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BELMONT PARK Race #5

July 14, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (RAGAZZA DIPAPA) (3-1) - Lightly-raced 4-year-old by 'Scat Daddy' finished a pace-chasing second here at this level and distance June 16. A career best, it was her first start since late April of 2016. She has early speed, draws the rail, and Jose Ortiz is replacing Luis Saez.

2nd pick: #12 (Sharp Lacey) (5-1) - Speedy filly is one of two entered by trainer Gary Contessa and the pair race uncoupled. She tired here at this tag going seven furlongs May 28 and is working fast for her return.

3rd pick: #13 (Paz the Wine) (5-2) - Grey filly has finished second here at this level in her last pair, one each on turf and dirt. Her post is of no help, but she has enough early speed to not be wide turning for home. An obvious threat.

4th pick: #10 (Shrink) (8-1) - Lasix is added to lightly raced filly who tired after setting the pace here at this level going seven furlongs May 28. Only her second start, it was her first in 15.5 months. Trainer Michelle Nevin has quietly had a fine meet and this 4-year-old must be left in the mix.

5th pick: #7 (Alyssa and a Lisa) (12-1) - The second of the Contessa pair, she was extremely wide here at this level and distance June 16. It was her first start since last July and Contessa replaces apprentice Reyes with veteran Ricardo Santana Jr.

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