stage of his preparation.
His career record is the primary concern.
Next Best - Belmont Race 6
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I Love Your Smile $2.50
I Love Your Smile put her rivals to the sword a long way from home at her latest outing.
From barrier one she can camp on the back of the leaders, and if she gets clear air on straightening, I expect her to prove too strong late.
The step out to 1700m is ideal at this stage of her preparation, and I suspect she still has natural improvement to come this campaign.
The Sebring filly looks hard to toss!
Vital Gem comes in well at the weights after the 3kg apprentice claim.
The Vital Equine gelding has been knocking on the door all campaign, and he finds a winnable assignment on Wednesday.
He has been screaming out for the distance all preparation, and the traditional backmarker will appreciate the longer and wider Belmont home straight.
His winning record is the primary concern.
Best Roughie - Belmont Race 5
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Belle Noire $12.00/$3.40
Belle Noire can run well on the quick backup.
The Blackfriars mare savaged the line two starts back at Pinjarra, while her last-start performance was better than it looked on paper.
From the wide gate, I expect her to push forward and fight for the lead, and if she can find pole position, she may prove hard to run down.
The drop back in distance could prove a winning move, and the early market support tells me she is ready for a forward showing.
She needs to convert her honest performances into victories!
Scenery looks poised to strike third-up from a spell.
The Zoustar gelding has been impressive without winning at both starts this campaign, and the step out to 1400m is ideal at this stage of his preparation.
The middle gate will give the in-form Steven Parnham options, and the rising four-year-old strips fitter after his recent outings.
His career record is the biggest worry.
QUADDIE
Q
$112 for 100%
Red Rebel, Scenery, Belle Noire, and Chenara are our selections in very tricky first leg of the quaddie.
Vital Gem and I Love Your Smile can fight out the second leg, while Sesswa is the favourite to get the cash with the 3kg apprentice claim in the third.
The final leg looks more open than a tin of tuna!
Leg 1: 3, 5, 8, 9
Leg 2: 1, 5
Leg 3: 16
Leg 4: Field
Outlay: $112
Flexi Percentage = 100%
