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BELMONT PARK Race #6

June 9, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (ROCKETRY) (3-1) - Lightly-raced and improving, he would have won here at this level and distance May 12 if not for some serious traffic issues that forced him to rally while six wide. As it was he missed by a length and $450,000 son of 'Hard Spun' will be tough to beat in this spot.

2nd pick: #3 (Brianbakescookies) (10-1) - Longshot stretches out following an even effort here April 30. It was his first race in seven months and first for trainer Chris Clement. Four-year-old draws a good ground saving post and can factor at a big price.

3rd pick: #10 (Into the Breach) (7-2) - Colt enters off a career beat May 12. He broke on top, set a pressured pace, and held to finish second, a 1/2 length in front of the troubled 'Rocketry.' It was his first ever on the grass and 'Triple Crown' nominee is an obvious threat with a repeat of his latest.

4th pick: #11 (Eradicator) (4-1) - From the Pletcher barn, he closed fast to miss by a 'neck' when debuting April 16 at Gulfstream park. He showed no early speed that day and draws a tough outside post while facing a much tougher field. Needs some breaks for anything more than a minor award.

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