Belmont Park Derby: Stone Age Tepid Favorite (7/9)

Published: Fri Jul 08, 2022, 10:00 am ET

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Belmont Park Derby: Stone Age Tepid Favorite (7/9) cover

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Belmont Park features 4 graded stakes on Saturday. Two of those races are grade 1s on turf. The Belmont Derby appears a wide open affair.

Full Card Analysis

Belmont Park Race 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET; Purse: $45,000 Maiden Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Turf; Entries: 15

#2 LOOKIN GRAND (7-2) is experienced and will be forwardly placed which could be an important advantage in this spot.
#4 ADDICTED TO YOU (6-1) has to be respected based on the connections.
#5 BUSTIN UP (9-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & stamina.
#13 MEDIA SENSATION (4-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & power rating.

Selections: 2-4-5-13

Belmont Park Race 2

Post: 1:32 PM ET; Purse: $42,000 Claiming, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 10

#9 TRAPPEZOID (3-1) has a great shot in the race given the connections & power rating.
#1 HANDY (5-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in early pace.
#4 SICILIA MIKE (8-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed figures
#8 LIL COMMISSIONER (2-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including stamina & power rating.

Selections: 9-1-4-8

Belmont Park Race 3

Post: 2:03 PM ET; Purse: $75,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9

#8 ROYAL CURRENCY (5-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & pedigree.
#9 STEPPIN' HAWK (20-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & pace.
#7 VOLEUSE (3-1) has the blood lines to suggest this one could be good at this level.
#5 SWEET MYSTERY (10-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & form.

Selections: 8-9-7-5

Belmont Park Race 4

Post: 2:32 PM ET; Purse: $400,000 Suburban S., 1 1/4 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 5

#2 MAX PLAYER (5-1) looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
#1 UNTREATED (3-1) is worth a look here given edges in connections & form.
#5 DYNAMIC ONE (7-5) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including stamina & power rating.
#3 FOREWARNED (15-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in early pace figures.

Selections: 2-1-5-3

Belmont Park Race 5

Post: 3:03 PM ET; Purse: $94,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Turf; Entries: 12

#7 GRADED ON A CURVE (4-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including stamina & power rating.
#9 LONESOME FUGITIVE (7-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse's class & record at the distance.
#5 BIG EVEREST (9-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & form.
#4 COLD HARD CASH (6-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.

Selections: 7-9-5-4

Belmont Park Race 6

Post: 3:34 PM ET; Purse: $92,000 Allowance, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9

#7 RUVIES IN TIME (4-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & power rating.
#8 NOVEMBER REIN (7-2) looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including early pace numbers.
#1 TO A T (6-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's class & race flow.
#5 MONSHUN (9-2) has the early pace figures and speed figures to have him in the right spot to get the job done.

Selections: 7-8-1-5

Belmont Park Race 7

Post: 4:06 PM ET; Purse: $700,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational S., 1 1/4 Miles on Turf; Entries: 10

Consumer Spending | Photo Credit: Blood Horse

#5 CONSUMER SPENDING (5-1) looks formidable here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
#1 MCKULICK (6-1) has a great shot in the race given the speed. This one has been highly thought of from the outset of the career.
#2 CAIRO MEMORIES (12-1) is worth a look here given edges in recent class.
#3 HAUGHTY (5-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.

Selections: 5-1-2-3

Belmont Park Race 8

Post: 4:38 PM ET; Purse: $150,000 Victory Ride S., 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

Pretty Birdie favored at Belmont Park — Pretty Birdie | Photo Credit: TDN

#5 PRETTY BIRDIE (2-1) looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & pace numbers.
#6 HOT PEPPERS (4-1) looks like the next likeliest winner based on the speed figures earned in recent starts.
#7 STERLING SILVER (8-1) has kept great company and runs speed figures that aren't impossible. At 8-1 this one may be tough to pass up.
#4 HAPPY SOUL (3-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's record at the distance & form.

Selections: 5-6-7-4

Belmont Park Race 9

Post: 5:12 PM ET; Purse: $1,000,000 Bovada Belmont Derby Invitational S., 1 1/4 Miles on Turf; Entries: 13

Stolen Base wins — Stolen Base | Photo Credit: Blood Horse

#2 STOLEN BASE (10-1) looks like an upsetter in a field where bettors should fear any runner short of 4-1. The form on this one makes him a player
#9 TIZ THE BOMB (6-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & power rating.
#7 SY DOG (10-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & form.
#5 GRAND SONATA (20-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & form.

Selections: 2-9-7-5

Belmont Park Race 10

Post: 5:44 PM ET; Purse: $75,000 Maiden Special Weight, 7 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 16

#5 FEATHERS ROAD (4-1) is worth a look here given edges in form & pedigree.
#12 HEYMACKIT'SJACK (6-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's class & breeding.
#1 DREAMPOINT (10-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & pace.
#16 MISTER CHAIRMAN (6-1) isn't impossible given the horse's family. The outside post is problematic.

Selections: 5-12-1-16

Belmont Park Race 11

Post: 6:16 PM ET; Purse: $41,000 Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 14

#5 SHERIFF BIANCO (2-1) looks formidable here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & pace numbers.
#6 AFTER FIVE (4-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & pace.
#1 UMBRIA (5-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's stamina & connections.
#4 GIRAMONTE (10-1) has speed figures to factor against this lot. The price is right on this runner.

Selections: 5-6-1-4

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Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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