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BELMONT PARK Race #5

July 3, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SNAP DECISION) (5-2) - Phipps runner rallied to miss by less than a length racing here at this level going a mile June 9. He's been competitive in all six starts on the grass, and son of 'Hard Spun' gets a slight edge in a talented and small field.

2nd pick: #1 (Pagliacci) (9-2) - Speedy colt tracked a fast pace and finished up evenly when checking in 4th here at a mile facing first-level allowance foes May 21. It earned him a career best figure, and he should be involved every step.

3rd pick: #4 (Escape Velocity) (3-1) - Lightly raced gelding rallied to win his debut Feb. 11 at Gulfstream Park. He did not have the best of trips, but still managed to score by a 'nose' over today's rival 'Hieroglyphics.' Working nicely at Saratoga, this 3yo is in the barn of Chad Brown.

4th pick: #3 (Hieroglyphics) (4-1) - As mentioned right above, this colt was beaten a 'nose' by 'Escape Velocity' Feb. 11 at Gulfstream. Sharp in three starts since then, he broke his maiden there at this distance May 27. In the Pletcher barn, this $450,000 purchase must be left in the mix.

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