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BELMONT PARK Race #4

May 23, 2013
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #4 (JUDY G) (3-1) - She's been freshened up by trainer Barclay Tagg since March 20th when filly rallied to finish second racing on the Gulfstream turf at this tag. That represented a career best and after four starts in Florida it was time to give her a rest. The top pick, but make sure you box your exactas.

2nd pick: #6 (Sapphire Blue) (5-2) - In one of those "it's a small world" circumstances, daughter of "Mr. Greeley" debuted in the same March 20th Gulfstream that "Judy" exits. Away slowly from a tough outside post (12th of 12), she did make up some ground while racing wide. She's working both steadily and above average, and is in a very good second-out barn (Chad Brown 29%).

3rd pick: #2 (Shortbread Scotty) (7-2) - Racing with blinkers on May 2nd, she set a solid pace and held strongly to check in third of seven, beaten a 1/2 length racing here at this price. She's worked fine since and should be involved every step.

4th pick: #8 (Heated Exchange) (8-1) - Price play hasn't raced since Oct. 12 when she finished 5th of 10, beaten just over three lengths in a grass sprint at Laurle facing special weights. Capable if ready and trainer Tony Pecoraro adds blinkers for her return off the 7 1/2 month layoff.

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