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BELMONT PARK Race #8

July 2, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ROCKETRY) (2-1) - Lightly raced and promising colt is facing winners for the first time. Son of 'Hard Spun' broke his maiden here on the grass going 11 furlongs June 9. Strong stretch runner takes the next logical step, and I think he can win right back.

2nd pick: #2 (Memories of Peter) (6-1) - He's racing third back from almost a half-year's absence and drops a bit after a pair of useful starts facing a bit tougher. Home bred has fine early speed and has won here at this distance in the past. He should be involved from gate-to-wire.

3rd pick: #4 (Tathqeef) (6-1) - Colt by 'Tapit' cost $1.1 million, and so far in eight starts has won $35K. Proves how tough this game can be. He's moving back to the grass, and he was competitive in a pair of stakes last year at the high class Newmarket track in England. I think he can factor at a square price.

4th pick: #6 (Cruz Diez) (10-1) - He was beaten only two lengths here going a mile facing while tougher June 9. 'Long winded' type should have no problem with the added distance, and he's capable of getting a share at long odds.

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