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BELMONT PARK Race #6

June 30, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (AXTELL) (5-1) - Price play stretches out to a mile after finishing a close up 4th here racing at this level June 15 going six furlongs. It was his first start since Jan. 27th, and I like that trainer Mark Casse brings him back quickly and has him making back-to-back starts for the first time since late last year.

2nd pick: #8 (Liscullaun) (3-1) - Grey colt drops in claiming price after missing by just under two lengths racing here at this distance for a $75,000 tag June 2. Son of 'Super Saver' clearly prefers the grass and draws a fine outside post for his speed/stalking style.

3rd pick: #3 (Invisible Crown) (7-2) - Strong finisher rallied from far back to finish 2nd here at this claiming price going a bit longer June 5. It was his first since being claimed for $16K Feb. 19th at Aqueduct by trainer Mike Pino. An obvious late threat with a repeat of that effort.

4th pick: #1 (It's a Given) (6-1) - Speedy grey gelding tired after setting a very fast pace in the same last race as 'Invisible Crown.' It was his first start in seven months, and he most likely needed the race for conditioning purposes. Has the rail and can factor at a square price.

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