Belmont at Saratoga - Race 9

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

Stakes

Turf

Off Turf

500.0K

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Verdict

This doesn't look the deepest Group One. AG BULLET will be hard to beat based on form ratings and should give backers a good run for their money. Arzak clocked the fastest workout of the day within the last week and appeals most of the remainder. Our Shot also requires a second look.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Baltas has this entry primed for a sharp gate break. Could provide positive gains based on recent speed figures averaging 103. 3rd Pick 9 Ag Bullet Jockey: Prat Flavien Trainer: Baltas Richard J: Prat Flavien T: Baltas Richard	73	86	-	-	40%
Analysis Baltas has this entry primed for a sharp gate break. Could provide positive gains based on recent speed figures averaging 103.
5	5 Arzak Jockey: Ortiz, Jr. Irad Trainer: Trombetta Michael J J: Ortiz, Jr. Irad T: Trombetta Michael J	76	83	-	-	8%
3	3 Our Shot Jockey: Saez Luis Trainer: Terranova Ii John P J: Saez Luis T: Terranova Ii John P	66	80	-	-	10%

Trackmaster Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Looks formidable against this band and should be a front runner. Lately Rispoli has been hot, which may give the edge to this horse. 1st Pick 10 Coppola Jockey: Rispoli Umberto Trainer: Romans Dale L J: Rispoli Umberto T: Romans Dale L	78	86	-	-	8%
Analysis Looks formidable against this band and should be a front runner. Lately Rispoli has been hot, which may give the edge to this horse.
4	To be considered - like the speed fig from the last race. Win percentage under similar conditions may be the key for this gelding. 2nd Pick 4 My Boy Prince Jockey: Lezcano Jose Trainer: Casse Mark E J: Lezcano Jose T: Casse Mark E	82	80	-	-	13%
Analysis To be considered - like the speed fig from the last race. Win percentage under similar conditions may be the key for this gelding.
9	Baltas has this entry primed for a sharp gate break. Could provide positive gains based on recent speed figures averaging 103. 3rd Pick 9 Ag Bullet Jockey: Prat Flavien Trainer: Baltas Richard J: Prat Flavien T: Baltas Richard	73	86	-	-	40%
Analysis Baltas has this entry primed for a sharp gate break. Could provide positive gains based on recent speed figures averaging 103.

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